U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
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A Justice Department investigation found UCLA's medical school discriminated by race during admissions decisions. Officials say these practices violated federal law requiring equal treatment regardless of race or ethnicity.
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Wrackkie Quiogue was sentenced to two-and-a-half years for possessing a Molotov cocktail during an anti-ICE protest last year in downtown Los Angeles. Authorities said his actions endangered both police officers and peaceful demonstrators. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors addressing public safety concerns.
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Federal authorities have arrested eighteen people accused of distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine at Los Angeles's MacArthur Park following a major investigation targeting gangs operating there. Officials say this effort aims not only at stopping illegal drugs but also restoring public safety for local residents.
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A Huntington Park doctor and his practice have agreed to pay over $6.7 million after being accused of billing Medicare for medically unnecessary procedures on multiple patients between 2016 and 2024. Federal officials say this case underscores efforts against healthcare fraud using tools like the False Claims Act.
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A former Beverly Hills account manager has been indicted for allegedly embezzling over $2 million from a celebrity client over several years. The suspect reportedly fled abroad after his termination last year following discovery of the alleged fraud.
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A Burbank man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after being convicted of embezzling nearly $1.8 million from an elderly person's inheritance. Authorities say Jamal Nathan Dawood fraudulently transferred money intended for his victim using unauthorized banking transactions.
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A Santa Clarita Valley man has pleaded guilty to preparing false federal income tax returns and fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Kerwin Aldric Jordan faces up to 32 years in prison at sentencing later this year.
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Six men have pleaded guilty after attacking highway patrol officers during a protest in Los Angeles last year. Sentencing hearings are set for later this year following an investigation by multiple agencies.