News from January 2013
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: Tulsa, Oklahoma - United States Attorney Danny C. Williams, Sr., announced today that John Merritt, 74, a former Oklahoma City attorney, entered guilty pleas to numerous fraud related offenses in Oklahoma City before Federal District Judge J. Thomas Marten, Wichita, Kansas. According to documents filed in the three separate cases, Merritt had devised fraud schemes that resulted in losses totaling more than $3 million.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: Brooklyn-based real estate developer Schelton Assoumou was arrested today on charges of bank fraud and wire fraud for his participation in a multi-year mortgage fraud scheme. The defendant’s initial appearance is scheduled this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy at the U.S. Courthouse, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York.
By State Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, following the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 113th Congress, Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the full list of subcommittee assignments as well as the adopted Committee Rules and Committee Oversight Plan.
By EPA Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced changes to the committee’s health staff for the 113th Congress, congratulating departing staff on new opportunities and highlighting the experienced staff leadership that will continue going...
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced changes to the committee’s health staff for the 113th Congress, congratulating departing staff on new opportunities and highlighting the experienced staff leadership that will continue going...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: Owner and Doctors at AMARC Clinics Charged with Illegally Distributing Large Quantities of Oxycodone Pills and Other Controlled Substances.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: US Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Sioux City woman charged with bank robbery was sentenced on Jan. 14, 2013, by US District Judge Karen E. Schreier. Michelle Marie Bock, age 39, was sentenced to 36 months in custody to be followed by 2 years of supervised release. She was also ordered to make restitution to the bank in the amount of $808.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee Democrats today met to determine recommendations for subcommittee Ranking Members and assignments for the 113th Congress. The Ranking Member selections are still subject to confirmation by the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and the Democratic Caucus.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: HOUSTON - Hannah Gonzales, 24, of Houston, has been arrested following the return of an 11-count indictment alleging she embezzled from International Bank of Commerce (IBC), United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the holiday.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - On Jan. 14, 2013, Domingo Agustin-Simon, 31, and Leonardo Rabanales-Casia, 30, both of Guatemala, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell for their roles in a Mesa-based hostage taking. Agustin-Simon was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the hostage taking and conspiracy...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin today announced that a Mason County man was sentenced to a year and a half in federal prison for dumping a pollutant into waters of the United States without a permit. Frank Zuspan, 61, of Mason County, W.Va., previously pleaded guilty in September 2012.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin announced today that a Detroit man was sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison for heroin possession. Gerald L. Height, also known as “Tim Lewis," 37, of Detroit, previously pleaded guilty in September 2012 to possession with intent to distribute heroin.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin today announced that a North Carolina man was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for illegal firearm possession. Jason Alexander Thompson, 28, of Charlotte, N.C., previously pleaded guilty in October 2012 to being a felon in possession...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Wanblee woman convicted of Felony Child Abuse & Neglect was sentenced on Jan. 3, 2014, by Chief U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken. Kehuanna Poitra, age 31, was sentenced to 120 months' custody and 3 years' supervised release, and ordered to pay $100 to the Victim Assistance Fund.
By DOE Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced changes to the committee’s health staff for the 113th Congress, congratulating departing staff on new opportunities and highlighting the experienced staff leadership that will continue going...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: The sentencing in United States v. Russell R. Wasendorf, Sr. has been set for Jan. 31, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be held at 111 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Courtroom 1 (2nd Floor), before Chief United States District Court Judge Linda R. Reade. Russell Wasendorf, Sr. remains in custody pending sentencing.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Butler County pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to use counterfeit credit cards, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: Defendant Beat Guard In Alleged Escape Attempt.
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 15, 2013
News Release: Washington, DC - Following the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) recent denial of West Virginia’s request for Individual Assistance for victims of Superstorm Sandy, the House has again passed legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) that will require FEMA to reassess the...
