News from April 2019
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-Harry Dean Proudfoot III, 79, formerly a resident of Tigard, Oregon, was sentenced today to 84 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for running a fraudulent gold mining investment scheme and stealing approximately $4 million from more than 140 investors.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Hundreds of Thousands of Elderly and/or Disabled Patients Nationwide and Abroad Lured into Criminal Scheme to Bilk Medicare.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that CHARLES BROWN, age 30, of New Orleans, pled guilty Thursday, April 4, 2019 to felon in possession of a firearm.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on: “Protecting Americans From Dangerous Products: Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission Fulfilling its Mission?"
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Douglas Singer, Leroy Wilson and Marianne Wood each pleaded guilty to a Hobbs Act extortion conspiracy in connection with their extortion of the former owner of a pizzeria in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Today’s plea took place before United States Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Five House Committee Chairs sent letters to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the White House requesting documents and information regarding the involvement of White House officials in the Administration’s troubling decision to not defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Gulfport, Miss. - Marco De La Cruz-Martinez, 22, of Mexico, pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to unlawful reentry by an alien after removal, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst, Special Agent in Charge Jere T. Miles with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans, and Gregory K. Bovino, Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol’s New Orleans Sector.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: BOSTON - Sixteen parents involved in the college admissions scandal were charged today in Boston in a second superseding indictment with conspiring to commit fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to use bribery to cheat on college entrance exams and to facilitate their children’s admission to selective colleges and universities as purported athletic recruits.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - The National Park Service (NPS) officials for Glacier Bay National Park have released a Frontcountry Management Plan for 30-day public review, and will hold public meetings about the plan in Hoonah, Gustavus, and Juneau. The document includes a draft planning vision and environmental...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: ST. LOUIS - The Department of Justice today announced that defendant Maria Terry, 47, pleaded guilty to violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and transmitting a threatening communication over the internet for posting on Twitter threatening to “blow up" Planned Parenthood facilities...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FRANCISCO JAVIER NUNEZ-ALEMAN, age 32, a citizen of Mexico pled guilty to a two-count indictment Wednesday, April 3, 2019 for illegal use of a Social Security Number in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B) and using a false social security number in attempting to secure a U.S. Passport, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1542. He is set for sentencing on July 10, 2019.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Robber of Jewelry and Gemstones Extradited From Colombia to the United States Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: MILLS, Wyoming -- The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a Buffalo Bill Reservoir Water Information Meeting in Powell, Wyoming.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Gettysburg, Pa. - Weather conditions (wind, temperature, and relative humidity) are right for the National Park Service to conduct a prescribed fire on 117 acres on the southern portion of Gettysburg National Military Park on Thursday, April 11. Gettysburg’s overall objectives are to maintain the conditions...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Five House Committee Chairs sent letters to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the White House requesting documents and information regarding the involvement of White House officials in the Administration’s troubling decision to not defend the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: BIRMINGHAM - A federal grand jury in March indicted a Sylacauga man for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivered the following remarks at a press conference where House Republican Leaders blasted the Democrats’ plan to take over the internet with heavy-handed regulation. Three Republican leaders from Energy and Commerce, ...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day media embargo period for subscribers to view the 2018 population estimates for counties, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, and Puerto Rico municipios. Statistics to be released include total population and components of change (births, deaths, and domestic and international migration).
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve will modify its entrance fees on May 1 to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2019
News Release: Vicksburg, MS: Vicksburg National Military Park in partnership with the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, will host a “Park Day" volunteer event on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8am to 12pm. Volunteers will help on various tasks to help prepare the park for the busy summer season. Volunteers should arrive at the visitor center no later than 8am. Work will conclude by noon.
