News from August 2019
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: Former Student Sentenced For Destroying Computers at The College of St. Rose.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Employees from EM Richland Operations Office contractor Mission Support Alliance (MSA) volunteer at local schools to support “STEM! Like Me," part of the Washington State Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Education Foundation.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: ATLANTA - A federal grand jury has indicted Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of the reality television show Chrisley Knows Best, on multiple counts of conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. The Chrisleys’ accountant, Peter Tarantino, has also been indicted on tax-related offenses.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the sentencing of DENNIS EDWARD BRESNAHAN, 56, a former United States Probation Officer, to 30 months in prison for making false statements to the FBI regarding his sexual exploitation of probationers. The sentence reflects a significant upward...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - On Monday, a Lexington man was sentenced, by Senior U.S. District Judge Joseph M. Hood, for his involvement in a health care fraud conspiracy. Samuel L. Ford, 40, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and 36 months of supervised release, for his role in submitting fraudulent claims for urine drug testing to insurers that administer the Kentucky Medicaid program.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: MOOSE, WY- Grand Teton National Park rangers responded to multiple search and rescue calls in the backcountry this past weekend. Hikers and climbers attempting larger ascents are reminded to research their route and be knowledgeable of the skills required for their trip. It is imperative that hikers understand their own skills in order to prevent emergency situations for themselves and responders.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - The Savannah River Site (SRS) recently hosted DOE’s annual forum to share opportunities with local small businesses qualifying for HUBZone certification as well as those already certified. HUBZones are historically underutilized business zones. SRS management and operations contractor Savannah...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2019
News Release: ERIE, Pa. - An inmate at the Allenwood United States Penitentiary in Allenwood, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on a charge of infliction of bodily injury, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Columbus, Ohio man pled guilty to federal drug distribution and firearm offenses, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. D’Alfonza Mikell, 26, pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Daniel McMonegal, 36, of San Luis Obispo, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute a controlled substance, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-Christopher James Hughes, 30, a resident of Portland, Oregon, was sentenced today to eight months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for endangering human life while illegally manufacturing hash oil, a controlled substance.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Trump administration released its final “public charge" rule...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: Registration Open for FBI Cyber Security Symposium.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Cabell County man pled guilty today to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Billy Dean Vance, age 43, of Huntington, pled guilty to distributing oxycodone.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: CLEVELAND - Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, Chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations in a statement Monday blasted the Administration’s rewrite of the nation’s “public charge" rule. The announced changes will allow federal officials to deny green cards to legal...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan will be traveling to New Orleans to deliver keynote remarks at the 2019 National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Annual Conference. Following his remarks, the Acting Secretary will meet with NOBLE’s ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: The creator and lead administrator of a highly sophisticated Tor-network-based website dedicated to the sexual abuse of children was sentenced Friday, along with three others, for their roles in this global child exploitation enterprise. Patrick D. Falte, 29, of Franklin, Tennessee, was sentenced to ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: A Colombian national arrested in Colombia and extradited to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 33 months in prison in federal court for his role in the Hobbs Act robbery of an employee of a New York business that sold jewelry and gemstones.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA – Barbara Batiste – a desserts and catering business owner in Los Angeles, California – will pay $58,695 to 27 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found the employer violated the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Labor Gazette | Aug 12, 2019
News Release: SYRACUSE, NY – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), GV Foods Inc. has paid $92,007 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to 103 current and former employees at its Syracuse, New York, restaurants – Peppino’s Neapolitan Express, Honey Cafe, and Peppino’s Pizzeria. The investigation found violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
