News from June 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on June 2, 2021, Donna L. Summerlin, age 62, of Fortville, Indiana, was convicted following a seven-day jury trial held before United States District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
By Press release submission | Jun 4, 2021
Projects expected to create tens of thousands of jobs across the United States
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that James Robert Cude, age 46, of Canon City, Colorado, was sentenced to 163 months in federal prison to be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, as well as possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.
By Press release submission | Jun 4, 2021
Agency to Review Underlying Analysis of Oil and Gas Leases on the Coastal Plain
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - John T. Flinn, age 27, of Canastota, New York was sentenced yesterday to serve 17 years imprisonment to be followed by 10 years of supervised release for his conviction for sexual exploitation of a child. Flinn also will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from incarceration.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced...
By Press release submission | Jun 4, 2021
Proposal would restore balance on public lands and waters, infuse critical resources in Indian Country, advance environmental justice, and build a clean energy future
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 45-count indictment today against 15 defendants for a conspiracy to traffic cocaine, cocaine base, and heroin in the Sacramento area, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
By Press release submission | Jun 4, 2021
Anthony (Morgan) Rodman has been named Executive Director of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA).
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
Release: The United States calls on the Nicaraguan government to immediately release opposition leader Cristiana Chamorro and her two colleagues from the recently shuttered Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Foundation for Reconciliation and Democracy. Their detention on trumped up charges is an abuse of their rights, and it represents an assault on democratic values as well as a clear attempt to thwart free and fair elections.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CORTNEY DUNLAP, 36, of Burlington, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to health care fraud related to a wide-ranging scheme that defrauded the Connecticut Medicaid Program of more than $1.3 million.
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A former office manager of a prominent local dermatology practice waived pre-trial detention today and agreed to remain in federal custody pending trial. She is charged with defrauding the medical practice of nearly $350,000 from patient billings and employee profit sharing accounts.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a public negotiation session with several Delta and Friant contractors for their respective Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act water-service contract conversions. The date and time of the teleconference-only negotiations are as follows...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - 360 Patriot Enterprises, LLC (360 Patriot), located in Alexandria, Virginia, and its former minority shareholder, 360 Ventures LLC (360 Ventures), located in Wilmington, Delaware, agreed to pay a combined $1.12 million to settle civil fraud allegations that 360 Patriot was awarded two...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: Defendant has two prior state convictions for child sex crimes.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina --- Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart stated today that a Federal Grand Jury has returned a five-count indictment charging Jonathan Xavier Miller, 37, of Blythewood, for drug possession and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: Computer Security and Telemarketing Fraud Ring Targeted Senior Citizens.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: Acres: Estimate 5,500 acres. Cause: Under Investigation. Containment: 0%. Total personnel: Approximately 200. Start Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Location: 16 mi SE of Globe, AZ; 7 mi NE of Dripping Springs, AZ. Fuels: Desert Brush, Oak, and grass. Type 2 Incident Management Team Taking Command of Mescal...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 4, 2021
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Lawrence Laws, 28, of Philadelphia, PA, was convicted today at trial of Hobbs Act robbery (robbery which interferes with interstate commerce) and using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence arising from his participation in a robbery of a business in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia.
