Caesarean Section Statistics Show Major Changes
Atlanta, GA—A new report by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta shows that pregnant women in the United States no longer face an increasing rate of caesarean section in United States hospitals. For many [...]... Read More
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MoneyGram International Inc Forfeits $100M for Fraud
On November 9, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that MoneyGram International Inc agreed to forfeit $100 million after it was accused of wire fraud and failing to maintain an anti-money laundering program. The company is headquartered in Dallas and provides international money services.
The Justice Department ...
New York Man Filed False Military Discharge Papers
Marc S Restucci was sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W Payson on November 8, 2012 for filing a fake military discharge certificate. He received two years of probation.
The facts of the case were presented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig R. Gestring. He stated that Restucci initially made a claim for ...
Organic Fertilizer Company Sold Synthetic Fertilizer
On November 8, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced that Peter Townsley was sentenced to 364 days in prison after he defrauded customers part of the organic farming industry. He is also ordered to pay a fine of $125,000, serve six months of community confinement, and ordered to ...
Virgin Islands Senator Indicted for Multiple Types of Fraud
On November 8, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of the Virgin Islands announced that Senator Alvin Williams, Jr. was indicted for working with others to engage in bribery, mail fraud, and wire fraud. Two legislative members, Garry Sprauve and Kim Blackett, were indicted as well.
The indictment ...
Former Madoff Controller to Forfeit $170 Billion
On November 8, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York reported that Irwin Lipkin pled guilty to multiple counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, falsifying records, false filings with the SEC, and falsifying documents required by the ERISA. Lipkin was the former controller of Bernard ...
Army Recruiter Guilty of Child Sexual Exploitation
On November 8, 2012, Arnold Gonzales received an 87-month prison sentence and 10 years of supervised release for child sexual exploitation. He is required to follow sex offender registration requirements as well.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico reports that Gonzales worked as a U.S ...
Monessen Hearth Systems Recalls Fireplaces and Inserts
On November 8, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Monessen Hearth Systems Co issued a recall for numerous gas fireplaces and inserts. The specific names of the products are Signature Command™ Controlled Direct and B-Vent Fireplaces and Inserts. Consumers need to stop using these products right ...
NY Man Planted Explosive Device at Home Depot Store
On November 8, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York reported that Daniel Sheehan was charged for attempted extortion on a Home Depot store and using a destructive device for the extortion scheme. Sheehan faces a mandatory 30 years in prison and up to life in prison. Sheehan was an employee ...
Leader of Indianapolis Drug Organization Gets 10 Years
On November 7, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Agustin Lozano was sentenced to 10 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that ran drugs between Mexico and Chicago. The investigation was led by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the DEA, the IRS’s Criminal ...
Two Charged in 鈥淏onnie and Clyde鈥 Style Bank Robbery
The days of armed bank robberies by husband and wife are far from over. On November 7, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico reported that Robert O’Dell Neihart and his wife, Denise Myrick, were charged for armed bank robbery. They were indicted on October 23, 2012.
The indictment ...
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