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U.S. Attorney's Office reports over $72M in collections for fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia reported collections and forfeitures exceeding $72 million for Fiscal Year 2024, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. “Obtaining financial justice for victims...
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Former contractor convicted for defrauding FEMA post-Hurricane Maria
Following an eight-day trial, Tiffany Brown has been convicted of defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and a Georgia-based litigation funding company.
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Defendants sentenced for securities fraud involving fake company rumors
Milan Patel has been sentenced to prison for his role in a market manipulation scheme involving false rumors about publicly traded companies.
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C.R. Bard settles $17M lawsuit over alleged healthcare kickbacks
C.R. Bard, Inc., along with its affiliates Liberator Medical Supply, Inc., Liberator Holdings, and Rochester Medical Corporation, has agreed to a $17 million settlement over allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
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Pain management doctor settles $3.5M case over false claims act allegations
Dr. Kamal Kabakibou and his medical practice, Kamal Kabakibou, M.D., P.C., known as "The Center for Pain Management," have agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the United States.
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Canadian sentenced for importing counterfeit Xanax into US via dark web
Arden McCann, a Canadian national, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international narcotics distribution network operating over the dark web.
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Investment professional receives seven-year sentence for defrauding millions through investment scheme
Craig Allen, an executive officer of C.M. Allen Capital Management, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his role in a fraudulent investment scheme.
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Richard S. Moultrie Jr. named acting U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. has taken over as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, succeeding Ryan K. Buchanan.
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Federal indictments highlight crackdown on illegal firearm possession in Georgia
Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have returned indictments against multiple individuals on firearms charges.
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Tara M. Lyons appointed as acting U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia
As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
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Atlanta man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding pandemic relief programs of over $323,000.
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Former spouse pleads guilty to fraudulently claiming veteran's military benefits
The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has pleaded guilty to fraud for improperly claiming military benefits, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia.
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Settlement reached over discrimination against disabled veteran with service animal
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement with OptumServe Health Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.
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Hiram man faces federal charges over large-scale fentanyl possession
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," has been charged with federal offenses related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.
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Hampton woman admits role in $161 million mortgage fraud scheme
Kimberly Johnson has admitted guilt in a mortgage fraud scheme that spanned over three years, resulting in the approval of around 450 loans based on false documents and information.
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Federal grand jury indicts operators behind cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io
Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
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Convicted felon sentenced for illegal possession following motel shooting
Marcus Thomas, a convicted felon, has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan commented on the case, stating, "Thomas was released from state prison only a few days before he...
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Fulton County Jail reaches proposed consent decree over constitutional violations
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have announced a proposed consent decree to address violations at the Fulton County Jail.
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Ryan K. Buchanan resigns as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia
U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025, as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia.
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Convicted felon Keith Pharms sentenced for assaulting federal officer during car theft
Keith Pharms, a convicted felon also known as "B-Boy," has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for assaulting a federal task force officer with a firearm during a car theft incident in Atlanta. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan...