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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.

By GA News Gazette | Jan 24, 2025

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C.R. Bard settles $17M lawsuit over alleged healthcare kickbacks

By GA News Gazette | Jan 23, 2025

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.

Pain management doctor settles $3.5M case over false claims act allegations

By GA News Gazette | Jan 23, 2025

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.

Canadian sentenced for importing counterfeit Xanax into US via dark web

By GA News Gazette | Jan 23, 2025

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.

Atlanta and Newnan court divisions close due to weather

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that its Atlanta and Newnan divisions will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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.

Court closures in Brunswick and Savannah due to weather

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced the closure of its Brunswick and Savannah offices on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Court delays in Atlanta and Newnan due to winter weather

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Atlanta and Newnan divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will delay opening by two hours due to recent wintry weather.

Atlanta and Newnan court divisions close due to winter weather

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that its Atlanta and Newnan divisions will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

U.S. District Court in Georgia to close early due to weather

All divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Court in Southern District of Georgia closed due to weather

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia will not be open on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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.

Federal indictments highlight crackdown on illegal firearm possession in Georgia

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 17, 2025

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have returned indictments against multiple individuals on firearms charges.

Tara M. Lyons appointed as acting U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 17, 2025

As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

Atlanta man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 17, 2025

Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding pandemic relief programs of over $323,000.

Lithonia man receives lengthy sentence for shooting wife amid divorce proceedings

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 16, 2025

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Dmante Dontrell Anderson, a Lithonia resident, for shooting his wife following her filing for divorce.

Former spouse pleads guilty to fraudulently claiming veteran's military benefits

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025

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.

Settlement reached over discrimination against disabled veteran with service animal

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025

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.