District of Puerto Rico Press Releases

• Published on September 16, 2024 - 22:18 GMT

  

  Six Members of a Former Cult Convicted of Forced Labor Conspiracy Charges in Years-Long Scheme that Included Multiple Minors

  Following a 26-day trial, a jury in Kansas convicted Kaaba Majeed, 50, Yunus Rassoul, 39, James Staton, 62, Randolph Rodney Hadley, 49, Daniel Aubrey Jenkins, 43, and Dana Peach, 60, of conspiracy to commit forced labor. The jury additionally convicted …

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• Published on September 16, 2024 - 22:18 GMT

  

  Justice Department Announces Five Cases Tied to Disruptive Technology Strike Force

  The Justice Department today announced criminal charges in five cases from four U.S. Attorney’s offices in connection with the multi-agency Disruptive Technology Strike Force (Strike Force). The Strike Force is co-led by the Departments of Justice and …

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• Published on September 16, 2024 - 22:18 GMT

  

  Justice Department Expands Tribal Access Program to Improve the Exchange of Critical Data with Federally Recognized Tribes

  The Justice Department has selected 17 federally recognized Tribes to participate in the continued expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP), a program that provides Tribal governments with means to access, enter, and …

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• Published on September 16, 2024 - 22:17 GMT

  

  South Dakota Surgical Hospital Agrees to Pay More Than $12.7M to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

  Siouxland Surgery Center LLP, doing business as Dunes Surgical Hospital (Dunes), United Surgical Partners International Inc. (USPI) and USP Siouxland Inc. have agreed to pay approximately $12.76 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations …

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• Published on September 15, 2024 - 09:20 GMT

  

  Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks at Columbia Law School

  Thank you for that kind introduction and to Columbia Law School for having me here today. It is especially meaningful to me to be here in New York City this week on the day after the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. That tragic event 23 years ago — along …

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• Published on September 14, 2024 - 08:47 GMT

  

  Film Producer Indicted for Multi-Decade Tax Conspiracy

  A film producer and an Australian accountant were indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for crimes related to their roles in a multi-decade conspiracy to defraud the United States by concealing the movie producer’s income and assets offshore. …

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• Published on September 14, 2024 - 08:47 GMT

  

  Walgreens Agrees to Pay $106.8M to Resolve Allegations It Billed the Government for Prescriptions Never Dispensed

  Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walgreen Co. (together, Walgreens) have agreed to pay $106.8 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act and state statutes for billing government health care programs for prescriptions never dispensed. …

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• Published on September 14, 2024 - 08:47 GMT

  

  Former Bureau of Prisons Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Ward

  A former Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) correctional officer pleaded guilty today to three counts of sexual abuse of a ward. Jacob Salcido, 40, of Lexington, Kentucky, pleaded guilty today to sexual abuse of a ward. According to his plea agreement, …

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• Published on September 14, 2024 - 08:47 GMT

  

  Justice Department Commemorates 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

  Today, the Justice Department hosted hundreds of survivors, advocates, victim services professionals, community leaders, government officials, and partners from the criminal and civil justice systems in the Great Hall of the Robert F. Kennedy Building to …

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• Published on September 14, 2024 - 08:47 GMT

  

  Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys and the ...

  Good afternoon, and thank you for that kind introduction, Congresswoman Wilson. It is an honor to be with you today. Again, my name is Kristen Clarke, and I am the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department. I am the …

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• Published on September 14, 2024 - 08:47 GMT

  

  Twelve Defendants Sentenced for Violent Home Invasion Robberies to Steal Cryptocurrency

  A Florida man was sentenced to 47 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a scheme involving a series of home invasion robberies targeting cryptocurrency. Between Sept. 5 and Sept. 12, a total of 12 men have been sentenced for their role in the scheme …

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• Published on September 14, 2024 - 08:47 GMT

  

  Dominican National Pleads Guilty for Role in Human Smuggling Venture that Resulted in 11 Deaths

  A Dominican national pleaded guilty today to his role in a human smuggling venture that resulted in the deaths of multiple migrants. Fermín Montilla, 45, pleaded guilty to one count of bringing aliens to the United States at a place other than a designated …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  United States Files Suit For Unpaid Duties and Penalties For Alleged Transshipment of Chinese Aluminum Wire

  The United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Repwire LLC, a Florida Corporation that imports wire and cables. The lawsuit alleges that Repwire made false statements to customs officials in importing aluminum wire into the United States. The lawsuit …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, Arraigned in Brooklyn on International Drug Charges

  Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, 76, a citizen of Mexico, was arraigned this morning in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on 17 counts related to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering. This fifth superseding indictment relates to El …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer Delivers Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against ...

  Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you very much to all of you who have joined us here today, both in person and online, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the enactment of VAWA. It has been an important day to reflect on the leadership and courage of …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Director Rosie Hidalgo Delivers Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

  Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Opening Remarks Good morning, everyone, and welcome! I’m Rosie Hidalgo, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), and it’s truly an honor to be gathered here with all of you in the Great Hall of the Justice …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  California Addiction Treatment Facility Operator Convicted of Paying Nearly $2.9M in Illegal Kickbacks

  A federal jury convicted a California man this week for paying illegal kickbacks for patient referrals to his addiction treatment facilities located in Orange County, California. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Casey Mahoney, …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 17:40 GMT

  

  Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

  Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Rosie, for that generous introduction, and for everything you do for VAWA and for justice for violence against women. I am very honored to be able to welcome you to the Justice Department for the 30th anniversary of the …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 17:40 GMT

  

  Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

  Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you for that introduction, Rosie. I’m grateful for your leadership and the critical work you and your team do every day to eradicate gender-based violence. It's an honor to be with all of you as we commemorate the …

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• Published on September 13, 2024 - 00:25 GMT

  

  Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Addresses the Justice Department Workforce

  Today, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the Justice Department workforce during the U.S. Attorney's Conference in Washington, D.C.

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