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Texas Tax Preparer Sentenced for False Returns
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Texas woman was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for willfully assisting clients in the preparation and filing of false tax returns with the IRS.
Wisconsin Owner of Consulting Firm Pleads Guilty to Tax Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Wisconsin businessman who helped secure international business deals for his clients pleaded guilty today to willfully filing a false tax return.
San Diego Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion, Fraud and Failing to Appear for his 2001 Sentencing Hearing
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Caught in Costa Rica After More than 20 Years
Former Mississippi Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A former Mississippi tax preparer pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States by preparing false tax returns.
New Jersey Accountant Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A New Jersey certified public accountant (“CPA”) pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters to high-income clients.
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Florida Tax Return Preparer
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The United States has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Tyrone Johnson and TJ Professional Services, LLC.
U.S. Attorney's Office Joins in Recognizing 42nd Annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 23-29, 2023
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Every April, the Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads communities across the country in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) to honor crime victims, promote their rights and recognize victim advocates.
RGV carjacker sent to prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A 35-year-old McAllen resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for robbery of a motor vehicle with intent to cause serious harm or death, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
“Pig meat” hauler sentenced for smuggling 71 people in trailer
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A 48-year-old Splendora resident has been order to federal prison for transporting undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
JAMAL SMITH, age 34, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier to 131 months incarceration for violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts. Judge Barbier ordered that SMITH be placed on supervised release for three (3) years following his release from imprisonment.
Maple Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Carjacking at Blaine Grocery Store Parking Lot
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Maple Grove man has pleaded guilty to an armed carjacking at a Blaine grocery store, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Nevada City Man Indicted for Child Exploitation Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Walter Smith, 68, of Nevada City, charging him with attempted coercion and enticement and receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Readout of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Visit to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee today hosted Attorney General Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland.
Vermonter Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement and Coercion of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Scarlet Shadows, a/k/a “Dragongurl69,” age 32, of West Rutland, Vermont, pled guilty today to one count of attempted enticement of a minor.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers a Statement Following the Jury Verdict in the Proud Boys Trial
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Today, the Justice Department secured the conviction of four leaders of the Proud Boys for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Jury Convicts Four Leaders of the Proud Boys of Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
All Defendants Convicted of Multiple Felonies
Minnesota Man Indicted for Mosque Arson
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Minnesota man was indicted on one count of arson and one count of damage to religious property, for setting fire to a mosque.
Justice Department Resolves Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Landlord
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a $450,000 settlement resolving allegations that Salazar Dos Santos, a Chicopee, Massachusetts, landlord, violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing female tenants for at least 11 years.
Former Alabama Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Woman in His Custody
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A former deputy sheriff with the Dallas County, Alabama, Sheriff’s Office pleaded guilty today in the Southern District of Alabama for sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty.
Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services Announce Interim Resolution Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today an interim resolution agreement in their environmental justice investigation into the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Lowndes County Health Department (collectively ADPH) in Lowndes County, Alabama.