A Tennessee man was recently sentenced to serve 15 years in prison for his role in distributing child pornography, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Feb. 9, 2015, Ronald Randolph Radford was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to participating in the distribution, receipt, and possession of
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Knoxville Trio Indicted for Bank Fraud
The charges state that the Mubaraks and Sanders conspired to defraud 5 banks over a 4 year period, from 2007 to 2011, relieving the financial institutions of $6.7 million through the use of fraudulent loans. Ray Mubarak in particular is also charged with engaging in multiple unlawful monetary transactions, tacking on an extra $10,000 in
Read MoreChattanooga, Tennessee Pain Clinic Owner Convicted of Drug Trafficking And Financial Crimes
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Chattanooga, Tennessee resident Barbara Lang was convicted in December, 2014, for participating in a conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled substances. Ms. Lang owned and operated two pain clinics where Xanax and oxycodone were illegally distributed. This crime is sometimes referred to as “drug diversion.” She
Read MoreDoctor and Wife Allegedly Responsible for 7 Overdose Deaths at “Pill Mill” in Ohio
Dayton, Ohio – In December of 2014, David Kirkwood, 59, and Beverly Kirkwood, 47, were indicted on numerous counts of conspiracy, distributing prescription pills, and health care fraud. Federal Agents raided the couple’s office in October on suspicion that the location was being used at a “pill mill,” providing controlled substances in large amounts to
Read MoreCare All Companies pay $25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Care All Management LLC and its affiliates have agreed to pay $25 million plus interest to the United States and the State of Tennessee to resolve allegations that Care All violated the False Claims Act by submitting false healthcare billings to Medicare and Medicaid. This
Read MoreTennessee Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography
On Aug. 28, 2014, Springfield resident Jason Mikula, 36, pled guilty to the receipt and possession of child pornography. Mikula had been previously convicted in 2005 on charges of aggravated sexual battery of a young child, as well as exploitation of a minor, and was on lifetime supervision with the state. Investigators found that after
Read MoreWhat is an Arraignment or Initial Appearance?
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Read More2 Biggest Mistakes Made by Those Under Investigation or Who’ve Been Arrested for Criminal Activities
Click below to see my new video on the 2 Biggest Mistakes Made by Those Under Investigation or Who’ve Been Arrested for Criminal Activities. Make sure you or your loved ones aren’t making these mistakes.
Read MoreKevin Scott Thibault Sentenced For Forgery Of Signature Of A U.S. District Court Judge And Mail Fraud
On Dec. 18, 2014, Knoxville resident Kevin Scott Thibault, 49, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for forgery and 72 months for mail fraud. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $380,340.12 and given three years of probation upon release. Thibault pled guilty to forging the signatures of U.S. District
Read MoreImmigration and Customs Enforcement Detainer Memorandum
On December 21, 2012, John Morton, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, issued a memorandum providing guidance on the use of ICE detainees. The memorandum can be seen here: ICE detainer-policy Memo 12-21-12
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