Tag: obstruction_of_justice
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Former Western Asset Management CIO Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Fraud Investigation
Former WAMCO Chief Investment Officer S. Kenneth Leech II pleaded guilty to obstructing an SEC investigation into his $600 million 'cherry-picking' scheme, favoring some clients while causing losses for others. He faces up to five years in prison.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalFederal GovernmentEconomy S. Kenneth Leech IIWestern Asset Management CompanyObstruction of JusticeInvestment FraudSECCherry-pickingFinancial CrimeFBI
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Albany Man Charged in Alleged Plot to Murder Federal Agents and Prosecutor
An Albany man, identified as a "764" member, faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to murder two FBI Special Agents and an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and to steal evidence.
Aaron CoreyFBIAlbanyMurder-for-Hire764Nihilistic Violent ExtremistsObstruction of Justice
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Former NYC Mayoral Chief-Of-Staff and Three Others Charged in Migrant Shelter Bribery Scheme
Former NYC Mayoral Chief-Of-Staff Frank Carone, his brother, and two others face federal charges for allegedly exploiting the migrant crisis to secure a multi-million dollar shelter contract through bribery, tax fraud, and obstruction of justice.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalSocial Issues Frank CaroneNew York CityBriberyMigrant CrisisPublic CorruptionTax EvasionObstruction of JusticeFBI
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Chicago Man Charged with Obstruction in White House UFC Attack Plot
A Chicago man faces obstruction of justice charges for allegedly deleting evidence related to a planned violent attack at a White House UFC event. Seven others are also charged in the plot targeting President Trump and attendees.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegal ALEXANDER INIGUEZ MERCADOObstruction of JusticeUltimate Fighting ChampionshipFBIDomestic TerrorismChicago
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Former Hapeville Officer Sentenced for Tasing Handcuffed Detainee and Obstruction
A former Hapeville police officer received a federal prison sentence for tasing a handcuffed detainee multiple times without justification and then filing a false report to cover up the assault, violating civil rights.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Shevoy BrownHapeville Police DepartmentCivil RightsObstruction of JusticeTasingFederal Bureau of InvestigationAtlantaFBI
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Former Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Sentenced to 10 Years for Corruption
Former Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Ray Martinez received a 10-year federal prison sentence for bribery, honest services wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice in a public corruption scheme involving a government contractor.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Ray MartinezVirgin Islands Police DepartmentPublic CorruptionBriberyMoney LaunderingObstruction of JusticeFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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New Hampshire Business Owner Sentenced for Obstructing Grand Jury in Brother's Case
Tuyet T. Martin, 56, of Pelham, N.H., received two years of supervised release and a $40,000 fine for obstructing a grand jury investigating her brother, former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran, regarding an employment offer.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSALegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomy Tuyet T. MartinDean TranObstruction of JusticePelham N.H.MassachusettsGrand JuryFraudFBI
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Florida Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for COVID Loan Fraud, Investor Scams, and Money Laundering
Florida resident Thomas Aaron Signorelli received a 63-month federal prison sentence for defrauding COVID-19 loan programs, scamming investors, obstructing justice, and stealing funds intended for money laundering, causing over $1.9 million in losses.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial Markets Thomas Aaron SignorelliBank FraudWire FraudMoney LaunderingCOVID-19 LoansObstruction of JusticeSan FranciscoFBI
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Laurinburg Man Convicted of Double Murder on Ft. Bragg
Kenneth Maurice Quick, Jr. was convicted of two murders, drug conspiracy, and obstruction of justice after killing two men on Ft. Bragg following a drug deal. He faces mandatory life imprisonment.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentMilitary Kenneth Maurice Quick Jr.Ft. BraggMurderDrug ConspiracyObstruction of JusticeFBINorth Carolina
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Ten-Time Convicted Felon Charged in $1.5 Million Elderly Romance Fraud
Troy Clinton Van Sickle, a 10-time convicted felon, faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman of over $1.5 million in a romance scheme and obstructing the FBI investigation.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsLegalSocial Issues Troy Clinton Van SickleRomance FraudElder JusticeSan DiegoFBIMoney LaunderingObstruction of Justice
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California Doctor Convicted in $45 Million Medicare Botox Fraud Scheme
A California doctor was convicted of a $45 million Medicare Botox fraud, billing for unprovided or unnecessary injections and obstructing the investigation. She faces significant prison time and forfeiture of luxury assets.
HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Violetta MailyanMedicare FraudBotoxCaliforniaObstruction of JusticeHealth Care FraudFBI
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Three Staten Island Men Plead Guilty to Bribing Juror
Afrim Kupa and two other Staten Island men have pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice after attempting to bribe a juror to secure a not-guilty verdict in an Eastern District of New York criminal trial.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Afrim KupaStaten IslandEastern District of New YorkObstruction of JusticeBriberyCrimeFBI