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According to WeatherUnderground reviewing Hurricane data going back to 1851, 2008’s Hurricane season is ranked nine for the most number of storms, so it should come as no surprise if Florida building codes include standards to deal with Hurricanes wind. What’s surprising is that Donald Trump tried to such building codes. Top 10 Most Active … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 14, 2016 Health Care Clinic Consultant and Medicare Biller Pleads Guilty in Miami for Role in $63 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme A former health care clinic consultant and Medicare biller pleaded guilty today in connection with a $63 million health care fraud … Continue reading
FBI Miami January 11, 2016 FBI Announces an Arrest Made in Connection with a Theft of $3.2 Million at an Armored Car Courier Company in Miami The FBI announces the arrest of former Brinks Inc. manager Jose Agurto, 37, of Miami, Florida, on Saturday, January 9, 2016in San Diego, California, on charges of allegedly stealing … Continue reading
Rather than picking the state with the best foster care system for a comparison, I looked for a state whose economic status among its children was similar to South Carolina, while also having similar racial demographics among its children in Foster care. While so similar, Florida’s services towards its children takes a U turn … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 20, 2015 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Three Individuals Plead Guilty in Identity Theft Tax Refund Fraud Scheme Three individuals, including a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service, have pled guilty based on their participation in an identity theft tax refund fraud scheme. Wifredo A. Ferrer, U.S. Attorney for … Continue reading
Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. buying Hickory Spring Bottling in Calhoun County and it’s certainly not the ideal Governor Nikki Haley wants you to believe. South Carolina is what you would call a last resort for a company whose water resource is vanishing, and 2nd Silver Springs Bottled Water Inc. already operates Hickory Springs Bottling. … Continue reading
When I started researching the Southern States Energy Board they reminded me of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC); and after having written already three blogs on the SSEB, and still following up with continued research I have information that the Southern State Energy Board is using information produced from ALEC and using that as … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 31, 2014 Seven Indicted in Florida in Mortgage Scheme Seven individuals have been indicted in the Southern District of Florida for their alleged participation in a mortgage fraud scheme in the Miami area. The charges were announced by Acting Assistant Attorney General David … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 13, 2014 Court Rejects Banking Associations’ Challenge to Regulations Addressing Offshore Tax Avoidance Today the District Court in the District of Columbia dismissed a challenge filed by the Florida Bankers Association and Texas Bankers Association challenging 2012 amendments to the Department of the … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office December 04, 2013 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Three Defendants Indicted on Alien Smuggling, Extortion, and Kidnapping Conspiracy Charges Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Michael B. Steinbach, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; and Alysa D. Erichs, Special … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 22, 2013 Texas-Based School Chain to Pay Government $3.7 Million for Submitting False Claims for Federal Student Financial Aid – Schools Located in Texas, Florida, New Mexico and Oklahoma ATI Enterprises Inc. will pay the government $3.7 million to resolve False Claims Act … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office August 01, 2013 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Jury Convicts Two Doctors of Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in Connection with Pill Mill Operation in Broward and Palm Beach Counties Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Michael B. Steinbach, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office August 01, 2013 Western District of New York (716) 843-5700 Florida Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Kill Federal Judge Defendant Paid $22,000 to Undercover Police Officer as Down Payment for Murders of Federal Judge and Federal Prosecutor BROOKLYN, NY—U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office July 30, 2013 Special Agent Michael D. Leverock (305) 944-9101 Five Arrested for Bank Robberies on the Treasure Coast Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Michael B. Steinbach, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; John A. Bolduc, Chief, Port St. … Continue reading
You just can’t escalate a situation and then claim self-defence. According to a whole chapter concerning Florida State statutes about a person negligence, it conflicts with the premise of using deadly force behind Stand your Ground. Which leads us back to the fact we know George Zimmerman got out of the safety of his vehicle … Continue reading
Still current and on the books there is the Florida Statute about fighting in public, and I think many will agree George Zimmerman was the aggressor. It brings to the mind he was looking for a fight. And so besides the common sense the Jury overlooked that this man got out of the safety of … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 15, 2013 Justice Department Sues to Permanently Enjoin Florida Tax Return Preparer Florida Tax Return Preparer Allegedly Fabricates Deductions and Credits to Fraudulently Reduce His Customers’ Tax Liabilities or Inflate Their Refunds The Justice Department filed suit today asking the United States District … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office April 10, 2013 Northern District of New York (315) 448-0672 Arrests Made in Internet Gambling Investigation ALBANY, NY—United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian announced the filing of criminal complaints in the Northern District of New York in Albany that charge four individuals with federal money laundering and gambling felonies arising from a … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 22, 2013 Special Agent Michael D. Leverock (305) 944-9101 FBI Announces Arrest of Suspect Wanted in Connection with Armored Truck Robbery in Sunrise The FBI announces the arrest of Christopher Ferguson, 40, of Plantation, Florida, for his alleged involvement in the robbery of an armored car courier in Sunrise, Florida, on … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 14, 2013 Middle District of Florida (904) 301-6300 Court of Appeals Affirms Tony Nelson’s Convictions on Corruption Charges JACKSONVILLE, FL—U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit yesterday affirmed the convictions of former Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPort) Chairman Tony Devaughan Nelson on … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 13, 2013 Western District of Pennsylvania (412) 644-3500 Bucket List Bandit Pleads Guilty to Robbing 11 Banks in 10 States ERIE, PA—A former resident of Pensacola, Florida who came to be known as the Bucket List Bandit pleaded guilty in federal court in Erie, Pennsylvania, to charges of bank robbery, United … Continue reading
Prosecutor U.S. Attorney’s Office March 13, 2013 Western District of New York (716) 843-5700 Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Kill Federal Judge Defendant Paid $22,000 to Undercover Police Officer as Down Payment for Murders of Federal Judge and Federal BROOKLYN, NY—U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Dejvid Mirkovic, 38, of … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 13, 2013 District of Connecticut (203) 821-3700 Substance Abuse Counselor Pleads Guilty to Federal Health Care Fraud Charge David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Alan Emmett Bradley, 57, of Norwalk, Connecticut, and Ocoee, Florida, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Vanessa L. … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 08, 2013 Northern District of Florida (850) 942-8430 Former Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Sentenced in Florida for Embezzlement TALLAHASSEE—James Ryan Lanier, 33, was sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $800,000 from Merrill Lynch clients. The sentence was announced by Pamela C. Marsh, U.S. Attorney for the … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 08, 2013 Western District of Virginia (540) 857-2250 Second Defendant Pleads Guilty in Tax Rebate Scam ROANOKE, VA—For the second time this week, one of three individuals charged with conspiracy and fraud charges related to a scheme to profit from fraudulent United States Treasury checks has pleaded guilty in the United … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 08, 2013 Northern District of Florida (850) 942-8430 Former Destin Mortgage Broker Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Bank Fraud PENSACOLA, FL—A former mortgage broker, Randolph Branham, 46, of Destin, Florida, was sentenced in federal court yesterday to two years in prison and ordered to pay over $1.8 million in … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 3, 2013 Florida-Based American Sleep Medicine to Pay $15.3 Million for Improperly Billing Medicare and Other Federal Healthcare Programs Facilities in Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia Florida-based American Sleep Medicine LLC has … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office June 15, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 President of Broward Title and Escrow Company Sentenced in Two Separate Multi-Million-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Schemes Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; Paula … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Florida Alleging Violations of the National Voter Registration Act WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida and the Florida Secretary of State in his … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office June 06, 2012 District of Columbia (202) 514-7566 Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography WASHINGTON—Christopher Burdette, 53, of Palm Harbor, Florida, pled guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to one count of distribution of child pornography. The plea was announced by U.S. Attorney … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office June 04, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Southern District of Florida Securities and Investment Fraud Initiative Results in Charges Against 15 Individuals in 12 Separate Cases To Date, 85 Defendants Have Been Charged as Part of the Initiative Wifredo A. Ferrer, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; John … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 30, 2012 Middle District of C (904) 301-6300 Sarasota Man Pleads Guilty to Four Bank Robberies in Federal Court Michael Joseph Forsythe (49, Sarasota) pled guilty today to four counts of bank robbery with a dangerous weapon. He faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in federal prison for each of … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 24, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Arrest Made on Charges of Failure to File Currency Transaction Reports Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; John V. Gilles, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; and José A. Gonzalez, Special … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 25, 2012 Miami Man Convicted for Obstruction of Justice and False Statements for Certifying Ships Safe for Sea WASHINGTON – A federal jury in Miami yesterday convicted a Miami-based ship surveyor for lying to the Coast Guard and for falsely certifying the safety … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 23, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 South Carolina Man Dubbed the Nike Hat Bandit Indicted on Charges of Bank Robbery in South Florida Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 22, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 West Palm Beach Timeshare Boiler Room Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; and John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, announced that Michael … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 17, 2012 Middle District of Florida (813) 274-6000 Two La Familia Traffickers Plead Guilty to Drug and Money Laundering Charges TAMPA—United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill; Steven E. Ibison, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Tampa Field Office; and Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube announce today that … Continue reading
St. Petersburg, Russia ~ Thursday, May 17, 2012 Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum It is a pleasure to be here today – and to bring greetings from President Obama and the American people. And it is a privilege to join with so many distinguished leaders and essential partners … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 15, 2012 Middle District of Florida (813) 274-6000 Bank Robber Enters Guilty Pleas in Federal Court ORLANDO—United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that Harvey William Ward (64, Dania Beach) pled guilty yesterday, in two separate cases, charging him with bank robbery. Ward faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 15, 2012 Middle District of Florida (813) 274-6000 Former Fugitive Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice TAMPA—U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday yesterday sentenced Larry M. Myers (63, Arkansas) to 78 months in federal prison for conspiracy, mailing … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 15, 2012 Northern District of Florida (850) 942-8430 Florida Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Sextortion and Cyberstalking PENSACOLA, FL—B Christopher P. Gunn, 31, previously of Walton County, Florida, was indicted today on multiple charges involving the online sextortion and cyberstalking of young girls ranging in age from 13 to … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 11, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Miami Child Photographer Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; and John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, announced the filing of … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 11, 2012 Middle District of Florida (904) 301-6300 Mayo Clinic Radiology Tech Pleads Guilty to Spreading Hepatitis C JACKSONVILLE, FL—United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces today that Steven Beumel (48, Jacksonville) pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with a consumer product resulting in death, four counts of tampering with … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 7, 2012 Florida Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking of Minors and Production of Child Pornography WASHINGTON – James Mozie of Oakland Park, Fla., was sentenced today to life in prison on charges of sex trafficking of minors and production … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 03, 2012 District of New Jersey (973) 645-2700 Twelve Men Charged in Connection with Multi-Million-Dollar Pharmaceutical Thefts NEWARK, NJ—Federal agents today arrested 11 men who allegedly stole and sold millions of dollars worth of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and other products. Twelve defendants are charged by complaint in New Jersey as … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 02, 2012 Middle District of Florida (813) 274-6000 Tampa-Area Resident Charged in Nationwide Medicare Fraud Strike Force Takedown WASHINGTON—The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announce today that a Tampa-area pharmacist was charged for illegal diversion of controlled substances. In an indictment … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 02, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Fifty-Nine South Florida Residents Charged as Part of Nationwide Coordinated Takedown by Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations 107 Individuals Charged Nationally for Submitting Approximately $452 Million in Fraudulent Billing; South Florida Responsible for more than $137 Million in False Billings Wifredo A. Ferrer, … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office April 27, 2012 Southern District of Florida (313) 226-9100 Miramar Man Convicted on Kidnapping Charges Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; and Keith F. Dunn, Chief of Police, Miramar Police Department, … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office April 26, 2012 Middle District of Florida (813) 274-6000 Former State Department Agent Sentenced for Transportation of Child Pornography TAMPA—United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that United States District Judge Richard A. Lazzara sentenced James Cafferty (45, Largo) to seven years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime term of supervised … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office April 25, 2012 Middle District of Florida (813) 274-6000 Winter Haven Bank Robber Sentenced to More Than Three Years TAMPA—U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven yesterday sentenced Aldofis Gibbs (55, Winter Haven) to 46 months in federal prison for robbing a Wells Fargo branch in … Continue reading
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