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Lawsuit Filed by 20 States Challenges New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule

Oct 133 min read

Lawsuit Filed by 20 States Challenges New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule

The lawsuit names key leaders from the federal Health and Human Services agency and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as defend

Utah Man Sentenced for Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Stephen Wick

Oct 132 min read

Investigations

Utah Man Sentenced for Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Federal authorities revealed that Sciotto generated over $400,000 in profits from his illegal operation, which began in March 2021 in Weber

Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme

Stephen Wick

Oct 33 min read

Investigations

Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Testing Fraud Scheme

Zishan Alvi, a 45-year-old resident of Inverness, is facing serious allegations in connection with his Chicago-based laboratory that special

Major Bust: 42 Arrested in Crackdown on San Fernando Valley White Supremacist Gang

Stephen Wick

Oct 26 min read

Investigations

Major Bust: 42 Arrested in Crackdown on San Fernando Valley White Supremacist Gang

The unsealed indictment names a total of 68 defendants facing a litany of federal charges, such as conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influ

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Stephen Wick

Sep 194 min read

Investigations

California Man Convicted of Fraudulent Schemes Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs

Through these fraudulent activities, Suel’s businesses received a total of $1,773,245 from COVID-related relief programs, including Paycheck

Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

Stephen Wick

Sep 94 min read

Investigations

Nevada Man Convicted for Defrauding Banks of Over $11 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

His expenditures included purchasing approximately 25 residential properties, two luxury vehicles, funding a personal investment account, an

CEO of Injectable Stem Cell Company Admits Guilt in Felony Case for Unapproved Drug Distribution

Stephen Wick

Aug 285 min read

Criminal Justice

CEO of Injectable Stem Cell Company Admits Guilt in Felony Case for Unapproved Drug Distribution

In his guilty plea, Kosolcharoen acknowledged that he and his associates falsely claimed ReGen was effective for treating numerous ailments,

Person plead guilty to felony theft and identity fraud related to fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment insurance claims

Stephen Wick

Jul 243 min read

Criminal Justice

Person plead guilty to felony theft and identity fraud related to fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment insurance claims

Senior Judge John Addison Howard of the Baltimore City Circuit Court handed down sentences of 10 years in prison for the theft charges, with

Two New Yorkers Found Guilty of Taking Part in an $18M Money Laundering Plot & Committing Fraud Related to COVID-19 Health Care

Stephen Wick

Jun 254 min read

Criminal Justice

Two New Yorkers Found Guilty of Taking Part in an $18M Money Laundering Plot & Committing Fraud Related to COVID-19 Health Care

Exploiting the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis, they shamelessly manipulated COVID-19-related billing codes to make deceitful claims for exp

COVID-19 Vaccine Card Fraud Scheme, Former Mid-Wife Pleads Guilty

Stephen Wick

Jun 193 min read

Investigations

COVID-19 Vaccine Card Fraud Scheme, Former Mid-Wife Pleads Guilty

Breault has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to defraud the United States and its various departments and agencies. Her sentencing is set for

The Cruise Industry continues to thrive despite drastic changes in the Environment

Stephen Wick

Jun 33 min read

Travel

The Cruise Industry continues to thrive despite drastic changes in the Environment

Embarking on a cruise ship adventure along Canada's picturesque west coast may seem like a dream come true, but unfortunately, it comes at a

Kabbage Inc. Agrees to Settle Justice Department’s Allegations they Defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program

Stephen Wick

May 216 min read

Criminal Justice

Kabbage Inc. Agrees to Settle Justice Department’s Allegations they Defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program

The United States claimed that Kabbage was informed of these mistakes as far back as April 2020, but failed to rectify all inaccurate loans

Razer, Inc. penalized into making payment of over $1.1 million for falsely representing the effectiveness and performance of their alleged "N95-Grade" Zephyr Face Masks

Stephen Wick

Apr 305 min read

Investigations

Razer, Inc. penalized into making payment of over $1.1 million for falsely representing the effectiveness and performance of their alleged "N95-Grade" Zephyr Face Masks

The defendants started off by deceptively promoting their Zephyr masks as N95 or N95-equivalent masks that would safeguard consumers against

The owners of a Colorado funeral home are facing numerous charges from alleged COVID-19 pandemic fund fraud to abuse of corpses: EPA is currently demolishing the building and handling the clean-up

Stephen Wick

Apr 197 min read

Investigations

The owners of a Colorado funeral home are facing numerous charges from alleged COVID-19 pandemic fund fraud to abuse of corpses: EPA is currently demolishing the building and handling the clean-up

The indictment revealed that the federal offenses could result in severe consequences, including 20 years of imprisonment and fines of up to

An Owner of a Primary Care Clinic in Louisiana Admits to Stealing & Misusing COVID-19 funds

Stephen Wick

Apr 114 min read

Criminal Justice

An Owner of a Primary Care Clinic in Louisiana Admits to Stealing & Misusing COVID-19 funds

Watson's falsely claimed that the clinic would solely utilize the funds to combat, plan for, and address the coronavirus, as well as to cove

The Bridge Collapse at the Port of Baltimore has Shaken up Supply Chains that were already Disrupted by issues in Panama and the Red Sea

Stephen Wick

Apr 92 min read

News

The Bridge Collapse at the Port of Baltimore has Shaken up Supply Chains that were already Disrupted by issues in Panama and the Red Sea

1. Businesses and customers may experience delays in receiving packages that were originally scheduled to go through the port. The length of

Chronic truancy rates elevated among specific student demographics in New Jersey, even after the pandemic

Stephen Wick

Apr 92 min read

Education

Chronic truancy rates elevated among specific student demographics in New Jersey, even after the pandemic

In the 2022-23 school year, the rate of chronic absenteeism skyrocketed to 16.6%, marking a significant increase from the pre-pandemic rate

Glen Cove Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Stealing Over $9.6 Million From Federal Disaster Relief Funds

Stephen Wick

Apr 55 min read

Criminal Justice

Glen Cove Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Stealing Over $9.6 Million From Federal Disaster Relief Funds

Saab, along with accomplices, deceitfully sought and obtained over $9,500,000 through at least 20 PPP and EIDLP loans for various corporate

Are You a Fan of Black Licorice? Be Cautious, as its Dark Side Can Pose Health Risks

Stephen Wick

Mar 252 min read

Public Health

Are You a Fan of Black Licorice? Be Cautious, as its Dark Side Can Pose Health Risks

Black licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. On Sept. 23, 2020, doctors reported that black lic

The Disease Spreading Unchecked: Babies Succumbing to Syphilis as the U.S. Government Fails to Act

Stephen Wick

Mar 112 min read

Public Health

The Disease Spreading Unchecked: Babies Succumbing to Syphilis as the U.S. Government Fails to Act

Syphilis, a dangerous disease that can harm both pregnant women and their unborn babies, is facing a critical shortage of the only drug that

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