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Educational institutions across the nation are shutting down due to the significant decrease in student enrollment, says AP report

Jun 182 min read

Educational institutions across the nation are shutting down due to the significant decrease in student enrollment, says AP report

The school experienced a sharp decline in student enrollment and cited "significant, unexpected expenses" as the reason for its closure. Var

Adobe and Two of its Executives to face Lawsuit for purportedly breaching the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act

Stephen Wick

Jun 185 min read

News

Adobe and Two of its Executives to face Lawsuit for purportedly breaching the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act

The complaint further claims that Adobe has been profiting from this undisclosed fee for years, deceiving consumers about the actual costs o

An Indianapolis Man has been Sentenced to 3 years in Prison for his Involvement in an International Advance-fee Crime Scheme that Defrauded Victims of over $5.6 million

Stephen Wick

Jun 177 min read

Investigations

An Indianapolis Man has been Sentenced to 3 years in Prison for his Involvement in an International Advance-fee Crime Scheme that Defrauded Victims of over $5.6 million

The Catchers would deceitfully promise the victims a substantial investment sum or inheritance, often in the range of tens of millions of U.

The Public Broadcasting Service, Vegas Location, Whistleblower Speaks Out Alleging Both Racism & Workplace Retaliation

Stephen Wick

Jun 112 min read

Investigations

The Public Broadcasting Service, Vegas Location, Whistleblower Speaks Out Alleging Both Racism & Workplace Retaliation

Chi claims that the actions were in response to her inquiries regarding undertaking additional responsibilities beyond her job description,

Company specializing in animal breeding and testing admits to charges related to animal welfare and pollution

Stephen Wick

Jun 45 min read

Investigations

Company specializing in animal breeding and testing admits to charges related to animal welfare and pollution

Envigo RMS LLC agrees to pay over $35 million, a historic fine for an animal welfare violation.

Pharmacy Owner Convicted for Offering Unlawful Incentives and Participating in a Scheme to Conceal Illicit Funds

Stephen Wick

Jun 35 min read

Criminal Justice

Pharmacy Owner Convicted for Offering Unlawful Incentives and Participating in a Scheme to Conceal Illicit Funds

The indictment also claims that both companies used the same marketers but compensated them differently based on the type of prescription, a

Arizona Man, Leader of Sophisticated Underground Organization, Sentenced for Role for Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud

Stephen Wick

May 295 min read

Investigations

Arizona Man, Leader of Sophisticated Underground Organization, Sentenced for Role for Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud

Ramirez was among the twelve individuals who faced charges related to money laundering, narcotics trafficking, and extortion

Three accounts of Mozambican women's enslavement by extremist militants

Stephen Wick

May 282 min read

News

Three accounts of Mozambican women's enslavement by extremist militants

After fleeing the camps, the courageous women who shared their stories with The New Humanitarian revealed that they have been fortunate to r

Guilty Plea in $27 Million Medicare Fraud Case Involving Cancer Genomic Tests

Stephen Wick

May 286 min read

Criminal Justice

Guilty Plea in $27 Million Medicare Fraud Case Involving Cancer Genomic Tests

Medicare did not cover CGx testing for beneficiaries who did not have cancer or lacked symptoms of cancer. Where a CGx test was procured thr

Ex-Loretto Hospital Executive Accused of Stealing $500K Amid COVID Pandemic

Stephen Wick

May 272 min read

Investigations

Ex-Loretto Hospital Executive Accused of Stealing $500K Amid COVID Pandemic

Two Loretto executives joined forces to embezzle nearly $500,000 from the safety-net hospital, designed to serve the most destitute Chicago

Challenges surrounding federal college aid for Detroit students particularly pronounced when it comes to dealing with FAFSA complications, says Chalkbeat

Stephen Wick

May 272 min read

Education

Challenges surrounding federal college aid for Detroit students particularly pronounced when it comes to dealing with FAFSA complications, says Chalkbeat

These delays have put many schools in a state of uncertainty, causing them to revise their schedules. Mia Murphy, from the Michigan Associat

Buy Now, Pay Later loans, CFPB Implements Measures to Guarantee Consumers can Challenge Charges & Receive Reimbursements on

Stephen Wick

May 225 min read

Investigations

Buy Now, Pay Later loans, CFPB Implements Measures to Guarantee Consumers can Challenge Charges & Receive Reimbursements on

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released an interpretive rule today, affirming that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) lenders ar

Two Ex-Execs to a Charity in Missouri have been Convicted Partaking in a Corrupt Scheme Involving Bribery & Embezzlement

Stephen Wick

May 225 min read

Investigations

Two Ex-Execs to a Charity in Missouri have been Convicted Partaking in a Corrupt Scheme Involving Bribery & Embezzlement

The Gosses and their co-conspirators allegedly provided bribes and kickbacks to elected state officials in Arkansas.

Marylanders Should Be Wary of Deceptive Online Sports Betting Companies & Scams Warns Maryland's Attorney General-Anthony Brown

Stephen Wick

May 214 min read

News

Marylanders Should Be Wary of Deceptive Online Sports Betting Companies & Scams Warns Maryland's Attorney General-Anthony Brown

gambling causes financial losses and should only be done in moderation. Maryland residents seeking help with a gambling problem are encoura

An Oil Corporation Tainted a Family's Farm: The Legal System & Regulatory Bodies Permitted the Drillers to Evade Responsibility

Stephen Wick

May 212 min read

Investigations

An Oil Corporation Tainted a Family's Farm: The Legal System & Regulatory Bodies Permitted the Drillers to Evade Responsibility

The oil and gas sector has been raking in profits without taking responsibility for the financial burden of sealing and decontaminating thei

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

Justice Department Indicts Two Brothers for Ethereum Blockchain Attack and $25M Cryptocurrency Theft; Each Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison if Convicted

Stephen Wick

May 155 min read

Criminal Justice

Justice Department Indicts Two Brothers for Ethereum Blockchain Attack and $25M Cryptocurrency Theft; Each Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison if Convicted

Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Pepaire-Bueno carefully orchestrated the Exploit over several months. They studied the trading behaviors of th

Semisub's CEO, Resident of Honolulu, Convicted for Over $28M Investment Fraud Scheme

Stephen Wick

May 144 min read

Criminal Justice

Semisub's CEO, Resident of Honolulu, Convicted for Over $28M Investment Fraud Scheme

Jackson and his accomplice utilized investor funds to purchase upscale properties in Hawaii and California, a Mercedes-Benz car, extravagant

Sixteen individuals indicted in relation to an international "Grandparent Scam" orchestrated from the Dominican Republic, defrauding numerous elderly Americans of millions of dollars

Stephen Wick

Apr 308 min read

Criminal Justice

Sixteen individuals indicted in relation to an international "Grandparent Scam" orchestrated from the Dominican Republic, defrauding numerous elderly Americans of millions of dollars

Once victims were swindled into giving cash, call center "dispatchers," including Rodriguez Serrano, Vasquez, Rosario Garcia, and Dilone Rod