Jul 09 2 Trump EPA appointees defrauded agency of $130K, watchdog finds By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The report by EPA's Office of Inspector General says former EPA chief of staff Ryan Jackson and former White House liaison Charles Munoz submitted "official timesheets and personnel forms that contained materially false, fictitious, and fraudulent statements."… Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: Federal officials testify on fraud prevention in small business loan programs By Courtney Vinopal Officials from the Office of the Inspector General and the U.S. Government Accountability Office will testify Oct. 1 about efforts to prevent fraud within federal programs set up to support small businesses affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 31 Trial date set for Steve Bannon in fundraising fraud scam By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A May 2021 trial date has been set for President Donald Trump's former chief strategist on charges that he cheated donors to a group seeking to fund a southern border wall. Continue reading
Jan 17 Ex-Rep. Collins gets over 2 years in insider trading case By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Republican pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and lying to law enforcement officials. Continue reading
Nov 01 Justices to consider key tool used by regulators in fraud cases By Associated Press The justices said Friday they will hear an appeal contending that the Securities and Exchange Commission lacks the power to seek repayment, or disgorgement, of profits from people who have been found to violate securities law. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 7:47 Admissions scandal highlights ‘disconnect’ between colleges’ message and action The college admissions scandal that engulfed several Hollywood figures this year has essentially delivered a public indictment of some elite institutions. It has also sparked a larger conversation about admissions, access and inequity throughout American higher education. Paul Tough has… Continue watching
Jun 12 Israeli PM’s wife accepts plea deal for spending government money on lavish meals By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Sara Netanyahu will pay around $15,000 in fines to quietly close the case, which accused her of running up large tabs at luxury restaurants for friends and family while the official prime minister's residence employed a full-time chef. Continue reading
Mar 25 U.S. attorneys charge Michael Avenatti with extortion and wire, bank fraud By Brian Melley, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press U.S. prosecutors on two coasts have charged President Donald Trump critic and attorney Avenatti with extortion and bank and wire fraud. Continue reading
Mar 13 Paul Manafort faces new fraud charges on top of 7.5 years in prison. Read the indictment By Erica R. Hendry, Daniel Bush The former Trump campaign chair was indicted Wednesday for allegedly running a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme in New York four years ago. Continue reading
Dec 04 Former Florida Rep. Brown gets 5-year prison sentence in fraud case By Associated Press A federal judge on Monday sentenced former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown to five years in prison on fraud and other charges related to a purported charity for poor students that she used as a personal slush fund. Continue reading