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Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action against MidSouth Bank
Release Date: May 1, 2012 For immediate release The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: MidSouth Bank, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Written Agreement dated August 5, 2010 Terminated April 26, 2012 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.
Marinette Man Charged in Federal Court with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
James L. Santelle, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment on April 17, 2012 charging Eric R.
Hells Angel Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison on Firearm Charge
PROVIDENCE, RI—Christian A. Rufino, 42, of Brewster, New York, an admitted member of the New Roc (New York) chapter of the Hells Angels, was sentenced Thursday to 180 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release on a federal firearm charge, announced United States Attorney Peter F.
Pastor Sentenced to Forty Months in Prison for Ponzi Scheme
A Seattle area pastor who defrauded two dozen victims, some of them his own parishioners, out of more than $1.8 million was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 40 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and $1,843,932 in restitution for wire fraud and money laundering, announced U.S.
Two Philadelphia Residents Charged with Aggravated Identity Theft
Colleen Lyons, 36, and Derrick Baxter, 26, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were charged today by indictment with conspiracy, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. If convicted the defendants face a maximum possible sentence of 39 years’ imprisonment and a $1,250,000 fine.
Three Operators of Miami Home Health Company Sentenced in $60 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON—Three operators of a Miami health care agency were sentenced today to 120, 87, and 87 months in prison, respectively, for their participation in a $60 million home health Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). U.S.
IL politicos push for detailed math curriculum
By Stephanie Fryer | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers approved a proposal Wednesday that could increase the number of courses counting toward a high school math requirement. High school students could use vocational courses, such as drafting or wood shop, as math credits under Senate Bill 3244 , which requires a detailed math curriculum.
Study: Medicaid cuts would hurt IL economy
By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Two health-care advocacy groups are predicting thousands of job losses and billions of dollars in economic damage to Illinois , if Gov. Pat Quinn ’s plan to conjure $2.7 billion in savings from the Medicaid program is implemented. Quinn’s plan would jeopardize 25,615 jobs and cost the state’s economy $3.2 billion, according to a report released Wednesday by the Illinois Hospital Association , which lobbies for Illinois hospitals, and the Campaign for Better Health Care , an organization that advocates for health-care access “Drastic Medicaid cuts hurt everyone, not just the Medicaid patients.
Alleged Acting New England Crime Boss Charged in Racketeering and Extortion Conspiracy
PROVIDENCE—Anthony L. Dinunzio, 53, of East Boston, Massachusetts, the alleged leader of the New England organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra (NELCN), was ordered detained today following his arraignment in U.S.
Former Agape World Inc. Account Representatives Charged in New York with Massive Ponzi Scheme
BROOKLYN—A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in Central Islip, New York charging Jason Keryc, Anthony Massaro, Anthony Ciccone, and Diane Kaylor, former account representatives of Hauppauge, New York-based Agape World Inc. and Agape Merchant Advance (AMA), for their participation in a large-scale Ponzi scheme.