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California Doctor Convicted in $45 Million Medicare Botox Fraud Scheme
A California doctor was convicted of a $45 million Medicare Botox fraud, billing for unprovided or unnecessary injections and obstructing the investigation. She faces significant prison time and forfeiture of luxury assets.
HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Violetta MailyanMedicare FraudBotoxCaliforniaObstruction of JusticeHealth Care FraudFBI
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Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Distribution
Alante Omar Allen, 33, of Huntington, received a three-month prison sentence for distributing fentanyl. The conviction stems from a 2022 sale of 20.5 grams to a confidential informant.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Alante Omar AllenHuntingtonFentanylDrug TraffickingPrisonFederal Bureau of InvestigationCabell County Sheriff’s OfficeFBI
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St. Clair County Man Sentenced to Five Years for Cyberstalking
Michael Ray Mullins, 45, of Trussville, Alabama, received a 60-month prison sentence for cyberstalking and threatening his former girlfriend. The conviction follows a history of domestic violence offenses and extensive harassment.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal Michael Ray MullinsCyberstalkingDomestic ViolenceSt. Clair CountyTrussvillePrison SentenceFBI
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Amarillo Woman Pleads Guilty in COVID Relief Embezzlement Scheme
Selene Varela, a former City of Amarillo employee, pleaded guilty to embezzling $41,350 from federal COVID-19 relief funds meant for the homeless. She is the third defendant convicted in a scheme that diverted aid from vulnerable residents.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Selene VarelaAmarilloEmbezzlementCOVID-19 ReliefFederal FundsCity of AmarilloFinancial CrimeFBI
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Retired Air Force Major Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
A retired Air Force Major from Leeds, Alabama, faces a five-count indictment for child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography. The charges, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby, stem from alleged incidents between 2014 and 2025 in Jefferson County.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Daniel Martin BrownChild Sexual ExploitationChild PornographyLeeds AlabamaFBIProject Safe ChildhoodIndictment
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Vacates Death Row Conviction Over Jury Bias Concerns
The Washington Post reports the Supreme Court vacated a death row conviction for Terry Pitchford, citing potential racial bias in Mississippi jury selection and a 5-4 vote on his right to challenge juror dismissals.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Supreme CourtTerry PitchfordMississippiJury SelectionRacial BiasDeath RowLegal RulingThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Crooks and Liars Covers Trump's Canceled Trip, Penn Station Naming, and Political Races
Crooks and Liars reports on President Trump's canceled Camp David trip, his name on Penn Station renderings, and key political races, alongside other national and international news.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionLegalMedia Crisis Donald TrumpCamp DavidPenn StationJD VanceKen PaxtonStarbucks KoreaRussiaCrooks and Liars
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U.S. Treasury Modernizes Sanctions, Removes 76 Outdated Targets
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC removed 76 outdated targets from its sanctions list, including deceased individuals and defunct networks. This modernization aims to make sanctions more targeted and effective, focusing on high-risk threats.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalGeneral PoliticsEurope U.S. TreasuryOFACSanctionsSpecially Designated Nationals ListScott BessentNational SecurityFinancial RegulationUS Treasury
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Governor Newsom Announces $80 Million for Nonprofit and Faith-Based Security
California is awarding $80 million to 343 nonprofits and faith-based groups for security upgrades, bringing total state investment to over $300 million since 2015. This funding aims to protect organizations from hate and violence, following incidents like the San Diego mosque shooting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegalEducation Governor Gavin NewsomCaliforniaNonprofit Security Grant ProgramFaith-based organizationsHate crimesSan DiegoSecurity fundingCalifornia Governors Office
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Homeland Security Task Force Secures 915 Months in Sentences for Drug and Gun Crimes
Thirteen defendants received a combined 915-month prison sentence for drug and gun crimes. This operation, part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, seized significant drugs and firearms, enhancing community safety in Dallas.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Homeland Security Task ForceDrug TraffickingFirearmsDallasViolent CrimeSentencesFBI
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Avondale Man Indicted for Attempted Arson at Arizona ICE Property
An Avondale man faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to set fire to an ICE property in Surprise, Arizona, in February 2026. Gabriel Mendoza-Acoltzi, 19, was indicted after video evidence reportedly showed him using a propane tank and torch.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics Gabriel Mendoza-AcoltziAvondale, ArizonaSurprise, ArizonaICE propertyArsonFederal chargesVandalismFBI
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Los Angeles Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Multi-State Bank Fraud Ring
Armani Ryan Purandah received 70 months in prison for leading a multi-state identity theft and bank fraud scheme targeting individuals and banks across Arizona, Colorado, and California, ordered to pay over $1.1 million in restitution.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Armani Ryan PurandahBank FraudIdentity TheftPrison SentenceArizonaFBIFinancial Crime
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Oro Valley Man Charged with $10.9 Million Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Brandon Aaron Kreutz, 40, of Oro Valley, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly defrauding investors of $10.9 million in a firearms device scheme, using funds for personal luxury items.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Brandon Aaron KreutzOro ValleyWire FraudMoney LaunderingFBIFinancial FraudArizona
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Fairfax County Police Appoints New Asian Community Liaison
Fairfax County Police Department appoints Master Police Officer Emmilie Sanchez-Suarez as its Asian Community Liaison, aiming to build trust and cultural understanding with the diverse AAPI population during Heritage Month.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMilitaryEducationState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentEmmilie Sanchez-SuarezAsian Community LiaisonAAPI Heritage MonthCommunity EngagementCultural Understanding
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District of Arizona Charges 389 in Week-Long Immigration Enforcement Operation
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 389 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and smuggling, during a week of enforcement operations as part of Operation Take Back America.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal District of ArizonaImmigrationAlien SmugglingOperation Take Back AmericaU.S. Border PatrolPhoenixFBI
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Rochester Man Sentenced for Medicare Kickback Scheme
A Rochester man received probation and a fine for defrauding Medicare. John Weinmann, an independent insurance broker, took $32,150 in kickbacks for arranging medically unnecessary prescriptions for Low Income Subsidy beneficiaries.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues John WeinmannMedicare FraudKickback SchemeRochester, NYFederal Health Care ProgramTrump AdministrationFBI
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Nevada Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its Nevada offices. The agency encourages the public to utilize its extensive online services for benefits applications, account management, and information review, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesMedical ScienceEconomy Social Security AdministrationNevadaOffice StatusOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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Virginia Social Security Offices See Operational Status Changes
The Social Security Administration announced changes to Virginia office operations, urging the public to check status online. Many services, including benefit applications and account management, are available digitally, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Social Security AdministrationVirginiaOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisability
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Library of Congress Unveils Digital Experience in Muskogee, Oklahoma
The Library of Congress and Eastern Oklahoma Library System launched “Memories in the Current” in Muskogee on May 16. This immersive digital experience blends local memories with historical accounts, part of the LOCal initiative.
MediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressEastern Oklahoma Library SystemMuskogeeMemories in the CurrentDigital ExperienceLOCal initiativePublic LibrariesU.S. Library of Congress
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Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Actions Against Former Bank Employees
The Federal Reserve Board has issued enforcement actions against former employees of Atlantic Union Bank and Frost Bank, as announced by the Board of Governors.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBankingFederal GovernmentLegal Federal Reserve Boardenforcement actionsAtlantic Union BankFrost BankregulationU.S. Federal Reserve
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Three Florida Men Sentenced for $2.2 Million Medicare Fraud and Money Laundering
Three Florida men received prison sentences for their roles in a $2.2 million Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme. They operated fraudulent DME companies, submitting millions in false claims for unnecessary orthotic braces, involving kickbacks and shell companies.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyGeneral Politics Medicare fraudmoney launderingDurable Medical EquipmentFloridaMarco ScamaroneJose MendezRenee VazquezFBI
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Media Monitor: Navy Capacity, Battleship Design, and Information Warfare Restructuring Highlighted
Breaking Defense is reporting on the U.S. Navy's capacity for Strait of Hormuz escorts, congressional concerns over battleship design, and a restructuring of information warfare posts.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictWorldMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceTransportation U.S. NavyNaval WarfareStrait of HormuzBattleship DesignInformation WarfareSouth KoreaUnmanned Surface VesselsBreaking Defense - Naval Warfare
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Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines Debunks Claims on Thimerosal, COVID Vaccine Deaths, and Autism Link
Voices for Vaccines addresses claims about thimerosal safety, COVID vaccine-related child deaths, and a purported CDC cover-up regarding vaccines and autism, providing factual rebuttals to each.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMediaMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation GAVIThimerosalVaccinesAutismCOVID-19 VaccinesVAERSMisinformationVoices for Vaccines
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Fairfax County Police Announce Week of Community Engagement Events
The Fairfax County Police Department is hosting various community events this week, including "Coffee with a Cop," a Filipino American festival, and a "Stop the Bleed" class. These initiatives aim to boost public safety and strengthen police-community ties.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity EngagementPublic SafetyCrime PreventionFairfax CountyCoffee with a CopStop the Bleed
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Georgian Citizen Sentenced for International Medicare Fraud Money Laundering
Irakli Nakashidze, a Georgian citizen, received a 37-month prison sentence for laundering over $1.1 million from a $179 million Medicare fraud scheme. His sham company billed for unprovided medical supplies, funneling proceeds internationally.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyMedical Science Irakli NakashidzeMoney LaunderingHealthcare FraudMedicareMiamiGeorgiaJustice DepartmentFBI
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Philips Updates Nebulizer Guidance for Trilogy Evo Ventilators Amid Recall Clarification
Philips has updated guidance for nebulizer use with Trilogy Evo Ventilators, clarifying recall reasons. The FDA's Class I recall now permits non-pneumatic nebulizers under specific placement, with no new serious injuries reported since May 27.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLegal PhilipsTrilogy Evo VentilatorsNebulizerFDAProduct RecallMedical DevicesVentilator CorrectionFood RecallsDrugs
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Media Monitor: Trump appointees pushed for new banknote; Ozempic brain research; Trump's approval dips; Ex-CIA official accused of gold theft
The Washington Post is reporting on efforts by Trump appointees to create a $250 banknote, new research on Ozempic's brain effects, a drop in Trump's approval among a key base, and an ex-CIA official accused of stealing gold bars.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceSocial Issues Donald J TrumpBanknoteOzempicBrain ResearchCIAGold TheftVirginiaThe Washington Post
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U.S. Census Bureau Webinar Explores Worker-Job Dynamics
The U.S. Census Bureau hosted a webinar today, May 28, at 2 p.m. ET, exploring worker-job interactions in the U.S. economy. Speaker Earlene Dowell provided insights on labor market data, career pathways, job mobility, and earnings growth, as part of the Census Academy's educational initiatives.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentEconomyEducation U.S. Census BureauLabor MarketWebinarEarlene DowellCareer PathwaysJob MobilityEconomic Data
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ISRG Unveils 45-Day Certificates, Rustls Performance Gains, and New Sponsorships
ISRG introduces optional 45-day Let's Encrypt certificates and highlights Rustls' superior performance. The group also welcomed Porkbun as a new sponsor and recognized board member Jennifer Granick for her cybersecurity contributions.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetLegalEducationEconomy Let's EncryptCertificatesRustlsCybersecurityISRGPorkbunOpen Source SummitInternet Security Research Group
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Trump Administration Proposing Coal Ash Rule Rollbacks
Sierra Club reports the Trump administration is proposing rollbacks to coal ash rules, potentially endangering communities. The organization cites the 2008 Kingston, Tennessee, spill and its human cost as a warning.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesLegal Coal ashEnvironmental protectionTrump administrationKingston, TennesseeEPAPollutionEnvironmental disasterSierra Club