Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Cross Burning
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Cross Burning Ryan M. Held, aka Ryan M. Foley, 20, of Philipsburg, Penn., was indicted on March 27, 2012, by a federal grand jury on charges…
Former Detention Officer and Inmate Sentenced in North Carolina for Assault on Another Inmate
Former Detention Officer and Inmate Sentenced in North Carolina for Assault on Another Inmate The Justice Department announced today that Senior District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced former Sergeant Danny…
Pennsylvania Tax Defier Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison
Pennsylvania Tax Defier Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison Troy A. Beam of Shippensburg, Pa., was sentenced today to 74 months in prison by District Judge Christopher C.…
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the E-books Press Conference
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the E-books Press Conference "In recent years, we have seen the rapid growth – and the many benefits – of electronic books. E-books are…
Acting Assistant Attorney General Sharis A. Pozen Speaks at the E Books Press Conference
Acting Assistant Attorney General Sharis A. Pozen Speaks at the E Books Press Conference "It is important for the department to conclude its investigation and bring this action to maintain…
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Action Network 14th Annual Convention
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Action Network 14th Annual Convention "Although 44 years have passed since our nation first mourned the loss of Dr. King, it is…
North Hollywood, Calif., Man Sentenced in Los Angeles to 20 Years in Prison for Participating in International Child Pornography Ring
North Hollywood, Calif., Man Sentenced in Los Angeles to 20 Years in Prison for Participating in International Child Pornography Ring Harout Hagop Sarafian was sentenced by District Judge Virginia A.…
New Orleans Police Officer Sentenced for Perjury and Obstruction of Justice
New Orleans Police Officer Sentenced for Perjury and Obstruction of Justice A former New Orleans Police Department officer Ronald Mitchell was sentenced today to 20 months in prison followed by…
Three Tennessee Men Sentenced for Launching Mortar-Style Fireworks at African-Americans
Three Tennessee Men Sentenced for Launching Mortar-Style Fireworks at African-Americans Colton L. Partin, 22, of Apison, Tenn., Kyle C. Montgomery, 23, and James Smiley, 27, both of Chattanooga, Tenn., were…
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Tax Evasion
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Tax Evasion Stephen Thomas of York, Pa., was arrested on charges of attempted tax evasion, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. On…
Five Indicted in Alabama for Conspiracy to Obtain Tax Refunds Using Stolen Identities
Five Indicted in Alabama for Conspiracy to Obtain Tax Refunds Using Stolen Identities A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Alabama returned a 37-count indictment against Mary Bennett,…
D.C. Federal Court Acts to Halt Alleged “Sham Cemetery” Tax Scheme
Federal Court Acts to Halt Alleged “Sham Cemetery” Tax Scheme A federal court has permanently barred Michael Strauss from promoting tax shelters, the Justice Department announced today. The government complaint…