Hillsborough deputies say an altercation between half-brothers at a Brandon bowling alley turned deadly last week, leading to manslaughter charges against the surviving sibling. Deputies say the two had a disagreement at the bowling alley early on the morning of...
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Month: November 2019
What should you know about getting a DUI?
DUIs are usually avoidable, but yet people are stopped and arrested every day. The truth is that the authorities are waiting to see people make mistakes on the roads. When they do, they can check their blood alcohol concentration. Even if your BAC is below .08%, you...
Tampa Man Facing Twin Attempted Murder Charges After Argument Allegedly Became Violent
A Tampa man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he broke into a home with a firearm and attacked a couple. Tampa police were summoned to a home on the 900 block of E. Poinsettia Avenue in the early morning hours of November 22 after two individuals had...
OFAC Designates Six Turkey-Based Organizations Over Allegations Of Supporting ISIS
Last week the Federal government announced sanctions against two Turkish transfer agencies and four other companies based in Turkey due to allegations that the parties are providing financial and logistical support for ISIS throughout Europe and the Middle East....
Kentucky Hospital Agrees To $10 Million Settlement With Feds Over Allegations Of Medicare Fraud
A Kentucky hospital has agreed to pay the Federal government over $10 million in exchange for resolving charges that they submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare. According to Federal prosecutors, the hospital knowingly submitted claims for reimbursement to Medicare...
St. Pete Woman Facing Drunk Driving Charges After Accident Involving Pinellas County Deputies
A St. Petersburg woman is facing drunk driving charges after Pinellas County deputies say she caused a car crash that injured a fellow officer. Per authorities, two deputies were traveling in a police cruiser in the eastbound lane of 38th Avenue North in the early...
Professional Guardian Charged With Exploiting Elderly After Allegedly Stealing Over Half A Million Dollars From Him
A Riverview woman is facing charges of exploiting the elderly after deputies say she stole over half a million dollars from a now-deceased man over whom she was assigned guardianship. Authorities say the 51-year-old woman is a professional guardian and operates a...
South Dakota Neurosurgeon Accused Of Illegal Kickbacks In Medical Device Sales Scheme
A South Dakota neurosurgeon is the subject of a complaint filed by the United States government last week as part of a whistleblower lawsuit against him claiming violations of the False Claims Act. According to Federal investigators, the neurosurgeon is the owner of a...
Largo Man Facing Grand Theft Charges In Connection With Allegations Of Pocketing Clients’ Tax Money
A Largo man is facing felony theft charges after deputies say he stole over $300,000 from individuals who hired him to file their taxes. According to authorities, the 72-year-old man had been filing taxes on behalf of others for several years before the alleged fraud...
Brooklyn Man Convicted For Alleged Role In Conspiracy To Defraud Medicare Of $100 Million
A Brooklyn man was convicted last week on allegations by Federal prosecutors that he was involved in a US$100 million scheme involving illegal kickbacks and money laundering. Federal prosecutors say the 44-year-old man was one of several co-conspirators who operated...
