Attorney Charged Fraud

Prominent human rights attorney quits international court over failure to prosecute Venezuela

A prominent human rights attorney has quietly parted ways with the International Criminal Court to protest what he sees as an unjustified failure of its chief prosecutor to indict members of ...

ABC News - 3h

Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case

Nevada's attorney general has revived the state's 2020 fake electors case

ABC News - 5h

Biden's clemency list includes attorney charged with fraud and businesswoman tied to Medicare scheme

The president commuted more than 1,500 sentences, setting a record for the most executed by a president in a single day.

NBC News - 12h

Supreme Court Won’t Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

In an unsigned order, the justices dismissed the case against the tech giant as “improvidently granted,” meaning they had concluded that it had been a mistake to take it up.

The New York Times - 1d

British trader found guilty of £1.4bn fraud in Denmark

He was sentenced to 12 years in prison - the heaviest penalty ever for a Danish fraud case.

BBC News - 11h

British businessman Sanjay Shah jailed for 12 years over £996m Danish tax fraud

Shah found guilty of gross fraud and given longest sentence for financial crime in country’s history. The British businessman Sanjay Shah has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud ...

The Guardian - 15h

British hedge fund trader jailed in Denmark over ‘cum-ex’ tax fraud

Sanjay Shah receives 12-year sentence for masterminding scheme that led to billions in refunds of non-existent tax payments

Financial Times - 15h

Mangione attorney says he will challenge forensic results' admissibility, accuracy

The attorney for suspect Luigi Mangione, who was charged for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, said he intends to challenge the forensic evidence that police say connect ...

The Hill - 17h

Mangione attorney: ‘I haven’t seen any evidence’

Thomas Dickey, who is representing Luigi Mangione, said he hasn’t seen “any evidence” that his client is guilty of being the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump wants $480 million New York fraud case dropped for the 'greater good' — attorney general says no

The civil case accused President-elect Donald Trump and others of falsely inflating his asset values to boost his stated net worth and get financial perks.

CNBC - 2d

N.Y. attorney general refuses to drop $486 million judgment against Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James has rejected Donald Trump's request to walk away from her office's $486 million civil fraud judgment against the president-elect.

NBC News - 2d

New York AG will continue to pursue $454 million civil fraud judgment against Trump

Donald Trump's impending inauguration does not impact his $454 million civil fraud judgment, the New York attorney general's office told Trump's lawyer Tuesday.

ABC News - 2d

After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television

Former congressman Matt Gaetz, who withdrew last month as President-elect Trump's nominee to be U.S. attorney general, has landed a job with the One America News Network

ABC News - 2d

NY AG won't toss multimillion-dollar Trump civil fraud judgment

The New York attorney general's office said Tuesday it will not drop its multimillion-dollar civil fraud case against President-elect Trump, despite his request. Deputy Solicitor General Judith ...

The Hill - 2d

‘I’m at a loss’: My boyfriend of nearly 10 years is naming his elderly parents as beneficiaries and giving them power of attorney. Am I right to be upset?

“I own the house we live in and he pays me a small amount of rent every month to help cover my mortgage and utilities.”

MarketWatch - 2d

Trump taps San Francisco attorney for assistant AG position at DOJ

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday he will nominate Bay Area attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a position at the U.S. Department of Justice.

CBS News - 3d

Democratic attorneys general are itching to challenge Trump’s agenda

Without question, Democratic attorneys general will be important national actors over the next four years.

The Hill - 4d

Acadia Healthcare’s Methadone Clinics Face Fraud Complaints

Acadia Healthcare falsifies records at its methadone clinics and enrolls patients who aren’t addicted to opioids, a Times investigation found.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump’s IRS Pick Billy Long is Sweet on the Fraud-Plagued Employee Retention Tax Credit

Some lawmakers say Trump’s new pick to lead the Internal Revenue Service is “a bizarre choice.”

Inc. - 6d

Hegseth's attorney threatens to sue sex assault accuser if she repeats 'false' claims

Pete Hegseth's attorney threatened legal action against the woman who accused his client of sexual assault should he lose the nomination.

ABC News - 6d

Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture

A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.

ABC News - 6d

Michigan attorney general offers tips to fight porch pirates

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) is offering tips to the state’s residents to fight off “porch pirates,” with an increase in online shopping and package deliveries around the winter ...

The Hill - 6d

Pete Hegseth's attorney discusses controversies plaguing Trump pick

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is continuing to make his case for the defense secretary role to senators on Capitol Hill amid allegations of financial and sexual misconduct, as well as alcohol ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Professional poker player pleads guilty to massive bettor fraud scheme

Cory Zeidman, 63, was arrested in connection with the $25 million scheme in 2021.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Poker pro pleads guilty to bettor fraud scheme

A professional poker player pleaded guilty to defrauding bettors by falsely claiming to have inside information on sporting events.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Amazon sued by DC attorney general for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery

Amazon's actions caused more than 48,000 Prime members to get slower delivery than the rest of the capital city, Attorney General Brian Schwalb claimed.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trump attorneys urge judge to dismiss hush money case citing Hunter Biden pardon

NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports on President-elect Trump’s legal team urging Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the New York City hush money case citing Hunter Biden’s pardon.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Fraud

The founder of crypto lender Celsius has admitted to lying to customers about how their money would be used and manipulating markets for his personal gain.

Wired - Dec. 4

Fraud arrest over 'justice for killed PC' campaign

The arrest is in connection with a campaign to bring the killer of PC Yvonne Fletcher to justice.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Belgian authorities open fraud probe into former EU justice chief days after his mandate ended

Belgian authorities say they have opened a fraud investigation into the former European Union justice chief, just days after his mandate ended

ABC News - Dec. 4

Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges

The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business

ABC News - Dec. 3

Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty in fraud case

Cryptocurrency lender’s former chief reaches agreement with prosecutors in criminal case

Financial Times - Dec. 3

2,000 Mules director apologizes to man falsely accused of voter fraud in film

Dinesh D’Souza admits analysis in film that alleged massive 2020 voter fraud scheme based on ‘inaccurate information’. Conservative film-maker Dinesh D’Souza has issued a rare apology for his ...