Tulsa, OK - Title Company Owner Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Charge

The United States of America charged Regina Fran Webb, owner of Owasso Title, LLC and Owasso Real Estate Services, with
financial institution fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 982, unauthorized use of an access device in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1029, aggravated identity theft in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1028, money l... More...   $0 (12-03-2016 - OK)

Los Angeles, CA - Long Beach Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Misusing Bankruptcy Courts to Operate a Foreclosure Rescue Scheme

A Long Beach man was sentenced to four years in federal prison in relation to a mortgage rescue scheme that brought in nearly $3 million from fees from distressed homeowners.

Karl Robinson, 52, was sentenced today by United Stat... More...   $0 (11-30-2016 - CA)

This is an important case resting at the intersection of the Bankruptcy Code and Medicare law. It
concerns the efforts of the Parkview Adventist Medical Center ("Parkview") in Brunswick, Maine, which filed for bankruptcy on June 16, 2015, to use the Bankruptcy Code to challenge the actions of appellee United States, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS"), in terminating... More...   $0 (11-29-2016 - ME)

Benton, IL - Sesser Man Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud

Scott L. Thompson, 45, of Sesser, IL, was sentenced in federal court in Benton, Illinois, on his bankruptcy fraud conviction, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced. The court sentenced Thompson to one year of probation and ordered him to pay a fine and special assessment totaling $800... More...   $0 (11-22-2016 - IL)

Cleveland, OH - North Canton man sentenced to more than three years in prison for $1.5 million fraud

A North Canton was sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in a $1.5 million fraud scheme.

James W. Wallace was found guilty earlier this year of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud. U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson sentenced Wallace to 41 mon... More...   $0 (11-17-2016 - OH)

Minneapolis, NM - Federal Jury Founty PureChoice Founder Guilty Of $25 Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme

Bryan Reichel, 61, founder and former principal shareholder of PureChoice, Inc. (PureChoice), for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar investment fraud scheme. On July 21, 2015, REICHEL was charged in a 12 count superseding indictment with Wire Fraud, Bankruptcy Fraud, Concealment... More...   $0 (11-09-2016 - NM)

On September 26, 2008, Anderson was the victim of an armed robbery, carjacking, and shooting that occurred in the parking lot of an Embassy Suites hotel in Orlando. Anderson filed an action against Respondents Hilton Hotels
Corporation (Hilton), W2007 Equity Inns Realty, LLC (W2007), Interstate Management Company, LLC (Interstate), and SecurAmerica, LLC for negligence. Hilton was the pa... More...   $0 (11-07-2016 - FL)

COEUR D’ALENE, ID - Utah Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud and Bankruptcy Fraud

Cortney S. Valentine, 39, of Liberty, Utah, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and false declaration under penalty of perjury and concealment of assets in connection with a bankruptcy case.

According to the plea agreement, Valentine defrauded U.S. Bank when he made material false statements which were relied ... More...   $0 (11-02-2016 - ID)

Dallas, TX - Grand Prairie Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison after Pleading Guilty to Felony Offense Stemming from his Work with FAIM Economic Development Corporation

Ellis Wamsley, IV of Grand Prairie, Texas, was sentenced to serve 54 months in federal prison and pay $1,850,000 in restitution following his guilty plea in May 2016 to a felony offense stemming from his work with... More...   $0 (10-27-2016 - TX)

Los Angeles, CA - Alleged Architect of $30 Million Mortgage Relief Fraud Scheme and Four Other Los Angeles Residents Indicted in Conspiracy to Defraud Banks and Homeowners

The alleged architect of a $30 million mortgage relief fraud scheme and four other former employees of a purported mortgage relief company were charged in an indictment unsealed today for their alleged participation in ... More...   $0 (10-23-2016 - CA)

Wilmington, DE - Delaware Real Estate Developer Sentenced To 21 Months For Bank Fraud and Environmental Violation

Joseph L. Capano, age 75, of Middletown, Delaware, was sentenced to 21 months of incarceration followed by 12 months of home confinement, after pleading guilty in March 2016 to one count of bank fraud and one count of knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. Capano was also or... More...   $0 (10-12-2016 - DE)

Philadelphia, PA - Former Philadelphia Doctor Sentenced To 30 Years For Running Pill Mill And Distributing Oxycodone Resulting In Patient Death

William J. O’Brien III, a former doctor of osteopathic medicine, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for illegal distribution of controlled substances resulting in death and additional charges arising from O’Brien’s operation of a pill mill. Unit... More...   $0 (10-12-2016 - PA)

Salt Lake City, UT - St. George Man Sentenced To 108 Months In Federal Prison After Convictions For Fraud, Money Laundering

Edmund Edward Wilson, age 72, of St. George, Utah, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a real estate fraud scheme, will serve 108 months in federal prison followed by 36 months of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Dee Benso... More...   $0 (10-07-2016 - NV)

Except where indicated, the following facts are not in dispute. Brendan Higgins, Joshua Huggard, and
Jordan Tobins were members and managers of numerous limited liability companies operating a small chain of pizzerias known as The Upper Crust. On April 5, 2012, Higgins, Huggard, and The Upper Crust, all of whom were represented by Levy and his firm, L & W, filed a civil lawsuit against Tob... More...   $0 (10-06-2016 - MA)

Greensboro, NC - Former IRS Revenue Officer And Owner Of Tax Consulting Business Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

A former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revenue officer pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of North Carolina to one count of tax evasion and one count of corruptly endeavoring to impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws, announced Pr... More...   $0 (10-04-2016 - NC)

HSM and its former employee Steven Defterios were sued by a group of commercial
property owners for fraud relating to several unsuccessful real estate deals (the “Underlying
Lawsuit”). James Flaven, the prospective buyer put forward by HSM and Defterios, held
himself out as the beneficiary of a large trust fund. In fact, Flaven was a truck driver with no
trust fund, and none ... More...   $0 (10-04-2016 - TX)

Las Vegas, NV - Woman Sentenced For Bankruptcy Fraud Scheme

A former Nevada realtor who owned at least 12 rental properties in Nevada and Texas and filed multiple bankruptcy petitions to avoid paying the mortgages, was sentenced to 11 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 and restitution of $83,000.

Barbara Jean Dennis, 60, of Las... More...   $83000 (10-04-2016 - NV)

Jackson, MS - Jackson Man to Pay $5.4 Million in Restitution to Bankruptcy Estate

William David Dickson, aka "Butch" Dickson, 60, of Jackson, was ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Tom S. Lee to pay restitution to the bankruptcy estate of Community Home Financial Services, Inc., in the amount of $5,442,004.58.

In December, 2015, Dickson was sentenced to 57 months in federal pri... More...   $5400000 (09-16-2016 - MS)

San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Doctor Sentenced to Federal Prison for Failure To Pay Withholding Taxes and Tax Evasion

Anthony P. Sertich, Jr., age 60, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $2.9 million in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service.

On March 2, 2016, a federal jury convicted Sertich of ten counts of failure to truthfully accoun... More...   $0 (09-12-2016 - TX)

Seattle, WA - Russian Cyber-Criminal Convicted Following Eight-Day Trial

Hacking Scheme Involving Millions of Credit Cards Defrauded Banks of Over $169 Million

A federal court jury convicted Roman Valerevich Seleznev, aka “Track2,” 32, of Vladivostok, Russia, of 38 counts related to his scheme to hack into point-of-sale computers to steal and sell credit card numbers to the crimi... More...   $0 (08-29-2016 - WA)

Los Angeles, CA - Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty in $3 Million Foreclosure Rescue Scam

A Long Beach man has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge related to a long-running mortgage rescue scheme that involved nearly $3 million in illegal fees charged to distressed homeowners and about 200 fraudulent bankruptcy petitions.

Karl Robinson, 52, pleaded guilty to one count of bankrupt... More...   $0 (08-28-2016 - CA)

Facts of this case can be found in our previous consideration of the
parties’ contract in Volentine I, supra. After remand, the case proceeded to a
bench trial. The following chronology and overview of facts are set forth
for purposes of the issues raised on appeal.
The Parties’ Entry into the Contract – 2004
In 1992, Dan Volentine (“Volentine”) gave his two children pro... More...   $0 (08-20-2016 - LA)

San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Businessman Enters Guilty Plea to a Scheme Involving Defrauding Personal Injury Clients, Tax Evasion and Hiding Assets from U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee

San Antonio businessman Elpidio Gongora (aka “Pete Gongora”), age 47, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a scheme to defraud personal injury clients; evading payment of more than $1.6 million in taxes; a... More...   $0 (07-31-2016 - TX)

St. Louis, MO - Missouri City Settles Debtors' Prison Civil Rights Violation Claims

Samantha Jenkins and others sued The City of Jennings on civil rights violation theories claiming:

1. The Plaintiffs in this case are each impoverished people who were jailed by the City
of Jennings because they were unable to pay a debt owed to the City from traffic tickets or other
minor... More...   $4700000 (07-17-2016 - MO)

East St. Louis, IL - Carterville Woman Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

Jenny L. Parks-Smith, 42, of Carterville, IL, pled guilty to a bankruptcy fraud charge pending against her in federal court in Benton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced today. Parks-Smith was indicted on February 2, 2016, as part of an effort to crackdown on thos... More...   $0 (07-14-2016 - IL)