Connecticut Federal Tort Claims Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Heather Murdock </h2> </center>
New Have, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud and tax evasion. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Heather Murdock, age 58, of Ellington, Connecticut, was employed as the bookkeeper and office manager at a Hartford law firm, identified in court do... More...
$ (09-02-2026 - CT)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Kuttino Jamal Scott </h2> </center>
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Kuttino Jamal Scott, age 24, of Miami, Florida, engaged in a scheme using electronic payment systems. Typically, through this scheme, a vict... More...
$ (07-15-2026 - CT)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Tulio Nunez </h2> </center>
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stealing mail. By Kent Morlan On October 2, 2023, Tulio Nunez, age 25, of the Bronx, New York, drove to Campbell Avenue in West Haven and parked in front of a postal collection box. Nunez’s associate then exited the vehicle, opened the service door of the collection box using a counterfeit postal arrow... More...
$ (05-12-2026 - CT)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Kelijah Richardson, a/k/a "KeKe," "Keek," and "Lijh," and Anibal Riberts, a/k/a “Go,” “Greenlight Go,” and “greenlightgo.1” </h2> </center>
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with robbery. Kelijah Richardson, also known as “KeKe,” “Keek,” and “Lijh,” 28, who was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on March 9, 2026, appeared today in Bridgeport federal court and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge. He is released on a $250,000 bond. Anibal Rivera , also kno... More...
$ (04-20-2026 - CT)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Harold Sterling </h2> </center>
Burlington, Vermont, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and cocaine base. Harold Sterling, age 33, of Hartford, Connecticut and Isaias Ramos, age 31, were stopped by Border Patrol agents who suspected the vehicle to be involved in potential human smuggling across the Canadian border into the United States. When ... More...
$ (04-10-2026 - CT)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Javon Morse </h2> </center>
New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs and felony possession of a firearm. On December 13, 2017, Javon Morse was sentenced in Bridgeport federal court to 60 months of imprisonment and four years of supervised release for trafficking cocaine. He was released from prison in January 2021. On October 14, 2... More...
$ (03-20-2026 - CT)United States of America v. Hamilton Clark Smith
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with threatening a federal law enforcement officer. Hamilton Clark Smith, age 61, of Milford, sent a series of threatening text messages to a Deputy U.S. Marshal, including threats to harm and kill the Deputy U.S. Marshal, and to harm the Deputy U.S. Marshal’s family. Smith was arrested on January 12, 2023, ... More...
$ (02-11-2026 - CT)United States of America v. Marc Anthony Alexander
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempt and conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud. In 2022, a business known as “Traveling Graces, LLC” was registered with the State of Connecticut with Melanie Ham as its registered agent and “Dr. Marc Anthony Alexander,” formerly of Milford, Connecticut, as its manager. Between July 2023 ... More...
$ (02-01-2026 - CT)<H2> United States of America v. Victoria Kates
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud involving unemployment insurance and wire faud regarding PPP loan. From March 2020 through May 2021, Victoria Kates, age 35, of New Britain, defrauded the CT-DOL of $217,056 by filing fraudulent unemployment applications with the CT-DOL on behalf of her family, acquaintances, and others. Kates prepared... More...
$ (01-09-2026 - CT)<H2> United States of America v. Jose Israel Teneaca-Mejia
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child exploitation. An April 29, 2025, the Stamford Police Department secured an arrest warrant charging Jose Israel Teneaca-Mejia, age 21, a citizen of Ecuador residing in West Haven, with felony risk of injury and interfering with an officer. Tenesaca Mejia subsequently fled Connecticut with a 14-year-old... More...
$ (12-31-2025 - CT)Nathaniel Silva, et al. v. Schmidt Baking Distribution, LLC, et al.
New Haven, Connecticut employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a wage and hour act violation theory. Two commercial truck drivers worked for a baked goods company as W-2 employees through a staffing agency. As a condition of continued work, the company required them to create corporations and execute distributor agreements in their capacities as presidents of the new ... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - CT)<H2> United States of America v. Analia Montzoures
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with paid her employees in cash, did not report their wages to the state or federal government, did not file required IRS forms related to her employees, did not issue W-2 forms, did not withhold employee taxes as required, and did not pay federal employment taxes and withholding. Mountzoures operated Mountzour... More...
$ (12-19-2025 - CT)<H2> United States of America v. Vincenzo Minutolo
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds. Nn March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provided emergency financial assistance to Americans suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One source of relief provided by the CARES A... More...
$ (12-11-2025 - ct)<H2> United States of America v. Emmanuel Gonzalez
New Haven, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs.<br> <br> Google A.I.:<br> <br> Federal conspiracy to distribute controlled substances is a serious criminal charge under<br> 21 U.S.C. § 846 that targets an agreement between two or more individuals to violate federal drug laws, such as manufacturing or distributing illegal dru... More...
$0 (11-10-2025 - CT)<H2> Wilbert Rivera v. Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company doing business as M&T Bank Corporation
New Haven, Connecticut, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a <br> Family & Medical Leave Act violation theory.<br> <br> Google A.I.:<br> <br> The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that offers eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for certain family and medical situations, along with continued group health benefits. The FMLA app... More...
$1 (11-10-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Kevin Barco </h1></h1>
New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm.<br> <br> David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Bryan DiGirolamo, Acting Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division; and Hartford Police Chief James C. Rovella today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an in... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Kevin J. Barko </h1></h1>
New Haven criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possess and distribute contraband inside the facility was sentenced today to federal prison.<br> <br> A federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment charging KEVIN BARCO, 41, of Hartford, with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon.<br> <br> On April 24, 2025, Barco possessed a Springfield Armory... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Kevin Barco </h1></h1>
New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon.<br> <br> A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging KEVIN BARCO, 41, of Hartford, with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon..<br> <br> The indictment was returned on September 3, 2025. Barco appeared befo... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Martin Onofre-Mendez </h1></h1>
New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine<br> <br> David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MARTIN ONOFRE-MENDEZ, 50, a citizen of Mexico last residing in New Haven, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to a cocaine trafficking offense.<br> <br> Accor... More...
$0 (09-19-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Joshua “Lor Heavy†Gilbert </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts of violence. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i>... More...
$0 (08-29-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Habroon Habib </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving Durable Medical Equipment </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Middletown Resident Charged in Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving Durable Medical Equipment</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="re... More...
$0 (08-29-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Christian Andres Tejada Segura </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fentanyl trafficking offense. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Drug Courier Arrested in Orange Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> CH... More...
$0 (08-13-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Genco Lab, Llc, Paul Conroy, Tricia Conroy, Charles Orefice </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with False Claims Act Allegations </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Connecticut Lab, its Owners and Officers, to Pay More Than $1.2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></cent... More...
$0 (08-13-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Brandon C. Tyson </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Drug and Firearm Offenses </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Bloomfield Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearm Offenses</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> Da... More...
$0 (08-06-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Armand Ntchana </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violating the federal and state False Claims Acts </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> APRN and Medical Practice to Pay Over $600k and Cease Connecticut Medicaid Participation to Settle False Claims Act Allegations</h2></center></b></b></cente... More...
$0 (08-06-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Tyrick Thomas </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fentanyl trafficking </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> <br> </b>Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> TYRICK THOMAS, 35, of Har... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - CT)Gregory Johnson v. Superior Court
Tolland, Connecticut civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who claimed his due process rights were violation.<br> <br> In this writ of error, the plaintiff inerror, Gregory Johnson (plaintiff), challenges his con-viction of three counts of criminal contempt for conducthe engaged in during his habeas trial. The plaintiff claimsthat the trial court1deprived him of his right to dueprocess und... More...
$0 (06-20-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Melkuan Scott a/k/a “Mel,†“Young God,†“Young,†and “YG,†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Hartford, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 012 Drug-Related Murder </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Man Convicted of 2012 Drug-Related Murder in Hartford</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecti... More...
$0 (05-28-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Roberto Muy </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, CT criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Reentering U.S. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ecuadoran National Charged with Illegally Reentering U.S. after Sex Assault Conviction</h2></center></b></b> <<br> /h2>David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District ... More...
$0 (05-28-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Julius Jordan Priester </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assaulting Flight Attendant </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Kansas Resident Charged with Assaulting Flight Attendant on Flight from Bradley International Airport </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> David X. Sulliv... More...
$0 (05-28-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. David Marshall a/k/a “Saint†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Hartford, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Vsex trafficking, obstruction of justice, and violation of a protective order offenses </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Bristol Man Convicted of Violent Sex Trafficking and Related Offenses</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <... More...
$0 (05-13-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Luis Cruz a/k/a “Goldo†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Bridgeport, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violent carjacking and a Waterbury-based narcotics trafficking ring.Violent Carjacking, Drug Trafficking </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Waterbury Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Carjacking, Drug Traf... More...
$0 (05-14-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Anthony Pena a/k/a “Tony†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Danbury, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Participating in Violent Danbury Kidnapping </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Florida Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Violent Danbury Kidnapping</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> ANTHONY ... More...
$0 (05-14-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. James Graham a/k/a “Little Cuz†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, CT criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Obstructing Justice </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Gang Member Sentenced for Obstructing Justice<br> </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> JAMES GRAHAM, also known as "Little Cuz,†25, formerly of New Haven, was sentence... More...
$0 (05-05-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Quinn Mooring </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Gun Trafficking </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> New Haven Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Gun Trafficking Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the Distric... More...
$0 (04-28-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Daniel Vasquez-Salinas a/k/a “Stalin Vasquez-Salinas†and “Stalin Vasquez†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, CT criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Reentering U.S. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ecuadoran National Charged with Illegally Reentering U.S.</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> STANLIN DANIEL VASQUEZ-SALINAS, also known as "Stalin Vasquez-Salinasâ�... More...
$0 (04-28-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. James Blose </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Haven, CT criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $7.4 Million Embezzlement Scheme </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Bank General Counsel Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for $7.4 Million Embezzlement Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States A... More...
$0 (04-24-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Canyon Beasley </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Bridgeport, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Sexual Activity with Connecticut Minor </font/color="red"></b></center></I></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offense Related to Illegal Sexual Activity with Connecticut Minor</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></... More...
$0 (04-25-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Everard Boothe a/k/a “Gordo,†“Unc,†“Uncle,†“Love,†“Lovah,†and “Luver“ </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Bridgeport, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Narcotics in and around Bridgeport </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ansonia Man Admits Trafficking Narcotics in and around Bridgeport</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Marc H. Silverman, Acting United St... More...
$0 (04-25-2025 - CT)<h1> United States of America v. Timothy Mingione </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Hartford, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing Nearly $3 Million to Fund His Day Trading Activity </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Newtown Man Admits Stealing Nearly $3 Million to Fund His Day Trading Activity </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Marc H. S... More...
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