Office of Public Affairs | Former NFL Player and Laboratory Owner Convicted in $328M Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
The Office of Public Affairs announced the conviction of a former NFL player and laboratory owner involved in a $328 million genetic testing fraud scheme. The individual, who leveraged his…
Paul Tzur and David Morrell Named Deputy Directors of the Division of Enforcement
Paul Tzur and David Morrell have been appointed as Deputy Directors of the Division of Enforcement, a significant move aimed at strengthening the team’s capabilities. With extensive backgrounds in law…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Sues OhioHealth for Anticompetitive Healthcare Contracts That Increase Costs for Ohio Patients
The Office of Public Affairs has announced that the Justice Department is suing OhioHealth, alleging anticompetitive practices concerning healthcare contracts. The lawsuit contends that OhioHealth’s agreements with insurers restrict competition,…
Coast Guard rescues Gabriel Vaughn from Illinois River after 5-day search
The Coast Guard successfully rescued Gabriel Vaughn from the Illinois River after a harrowing five-day search. Vaughn went missing while out on the water, prompting immediate concern from his family…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Finds the Special School District of St. Louis’s Seclusion and Restraint Practices Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities
The Office of Public Affairs at the Justice Department has released findings indicating that the Special School District of St. Louis employs seclusion and restraint practices that discriminate against students…
JIATF 401 Publishes New Guidance for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure > U.S. Department of War > Release
JIATF 401 Publishes New Guidance for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure The Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 has released new guidance aimed at enhancing the physical protection of critical…
Office of Public Affairs | PacifiCorp Agrees to Pay $575M to Settle Claims for Damage Caused by Six Wildfires in California and Oregon
PacifiCorp has agreed to a $575 million settlement related to claims for damages caused by six wildfires in California and Oregon. The agreement follows extensive investigations into the utility’s role…
Florida teacher Mackenzie McLean accused of sex with student in her home
Florida teacher Mackenzie McLean has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student at her home. The allegations surfaced after school officials received reports of inappropriate conduct.…
Office of Public Affairs | Three Mexican Citizens Charged with Trafficking Agricultural Workers into Servitude on Farms in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida
The Office of Public Affairs announced that three Mexican citizens have been charged with trafficking agricultural workers into conditions of servitude on farms in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. The…
Portable charger explodes in bed, leaves woman with chemical burns
A woman experienced a frightening incident when her portable charger exploded while she was in bed. The unexpected explosion resulted in severe chemical burns, highlighting the potential dangers of faulty…