501(c). A longtime U.S. 981(a)(1)(C), 982(a)(1), 1341, 1349, 1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 1957, and 28 U.S.C. Murphy, 51, of Vernon, is charged with the kidnapping and premeditated murder of George Jacobs, on Aug. 28, 1999, with a knife. 1343 and 1028(a)(1), respectively, in a scheme to defraud and embezzle approximately $190,000 from the union. The plea and sentencing follow an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati-Cleveland District Office. The charges follow an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office. On December 4, 2019, Ashton pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud (18 U.S.C. She was also ordered to pay restitution of $85,536. 5324, and 18 U.S.C. On December 3, 2019, following a jury trial, Giovinco was found guilty of racketeering conspiracy and extortion conspiracy, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Courthouse Bismarck ND 58502-1193, Quentin N. Burdick The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Minneapolis Resident Office. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati-Cleveland District Office. Kristi Noems office. Pemberton previously paid $5,444 in restitution. Among those indicted in the latest case include Romel Rambus, who is also known as Bagboy Mell, who has been indicted for a continuing criminal enterprise, money laundering conspiracy, Devonsha Dabney, whose aliases include Kemell, Mellyvsmell, and Rell, who has been indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, participating in a continuing criminal enterprise, participating in a money laundering conspiracy, maintaining a drug-involved premises, and aiding and abetting; Jonathan Walker, also known as J, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, distribution of a fentanyl mixture, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl mixture, and aiding and abetting; Ervin Leon Sampson Jr., 22, also known as Mike, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, maintaining a drug-involved premises, distribution of an oxycodone mixture, and aiding and abetting; Osagyefo Nkrumah Nagbe, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl mixture, and aiding and abetting; Jalen Komani Hester, 22, also known as Dream, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl mixture, and aiding and abetting; Kristin Kaylen Johnson, 24, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances; and Dennison Jay Nez Jr., also known as DJ, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances; and Basil Hunts Along, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. On November 7, 2019, Barker pleaded guilty to failure to maintain records, in violation of 29 U.S.C. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in central South Dakota invested federal fiscal recovery funds to build affordable housing on the reservation, according to the Treasury. The indictment was filed Jan. 19. She was then sentenced to five days in jail, one year of probation, and 50 hours of community service. During the course of the conspiracy, from at least 2010 and continuing through in or about September 2019, Jones embezzled and conspired to embezzle approximately $1,000,000 in union funds by submitting fraudulent vouchers to the UAW that misrepresented the destination and purpose of the expenses and by using unauthorized checks to divert funds from the UAW Midwest CAP. 439(c). On a form used to conduct background checks, Bald Eagle allegedly checked no on the section that asked if he had ever been convicted of a felony. 371 and 29 U.S.C. 2461(c), respectively. You can access all of the US federal court websites from this site, including the US Supreme Court, US Courts of Appeals, US District Courts, US Bankruptcy Courts, and National Courts. Schedule are flexible with a pay range between $18 and $21 an hour. I think theyll say that Congress did the right thing in doing its best to respond, he said. A federal grand jury has indicted several people in connection with a drug trafficking ring originating in Michigan and involving drug trafficking, including of oxycodone and the lethal. On June 3, 2020, in United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Cathy Byers, former Treasurer of American Federation of Teachers Local 6540 (located in Ronceverte, W.Va.), was charged in a one-count information with wire fraud in the approximate amount of $22,000, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Ludlum was ordered to pay $213,201 in restitution and a $200 special assessment. An information raises no inference of guilt. 371 and 29 U.S.C. On September 30, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Dennis Williams, former President of United Auto Workers (UAW), located in Detroit, Mich.,pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to embezzle union funds, in violation of 18 U.S.C. He was also ordered to forfeit $55,000 with restitution to be determined by the court. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS New York District Office and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. Congress acted quickly, and in an overwhelmingly bipartisan way, to provide critical relief to thousands of individuals, families, and small businesses in states across the nation, including those throughout South Dakota when COVID threatened our economic security, Thune wrote. 1349) and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering (18 U.S.C. Fain was then sentenced to one year in prison (suspended) and one year of probation. These charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If you suspect that a fraudulent insurance act is occurring, or has occurred, please contact the Department. Horsechief, 35, of Muskogee, is charged with four counts of sexual abuse of a person under the age of 16 years old and administering intoxicants to said minor. The sentencing follows a joint investigation by the OLMS New York District Office, the U.S. Attorneys Office SDNY, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York City Police Department, and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. 2022 Anchorage Daily News. Bonding proposals require a 60% threshold of support, which gives minority members special leverage in negotiations. Garcia was also ordered to pay $119,021 in restitution and a $100 assessment. The combined grand juries returned 32 unsealed and four sealed indictments on crimes ranging from kidnapping, federal firearms offenses, robbery, drug trafficking/distribution, child. 1343. 1343. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. Drain previously paid $50,281 in restitution. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office. Another $1.3 million was used to reimburse students for monies paid in advance for services they did not then receive, he said. 64, No. The CARES Act of March 2020 provided two separate allocations specifically to U.S. tribal governments, including $400 million under the Operation of Indian Programs appropriation and an $8 billion funding effort for tribes within the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The indictment or the information must name or otherwise identify the defendant, and must be a plain, concise, and definite written statement of the essential facts constituting the elements of the offense charged. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. On September 16, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Edward C. Davis, Jr., former Secretary-Treasurer of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Division 620 (located in Fort Worth, Tex. The project is called The Landing at 1001 NP, in a nod to the sites historical roots as a planing mill served by a Northern Pacific railway spur. Dodson, 51, of Okemah and Thomas, 22, of Okemah, are charged with conspiring and maliciously setting fire to a dwelling in Indian country, on or about Sept. 15, 2019. Jamale White and Deeangelo Tyrone White Jr., whose aliases include Relly Dee, Delo, and Delo Baxk, were both indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and there were proceedings in district court in Michigan regarding their transfer to North Dakota to face charges here. I think (in the end the) district did very well to help determine the best way to utilize those funds to maintain safety and help kids grow academically, he said. Waldoch previously paid $56,436 in restitution. MICHAEL WAYNE MILLER. Liesenfeld was also ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution and a $100 special assessment. He was also ordered to pay $116,353 in restitution and a $1,200 assessment. On September 24, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Antonio Gastelum, a former officer of the American Labor Alliance (ALA), located in Fresno, Calif., was charged in a 19-count superseding indictment for wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and money laundering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Felony child abuse in Indian Country (Two counts). According to the complaint, in April 2020, Harris, wearing his Chicago Transit Authority work uniform, met . A Kanawha County grand jury returned indictments against 24 people, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 501(c). And when you start taking away access to health care, it ultimately leads to loss of life or increased burdens on families and patients, Rave said. . 1952(a)(3), all in violation of 18 U.S.C. On July 8, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Keith Ludlum, former President of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1208 (located in Tar Heel, N.C.), was sentenced to 14 months of imprisonment and two years of supervised release. 70, No. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. 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In June and November 2016, Pearson submitted fraudulent vouchers to the UAW totaling over $32,000 that misrepresented the destination and purpose of the expenses. Wrigley says drug dealers like to do business in North Dakota because street prices are much more expensive here than other places around the country. Doug Burgum on Tuesday, Oct. 13, asking him to institute a mask mandate. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. The guilty plea follows a joint investigation by the OLMS New York District Office, the Public Corruption Unit of the U.S. Attorneys Office SDNY, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, and the New York City Department of Investigation. JOSHUA RYAN GANN. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office. The guilty plea and sentencing follow an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. div#block-eoguidanceviewheader .dol-alerts p {padding: 0;margin: 0;} Zambrano and Mendez conspired to defraud the government by creating two drywall corporations and paying employees cash in order to avoid legal wage rates, IRS payments, and levies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. VanderWal said that agriculture, like many other industries, continues to suffer fallout from the supply chain interruptions and workforce shortage that began during the pandemic. Martin, 28, of Muskogee, allegedly used a firearm to attempt to shoot, assault, and ultimately murder victims by causing serious bodily injury during an altercation. 1343. On October 13, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, KaSandra Hall, former Secretary-Treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Council 235 (located in Killeen, Tex. He was also ordered to pay $85,962 in restitution and a $200 assessment. An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. Bart has spent more than 30 years as a reporter, editor and writing coach. 501(c). On March 9, 2017, Romero pleaded guilty to theft in connection with health care, in violation of 18 U.S.C. On January 6, 2020, in the 12th Judicial District of Jackson County, Larissa Iveson, daughter of a former Treasurer of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 373 (located in Litchfield, Mich.), was charged with one felony count of possession of a financial device, in violation of Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 750.157P, and one felony count of stealing/retaining a financial transaction device without consent, in violation of MCL 750.157N. Cofer previously paid $2,824 in restitution. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office. On March 13, 2020, a hearing is scheduled to determine Ackermans restitution amount to the UAW Local 2326 Health and Welfare Fund (Trust Fund). The site is secure. On October 15, 2020, in United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Rick E. Drain, former business manager for Laborers Local 1085 (located in Parkersburg, W.Va.), was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and one year of supervised release. PATRICK DWAYNE MURPHY. 371, 29 U.S.C. U.S. Romero was also ordered to submit a written letter of apology to the Secretary-Treasurer of Lodge 811. And it was a matter of trying to save lives and at the same time to prevent a total economic collapse because of what was anticipated to be a very severe pandemic., The context was one of a national emergency, and it was a matter of trying to save lives and at the same time to prevent a total economic collapse.. The total loss from both of these unions was $57,328. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS San Francisco-Seattle District Office, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Social Security Administration. 661. Aggravated sexual abuse in Indian Country. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office.