Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2013. Three clothing retailers have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they misled consumers by marketing that products contained “faux fur,” when in fact, the products contained real fur. In administrative complaints, the FTC alleged that The Neiman Marcus Group Inc., DrJays.com Inc., and Eminent[Read More…]

(PHOTO FBI) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A bank robbery occurred earlier March 14 at the Fifth Third Bank branch located at 1N111 County Line Road in Winfield, Illinois. The robber, described by witnesses as a male/white with dark eyes, approximately 5’11” tall, 30 to 40 years of age, was well-covered at the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013.  An employee of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (HHS-ASPR) pleaded guilty today in Washington, D.C., to defrauding the United States by submitting fraudulent employment offers in order to claim retention bonuses totaling $138,875, announced Acting[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2013.  Two California men have been charged in an indictment unsealed today in Boston with remotely hacking into merchants’ computerized cash registers in order to obtain fraudulent gift cards, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation into use of force by the Cleveland Division of Police (CPD).   The investigation will focus on allegations that CPD officers use excessive force, including unreasonable deadly force, and on the adequacy[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, it has reached a settlement with Glenbeigh Hospital of Rock Creek, Ohio, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The settlement resolves allegations that Glenbeigh violated the ADA by denying admission to[Read More…]

12 Cities and Counties Receive Grants as Part of New Evidence-Based Prevention Initiative WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder today announced grants to twelve programs across the country to target the urgent need to reduce domestic violence homicides.  On average, three women a[Read More…]

Through Consumer Protection Branch, Civil Division Successfully Combatted Consumer Fraud Schemes Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. The Justice Department’s Consumer Protection Branch secured nearly $2 billion in criminal fines, forfeiture, restitution, and civil disgorgement in 2012, Stuart F. Delery, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, announced today at[Read More…]

29 Individuals Have Agreed to Plead Guilty to Date WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Two Northern California real estate investors have agreed to plead guilty for their role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California, the Department of Justice announced. Felony[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has entered into a settlement agreement with Genesis HealthCare (Genesis), one of the nation’s largest providers of senior care.  OCR Director Leon Rodriguez today announced that Genesis is working with OCR to implement[Read More…]