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July 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

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Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges(10-886)

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Two Brothers Plead Guilty in Miami HIV Infusion Medicare Fraud Scheme(10-885)

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Freight Forwarder Panalpina Pays U.S. $375,000 to Settle False Claims and Kickbacks Allegations(10-884)

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Florida Businessman Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Role in Foreign Bribery Scheme(10-883)

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Louisiana Vessel Company Pleads Guilty to Dumping Oil on High Seas, Will Pay $2.1 Million in Penalties(10-880)

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Northwest Airlines LLC Agrees to Plead Guilty for Fixing Prices on Air Cargo Shipments(10-882 )

Thursday, July 29, 2010

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Miami-area Clinic Owner, Patient Recruiter, Two Nurses and Medicare Beneficiary Plead Guilty in Home Health Care Fraud Scheme(10-879)

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Three Indicted for Civil Rights Conspiracy, False Statements and Perjury in Connection with Cross-burning in Athens, Louisiana(10-878)

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Former Husband and Wife Sentenced for Their Roles in $5.8 Million Fraudulent HIV Infusion Scheme in Miami(10-877)

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Former Deputy Sheriff from Choctaw County, Oklahoma, Sentenced for Civil Rights Violations(10-876)

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Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Florida(10-875)

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Georgia Defense Contractor and Its President to Pay $750,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations(10-874)

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United States Files Complaint Against Oracle Alleging Contract Fraud(10-873)

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Agency Chief FOIA Officers Respond to the President’s and Attorney General’s Call for Transparency(10-872)

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Two New Orleans Police Officers Charged in Connection with the Beating Death of a Civilian(10-871)

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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Spokane, Washington, Man Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Charges Related to Threats to Reproductive Health Services Clinic(10-870)

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Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Dalton Township, Michigan(10-869)

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Court Awards Back Pay to Returning Veteran and Injunctive Relief Against Alabama Department of Mental Health(10-868)

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Former St. Louis, Missouri, Area Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violations(10-866)

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Settlement Reached to Expedite Cleanup for Walpole, Massachusetts, Superfund Site(10-865)

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Founding Member of Abu Sayyaf Group Pleads Guilty to 1995 Hostage Taking Involving U.S. and Philippine Citizens(10-864)

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Third Chi Mei Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty and Serve Jail Time for Participating in Global LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy(10-863)

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Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense of More Than $450,000(10-862)

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Statement of the Attorney General on Passage of the Fair Sentencing Act(10-867 )

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

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Former Army Contractor Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault After Collision in Kuwait Kills One Sailor and Seriously Injures Another(10-860)

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Former CEO of the Morgan Crucible Co. Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice(10-859)

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Three Former Financial Services Executives Indicted for Roles in Fraud Schemes and Conspiracies Involving Investment Contracts for the Proceeds of Municipal Bonds(10-858)

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U.S. Files Suit Against Georgia Medical Center and Physician; Allegedly Submitted Claims for Worthless Services to Federal Health Care Programs(10-857)

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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Death After Conviction on Racketeering Charges Related to Double Murders(10-856)

Monday, July 26, 2010

Speech

Laurence H. Tribe, Senior Counselor for Access to Justice, Keynote Remarks at the Annual Conference of Chief Justices(Speeches)

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Subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc. Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Agrees to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Related Criminal and Administrative Cases(10-855)

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Speech

Attorney General Holder at the African Union Summit(Speeches)

Friday, July 23, 2010

Speech

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Department of Justice's ADA 20th Anniversary Commemoration(Speeches)

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Miami-Area Husband and Wife Plead Guilty in $13.7 Million HIV Infusion Clinic Fraud Scheme(10-854)

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Federal Court in Chicago Permanently Bars Mother/Daughter Team from Preparing Tax Returns for Others(10-853)

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Houston-Area Resident Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Claims of Hurricane Damage to Power Wheelchairs(10-852)

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Indiana-Based Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative Reaches Settlement to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations(10-851)

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Department of Justice Announces Plans to Prepare New ADA Regulations(10-850)

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Testimony

Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez Testifies at a Hearing on the Americans with Disabilities Act(Testimony)

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Three Colombian Nationals Extradited to the United States to Face Alien Smuggling and Visa Fraud Charges(10-848)

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Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Participating in International Child Pornography Group(10-846)

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New Health Care Access Guidance Promotes Preventive Medical Care Services for People with Mobility Disabilities(10-845)

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Former Department of State Employee Charged with Defrauding the United States and Iraq in Connection with a $147,000 Fraud Scheme(10-844)

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U.S. Announces Settlement of Actions to Enforce Payment Obligations for Cleanup of New Jersey Superfund Site(10-843)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Speech

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the American Association of People with Disabilities “Justice for All” Event(Speeches)

Speech

Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli Speaks at the Department’s Universal Design Training(Speeches)

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Former Probation Officer in Oregon Charged with Civil Rights Violations(10-842)

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Settlement Agreement Will Ensure Greater Accessibility at First President George Washington’s Estate(10-841)

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California Man Indicted in Las Vegas for Filing False Liens Against Federal Employees & Filing False Tax Forms(10-839)

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

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Justice Department Signs Agreement with Pearl River County, Mississippi, to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities(10-835)

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Justice Department Signs Agreement with Wilson County, North Carolina, to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities(10-834)

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Justice Department Signs Agreement with Town of Pomfret, Connecticut, to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities(10-833)

Monday, July 19, 2010

Speech

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Thomas E. Perez Speaks at the National Council on Independent Living Annual Conference(Speeches)

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Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Blockbuster Inc. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act(10-831)

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Maryland Man Sentenced on Federal Sex Trafficking, Drug and Firearm Charges(10-830)

Friday, July 16, 2010

Speech

Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer Speaks at Medicare Fraud Strike Force Press Conference(Speeches)

Speech

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Miami Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit(Speeches)

Speech

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Medicare Fraud Strike Force Press Conference(Speeches)

Press Release

Third Latin Kings Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy(10-829)

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Justice Department Resolves Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination by Ventura County, California(10-828)

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Former U.S. Army Contracting Official Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Bribery and Unlawful Salary Supplementation in Off-post Housing Scheme(10-827)

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Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination at Apartment Complex in Renton, Washington(10-826)

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Former State Department Official Sentenced to Life in Prison for Nearly 30-year Espionage Conspiracy(10-825)

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Attorney General Holder and Secretary Sebelius Kick-off First Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit in Miami(10-823)

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Former Tennessee Inmate Charged with Filing False Tax Returns While in Jail(10-822)

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Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 94 Doctors, Health Care Company Owners, Executives and Others for More Than $251 Million in Alleged False Billing(10-821)

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Two Defendants Sentenced to Prison in International Child Pornography Conspiracy Case(10-820)

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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Former Missouri County Chief Deputy Charged with Civil Rights Violations(10-817)

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New Orleans Man Charged with Shooting African-Americans in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina(10-816)

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Swiss Lawyer Indicted for Helping to Hide Swiss Bank Accounts and Monies Returned to U.S. Clients(10-815)

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Justice Department Reaches Comprehensive Settlement with National Owner of Gas Stations Resolving ADA Claims(10-814)

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Justice Department Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Against Pasco County, Florida, Fairgrounds Owner(10-813)

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Speech

Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler Speaks at the Project Safe Neighborhood Awards Ceremony(Speeches)

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Forfeiture Complaint Seeks to Recover Bribery Proceeds Paid to Former Taiwan President and His Family(10-812)

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Justice Department Announces a Comprehensive Agreement with New York to Remedy Violations and Ensure Constitutional Rights at Four Juvenile Justice Facilities(10-811)

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Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice(10-810)

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Georgia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography Using Hidden Videos in Store Bathrooms(10-809)

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Justice Department Announces Recipients of Annual Project Safe Neighborhoods Achievement Awards(10-808)

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Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Engaging in Child Exploitation Enterprise(10-808)

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Child Pornography Charges(10-806)

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Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to Enforce the Employment Rights of Former Air Force Reservist(10-805)

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Justice Department Signs Agreement with Milton, Wash., to Ensure Access for People with Disabilities(10-804)

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Justice Department Settles Remainder of Voter Registration Case with State of New York for Violating Rights of Students with Disabilities(10-803)

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Mcwane Inc. Agrees to Resolve Environmental Violations at Manufacturing Facilities in 14 States(10-802)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Speech

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Danziger Bridge Indictments Press Conference(Speeches)

Speech

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Project Safe Neighborhoods Annual Conference(Speeches)

Press Release

Justice Department Announces Changes in Illinois Rules Concerning English Language Learner Students(10-800)

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Detroit-area Physical Therapist and Physician’s Assistant Plead Guilty in Medicare Home Health Fraud Scheme(10-799)

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Six New Orleans Police Officers Indicted in Danziger Bridge Case(10-798)

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Justice Department Sues to Bar Utah Man from Promoting Alleged False Church-based Tax Fraud Scheme(10-795)

Monday, July 12, 2010

Speech

Remarks by Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer at Violent Crime Program Press Roundtable(Speeches)

Press Release

Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Alabama(10-794)

Friday, July 9, 2010

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Former Bureau of Prisons Corrections Officer Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Charges(10-791)

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Accountant for Former Arizona Congressman Convicted of Embezzling Insurance Premiums and Conspiracy(10-790)

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Ship Management Corp. to Pay $4 Million Penalty for Concealing Deliberate Pollution(10-788)

Thursday, July 8, 2010

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Ten Russian Agents Plead Guilty and Are to Be Removed from the United States(10-787)

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Justice Department Files a Lawsuit Alleging Employment Discrimination by Georgia Rug Manufacturer and Seller(10-786)

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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U.S. Army Major Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements Related to Shipment of Currency from Iraq to the United States(10-784)

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New Charges Filed Against Irish Trading Firm for Exporting U.S. Military Items to Iran(10-783)

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Former Guatemalan Special Forces Soldier Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements on Immigration Forms Regarding 1982 Massacre of Guatemalan Villagers(10-782)

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Charges Unsealed Against Five Alleged Members of Al-Qaeda Plot to Attack the United States and United Kingdom(10-781)

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Snamprogetti Netherlands B.V. Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation and Agrees to Pay $240 Million Criminal Penalty(10-780)

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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Three Indicted in Alleged Conspiracy Involving the Trafficking of Haitian Nationals(10-778)

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Justice Department Resolves Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Housing Authority(10-777)

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Citing Conflict with Federal Law, Department of Justice Challenges Arizona Immigration Law(10-776)

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Houston Computer Administrator Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Hacking Former Employer’s Computer Network(10-775)

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Italian Executive Extradited from Germany to the United States to Face Foreign Bribery Charges(10-774)

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Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination at Ann Arbor, Michigan, Michigan Apartment Complex(10-773)

Friday, July 2, 2010

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Five Defendants Sentenced for Child Pornography Crimes Uncovered as a Result of International Investigation(10-772)

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Three Arizona Men Sentenced for Illegally Possessing a Golden Eagle(10-771)

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Northern Virginia Business Owner Indicted for Failing to Pay Employment Taxes(10-770)

Thursday, July 1, 2010

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Jury Convicts District of Columbia Fish Wholesaler & Two Employees for Purchasing Illegally Harvested Striped Bass(10-769)

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Philadelphia Drug Dealer Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison(10-768)

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New Jersey UBS Client Pleads Guilty to Failing to Report More Than $2 Million in Swiss Bank Account(10-767)

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