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Category: Security

  • MIL-OSI Security: New Haven Man Admits Distributing Methamphetamine Pills and Crack While on Supervised Release

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DONALD OGMAN, also known as “Mainey-O” and ”Manny O,” 43, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford to methamphetamine and cocaine distribution offenses.  A trial in this matter was scheduled to begin this morning.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, Ogman has been a leader of the Grape Street Crips (GSC), a violent New Haven gang.  In 2012, the FBI arrested Ogman for offenses related to his role in GSC, including drug trafficking.  He pleaded guilty to narcotics offenses and, on March 10, 2015, was sentenced to 188 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release.  In August 2022, a federal judge granted Ogman’s motion for compassionate release, reduced Ogman’s sentence to time served, and he was released from prison. 

    Ogman resumed his drug trafficking activity while on federal supervised release, distributing multi-colored pills containing methamphetamine in and around New Haven.  The investigation included surveillance, trash pulls, and controlled purchases of methamphetamine pills from Ogman in March and April 2024.

    Ogman was arrested on May 9, 2024.  On that date, searches of his person and residence revealed additional quantities of methamphetamine, as well as crack cocaine.

    Ogman pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, methamphetamine; three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine; and one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of cocaine. 

    Judge Oliver scheduled sentencing for July 9.  Due to Ogman’s prior conviction for a serious drug felony, he faces a prison term of at least 10 years.  He also faces additional penalties for violating the conditions of his supervised release.

    Ogman has been detained since his arrest.

    This matter has been investigated by the DEA New Haven District Office (NHDO) Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the New Haven Police Department and the Hamden Police Department.  The NHDO Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division, Connecticut State Police and the New Haven, Waterbury, East Haven, Branford, West Haven, Ansonia, Meriden, Naugatuck, and Shelton Police Departments.

    The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephanie T. Levick and Nathan J. Guevremont through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program.  OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations through a prosecutor-led and intelligence-driven approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: E.L.F. BEAUTY SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits Against e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. – ELF

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW ORLEANS, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until May 5, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (“ELF” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ELF), if they purchased the Company’s securities between May 25, 2023 and February 6, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). These actions are pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

    Get Help

    ELF investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nyse-elf/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.

    About the Lawsuits

    ELF and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

    On November 20, 2024, Muddy Waters Research reported that the Company had materially overstated revenue over the past three quarters; that in Q2 FY24, it realized its growth narrative was in trouble as its inventory built; that it then began reporting inflated revenue and profits resulting in its reported inventory also appearing materially inflated; and that the Company concealed its inventory challenges from investors by falsely attributing its rising inventory levels to supposed changes in its sourcing practices rather than the true cause insufficient sales. On this news, the price of ELF’s shares fell $2.71 per share, or 2.23%, to close at $119.00 per share on November 20, 2024.

    On February 6, 2025, the Company released its fiscal Q3 2025 results and provided fiscal 2025 outlook that confirmed the weaknesses identified in the report previously issued by Muddy Waters, including softer consumption trends and slower new product launches. On this news, Elf’s stock price fell $17.36 per share, or 19.62%, to close at $71.13 per share on February 7, 2025.

    The first-filed case is Rottman v. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-2316. A subsequent case, Boston Retirement System v. e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-3167, expanded the Class Period.

    About ClaimsFiler

    ClaimsFiler has a single mission: to serve as the information source to help retail investors recover their share of billions of dollars from securities class action settlements. At ClaimsFiler.com, investors can: (1) register for free to gain access to information and settlement websites for various securities class action cases so they can timely submit their own claims; (2) upload their portfolio transactional data to be notified about relevant securities cases in which they may have a financial interest; and (3) submit inquiries to the Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC law firm for free case evaluations.

    To learn more about ClaimsFiler, visit www.claimsfiler.com.

    The MIL Network –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Minister Burke Appoints New Chair of the Labour Court

    Source: Government of Ireland – Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation

    17th April 2025

    Following a Public Appointments Service open competition, the Minister has appointed Ms Louise O’Donnell as the new Chair of the Labour Court.

    Minister Burke said:

    “I would like to congratulate Ms O’Donnell on her appointment as Chair of the Labour Court. I look forward to supporting her and the Labour Court in their valuable work, especially during these challenging times. We have seen time and again the huge impact the Labour Court has had in resolving disputes in this country. We recognise the economic importance of their role in maintaining industrial peace for workers and employers alike, as well as being the appellant court for employment rights cases.”

    Minister Dillon, with responsibility for employment, said:

    “Congratulations to Ms O’Donnell on her appointment. I know my officials and I will continue to support the great work the Labour Court does for employers and workers. As the Labour Court enters its 80th year this is a key development, providing the necessary leadership for the Court into the future.”

    Editor’s note:

    Short bio of Louise O’Donnell:

    Ms O’Donnell is a qualified barrister and is a vastly experienced senior IR practitioner. Ms O’Donnell has previously sat as a Deputy Chair in the Labour Court and has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with Industrial Relations, Employment Law, third party processes and has a wealth of experience in the resolution of significant industrial relations disputes.

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    MIL OSI Europe News –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Level Three Sex Offender From Chicopee Arrested and Charged for Transferring Obscene Material to a Minor

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

    Defendant previously convicted of attempted rape of a minor and unlawful contact with a minor

    BOSTON – A Chicopee man has been arrested and charged for transferring obscene material to a minor female victim who he believed to be 12 years old.

    Carl Norton, Jr., 37, is charged with one count of transferring obscene material to a minor. Norton was arrested on April 11, 2025 and, following an initial appearance in federal court in Springfield, was detained pending a hearing scheduled for April 16, 2025.

    According to the charging documents, from February through June 2024, Norton exchanged numerous Snapchat messages, images and videos with the minor victim. It is alleged that Norton sent the minor victim media files that depicted adult pornography many of which appeared to be self-produced. On multiple occasions, Norton allegedly asked the minor victim to send him nude photos and videos of herself. Norton also allegedly requested to meet the minor victim numerous times – offering to pay for her travel and arrange hotel rooms. Throughout the messages, Norton allegedly described in explicit detail the sexual acts the two would engage in upon meeting.

    Norton is a Level 3 sex offender with prior convictions for attempted rape of a minor and unlawful contact with a minor.

    The charge of transferring obscene material to a minor provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and James Crowley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas A. Barnico, Jr. of the Springfield Branch Office is prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

    The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

    BOSTON – A self-admitted gang member from Brockton, who was previously convicted of killing a 17-year-old outside a Roxbury high school, pleaded guilty today to drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

    Andre McNeil, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris scheduled sentencing for July 30, 2025. McNeil was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2024.

    On Feb. 2, 2024, a series of searches were executed on McNeil’ vehicle and several associated residences. As a result, approximately 31 grams of cocaine, three handguns, two high-capacity magazines, five other magazines, approximately 101 rounds of 9mm ammunition and approximately $17,406 dollars, along with numerous cellular devices were seized. Numerous items used in drug trafficking, including scales, a money counter, baggies and a drug ledger were also observed at the search locations.

    McNeil is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a 2014 manslaughter conviction in Suffolk Superior Court for shooting and killing a 17-year-old boy outside a Roxbury high school, for which he was sentenced to more than 12 years in state prison.

    The charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute provides for sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition provides for a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.

    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police and the Brockton, Foxboro and Taunton Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Dawley of the Organized Crime and Gang Unit is prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun violence and other violent crime, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Kyle Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Causing a Death on the Pine Ridge Reservation

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a Kyle, South Dakota, convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on April 10, 2025.

    Jeremy Red Owl, 29, was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release on each count. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently. Red Owl was also ordered to pay a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and restitution to the family of the victim.

    Red Owl was indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person by a federal grand jury in November of 2024. He pleaded guilty on January 29, 2025.

    Along with other passengers, Red Owl was riding in the backseat of a moving vehicle while he was under the influence of cocaine. He was in possession of a loaded firearm as well. Red Owl told law enforcement that he leaned over causing the firearm in his possession to inadvertently discharge, striking and killing the driver.

    This matter was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office because the Major Crimes Act, a federal statute, mandates that certain violent crimes alleged to have occurred in Indian Country be prosecuted in Federal court as opposed to State court.

    This case was investigated by the FBI and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Schroeder prosecuted the case.

    Red Owl was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. 

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Norfolk man sentenced to over five years in prison for using other people’s identities to defraud COVID-19 pandemic relief programs

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk man was sentenced yesterday to five years and ten months in prison for mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act expanded states’ ability to provide unemployment insurance (UI) for many workers impacted by the pandemic. During that time, the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) was responsible for administering the unemployment compensation program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Unemployed workers in Virginia could file for UI benefits either by phone or through the VEC internet portal and applicants could choose whether to have VEC deposit their unemployment benefits directly in a linked bank account or loaded onto a prepaid debit card, typically called a “Way2Go” card.

    According to court documents, Dwaynald Darion Gibbs, 40, filed or caused to be filed dozens of claims resulting in the VEC’s approval of approximately $658,966 in UI benefits. The fraudulent claims were identified after a review identified multiple applications that shared certain similarities. For example, many of the claims provided the name “Legends” or “Legends Barbershop” as the former employer, used one of two mailing addresses associated with Gibbs, and provided the same telephone number. Many of the claims were also submitted from the same internet protocol address.

    Gibbs pled guilty on Dec. 5, 2024.

    Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Troy W. Springer, Special Agent in Charge, National Capital Region, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General; and Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security, made the announcement after sentencing by Senior U.S. District Judge Raymond A. Jackson.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anthony Mozzi and Kristen S. Taylor prosecuted the case.

    A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:24-cr-109.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: North Carolina Woman Sentenced To 7 Years’ Imprisonment For Wire Fraud And Money Laundering In Connection With Embezzlement Of Funds From Her Employer

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Rhonda Rochelle Canidate, age 49, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was sentenced on April 15, 2025, to 84 months’ imprisonment by United States District Judge Kelli M. Neary for wire fraud and money laundering, arising from Canidate’s scheme to embezzle funds from her employer between 2021 and 2022. 

    According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, between March 2021 and July 2022, Canidate was employed as an accounting specialist at Henry Molded Products Company (“Henry Molded”) in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Between October 2021 and June 2022, Canidate entered false payment entries for former Henry Molded employees into Henry Molded’s third-party payroll software, causing the software to issue direct deposit payments from Henry Molded’s bank account to bank accounts controlled by Canidate in the name of the former employees. This fraud not only financially injured Henry Molded, but it also harmed the former employees by creating an overpayment for tax purposes.       

    “The role of IRS Criminal Investigation becomes even more important in embezzlement and fraud cases due to the complex financial transactions that can take time to unravel,” stated Yury Kruty, Special Agent in Charge, IRS-Criminal Investigation, Philadelphia Field Office. “The federal tax laws are normally violated in these cases which can add to additional jail time. As we often see, the victims are not only the taxpayers, but also the individuals and entities who suffer the financial harm.”

    Judge Neary further ordered Canidate to pay restitution in the amount of $480,033.12.

    The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service. Assistant United States Attorney David C. Williams is prosecuting the case.

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    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Sixteen Defendants Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Drug Trafficking within the Pine Ridge Reservation

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    RAPID CITY, SD – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that a multi-agency law enforcement operation has resulted in 16 federal arrests in Rapid City, South Dakota, and within the Pine Ridge Reservation. Operation Snowy Ridge was organized by the FBI to clear outstanding warrants related to federally indicted drug trafficking cases. The operation began on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and continued through the morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

    “Operation Snowy Ridge brought together vast resources from federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies for a two-day takedown of alleged drug traffickers living within the Pine Ridge Reservation and Rapid City, South Dakota,” said U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. “Thanks to law enforcement’s sophisticated planning and extraordinary collaboration, the operation accomplished its intended goal—improve public safety in tribal communities by removing individuals who drive violence and facilitate drug addiction in Indian country.”

    “This operation disrupted the networks fueling violence and trafficking deadly drugs on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation,” said Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis. “Through strong and sustained partnerships with our federal, state, tribal, and local counterparts, we are committed to holding violent offenders accountable and protecting our communities.”

    “The success of this operation reflects the strength of our partnerships and our shared dedication to protecting the people of Pine Ridge,” said Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety Chief of Police Danielle Means. “By targeting violent offenders and drug trafficking networks, this effort directly addressed the threats impacting our community. We are appreciative for the unified effort and remain committed to working together to ensure safety for our community.”

    As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested: Echo Winters (35, Pine Ridge, SD); Esther Winters (43, Pine Ridge, SD); Garren Wilson, Sr. (42, Pine Ridge, SD); Gabriel Gibbons (52, Pine Ridge, SD); Michaela Peoples (44, Pine Ridge, SD); Reed Brown (68, Wanblee, SD); Jackie Black Bear (60, Pine Ridge, SD); Skyler Red Cloud (31, Wounded Knee, SD); Theodore Coomes, Jr., a/k/a TC (38, Pine Ridge, SD); Abe Marshall (39, Batesland, SD); Laquetta Rouillard (34, Pine Ridge, SD); Anja Little Hawk (35, Pine Ridge, SD); Lisa Mills (33, Pine Ridge, SD); Demitre Ecoffey (30, Wounded Knee, SD); Tucker Fischbach (29, Rapid City, SD); Sesalie Red Owl (41, Rapid City, SD). Federal prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney’s Office have charged each of these individuals for their involvement in various drug conspiracies.

    “The combined effort of law enforcement agencies involved in this operation allowed for the removal of life-threatening substances including cocaine and methamphetamine,” Drug Enforcement Administration Omaha Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Rafael Mattei said. “For DEA, the goal at the end of the day is to keep our communities safe from the harm associated with these drugs.”

    “This operation reflects the very best of what sustained, strategic partnership between law enforcement can accomplish,” said Acting U.S. Marshal Stephen Houghtaling. “Together, we targeted those driving violence and drug trafficking on the Pine Ridge Reservation and we did so with one goal in mind—to protect the community. We are proud of the successful outcome of this operation and remain committed to the pursuit of justice.”

    “This operation exemplifies the power of collaboration and the effectiveness of agencies uniting their resources toward a shared goal,” said Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services Deputy Bureau Director Richard “Glen” Melville. “BIA-OJS remains steadfast in its commitment to Indian Country and its mission to combat the drug crisis gripping tribal communities.” Director Melville also praised the Oglala Sioux Tribe for their unwavering dedication and partnership in this large-scale operation. “The success of this initiative is a testament to the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s willingness to work in partnership with other law enforcement agencies including FBI, DEA, US Marshal’s Service, and BIA Division of Drug Enforcement to protect their communities. Their cooperation was instrumental in making this operation possible.”

    The operation was spearheaded by the Badlands Safe Trails Drug Task Force (Task Force), which is comprised of agents from the FBI, the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Division of Drug Enforcement (BIA DDE), the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, and the Martin Police Department. In executing this takedown, the Task Force received critical assistance from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

    Investigations are currently underway to determine if any of those arrested in this operation will be charged with additional crimes. Charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. These cases are being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Edward Tarbay and Meghan Dilges.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Three Nampa-Area Residents Plead Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BOISE – Miguel Vittorio, Yessenia Casillas, and Luis Vasquez pleaded guilty to bank fraud charges in separate federal cases for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today.  The PPP was a COVID-19 pandemic relief program administered by the Small Business Administration that provided forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and certain other related business expenses.

    Miguel Vittorio

    According to court records, Vittorio admitted that he submitted two PPP loan applications in March 2021 that contained false and fraudulent information. In both applications, Vittorio included false information about the number employees and the amount of monthly payroll.  He also submitted false and fraudulent documentation in connection with these loans in an effort to substantiate the false information included on the applications.  Vittorio additionally admitted that he submitted a fraudulent PPP loan application on behalf of another individual which also included false information and fraudulent supporting documentation.  In total, as a result of the fraudulent loans, Vittorio and others received approximately $126,800 in fraudulent PPP loan proceeds.

    Vittorio pleaded guilty to bank fraud last week and Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill will sentence Vittorio on June 16, 2025.  The charge in this case is punishable by up to 30 years in federal prison, a maximum fine of $250,000 and up to 5 years of supervised release.

    Yessenia Casillas

    During her change of plea hearing, Casillas admitted that in February 2021, she submitted two PPP loan applications on behalf of two businesses that contained false information about the number of employees and the amount of payroll.  Casillas also submitted fraudulent documentation with the PPP loan applications in an effort to substantiate the false information included on the loans. As a result of the fraudulent loan applications, Casillas and others received approximately $74,500 in fraudulent loan proceeds.

    Casillas pleaded guilty to bank fraud in January and Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill will sentence Casillas on April 29, 2025.  The charge in this case is punishable by up to 30 years in federal prison, a maximum fine of $250,000 and up to 5 years of supervised release.

    Luis Vasquez

    According to facts admitted at his change of plea, Vasquez engaged in a bank fraud scheme in April 2021 to fraudulently obtain a PPP loan by submitting an application that contained false information about the purported business’s employees and amount of payroll.  Additionally, false and fraudulent documentation was submitted in connection with the loan application including falsified tax documents and payroll reports. As a result of the fraudulent PPP loan application, Vasquez and others received approximately $51,614.   

    Vasquez pleaded guilty in January and U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford will sentence Vasquez on April 16, 2025.  The charge in this case is punishable by up to 30 years in federal prison, a maximum fine of $250,000 and up to 5 years of supervised release.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott commended the investigations by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Inspector General, which led to the charges.  Assistant U.S Attorney Brittney Campbell prosecuted the cases.

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    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Marks One-Year Milestone of Know2Protect® Campaign, Strengthening Nationwide Efforts to Combat Online Child Exploitation

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Know2Protect: Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™ public awareness campaign.

    Since its inception, the Know2Protect campaign, housed within the DHS Cyber Crimes Center (C3), has had a profound impact, reaching millions through traditional and digital media channels. The campaign has empowered young people, parents, educators, corporations, and community leaders with essential resources to prevent and report online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).

    “At the Department of Homeland Security, our mission is to protect the American people, and that includes protecting our children. The internet has completely changed how we connect, but it has also opened new doors for predators who want to harm our kids,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “It’s a topic that should unite all of us, and I appreciate the opportunity to highlight the work of Homeland Security Investigations and all that they do to combat online child exploitation.”

    The threat of online child exploitation has never been bigger or more sophisticated. DHS increased the footprint of law enforcement partners at C3, last year, to enhance coordination across all DHS agencies and offices to combat cyber-related crimes and further the Department’s mission to combat online CSEA. In 2024, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) identified and arrested nearly 5,000 individuals involved in online CSEA, while also recovering over 1,700 child victims. In the same year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received more than 20 million reports of online child sexual abuse material.

    By providing comprehensive tools on Know2Protect.gov, the campaign has become a powerful force in raising awareness about the severe risks children face online, while emphasizing prevention, safety measures, and offering critical support for survivors. Since its inception last year, the campaign has made a tangible impact through its outreach efforts—resulting in 128 victim disclosures and over 90 investigative leads in the fight against online child exploitation.

    Know2Protect’s work to coordinate federal efforts to combat online child exploitation and abuse has made an astounding impact across the world. The campaign has achieved more than a half a billion (683M) impressions online, with 18% of the impressions coming from donated advertising dollars from campaign partners such as Google, Snapchat, X, Lamar, Meta and Roblox.

    “We all have a responsibility to protect children from online exploitation,” said Head of Global Government Affairs at X, Romina Khananisho. “As the global town square, X is proud to partner with DHS’ Cyber Crimes Center to support the Know2Protect campaign. We commit to raising awareness about all the tools available to combat child exploitation and encourage all our users to join us in this critical mission by sharing the information with your communities.”

    Expanded Partnership Efforts

    The K2P campaign’s success is fueled by partnerships with leading technology companies, major sports leagues, youth-serving organizations, law enforcement associations and other private sector partners. These collaborations have expanded Know2Protect’s reach, delivering its vital message to young people across social media platforms, sporting events, and community organizations, ensuring it resonates wherever they live, learn, and play.

    Past and current partners like Snap, Meta, X, and Roblox have played a crucial role in disseminating safety messages to their vast user bases, while NASCAR and the NFL have supported the campaign by integrating Know2Protect PSAs and other materials into their events.

    “Snap congratulates the Department of Homeland Security on the first anniversary of its impactful Know2Protect public awareness campaign,” said Jacqueline Beauchere, Global Head of Platform Safety at Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat. “Snap was the first entity to support the campaign in 2024, commissioning bespoke research, offering free ad space on Snapchat for educational campaign materials, and creating a fun Snapchat Lens to promote learning and engagement. We applaud and join in the Department’s efforts to educate youth, parents, policymakers, and others about the risks of child sexual exploitation and abuse both online and off.”  

    “At Meta, we’ve spent over a decade building tools to fight criminals who try to exploit young people online,” said Meta’s Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis. “To complement our in-app protections and make them even more effective, it’s important that young people also feel confident to spot the signs of online harm and know where to go for help. That’s why we’ve also been focused on educational campaigns for teens and parents, and why we’re proud to continue supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s vital Know2Protect campaign as it moves into its second year.”

    Education and Support

    Know2Protect’s educational initiative, Project iGuardian, provides direct training to schools, community groups, and organizations to help identify and address online safety risks. As the official in-person training program of the Know2Protect campaign, Project iGuardian is led by Homeland Security Investigations and offers presentations to children, teens, parents, and trusted adults. Since its re-launch in October 2023, Project iGuardian has conducted nearly 2,000 presentations, reaching over 200,000 people both domestically and internationally.

    “We know it is critical to provide children, parents, and caregivers with access to resources and information on how to report crimes targeting children online,” said Director of Global Programs at Google.org, Amanda Timberg. “We are proud to once again donate Google Search and YouTube ad credits to promote the Department of Homeland Security’s Know2Protect campaign to raise awareness on the issue and to help children stay safe online.”

    More Accomplishments

    The campaign has achieved several notable milestones over the last year, including:

    • 2024 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards Finalist for its 90-second PSA.
    • 2024 Homeland Security Today Holiday Hero Award where the campaign was honored with the Most Innovative Campaign to Combat Child Exploitation.
    • 2024-2025 school year #Back2School sub-campaign, featuring engaging and educational resources for teens and family members in the form of crossword puzzles, word searches, Project iGuardian coloring pages, a first day of school picture sign, Family Online Safety Agreement, Internet Safety Checklist, and printable safety posters and tipsheets for schools to display in classrooms and hallways.
    • The release of nine new videos, including the widely popular 90-second PSA on the dangers of online CSEA, which has accumulated 6.8 million views on YouTube and 14.8 million impressions through TV advertising. Other key releases include the Sexting and Sextortion PSA, as well as 15- and 30-second PSAs highlighting how quickly online interactions can take dangerous turns. These have also aired on the NFL Network and at NASCAR events, significantly extending the reach of the Know2Protect message. The campaign also recently released a 60-second PSA focusing on how online exploitation happens and why we need the public’s help.
    • The launch of the K2P Kids and Teens Portal, a dedicated space for children and teens aged 10 and up, offering age-appropriate tips and resources to help them protect themselves online.
    • The impactful activation of partnerships across the technology, sports, social media, and gaming industries, including:
      • Snapchat Lens activation.
      • K2P activations at high-profile events like the Daytona 500, NASCAR Talladega 24, NFL Flag Championship 2024, MLB and MLS All-Star Games 2024, having a presence at the NFL Super Bowl Experience and a NASCAR Kids newsletter feature.
      • Scouting America and Know2Protect unveiled a special Project iGuardian scouting patch that honors the commitment of scouts who attend the DHS-led online safety training and who pledge to keep themselves and others safe online.

    Upcoming Initiatives

    Know2Protect is taking bold steps to further amplify its impact and continue the fight against online CSEA. Upcoming initiatives and events will provide even more opportunities for individuals and organizations to get involved and take action, including:

    • A Project iGuardian presentation livestream on X for parents, trusted adults and teens, hosted by country music star John Rich — tune in April 23 at 8 p.m. EST and learn how you can help keep children safe online. Be sure to follow @Know2Protect on X so you don’t miss it!
    • June marks Internet Safety Month and there’s no better time to reinforce the importance of setting healthy online boundaries. Know2Protect’s #DigitalBoundaries sub-campaign continues DHS’s momentum to educate and empower children, teens, parents and trusted adults to prevent and combat online CSEA by setting healthy online boundaries during the summer months when kids will have time to spend online.
    • In August 2025, the campaign will launch Pledge2Protect, the official, nationwide call-to-action of the Know2Protect campaign. The goal of Pledge2Protect will be to galvanize communities to take action by taking the pledge to prevent crimes of exploitation targeting kids online. Parents, teens and kids will have the opportunity to take the pledge, receive age-appropriate resources, and share that knowledge with others by passing the pledge. It’s time to move from awareness to action—help us prevent online exploitation and implement life-saving strategies.
    • A variety of previously signed partners are expected to continue their official partnership with Know2Protect.
    • Know2Protect welcomes its new partnerships with X, American Camp Association, Panini America, Kodex and Simple Learning Systems.

    “As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Know2Protect campaign, it’s clear that protecting children from online exploitation demands a united, collective effort,” said Noem. “I urge more organizations to join us in this urgent mission—because every partnership brings us one step closer to eradicating this devastating crime.”

    Know2Protect is working hand-in-hand with private sector leaders, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to execute this nationwide campaign. Learn more about becoming an official Know2Protect partner.

    “Know2Protect is not just about raising awareness—it’s about sparking real, impactful change,” Noem said. “Backed by our powerful partnerships, this campaign is equipping communities with critical tools to protect children from online predators while also safeguarding against exploitation before it happens. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the fight to prevent further victimization.”

    Early intervention is critical. If you suspect a child may be a victim of online CSEA, call the Know2Protect Tipline at 1-833-591-KNOW (5669) or visit the NCMEC CyberTipline™. If you believe a child has been abducted or is in immediate danger, contact local law enforcement and the NCMEC Tipline at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Colorado Woman Sentenced to 11 years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PIERRE – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Denver, Colorado, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on April 14, 2025.

    Patricia Rae Pacheco a/k/a Patty Pacheco, age 35, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, a $1,000 fine, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

    Pacheco was indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance by a federal grand jury in August 2020. She pleaded guilty on January 15, 2025.

    Between January 1, 2015, and January 1, 2020, Pacheco conspired with several other persons to distribute methamphetamine obtained from Colorado to her family members and others in South Dakota, specifically in the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation. 

    This case was investigated by the FBI, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, and the Valentine (NE) Police Department.

    Pacheco was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. 

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Kansas City Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars From Employer

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., woman plead guilty in federal court today to a fraud scheme in which she embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer.

    Jennifer L. Cabral, 51, plead guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lajuana Counts to one count of bank fraud and one count of money laundering.

    By pleading guilty today, Cabral admitted that she stole approximately $306,034.28 from her employer’s bank account and used those funds for her personal benefit and use. As part of the scheme, Cabral accessed her employer’s accounting software and directed payments to her own personal bank accounts through the employer’s online account at a local financial institution.  Cabral used those funds for various personal benefits including vehicle payments toward the purchase of her car, which was forfeited as part of the plea agreement.

    Under federal statutes, Cabral is subject to a sentence of up to 30 years in federal prison without parole on the bank fraud count and up to 20 years’ imprisonment on the money laundering count. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rudolph R. Rhodes IV. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Grandview, Mo. Police Department.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Four Sentenced for Roles in Morgantown-Area Drug Trafficking Operation

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Four people were sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization that stretched from Philadelphia to Detroit to Morgantown, West Virginia.

    Those sentenced today were:

    • Charles Johnson, 33, of Detroit, Michigan, sentenced today to 96 months in federal prison;
    • Sandra Tennant, 55, of Morgantown, West Virginia, sentenced to 51 months;
    • Stephanie Miller, 48, of Charleston, West Virginia, sentenced to 84 months in federal prison; and
    • Jordan Spadafore, 34, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was sentenced to five years of probation.

    According to court documents, Johnson, Tennant, Miller, and Spadafore were distributors for the operation that was selling methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley prosecuted the cases on behalf of the government.

    This case was investigated by the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative. The task force consists of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the West Virginia State Police; the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office; the Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; the Morgantown Police Department; the WVU Police Department; the Granville Police Department; and the Star City Police Department.

    This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

    Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: 30 Year Prison Sentence for Convicted Killer

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ALBUQUERQUE – A Farmington man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the brutal killing of a man on the Navajo Nation in 2020.

    There is no parole in the federal system.

    According to court documents, between February 6, 2020, and February 14, 2020, Tyran Begay, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, helped confine and torture John Doe alongside Camille Damon and Ronald Belone by binding and beating the victim, and leaving his body exposed to frigid weather in a remote area near Smith Lake, New Mexico.

    Upon his release from prison, Begay will be subject to five years of supervised release.

    Damon and Belone remain in custody pending trial, which has yet been scheduled.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

    The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with the assistance of the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark A. Probasco and Meg P. Tomlinson are prosecuting the case. 

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Sheep Springs Couple Faces Federal Charges for Assault and Reckless Child Endangerment

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ALBUQUERQUE – A couple from Sheep Springs is facing federal charges related to an alleged assault and subsequent medical neglect of a minor.

    According to court records, on September 9, 2024, Raeshawn Doctor, 24, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly assaulted Jane Doe, a minor, causing serious bodily injury. Additionally, between September 9, 2024, and January 31, 2025, Doctor and Harley Nelson, 45, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, are accused of knowingly and recklessly endangering Jane Doe’s life and health through medical neglect.

    Doctor and Nelson will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not been set. If convicted, Doctor faces up to 10 years in prison and Nelson faces up to three years in prison.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

    The Farmington Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Department of Investigation and Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Marshall is prosecuting the case. 

    An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on April 11, 2025.

    Dakota Jolley, age 28, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

    Jolley was indicted on the possession charge in February 2024, and he pleaded guilty on January 8, 2025.

    In November 2023, the defendant got into an argument with his spouse, who was holding the couple’s small child. During the argument, the defendant initially threatened to hit his spouse and small child with a belt. The defendant then obtained a loaded Springfield Armory, model 1911, .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, threatened to kill his spouse, and held the loaded firearm to her head on several occasions while she worked to protect their child. Jolley is prohibited from possessing firearms due to several prior felony conviction.   

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Rapid City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Patterson prosecuted the case.

    Jolley was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Twenty Arrested in Waco on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c)

    WACO, Texas – A group of 20 federally indicted individuals were arrested Friday in Waco on criminal charges related to their alleged drug trafficking conspiracy that had been in operation since April 2024.

    The following defendants are indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine and face 10 years to life in federal prison:

    • Osvaldo Vences
    • Brenda Lou Brasher
    • Juan Delgado
    • Anthony Mark Fimple
    • Brian Quinn Knox
    • Ronald Vincent Rodriguez, Jr.
    • James Holland Young
    • Tandy Jay Day
    • William Brett Lafferty
    • Michael Earl McDonald

    The following defendants are indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least 1 kilogram of heroin and face 10 years to life in federal prison:

    • Arthur Lee Pimpton
    • Quincy Shun Cook
    • Osvaldo Vences
    • Reginald Dewayne Bible
    • Reginald Vernard Branch
    • Deordrick Derrion Brown
    • Direshia Marie McDaniel
    • Reginald Lionel Thornton
    • Kevin Eugene Hubby
    • Rockelle Lashan Parker
    • Marvin Lydell Starks

    The following defendants are indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine and face five to 40 years in federal prison: 

    • Juan Delgado
    • Anthony Mark Fimple
    • Ronald Vincent Rodriguez, Jr.
    • Fabian Angel Fabela

    Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.

    The FBI, Waco Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, and McLennan County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Smith-Burris is prosecuting the case.

    An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: WisdomTree Multi Asset Issuer Public Limited Company Publication of Prospectus

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WisdomTree Multi Asset Issuer Public Limited Company
    LEI: 2138003QW2ZAYZODBU23
    17 April 2025

    WisdomTree Multi Asset Issuer Public Limited Company
    Publication of Prospectus

    The following base prospectus has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Central Bank of Ireland:

    Prospectus for the issue of Collateralised ETP Securities by WisdomTree Multi Asset Issuer Public Limited Company (the “Prospectus”).

    To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser:

    https://www.wisdomtree.eu/-/media/eu-media-files/key-documents/prospectus/boost/wisdomtree-multi-asset-prospectus-2025.pdf?sc_lang=en-gb

    NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of the trust deed dated 30 November 2012 (as amended), constituting the Issuer’s ETP securities under its Programme, between (1) the Issuer, (2) The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c. and (3) WisdomTree Multi Asset Management Limited, that:

    The Determination Agent in respect of the Programme will be changed from WisdomTree Europe Limited to WisdomTree UK Limited on 17 April 2025.

    Notice is also given that the Issuer has appointed WisdomTree UK Limited to act as its process agent in respect of certain documents related to the Programme; this change shall be effective on 17 April 2025.

    Terms used in this announcement and not otherwise defined bear the meanings given in the Prospectus.

    For further information, please contact:

    WisdomTree Multi Asset Issuer plc
    europesupport@wisdomtree.com.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: New podcast builds connection to Canberra’s queer history

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Queers Past presenter Zev Aviv says the podcast production process has been transformative.

    In brief:

    • A new podcast about Canberra’s queer history is now available.
    • The podcast was supported by funding through the Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs’ Capital of Equality grants program.
    • The latest round of grants funding is open now.

    From Gorman Arts Centre to the Braddon car yards, a new podcast, Queers Past, explores iconic and overlooked LGBTQIA+ sites around the ACT.

    Sita Sargeant received an ACT Government Capital of Equality grant in 2023 to produce the podcast.

    Her company, She Shapes History runs popular walking tours around Canberra.

    One of these, a tour revealing the city’s queer secrets, fuelled her next project.

    About Queers Past

    Zev Aviv, also from She Shapes History, presents the podcast and brings a trans perspective to the conversation.

    Once they started researching and writing the podcast, Zev realised they couldn’t simply reproduce the tour.

    “Unlike a tour, where you can gauge your audience’s knowledge and adjust in real-time, a podcast doesn’t allow that interaction. You don’t know what your audience already knows or what gaps need to be filled in, which fundamentally changes the storytelling process,” Zev said.

    “So, turning the tour into a podcast wasn’t as straightforward as we’d imagined – it meant adapting and transforming it into something entirely new.”

    A goal of connection

    The latest round of Capital of Equality grants is now open through the Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs.

    Sita and Zev’s hopes for Queers Past echoes the program’s aim of supporting and strengthening Canberra’s LGBTIQA+ communities.

    “I really hope it helps LGBTIQA+ Canberrans feel more grounded in this city – more connected to its history and the knowledge that people like them have always been here,” Zev said.

    “LGBTIQA+ people have always been part of this community, contributing, pulling their weight, and often going above and beyond to support one another.”

    How the grants work

    The Capital of Equality grants program offers funding across three streams:

    The goal is to create a sense of community and belonging for LGBTIQA+ people, through:

    • improved understanding of LGBTIQA+ experiences
    • improved wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people
    • increased participation of LGBTIQA+ communities
    • increased capacity and leadership.

    Zev says the podcast would not have existed without the Capital of Equality grant.

    “It has allowed us to pay for all the recording equipment. As a small business I’m not sure we could have justified the spend otherwise,” Sita said.

    The application process

    Sita found the grant application process simple, with plenty of support available.

    “This grant was the second I’d applied for – I was unsuccessful the first time, and I took away some key learnings from that. I’d really encourage people to apply for a grant, but not to be discouraged if they don’t get it the first time,” Sita said.

    While the production process had its ups and downs, both Zev and Sita are extremely proud of the result.

    “I love Canberra and the ACT so much. We often get a bad rap, but this place is so special. I want those who feel connected to it to feel even prouder and more rooted in its past, while also inspired by the possibilities for its future. My hope is that the podcast helps people feel more at home here – more connected, more proud, and more at ease in their place in this story,” Zev said.

    Applications for the Connection Fund and Partnerships and Capacity Building are open until Monday 27 January 2025. Applications for the LGBTIQA+ Leadership Grant are open until 5 January 2025.

    Find out more or apply for a grant on the Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs website.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Violence should never be part of the shift

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    When CJ worked in a patient-facing role, it was common for staff to accept occupational violence as just part of the job.

    Everyone has a role to play in creating a safe public health care setting.

    Nurses make up half of the healthcare workforce, with roles in clinical care, leadership, education, and research. It is without question that nurses are pivotal to the healthcare system and wellbeing of communities.

    Of course, when you’re a nurse, there are plenty of not-so-pleasant things you may encounter during a shift. From blood and other bodily fluids to challenging conversations, and an entire range of germs – it all comes with the job of helping people and making a positive difference to the health of others and the broader community.

    But there’s something else nurses are likely to encounter in a shift that should not be a part of the job: violence and unacceptable behaviours. It was when working in different settings, such as on the ward, the emergency department, and outpatients that CJ* really witnessed and experienced it first-hand.

    “It happens every day. Some members of the public might think violence is typically perpetrated by people who are intoxicated, or it is related to mental health. But the truth is, what we see is that perpetrators of occupational violence and unacceptable behaviours can be anyone,” she said.

    The violence not only comes from the patients, but can come from relatives, carers, partners, visitors and other members of the public who engage with the health service. And it’s not always as clear cut and obvious as physical assault or verbal abuse.

    Occupational violence also includes unacceptable behaviours such as snide comments, undermining and gaslighting, sexism, racism, sexually inappropriate behaviours, intimidation, and discrimination. It can also take the form of defamatory comments on social media, or filming staff without their consent.

    “I have brown skin and I have an Asian background and I’ve had people ask for a white nurse. Another example – people try to pretend they can’t understand what I’m saying, when you know that they can understand,” says CJ.

    “Verbal aggression and inappropriate behaviours are more common than physical assault, and they’re just as hurtful and detrimental to our wellbeing.”

    Everyone has a role to play in creating a safe and positive health care setting. This includes nursing and clinical staff, and patients and members of the public being kind and respectful when communicating.

    “I always try to do my best to deliver quality care in an imperfect system, but sometimes, I just felt like it’s not enough,” says CJ.

    “Say you look after five people, and four people you had positive interactions with, and they were thankful. But then all it takes is that one person to make an awful comment. For some reason, it’s always the negative comment that would stick with me.”

    CJ says when she worked in a patient-facing role, it was common for staff to accept that occupational violence was just part of the job, and nurses didn’t always speak up. CJ’s passion for trying to shift this culture and make a positive change to violence against health workers led her to complete a PhD in the area, with a focus on preventing occupational violence in emergency departments.

    She is now Director of Occupational Violence Prevention and Management for Canberra Health Services and is working hard to effect change in the industry and be part of the solution.

    “In our research, we found that nurses want a comprehensive strategy to feel safer at work. For example, a good strategy should at least strive to identify and meet patients’ health needs, have education and training for nurses, include a team response to occupational violence, and ensure that nurses are supported to recover from incidents if they occur. This is what we are actively working on at Canberra Health Services, and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

    She closely consults and collaborates with health workers, managers and agencies in patient-facing roles to ensure everyone feels supported and safe to report incidents, and that appropriate action is taken to prevent incidents. She also works to influence policies and procedures to help prevent incidents happening in the future and to reduce the harmful impacts of occupational violence on nurses. This work contributes to the Towards a Safer Culture ‘The Next Steps’ Strategy – a government funded initiative supporting the fundamental rights of nurses and midwives working in ACT public health services to be safe and protected in their workplaces.

    “I really try to be the support that I wished for when I was facing violence and unacceptable behaviours as a nurse,” says CJ.

    “What I would also like to tell other nurses is that their safety is just as important as patient safety! Don’t be afraid to call out violence and unacceptable behaviours. And don’t be afraid to report incidents, as each report helps us to better manage these risks and make decisions on what is best and safest for both patients and health care workers”.

    * For personal privacy, surnames of interviewees have been removed.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Site checks after suspension notice served

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Site checks after suspension notice served

    Environment Agency officers, together with West Yorkshire Police, have been undertaking site checks at the Mineral Processing Ltd site.

    Environment Agency and West Yorkshire Police Officers

    The Environment Agency joined forces with the police this week to carry out checks outside a waste site that is subject to a suspension notice in West Yorkshire.

    The suspension notice served on Mineral Processing Ltd in South Elmsall means the environmental permit does not currently authorise waste being brought on to the site.

    The notice also requires the staged removal of waste that had been brought onto the site by the operator in breach of its environmental permit conditions.

    The breaches of the environmental permit result in an increased risk of pollution, including the potential for odour, which has been impacting on the local community over recent months.

    This week Environment Agency officers, together with West Yorkshire Police, followed up on concerns raised by the community about vehicles still arriving at the site while the suspension notice is in force.

    The operation was to monitor vehicle movements to and from the site. While none arrived while partners were present, the Environment Agency will continue to act upon the information it receives.

    The notice does not prevent non-waste products being imported.

    An Environment Agency spokesperson said:

    We understand the impact the odour from this site is having on the community and our increased regulatory response continues.

    This includes ongoing odour monitoring and regular site inspections, as well as action to proactively monitor vehicle movements at the site while the suspension notice is in force.

    During our inspections of the site breaches of the environmental permit conditions and suspension notice have been identified, and we are assessing all our enforcement options.

    Mineral Processing Ltd has appealed the suspension notice via the Planning Inspectorate. The appeal decision has not been issued to date. The suspension notice remains in force while the Environment Agency waits for this decision.

    If an operator does not comply with a suspension notice then it is committing an offence. This is the case even if it has submitted an appeal against the notice.

    To build a detailed picture of air quality around the site the Environment Agency is using a handheld gas analyser, which monitors for hydrogen sulphide, and installed a Mobile Monitoring facility (MMF) nearby, which will be in situ for four months.

    It’s also working with Wakefield Council – which is responsible for making sure planning conditions are complied with – to ensure that joint regulatory powers are used to bring about improvements.

    Odour issues should be reported to the Environment Agency’s 24-hour Incident hotline on 0800 807060. To protect the safety and wellbeing of the public and ensure timely capture of information, any other information relating to the site should be reported to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via or via or via crimestoppers-org.uk using the “Environmental Crime” tag.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE arrests Honduran alien convicted of sex offense

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Kelvin Emanuel Granados-Sorto, 30, an illegal alien and Honduran citizen April 11 after he was transferred to ICE custody by the Maryland Department of Corrections. Granados has been convicted of a third-degree sex offense.

    “This arrest sends a clear message: when jurisdictions cooperate with ICE, communities are safer,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore acting Field Office Director Nikita Baker. “A criminal alien sex-offender was taken into ICE custody because law enforcement worked together. Today, there is one less predator in our neighborhoods and one less victim tomorrow. This is what public safety looks like when we prioritize the protection of our communities over politics.”

    Granados entered the United States on an unknown date at an unknown location and without inspection, admission, or parole by an immigration official.

    The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County convicted Granados May 12, 2023, of a sex offense and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Granados with the Maryland Department of Corrections July 12, 2023.

    A Department of Justice immigration judge ordered Granados removed from the United States to Honduras Oct. 24, 2023. Granados remains in ICE custody pending his removal.

    Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

    Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our communities on X at @EROBaltimore.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FCI Schuylkill Inmate Charged With Possessing A Weapon

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jamal Townsend, age 35, an inmate at FCI Schuylkill, was indicted on March 27, 2025, by a federal grand jury on a charge of possessing a weapon in prison.

    According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that on February 20, 2025, Townsend possessed a piece of plastic, approximately 7 inches in length, sharpened to a point at one end with a cloth handle.

    This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger is prosecuting the case.

    The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 5 years and a fine.  A sentence would also include a period of supervised release following imprisonment.  A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

    Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged by indictment are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Blount County Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Child Pornography Charges

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On April 16, 2025, Julian Paul Gerdeman, 26, currently of Blount County, Tennessee, was sentenced to 189 months in prison by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, United States District Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville.  Following Gerdeman’s imprisonment, he will be on lifetime supervised release and will be required to register with state sex offender registries and comply with special sex offender conditions during his supervised release.

    As part of the plea agreement filed with the court, Gerdeman agreed to plead guilty to an indictment charging him with two counts of receipt of child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2) and one count of possession of and access with intent to view child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B).

    According to filed court documents, on August 7, 2023, Maryville Police Department (MPD) received a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cybertip reporting a Google user that uploaded child pornography to the user’s Google storage drive. During the investigation it was determined the IP address of the Google user came back to the home address of Gerdeman’s mother.  Gerdeman was living in the unattached garage of his mother in Maryville, Tennessee at the time of the Cybertip.   

    On August 21, 2023, law enforcement obtained and executed a search warrant for the Gerdeman’s electronic devices.  Forensic examinations on those items determined they contained 4,324 images of child pornography.  Further, the exams found that Gerdeman had received child pornography videos on several different dates.

    The criminal indictment was the result of an investigation by several local and federal agencies.   The investigation was headed by task force officer Detective Thomas Evans of the Homeland Security Investigations Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (HSI-ICAC) and Detective Clayton Hall of the MPD.  Also assisting in the prosecution were Knoxville Police Department and Alcoa Police Department.

    Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Kolman represented the United States.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006, by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, PSC marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about PSC, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

    For more information about internet safety education, please visit www.justice.gov/psc/resources.html and click on the tab “resources.”

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: U.S and ROK Navy Divers Conclude Successful SALVEX Korea 2025

    Source: United States Navy

    CHINHAE NAVAL BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 and their counterparts from the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) successfully concluded Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) Korea 2025, in Chinhae, South Korea on April 11, 2025.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Ashland City Doctor Sentenced to Three Years for Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    Defendant Signed Medically Unnecessary Orders and Prescriptions Resulting in Over $41 Million in Fraudulent Claims

    NASHVILLE – Dr. John R. Manning, 64, of Ashland City, Tennessee, was sentenced last week to three years in federal prison for his participation in a health care fraud conspiracy, announced Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee

    Manning, a licensed medical doctor, was indicted in July 2022, with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and eight counts of health care fraud. In August 2023, Manning pled guilty to the conspiracy count. As part of his guilty plea, Manning admitted to allegations in the indictment, including that he worked for multiple “telemedicine” companies and signed doctor orders or prescriptions for durable medical equipment (DME), topical creams, and cancer genetic tests (CGx) based on only a brief conversation with a patient, or often no conversation at all. Manning signed those orders and prescriptions in exchange for illegal kickbacks and bribes.

    From approximately June 2016 through April 2019, Manning signed orders and prescriptions that caused the submission of at least $41,083,490.62 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare, and Medicare paid over $19 million of those claims. Manning accepted the payment of kickbacks in connection with these orders and prescriptions totaling over $812,000.

    “This doctor ignored his oath to help people and bilked the taxpayers out of almost $20 million,” said Robert E. McGuire, Acting United States Attorney, “now he faces accountability for his actions and the taxpayers get some justice for being taken advantage of.”

    “Health care providers that participate in the federal health care system are required to obey the laws and regulations meant to protect the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid program,” said Special Agent in Charge Kelly Blackmon with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). “HHS-OIG will continue to work with our law enforcement partners and hold providers accountable when they do not follow the law.”

    “Health care fraud is a crime that hurts all of us and drives up health care costs,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the Nashville Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “The FBI is committed to fighting fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars, and with our law enforcement partners we will continue to identify, investigate and bring to justice the criminals who, driven by greed, manipulate the system for personal benefit.”

    As part of the sentence, Manning was ordered to pay $19,780,565.44 in restitution to the Medicare program. Manning was also ordered to pay criminal forfeiture in the form of a money judgment totaling $812,303.41.

    This case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services-Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Nashville Field Office, with the assistance of the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert S. Levine and Trial Attorney Kathryn Furtado of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section prosecuted the case.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs

    Source: NATO

    GENERAL

    1. An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, on 14-15 May 2025. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte.
       
    2. This media advisory marks the opening of online registration for accreditation.

    VENUE

    1. The ministerial meeting will take place at the NEST Convention Center, Belek, 07506 Serik/Antalya, Türkiye. The media centre will be located at the NEST Convention Center.
       
    2. The media accreditation center will be located at the Pine Beach Belek, Kongre Street No:122/1, Serik Antalya -Türkiye. Media representatives are encouraged to stay at the Pine Beach Belek. Individual reservations should be made directly with the hotel. 
       
    3. The access to the Media Centre will be possible via shuttle bus only, from the Accreditation Office at the Pine Beach Belek.

    MEDIA ACCREDITATION 

    1. Media representatives who wish to cover this meeting need to seek accreditation. To do that, please register via NATO’s media accreditation platform: https://my.hq.nato.int.
       
    2. An annual NATO accreditation badge or other accreditation documents will not give access to the event.
       
    3. The deadline for accreditation is 29 April 2025 at 23:59 (CEST).
       
    4. Given the informal nature of the meeting, there will be limitations on the number of media representatives allowed to cover the event. For this specific reason, media is strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible and within the deadline. Any application after the deadline will not be processed or considered.
       
    5. Any wrong information or false documents provided when applying is solely the responsibility of the applicant and may result in rejection. To avoid this, media representatives are urged to make sure that their application is accurate. Documents submitted (other than national ID/passport) must be in English.
       
    6. In case of a need for additional information or action from the applicant, NATO Accreditations team will contact the applicant through the email provided. It is advised that media representatives regularly monitor their email to not miss any important communication from the NATO Accreditations team.
       
    7. Media representatives whose accreditation request is successful will receive confirmation by email. Please bring a printout of the confirmation email when collecting your badge in Antalya.
       
    8. In accordance with NATO media accreditation procedures, NATO reserves the right to deny or withdraw accreditation of media representatives who put the accreditation to improper use.
       
    9. Media passes must be collected in person from the Accreditation Office, upon presentation of the confirmation email, as well as the ID documents used to apply for accreditation.
       
    10. The Accreditation Office will be located at the Pine Beach Hotel, approximately 6 km from the NEST Convention Center. Opening hours will be communicated to accredited media at a later stage. The access to the Media Centre will be possible via shuttle bus only, from the Accreditation Office.
       
    11. Media passes must be visible at all times. Please arrive early to clear security checks. Security personnel will examine and may test equipment and personal effects on site.

    PROGRAMME

    1. The full schedule of events will be available at a later stage. For planning purposes, a social event for ministers is expected to be held on 14 May in the afternoon. The ministers will meet on 15 May in the morning, and press conferences will start early afternoon.
       
    2. Information about individual ministers’ media programmes should be sought directly from their national delegation(s). Please contact the NATO Press Office to obtain the list of national press officers.

    BROADCAST

    1. TRT will serve as Host TV and will cover all public components of the event.
       
    2. Those will be broadcast in the Media Centre, and on the NATO website.
       
    3. A live satellite world-feed of the main media events, such as the doorsteps and the press conference of the NATO Secretary General, will be provided by NATO free of charge without encryption or downlink charges. The video and audio may be used only for appropriate news and public affairs purposes.
       
    4. After each event, the videos are available for free download from NATO Multimedia.

    POOLS

    1. Access to certain events during the ministerial meeting will be open only for small media pools, by invitation only.
       
    2. When a media representative accepts a NATO pool position they must share immediately all information and material collected while in the pool with any accredited media that request it. The media representative in the pool will share the material at no charge and with no restriction on the use of the material for news purposes. Media representatives can only accept the pool accreditation if they have the agreement of their employer to all of the conditions on providing pool material listed above.
       
    3. Media organisations that want pooled images should first contact the wire service / photo agency of which they are a member / client. Media representatives and news organisations must identify that it is pooled material every time it is used. Pooled material can only be used for legitimate news purposes and it cannot be sold.
       
    4. Photos of all the media events by NATO photographers, will be posted on the NATO website.

    MEDIA FACILITIES

    1. The Media Centre will include:
       
      1. A filing centre (including TV/radio editing area), with electricity (230V), access to video and audio feeds, cabled and Wi-Fi internet. Working spaces cannot be booked in advance;
      2. Information Desk;
      3. An area for indoor and outdoor stand-ups, for rotational use;
      4. Internal Television Circuit for live and recorded broadcasts, information about the programme, press conferences schedules and other information;
      5. Catering.
         
    2. Press conferences will take place at the NEST where several briefing rooms and spaces for media huddles will be set up.
       

    TENTATIVE SCHEDULE – MEDIA ACCREDITATION OFFICE AND MEDIA CENTRE

    Day

    Media Centre

    Accreditation Office

    13 May

    Closed

    Open (PM)

    14 May

    Open

    Open

    15 May  

    Open

    Open

    ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TRAVEL, CATERING  

    1. Media should make their own arrangements for accommodation and transport to Antalya.
       
    2.  All foreign citizens who wish to travel to Türkiye must be in possession of a valid travel document, accepted by Türkiye. Media representatives who are eligible to enter Türkiye visa-free, based on their nationality, will not be required to obtain press visa. Those who are not eligible for visa-free entry must apply for a press visa through the relevant Turkish Embassy or Consultate in their country of residence, after receving confirmation of accreditation. Media representatives should be mindful that this confirmation will be sent on 6 or 7 May 2025. Information on which country nationals require a Turkish visa and the way in which to apply for a Turkish visa can be found on the following website: https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa. If you require assistance, please contact: brussels@iletisim.gov.tr or pressaccreditation@iletisim.gov.tr.
       
    3. Throughout Wednesday and Thursday (14-15 May), catering will be offered by the Host Nation.
       
    4. Media representatives are encouraged to stay at the Pine Beach Belek. Individual reservations should be made directly with the hotel. 

    CONTACT POINTS

    Overall Coordination

    Mrs Delphine Mauss
    Mrs Alina Coca

     

    Mr Umut L. Öztürk
    Mr Mustafa Kemal Akbulut

     

    natomediaoperations[at]hq.nato.int

     

    trmedianato[at]mfa.gov.tr

     

    Accreditation

     

    Mr Ugur Berber
    Ms Nikki Medanovic

    NatoAccreditations[at]hq.nato.int

    Broadcast arrangements

    Mr Bart Vandendorpe

     

    Ms Işıl Koç (for TRT)

    BroadcastOperations[at]hq.nato.int

    isil.koc@trt.net.tr

    NATO Video on demand

    natomultimedia.tv

    content[at]natomultimedia.tv

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Pharmacist indicted in $2 million health care fraud scheme

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    McALLEN, Texas – A 48-year-old Edinburg resident has been taken into custody on charges of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to defraud the Texas Medicaid Program, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

    Cynthia Ann Herrera is set to make her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Juan Alanis at 9 a.m.

    The indictment, returned April 15 and unsealed upon her arrest, alleges she submitted or caused the submission of fraudulent claims to Medicaid for prescriptions that a doctor had never prescribed. Between 2018 and 2024, the claims resulted in more than $2 million in Medicaid payments, according to the charges. Herrera allegedly used the personal information of doctors without their consent to bill Medicaid for the prescriptions.

    Herrera is charged with six counts of health care fraud, each carrying a possible 10-year maximum sentence and up to a $250,000 fine. She is also facing six counts of aggravated identity theft. If convicted, she faces a mandatory two years which must be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed. 

    Department of Health and Human Services – Office of the Inspector General (OIG), FBI, Health and Human Services Commission – OIG, Texas Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and Texas Department of Insurance conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarina S. DiPiazza and Theodore Parran III are prosecuting the case.

    An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.

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    April 18, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Federal Correctional Officers

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Davonta McCrorey (25, Baltimore) has pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting federal correctional officers. McCrorey faces up to eight years’ imprisonment on each count. A sentencing date has not yet been set. 

    According to court records, in March 2024, McCrorey was an inmate at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Sumter County. On March 16, 2024, McCrorey aggressively charged out of his cell and struck two federal correctional officers in the face multiple times, causing injuries. McCrorey then resisted other correctional officers who attempted to restrain him by verbally threatening them with violence and biting one of them on the hand.

    This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Hannah Nowalk Watson.

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    April 18, 2025
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