Republican Sen. Jason Brodeur defeated Democrat Patricia Sigman in that race by more than 7,600 votes. A third party ghost candidate, Jestine Iannotti, who didn’t campaign, received nearly 5,800 votes. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement launched an investigation into the race in July of…
Unlike state criminal investigations, when the federal government is investigating a crime, they often notify a suspect that the investigation is ongoing by sending a “target letter.” Among other things, a target letter will inform you that you are part of a grand jury investigation….
The crime of money laundering got its name from what it effectively involves – turning “dirty” money into “clean” money. A staggering two to five percent of global GDP, or $800 billion – $2 trillion dollars, is laundered globally each year according to the United…
If you are a nurse who has been accused of committing a crime, you are probably very concerned about your present situation and your future. You know you’re in a bad situation, where you may be facing not only criminal penalties — fines and potential…
Over the last six months, federal prosecutors and investigators have been aggressively pursuing individuals suspected of PPP loan fraud, and they are not planning on slowing down in 2022. The Department of Justice’s COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force is continuing to identify and prosecute people…
If you are a Florida doctor who is being investigated or has been charged with Medicare fraud by the U.S. federal government, you need to have a clear idea of what is at stake. Just being accused of Medicare fraud could seriously taint your professional…
Nurses working in hospitals and other healthcare facilities throughout Florida, across the country and around the world are experiencing extremely high rates of burnout. Covid-19 has placed enormous pressures on front-line nurses, with each new wave of the virus compounding the stress level. For many…
As the Markeith Loyd death penalty trial got underway this week, Spectrum News 13 turned to Orlando defense attorney Jonathan Rose for his expert opinion on Loyd’s defense strategy. Click here to watch video interview. Loyd’s attorneys are trying to make the case that his…
Kevin Christopher Torres, 41, was arrested and faces 18 charges, including three counts of murder, in connection with the deaths of Justin Atkinson, 43, his son 16-year-old Calvin Atkinson, and Anthony “Bubby” Mull, 25, authorities said. Other charges included home invasion with a firearm, burglary,…
Under both Florida and federal law, it is illegal to pay or receive kickbacks for referring patients to another physician or other health care provider or facility. The Florida Patient Brokering Act makes it illegal for health care providers to offer, pay, solicit, or receive…
