News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
AG Jennings Announces Leadership Changes at DOJ
DOVER, Delaware, June 29 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that State Prosecutor Dan Logan will succeed Alex Mackler as the Department of Justice's Chief Deputy Attorney General. Mackler, who has served as CDAG for more than five years, will serve as counsel on President Biden's reelection campaign.
Mackler joined the DOJ as CDAG in May 2019 after serving his country in active duty
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AG Skrmetti Warns Financial Institutions to Fully Comply With the Tennessee Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on June 27, 2024:
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Letter notes concern about financial institutions' plans to comply with the recently enacted law.
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Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sent a letter to three of the nation's leading credit card financial institutions concerning their plans to begin complying with the Tennessee Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act that goes into effect on July
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Animal Skull, Fingerprints and Fake Blood: Samples Help Students Solve Mystery in ORISE Forensic Chemistry Academy
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news:
Not all mysteries are a crime, but when teaching students how to solve a puzzle with forensic chemistry skills, a crime scene is a lot more fun and memorable. That's why participants who registered for ORISE's Forensic Chemistry Mini-Academy--held in June 2024 on ORAU's main campus in Oak Ridge, Tennessee--arrived to find crime scene tape outside their academ
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Attorney General Moody Urges Senate to Pass the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 28 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a 20-state coalition of state attorneys general, is strongly urging the United States Senate to pass the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, or the ICC Act. The legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis, deters the International Criminal Court from further efforts to assert unlawful authority.
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Brent S. Hudspeth Named Regional Director of FLRA Atlanta Regional Office
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following news release on June 26, 2024:
Today, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) announces the appointment of Brent S. Hudspeth as the Regional Director of the FLRA's Atlanta Regional Office. In this position, Mr. Hudspeth will be responsible for the investigation and resolution of unfair labor practice charges and representation petitions filed under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the S
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Fla. U.S. Attorney: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
MIAMI, Florida, June 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announced criminal charges against thirty-eight defendants in connection with alleged health care fraud schemes prosecuted in the Southern District of Florida. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from
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Fla. U.S. Attorney: Tennessee Man Arrested for Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Making a False Claim to the IRS
OCALA, Florida, June 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest of Clarence Christofer Ward, a/k/a Khaled Yaqud Mansur-El, on an indictment charging him with one count of wire fraud, ten counts of money laundering, and one count of making a false claim to the Internal Revenue Service. If convicted, Ward faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the wire
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Innovative Early-Career Engineers Selected to Participate in The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering 2024 Symposium of the National Academy of Engineering
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Academy of Engineering issued the following news release:
Seventy-six highly accomplished, early-career engineers have been selected to participate in the 2024 The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, a signature activity of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Engineers who are performing exceptional research and technical work in a variety of disciplines will come together to share new techniques and approaches across fields, facili
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Ky. U.S. Attorney Announces Participation in Coordinated National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett announced criminal charges against six defendants in connection with schemes to defraud health care benefit programs and misuse of controlled substances in the Western District of Kentucky. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement
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Mich. U.S. Attorney: Kalamazoo Doctor Charged for Role in Telehealth Fraud Scheme
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Theresa A. Kordish, D.O. has admitted in a plea agreement to costing Medicare over $794,000, by using a telehealth application to improperly approve orders for medical braces and genetic testing. The charges filed in this case are part of the U.S. Justice Dep
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Miss. U.S. Attorney: Madison Man Charged With Conspiracy to Defraud the United States as Part of Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, United States Attorney Todd Gee announced criminal charges against a defendant in connection with an alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from a scheme to pay kickbacks to a mark
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Mont. U.S. Attorney: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
BILLINGS, Montana, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, for the District of Montana, announced criminal charges against a Whitefish physician in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and other government health program. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem
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N.J. U.S. Attorney: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Selliniger, District of New Jersey, announced criminal charges against 13 defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private health insurers. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.
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Nashville International Airport Launches Sunflower Program for Passengers With Hidden Disabilities
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release:
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The Sunflower Program utilizes discreet sunflower lanyards as a silent way for passengers to indicate they may need additional support or assistance at BNA
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Nashville International Airport(R)(BNA(R)) is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Sunflower Program, an initiative designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers with hidden disabilities. The program will
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Rep. Dale Carr Encourages Local Houses of Worship to Apply for State Safety Grant Funding
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news on June 27, 2024:
State Rep. Dale Carr, R-Sevierville, today encouraged eligible religious organizations in Sevier County to apply for a state grant to enhance security at their campuses.
The competitive grant is administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to assist houses of worship in hiring trained security professionals.
"Houses of worship should be safe places for commu
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TDOE Appoints Jonathan Criswell as Chief Program Officer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on June 28, 2024:
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Milan Special School District's Director of Schools Tapped to Join TDOE
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Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Jonathan Criswell, Director of Schools for Milan Special School District, will join the department as Chief Program Officer (CPO), effective later this summer. In this role, Criswell will lead the department's core programming efforts, such a
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Tenn. U.S. Attorney: Middle District of Tennessee Charges Four Individuals Responsible for $15 Million in False Medicare Billing as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from schemes to bill Medicare for medically unnec
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Tenn. U.S. Attorney: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
Today, U.S. Attorney Francis M. Hamilton III announced criminal charges against six defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Worker's Compensation Program, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation ("DOL-DEEOIC"). The charges filed in federal court are part of the Ju
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Tenn. U.S. Attorney: Podiatrist Sentenced for $4M Foot Bath Fraud Scheme
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
A Tennessee podiatrist was sentenced today to four years in prison for a scheme to defraud Medicare and TennCare, a Medicaid program administered by the State of Tennessee, by prescribing and dispensing medically unnecessary foot bath medications and obtaining millions of dollars in reimbursements.
According to court documents and evidence pre
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Updated software improves slicing for large-format 3D printing
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first additive manufacturing slicing computer application to simultaneously speed and simplify digital conversion of accurate, large-format three-dimensional parts in a factory production setting. The technology, known as Slicer 2, can help widen the use of 3D printing for larg
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USTDA: FACT SHEET - U.S.-INDIA AVIATION SUMMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS
WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSfact) -- The U.S. Trade and Development Agency issued the following fact sheet on June 26, 2024:
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U.S.-India Aviation Summit Announcements
Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) concluded the 7th U.S.-India Aviation Summit, which convened more than 250 senior government officials and private-sector leaders from the United States, India, and South Asia to advance civil aviation cooperation. The Summit also served as a forum for U.S. and South Asian pa
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Va. U.S. Attorney: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health ca
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W.Va. U.S. Attorney: National Enforcement Action Results in 193 Individuals Charged, Including 2 in West Virginia, for Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims and Controlled Substance Abuse Schemes
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
United States Attorney Will Thompson announced criminal charges today against a Logan County physician and a Kentucky registered nurse in connection with separate alleged controlled substance abuse schemes. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.
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Wis. U.S. Attorney: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued the following news release on June 27, 2024:
The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care f
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