Executive Director of South L.A.-Based Charity Arrested on Federal Complaint Alleging $23 Million Swindle of Homelessness Funds
LOS ANGELES – A Westwood man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with fraudulently obtaining $23 million in public money intended to combat homelessness and pocketing at…
Justice Department Secures $325,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Iowa Landlord and Property Manager
Note: View settlement here. The quote has also been updated slightly.The Justice Department announced today that the owner and property manager of residential rental properties in Davenport, Iowa,…
Senior Vice President of Atlanta Housing Authority Charged with Housing Assistance Fraud and Pandemic Relief Fraud
ATLANTA - Tracy Denise Jones, a Senior Vice President at the Atlanta Housing Authority, has been charged with engaging in a scheme to fraudulently collect Section 8 housing assistance payments for…
Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Lying About Health Issues to Obtain Government Benefits
CLEVELAND – A Portage County man has been sentenced to federal prison for obtaining government assistance by making false and misleading statements regarding his state of health.Michael W. Honaker,…
Justice Department Secures $480,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Ohio Landlords and Property Managers
The Justice Department announced today that the owners and operators of rental properties in and around Athens County, Ohio have agreed to pay $480,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that their former…
Two Virginia Men Arrested for Conspiring to Destroy Government Databases
Two Virginia men were arrested today for their roles in a conspiracy to destroy government databases hosted by a federal government contractor, among other crimes.“These defendants abused their…
Justice Department Sues Michigan Landlord for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Against Female Tenants
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against William Aaron Asper, the owner and manager of rental properties located in and around Westland, Michigan, for engaging in…
Justice Department Sues Michigan Landlord for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Against Female Tenants
DETROIT — The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against William Aaron Asper, the owner and manager of rental properties located in and around Westland, Michigan, for…
Director of Richmond homeless shelter pleads guilty to stealing funds designated for the shelter
RICHMOND, Va. – A Richmond woman pled guilty yesterday to wire fraud in connection with her operation of a homeless shelter focused on women and children.According to court documents, Kia A. Player,…
Former Killeen Housing Authority Executive Sentenced to Federal Prison
WACO, Texas – An Austin woman was sentenced in a federal court in Waco today to 37 months in prison for embezzling federal funds for personal use while serving as the executive director of the…