Sentences with phrase «federal prosecutors charged»

Just this week, federal prosecutors charged three overseas hackers with exfiltrating data on M&A deals from at least two prestigious New York law firms» email servers.

Nearly two months after U.S. federal prosecutors charged NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden with espionage and theft of government property for blowing the lid off of the clandestine surveillance program, the company that secured Snowden's electronic communications with journalists and international -LSB-...]

Federal prosecutors charged that Kaloyeros joined with another former close Cuomo associate, lobbyist Todd Howe, in steering lucrative construction contracts to favored developers in Buffalo and Syracuse.

Skelos resigned as Senate majority leader in May 2015 after federal prosecutors charged him and his son, and automatically lost his Senate seat with his conviction.

CPV, the company building the 680 megawatt plant, was in the news in 2016 when federal prosecutors charged Joe Percoco, a former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, with accepting bribes from the firm in an unrelated matter.

Last week, federal prosecutors charged a pair of COR executives with five felonies each for their involvement in allegedly rigging state contracts.

The law was passed in the wake of the 2009 trial of ex-Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, in which federal prosecutors charged the Brunswick Republican with using his position to enrich himself through a business he operated on the side.

D isgraced former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik lacks credibility and «has shown an utter lack of contrition» for crimes including lying to White House officials vetting him for the job of Homeland Security chief, federal prosecutors charged Monday.

Federal prosecutors charged Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. of Brooklyn with three counts of mail fraud Monday.

After major issues slipped off the negotiating table during budget talks and federal prosecutors charged Dean Skelos, the second legislative leader in six months, Cuomo's approval ratings sunk to a record low.

Yesterday federal prosecutors charged Aaron Malinsky, a principal and founder of PA Associates, of funneling $ 472,500 in bribes to State Senator Carl Kruger.

Sheldon Silver funneled $ 500,000 in state slush funds to a leading Manhattan oncologist in exchange for a steady stream of asbestos - related cancer cases, which he then fed to a personal - injury law firm that paid him more than $ 3 million in fees for the referrals, federal prosecutors charged Thursday.

Federal prosecutors charged former Cuomo aide Joe Percoco and seven others in a sprawling bribery and bid - rigging scheme in November.

Then, in April, federal prosecutors charged Mr. Grimm with 20 counts of tax fraud and perjury, relating to the operation of a Manhattan restaurant he co-owned prior to his 2010 election.

Federal prosecutors charged nine former associates of Cuomo, including a former top aide, with corruption, including bribery and bid - rigging, in connection with the procurement of contracts for some of the governor's largest economic development projects.

Last week Manhattan federal prosecutors charged Peralta, a 36 - year - old Bronx restaurateur, with running a pyramid scheme that bilked investors out of $ 12 million.

Venditto has been a powerful Republican leader until he stepped down after federal prosecutors charged him and County Executive Edward Mangano for taking bribes.

In March, federal prosecutors charged two Russian intelligence agents and two hackers with masterminding a 2014 theft of 500 million Yahoo accounts, the first time the U.S. government has criminally charged Russian spies for cyber crimes.

Federal prosecutors charge that Kelly gave the $ 7,500 a month to both Percoco and Todd Howe, a lobbyist who once worked for both the New York governor and his father, the late Gov. Mario Cuomo, for whom the newly opened Tappan Zee Bridge was named.

The revelations into the steps leading to Ahmad Khan Rahami's New York and New Jersey bomb spree came in court documents in which federal prosecutors charge him with using a weapon of mass destruction, bombing a public place and two other charges leveled by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara of the Southern District of New York.

Not exact matches

Before approving charges, jurors must believe there's enough evidence to believe a crime was committed, and prosecutors don't usually present indictments unless they believe they can prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt at trial, former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti wrote Friday.

Citing anonymous government officials, the New York Times is reporting that federal prosecutors with the FBI and the Department of Justice have recommended that Petraeus be charged with a felony for providing classified information to his mistress and biographer, Paula Broadwell, who was also an Army Reserve officer.

For example, hedge fund investor Leon Cooperman, who the SEC sued last month for insider trading, has said that federal prosecutors in New Jersey have informed him that they are holding off on pursuing criminal charges until the Supreme Court rules.

A Texas man who operated Bitcoin Savings and Trust was charged on Thursday with bilking his investors, in what prosecutors called the first federal criminal securities fraud case arising from a bitcoin - related Ponzi scheme.

Just this February, federal prosecutors in Connecticut charged two men with bank fraud based on a «jackpotting» scheme.

While his Democratic predecessor Eric Holder told federal prosecutors to avoid seeking long mandatory minimum sentences when charging some lower - level drug offenders, for example, Sessions issued an order demanding the opposite, telling them to pursue the most serious charges possible against most suspects.

Joan McPhee, former federal prosecutor who successfully represented a Deepwater Horizon driller against federal charges.

Federal prosecutors in Detroit on Thursday unsealed charges against former Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn, accusing him of conspiring to mislead regulators about the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating.

WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors in Detroit on Thursday unsealed charges against former Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn, accusing him of conspiring to mislead regulators about the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating.

The key question is whether New York prosecutors could find ways of indicting Cohen for crimes different from the ones he was charged for on the federal level.

Shkreli, who was arrested Thursday morning on securities fraud charges, has effectively waved a red flag for months in front of federal prosecutors, keeping himself in the media glare with a hugely controversial price hike of a drug that benefits AIDS patients, pregnant women and cancer patients, attacking his critics, including presidential contender Hillary Clinton, and lighting up Twitter with outrageous statements.

Federal prosecutors are weighing whether to bring criminal charges against members of the WikiLeaks organization, taking a second look at a 2010 leak of diplomatic cables and military documents and investigating whether the group bears criminal responsibility for the more recent revelation of sensitive CIA cyber-tools, according to people familiar with the case.

The growing legal questions around Mr Cohen's services for Mr Trump come as the lawyer faces a grand - jury investigation being led by federal prosecutors in New York City who are exploring bank fraud, wire fraud or campaign finance charges, according to people familiar with the matter who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

USA Gymnastics hired the former federal prosecutor last fall to review its practices and policies following criticism of its handling of sex abuse complaints, including a case involving the longtime team physician that has resulted in federal charges.

NEWARK, N.J. / BOSTON (Reuters)- Federal prosecutors said on Thursday they have charged five men responsible for a hacking and credit card fraud spree that cost companies more $ 300 million and two of the suspects are in custody, in the biggest cyber crime case filed in U.S. history.

Two partners at the hedge fund Deerfield Management and two others were found guilty on Thursday of charges stemming from what prosecutors have described as an insider trading scheme based on leaks from within a federal healthcare agency.

NEW YORK (Reuters)- Two partners at the hedge fund Deerfield Management and two others were found guilty on Thursday of charges stemming from what prosecutors have described as an insider trading scheme based on leaks from within a federal healthcare agency.

Mr. Solomon faced a development of a different kind on Wednesday when federal prosecutors in Manhattan unsealed an indictment charging Nicolas De-Meyer, 40, with stealing $ 1.2 million worth of rare wine from a former employer.

Manafort is now facing federal charges for allegedly laundering millions of dollars through real estate and other luxury items as prosecutors pick over his ties with Russian officials.

The growing legal questions around Cohen's services for Trump come as the lawyer faces a grand jury investigation being led by federal prosecutors in New York City who are exploring bank fraud, wire fraud or campaign finance charges, according to people familiar with the matter who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

Federal prosecutors have charged 22 - year - old Jared Loughner with murder, attempted murder and attempting to kill a member of Congress in the January 8 attack.

Former Winetasting Network (WTN) executive pleads guilty to fraud, tax charges: Martin Christopher Edwards, a former top executive of The Winetasting Network indicted nearly a year ago over nearly $ 900,000 diverted from the Napa company, has resurfaced and pleaded guilty, according to a statement from federal prosecutors Wednesday...

In the ongoing corruption scandal embroiling college basketball for months, federal prosecutors in New York added charges on Tuesday against a former Adidas rep, Jim Gatto, which allege payments to families of players at four universities.

Dropped By federal prosecutors, bribery charges against Harvey McDougle Jr., the Toledo running back accused last month of participating in a point - shaving scheme.

Self - help guru Keith Raniere, who has charged by federal prosecutors with running a violent sex - slave cult called NXIVM, allegedly used the star power of two actresses from the Superman - prequel TV series «Smallville» to lure other women into his organization.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's office on Thursday reacted to the decision by federal and city prosecutors to not bring any charges in multiple investigations into fundraising and political activities.

for ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on federal corruption charges is largely expected to track that of the first trial, and prosecutors would still seem to hold an advantage.

De Blasio has angered Republicans in the Senate with his past support for a Democratic - led chamber and actively worked to flip control, which ultimately led to an investigation from federal and city prosecutors without charges.

Former city Councilman Dan Halloran was also ensnared in the scheme that federal prosecutors said involved conspiracy, wire fraud and extortion charges.

Federal prosecutors presented the best reason to acquit Percoco of corruption charges: Their crooked key witness.