Sentences with phrase «on federal charges»

Since founding my law firm in 2006, I have represented numerous clients on federal charges.

A half a year ago, it might have been politically impossible to prosecute on federal charges, but it was still technically possible.

Rob Walker, who served as chief deputy to former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, has been indicted on federal charges of obstructing justice and lying to FBI agents just weeks before the scheduled start of his former boss» corruption trial.

Rob Walker, a former Republican state assemblyman from Hicksville who served as chief deputy to former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, was indicted on federal charges of obstructing justice and lying to FBI agents on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Councilman Ed Ambrosino's March arrest on federal charges of wire fraud and income - tax evasion was not related to his role on the town board.

Silver, 71, was convicted on federal charges of theft of honest services, extortion and money laundering, report the New York Law Journal (sub.

A former bookkeeper for well - known West Loop restaurants Blackbird and Avec was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging she stole more than $ 600,000 from the restaurants over a six - year period and used the money to pay down personal credit card debt, mortgages and other expenses.

New York (CNN) Al Qaeda suspect Ibrahim Suleiman Adnan Adam Harun, who awaits trial on federal charges in New York, has declared that «our terrorism is not over» and «threatened to kill» prosecutors and courthouse personnel, according to a government memorandum in the case.

The Spota announcement came less than a day after the district attorney and one of his chief aides, Christopher McPartland, were indicted on federal charges accusing them of taking part in a cover - up of former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke's assault of Christopher Loeb in 2012.

The owner of a Clarkstown transportation company who runs the Rockland County bus system was arrested this morning on federal charges for allegedly taking payments for repairs from a BOCES school district transportation official but never doing the work.

A former bookkeeper for well - known West Loop restaurants Blackbird and Avec was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging she stole more than $ 600,000 from the restaurants over a six - year period and used the money to pay down personal credit card debt, mortgages and other expenses.

Edward Walsh, the former politically powerful Suffolk County Conservative Party leader, was sentenced to 2 years in prison following his conviction on federal charges of wire fraud and theft of government services.

ALBANY — Democrats said Monday Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has lost the confidence of his colleagues after his arrest last week on federal charges and will be asked to step down from a leadership post he's held for 21 years.

Spota left office in October after his indictment on federal charges of obstructing an investigation into former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke's assault of a suspect in 2012.

Mr. Scarborough, 69, will pleaded guilty this morning on the federal charges of wire fraud and theft concerning a program receiving federal funds.

This week, he faces trial in New York City on federal charges that he used...

Conservative author Dinesh D'Souza was indicted Thursday on federal charges of violating campaign finance laws by using straw donors to funnel money to a U.S. Senate candidate.

Spota and one of his chief aides, Christopher McPartland, were indicted last month on federal charges accusing them of taking part in a cover - up of former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke's assault of Christopher Loeb in 2012.

Sini made an explicit break with the past, telling the many Suffolk prosecutors in the packed auditorium at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood that they are «owed an apology» for the stain left on the office's reputation by his predecessor, Thomas Spota, who resigned after being indicted in October on federal charges of obstructing justice and witness tampering.

Then in January, Silver was arrested on federal charges as part of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's crusade against corruption in the state government.

Outgoing Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and top aide Christopher McPartland were both indicted Wednesday on federal charges at U.S. Eastern District Court in Central Islip.

Noor Salman, the widow of Pulse Nightclub shooter, Omar Mateen, was arrested yesterday on federal charges of aiding and abetting by providing material support to a terrorist and obstruction of justice.

The testimony of the law firm's founders, along with that of six other witnesses on Wednesday, was focused on federal charges that Silver improperly received more than $ 3 million from legal settlements and verdicts won by Weitz & Luxenberg on behalf of mesothelioma patients that Silver had referred to the firm.

In September, Howe pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, and Percoco and Kaloyeros were arrested on federal charges along with six executives at companies that had sought state development work.

Two Cor executives and the former president of SUNY Poly were indicted in November on federal charges.

Robert Clifford, a spokesman for Spota, who announced Thursday he is leaving office after his indictment on federal charges involving a cover - up of a former police official's assault of a suspect, said the district attorney's office «has not received federal subpoenas related to the payments you cite.»

The review, released Wednesday, is the state's first comprehensive account of events that preceded Navnoor Kang's indictment in December on federal charges that he allegedly steered trading business to certain brokers in exchange for bribes.

The 70 - year - old Democrat was taken into custody by the FBI on federal charges that he took nearly $ 4 million in payoffs and kickbacks, crimes that carry up to 100 years in prison and could cost him his political seat.

She was indicted last fall on federal charges related to an FBI sting in which she allegedly accepted cash payments to lobby state officials, including state Sen. Kathleen Marchione, a Halfmoon resident and former town official.

Kaloyeros has pleaded not guilty to the state charges a day after the complaint was unveiled; his attorney insists he will be exonerated on the federal charges as well.

Libous, the No. 2 Republican in the state's Senate, also faces trial in 2015 following an indictment in July on federal charges of lying to federal agents, the Times reported.

The New York Republican was taken into custody prior to his arraignment on the federal charges, which took place early Monday afternoon, said Loretta Lynch, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

But his indictment on federal charges didn't come until late December, months after he'd lost to Gustavo Rivera, the gutsy young rookie candidate who beat him in September.

Although Jenkins already was convicted and sentenced to life without parole in Niagara County, Kennedy and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph M. Tripi said it was crucial to their case to try Jenkins on federal charges.

The act will make it more difficult to make transfers of prisoners at the county jail who are wanted on federal charges by Homeland Security.

(CNN)- Former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell, once a rising star in the Republican Party who was considered potential presidential material, was indicted along with his wife on Tuesday on federal charges of accepting illegal gifts.

A former lawyer from Chautauqua County may be facing as much as 20 years in prison and a $ 250 - thousand fine on a federal charge of mail fraud for a nearly three year long ponzi scheme.

And just last month, he won an acquittal for Detroit lawyer Geoffrey Fieger on federal charges of making unlawful campaign contributions.

This doesn't absolutely foreclose the possibility that the death penalty will be imposed in that state on federal charges, although it does make it far less likely that the death penalty will be imposed.

Welder, With Prior Criminal History, Arrested At Airport On Federal Charges of Importing Automatic Assault Weapon

But Slager's penalty on a federal charge of violating Scott's civil rights may extend that legal fight through appeals.

The woman convicted of buying guns for a man that were used to kill two firefighters on Christmas Eve 2012 was sentenced to eight years in prison on federal charges Wednesday.

October 2014: Three Everett land sellers are indicted on federal charges tied to hiding criminal ownership from Wynn and the commission

She attacked Gargiulo for not supporting Suffolk County's attempts to collect restitution from former county Conservative Chairman Edward Walsh, a former county sheriff's lieutenant who was convicted on federal charges of taking $ 200,000 in county pay while politicking, gambling and golfing.

Ten people, including a correction officer at Clinton Correctional, have been indicted on federal charges for their alleged involvement in a heroin distribution ring more

However, as in the Rodney King beating, acquittal on state charges does not preclude later conviction on federal charges.

Linda C. Schrenko, a former two - term Georgia state superintendent of schools, was indicted last week on federal charges that she stole more than $ 600,000 of federal education money.

This week, he faces trial in New York City on federal charges that he used that relationship to...