Atlanta doctor and staff face Medicaid fraud charges

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 28, 2011
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Anyone who has tried to decipher a hospital bill or an insurance company’s explanation of benefits can attest to how complicated our system of paying for health care can be. Determining what portions will be covered by what entities depends on the physician network, insurance plan and the specific billing code for the procedure. When […]
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NY politico acquitted of white collar crime in bribery/consulting case

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 24, 2011
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For political figures as for business and corporate leaders, the mere accusation of a white collar crime can jeopardize a reputation and have a long-term effect on a career. Although we may follow a bribery or corruption scandal closely in the news, often enough the media simply does not have the time to provide meaningful […]
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Prosecutors decline to bring charges related to SCLC

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 17, 2011
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In 2009, questions began to arise about expenditures by the Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Board of Directors. Though there was no hard evidence, allegations were made that two members of the leadership of the SCLC may have engaged in embezzlement and fraudulent misappropriation of funds. There were concerns that the two men had […]
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Former deputy arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into prison

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 14, 2011
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The news media often attempts to portray those facing criminal charges as incurable scoundrels who have always led a life of crime. In so doing, they not only rush to judgment of the specific charges, but also attempt to portray the suspect as someone with whom you would never associate. Rarely, if ever, is the […]
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Federal fraud charges for contractor

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 11, 2011
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On this Veterans Day, many people are taking time to thank those who have served our country. Unfortunately, many veterans are facing financial difficulties because they sometimes find it difficult to secure an income after they finish their deployment. To help mitigate this problem, the federal government sets aside certain contracting opportunities specifically for businesses […]
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Long delay before sentencing in mortgage fraud case

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 9, 2011
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After a conviction in a federal criminal case, there is often a delay before the sentencing hearing. In some cases the delay is longer than others, but in a recent mortgage fraud case, the sentences were not handed down until almost five years had passed. The longest sentence in the case was only about half […]
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Identity theft and tax fraud allegations involving homeless

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 4, 2011
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Every year, many individuals in the Atlanta area who may be eligible for tax refunds simply fail to file a tax return because they are living outside of the mainstream of society. For a variety of reasons, individuals living in shelters or other homeless people often do not file. Now federal prosecutors say an Atlanta […]
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Three arrested in suspected Atlanta area counterfeiting ring

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 2, 2011
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Four Atlanta area individuals are facing criminal charges in relation to a suspected counterfeiting ring. Law enforcement authorities allege that three of the individuals had attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill at a Best Buy Store. A fourth arrest was made in Atlanta several days later by the U.S. Secret Service. The fourth suspect […]
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