Atlanta media was recently buzzing with news that a former Fulton County “lunch lady” had been arrested for stealing from a school cafeteria. Law enforcement officials said the cafeteria manager engaged in embezzlement for at least five years, taking $500 per day in cash. That adds up to $2,500 per week and about $90,000 per […]

A south Georgia bank director was arrested recently about 100 miles southeast of the small town financial institution he’s accused of looting. The 47-year-old had been a fugitive for 18 months after reportedly confessing to embezzlement in a letter to his family and then faking his death, officials said. The former banker was accused in […]

A 38-year-old Atlanta man made his first court appearance this week on charges related to a tax fraud scheme. If convicted, he could spend 25 years or more in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that the man participated in or headed up a conspiracy that targeted prison inmates. Posing as representatives of an […]

An Atlanta TV station is reporting that the FBI is investigating credit card activities at Georgia Tech. The report says the school’s auditors believe the suspicious credit card purchases of up to $1.5 million could involve white collar crimes, including violations of federal law. The TV station notes that Georgia Tech is a state school […]

In some situations, it’s best for a defendant accused of breaking federal law to have their attorney negotiate a plea agreement with prosecutors. By doing so, the defendant will often admit guilt in exchange for having some federal charges withdrawn or for having prosecutors agree to recommend to the court a reduced sentence, or both. […]