Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s my great pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Steinmeier of Germany to Washington this afternoon. And I’m really happy to be able to do this because the foreign minister and Chancellor Merkel gave me a terrific welcome and hosted me in[Read More…]
Day: February 27, 2014
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on the Release of the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Well, good morning, everybody. Excuse me. I’ve got a little allergies this morning, I think. I’m delighted to be here this morning for the second Human Rights report that I have issued as Secretary, and I’m particularly pleased to be here with our Acting Assistant Secretary[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Feb. 27, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing UKRAINE Russia / Territorial Integrity / U.S. Supports People of Ukraine SYRIA Regime Actions against Delegates to the Geneva Talks EGYPT Detained Journalists / Media Freedom AZERBAIJAN Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict VENEZUELA Engagement through the OAS / U.S.-Venezuela Relationship INDIA Human Rights Report /[Read More…]
Portola Valley, Calif., Man Sentenced to Prison for Failure to Report Foreign Bank Accounts Held at UBS
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. Christopher B. Berg of Portola Valley, Calif., was sentenced yesterday to one year and one day in prison to be followed by three years supervised release, announced Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division Kathryn Keneally and U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag for the Northern District of[Read More…]
Owner of Fake Michigan Psychotherapy Clinic Sentenced for Role in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. The owner of two Flint, Mich., adult day care centers was sentenced today for his leadership role in a $3.2 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara L.[Read More…]
Omnicare to Pay Government $4.19 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Kickbacks
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. Omnicare Inc., an Ohio-based long-term care pharmacy, has agreed to pay the government $4.19 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a kickback scheme in violation of the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today. Omnicare provides pharmaceuticals and services to long-term care facilities[Read More…]
Two Aryan Brotherhood of Texas Gang Members Plead Guilty to Federal Racketeering Charges, Feb. 27, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. Two members of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang (ABT) pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges related to their membership in the ABT’s criminal enterprise, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern[Read More…]
Statement on Attorney General Eric Holder’s Discharge from Hospital, Feb. 27, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. Director of Public Affairs Brian Fallon released the following statement this afternoon: “The Attorney General has been discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He was taken there earlier today as a precaution, after experiencing lightheadedness and shortness of breath during a senior staff meeting at the[Read More…]
Fort Benning Employee Allegedly Steals Military Identities to Commit Multi-Million Dollar Tax Refund Fraud
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. Tracy Mitchell, a resident of Phenix City, Ala., was indicted for her involvement in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama announced today[Read More…]
Three Philippine Nationals Sentenced for Importing High-powered Weapons into the U.S.
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. Three Philippine nationals were sentenced in the Central District of California for illegally importing machine guns, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, a mortar launcher and military-grade ballistic vests into the United States, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. Sergio Syjuco,[Read More…]
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