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law2 days ago•3 min saved

Prominent Litigator Tom Goldstein Convicted on Majority of Counts in Maryland Tax Trial

Former U.S. Supreme Court litigator Tom Goldstein was found guilty on 12 of 16 counts after a six-week trial in Maryland, including tax evasion, willful failure to pay taxes for four years, three counts of making false statements on loan applications, and four counts of aiding in the preparation of false tax returns. He was acquitted on the remaining four counts. Maximum penalties include up to 30 years for each loan-statement count and substantial potential prison terms for other convictions; sentencing will follow for the jury verdict and potential asset-forfeit issues.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#false-statements #law #loan-application

sports21 days ago•3 min saved

Puig Convicted in Federal Obstruction Case Tied to Gambling Probe

Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstructing justice and providing false statements to investigators about his involvement in an illegal sports betting operation. The verdict came after a 12-day trial, with jurors taking nearly two days to reach unanimity. Puig faces up to 20 years in federal prison, and sentencing is set for May 26. The case centers on a 2022 interview with investigators and whether Puig lied about betting through an intermediary; his defense argued he cooperated and that language and cognitive issues complicated his responses.

via The New York Times|

#false-statements #illegal-gambling #obstruction-of-justice

law-and-politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Comey Challenges DOJ and Indictment in Ongoing Legal Disputes

James Comey's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss his indictment, arguing that the charges are too vague and that prosecutors should specify what false statements he allegedly made to Congress, while also seeking access to grand jury records they claim may contain misstated facts.

via CNN|

#doj #false-statements #fbi

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Jordan Recommends DOJ Prosecution of Ex-CIA Director Brennan

Chairman Jim Jordan has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the DOJ for criminal prosecution, alleging Brennan made false statements during his testimony about the CIA's involvement with the Steele dossier and its inclusion in the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment, supported by newly declassified documents that contradict Brennan's claims.

via House Judiciary Committee Republicans | (.gov)|

#cia-steele-dossier #criminal-referral #false-statements

politics5 months ago•0 min saved

James Comey Indicted on Charges of False Statements and Obstruction

A federal grand jury in Alexandria charged former FBI director James Comey with making false statements and obstructing Congress, which he has denied.

via The Washington Post|

#false-statements #fbi #indictment

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Harvard Scientist Kseniia Petrova Indicted on Smuggling Charges

Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard Medical School researcher, was indicted on charges of criminal smuggling and making false statements related to frog embryos she attempted to bring into the U.S., with her case currently pending trial.

via The Harvard Crimson|

#criminal-charges #false-statements #harvard-medical-school

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Ex-Fed Manager Admits to Insider Trading and Lying

Robert Brian Thompson, a former senior manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, pleaded guilty to insider trading and making false statements. Thompson used confidential information to make $771,678 in personal profits from trades in financial institutions and falsely reported his assets to conceal the scheme. He faces up to 20 years in prison for insider trading and five years for false statements, with sentencing scheduled for March 2025.

via Department of Justice|

#crime #false-statements #federal-reserve

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

House GOP Seeks DOJ Charges Against Hunter and James Biden for Alleged False Statements

House Republicans have recommended that the Justice Department charge President Biden's son Hunter and brother James for making false statements to Congress during the impeachment inquiry into the president. The GOP-led House committees claim there is "overwhelming evidence" of perjury and false statements regarding their business dealings while Joe Biden was vice president. The Justice Department is not obligated to act on this recommendation, and any criminal referral would be symbolic, leaving the decision to prosecute up to the department.

via The Washington Post|

#false-statements #house-gop #hunter-biden

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

House GOP Sends Criminal Referrals to DOJ for Hunter and James Biden

House Republicans have sent criminal referrals to the DOJ, recommending charges against Hunter and James Biden for allegedly making false statements to Congress. This move comes amid Hunter Biden's unrelated gun trial and follows former President Trump's recent conviction. Hunter and James Biden's lawyers criticized the referrals as partisan distractions, while House Speaker Mike Johnson supported the action. Democrats, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, dismissed the referrals as baseless attempts to divert attention from the lack of evidence against President Biden.

via NBC News|

#congress #doj #false-statements

crime-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Re-arrest of Ex-FBI Informant Linked to Bidens Sparks Controversy"

Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant charged with lying about a bribery scheme involving Joe Biden's family, was arrested again in Las Vegas after being released by a judge. He is accused of making false statements and creating a fictitious record. Prosecutors appealed the judge's ruling to release him with a GPS monitor. Smirnov, who claims to have links to Russian intelligence, was taken into custody on a warrant issued in California for the same charges. His lawyers have requested an immediate hearing on his detention and will push for his release.

via The Guardian US|

#arrest #bribery-scheme #crime-and-justice

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"FBI Source Accused of Lying About Bidens Faces Return to Jail as Prosecutors Push"

Prosecutors are urging a federal judge to reconsider a magistrate judge's decision to release former FBI source Alexander Smirnov, who is facing charges for making false statements about Joe Biden, citing his alleged ties to Russian intelligence and potential access to millions of dollars in assets as reasons for concern. The case is politically charged, with House Republicans using Smirnov's allegations to fuel their drive to impeach Biden, and the government suggesting that his claims may have been influenced by Russian propagandists. The government's appeal of the release order goes to the district court judge, who will have to consider the matter anew.

via POLITICO|

#alexander-smirnov #false-statements #fbi

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Russian Links: FBI Source Accused of Spreading False Biden Information"

Alexander Smirnov, an ex-FBI informant, has been accused of lying about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, with US prosecutors alleging that he has high-level ties with Russian intelligence. Smirnov, who was charged with giving false statements to the FBI, claimed that bribes were paid to the Bidens via a Ukrainian energy firm. Prosecutors also allege that he has extensive and recent contacts with Russian intelligence agencies and misrepresented his assets. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 25 years in prison. Hunter Biden's attorneys are seeking to have federal tax charges against him dismissed, arguing that he was the victim of politically motivated prosecution.

via BBC.com|

#alexander-smirnov #crime-and-justice #false-statements

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"FBI Informant Charged with Lying About Hunter Biden's Ukraine Involvement"

An ex-FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, has been charged with making false statements about an alleged bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, related to Ukrainian company Burisma. Smirnov allegedly provided false information to the FBI due to his bias against President Biden. Hunter Biden, who has denied the allegations, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee. The indictment accuses Smirnov of transforming routine business contacts with Burisma into bribery allegations against Joe Biden after expressing bias against the president. If convicted, Smirnov faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.

via BBC.com|

#bribery-scheme #burisma #false-statements

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

FBI Informant Charged with Lying About Bidens' Business Dealings

Special counsel David Weiss charged FBI informant Alexander Smirnov with making false statements about Hunter Biden's business dealings, alleging that Smirnov lied to investigators about bribery allegations involving the first son and President Joe Biden. The indictment alleges that Smirnov expressed bias against Mr. Biden and fabricated claims about payments to Biden and another individual. The special counsel's charges come amid ongoing legal issues for Hunter Biden, who faces federal tax charges and felony gun charges. Hunter Biden's attorney responded to the charges, stating that the allegations against him are based on lies told by individuals with political agendas.

via CBS News|

#false-statements #fbi-informant #hunter-biden

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"FBI Informant Charged with Providing False Information on Bidens' Ukraine Business"

Special counsel David Weiss has charged FBI confidential source Alexander Smirnov with felony false statement and obstruction charges for allegedly providing false derogatory information about President Joe Biden and Hunter Biden to the bureau. Smirnov is accused of fabricating events and making false claims about the Bidens' involvement with a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.

via ABC News|

#false-statements #fbi #hunter-biden