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Legal News
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U.S. District Court

Ex-Dodger Yasiel Puig Convicted of Lying to Feds in Sports Gambling Probe

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was convicted Friday on federal charges of lying to investigators probing an illegal sports gambling operation in Southern California. The jury found the ex-All-Star guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements during the 2022 investigation of unlicensed bookmaker Wayne Nix.

•Puig convicted on two federal charges: obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators
•Lost over $1.5 million betting on sports through illegal bookmaker Wayne Nix's operation during five-month period in 2019
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Federal Circuit
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

4th Circuit Affirms Fraud Conviction of Charmaine Brown

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the federal fraud conviction of Charmaine Miesha Brown, who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit passport fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, bankruptcy fraud, and making false statements in bankruptcy proceedings. The court sentenced Brown to 30 months in prison.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed Charmaine Brown's conviction on passport fraud conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, bankruptcy fraud, and false statements charges
•Brown received a 30-month prison sentence after jury trial in Maryland federal court
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Legal News
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Two Bergen County Men Indicted for Illegal Voting and Citizenship Fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted two Bergen County men on charges of illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements during their U.S. citizenship applications. The charges highlight ongoing federal enforcement of both election laws and immigration fraud statutes.

•Federal grand jury returned separate indictments against two Bergen County residents
•Charges include illegal voting in federal election and false statements during citizenship applications
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Sixth Circuit Affirms 121-Month Sentence in Nigerian Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the 121-month prison sentence for Fatai Okunola, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to a Nigerian-based online fraud scheme targeting vulnerable individuals. Okunola challenged his sentence as procedurally and substantively unreasonable.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed 121-month prison sentence for Fatai Okunola's role in Nigerian-based online fraud scheme
•Okunola pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, false naturalization statements, and money laundering charges
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Louisiana

Louisiana Supreme Court Removes Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts

The Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from judicial office following recommendations from the state Judiciary Commission. The removal stems from allegations of making false statements during judicial campaigns, misleading police during a burglary investigation, and providing dishonest information to ethics investigators.

•Louisiana Supreme Court orders removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from judicial office
•Judge accused of making false statements in judicial campaigns and to police investigators
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