Feds Convict Former Dolton Policeman for Using Excessive Force Outside Mr. Ricky’s

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER DOLTON POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED TO 75 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR VIOLATING CIVIL RIGHTS OF TWO MEN HE BEAT WITH BATON CHICAGO — A former south suburban Dolton police officer was sentenced … Continue reading

More Medicare Fraud Takedowns, including Psychological Care for Dead People

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO AREA DERMATOLOGIST AND PSYCHOLOGIST CHARGED IN NATIONWIDE MEDICARE FRAUD STRIKE FORCE TAKEDOWN Total of 91 Defendants Charged Nationwide for Submitting Approximately $430 Million in False Billing CHICAGO — An area dermatologist … Continue reading

Lebanese Resident Alien Pleads Guilty to Attempted Chicago Trash Can Bombing Near Wrigley Field Concert

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED BOMBING ON CROWDED CLARK STREET NEAR WRIGLEY FIELD IN SEPTEMBER 2010 CHICAGO — A Chicago man pleaded guilty today to federal charges for placing a backpack … Continue reading

Latin King RICO Convictions

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office: LATIN KINGS’ NATIONWIDE LEADER, AUGUSTIN ZAMBRANO, AND THREE OTHER HIGH-RANKING GANG MEMBERS CONVICTED OF RICO CONSPIRACY AND RELATED CRIMES IN FEDERAL TRIAL CHICAGO — A federal jury today convicted the highest-ranking leader … Continue reading