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FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody Secures $300 Million Following Investigation into Improper Marketing and Sale of Suboxone
Attorney General Ashley Moody, working with state and federal partners, is securing $300 million following a nationwide investigation. Attorney General Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit worked with the U.S. Department of Justice and other state MFCUs to investigate allegations that Indivior plc. and Indivior Inc., d/b/a Indivior, falsely and aggressively marketed and otherwise promoted the drug Suboxone, resulting in improper expenditures of state Medicaid funds. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Department Of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Acting U.S. Attorney Karin Hoppmann joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing the 40th observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and service. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody and Urban League Launch Innovative Program to Help Young Victims of Crime Thrive
Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Consortium of Urban League Affiliates announced a new program to help young victims of crime thrive. -
Pensacola law firm denies Rep. Gaetz' extortion allegations
The law firm of a Pensacola attorney accused by Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz of being involved in a scheme to extort millions of dollars from the congressman’s family stands by its statement that the allegations are false and malicious. -
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Actions Taken on Feb. 8
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity on Feb. 8 in the suits below: -
Feb. 8: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "negligence" cases
The following cases categorized as "negligence" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Feb. 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on Feb. 8: Nestor Leon II vs Lester Solis Perez
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nestor Leon II against Lester Solis Perez on Feb. 8. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Statement of United States Attorney Lawrence Keefe
FBI Special Agent Daniel Alfin and Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger were killed in the line of duty and three other agents were wounded while executing a federal court-ordered search warrant in a crimes against children investigation in Sunrise, Florida. Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, issued the following statement. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS-CI Warn Taxpayers about New Wave of COVID-19 Scams as Second Round of Economic Impact Payments are Delivered
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), Miami Field Office, are warning taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Middle District Of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $276 Million In Civil And Criminal Actions In Fiscal Year 2020
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announced that the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) collected $276,324,126.35 in criminal and civil actions in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 (FY 2020). -
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Cary Aronovitz Joins Holland & Knight in Miami
Cary Aronovitz is joining Holland & Knight's Miami office as a partner after serving for six years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Statement of South Florida U.S. Attorney Concerning Attack on Nation’s Capitol Building
Southern District of Florida U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan issued the following statement. -
Florida leads the nation in civil asset forfeitures, study finds
The level of civil asset forfeitures by law enforcement agencies in Florida is the highest in the nation, amounting to $11,558 in revenues per 1,000 people, according to a newly released study on the practice. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: U.S. Department Of Justice Recognizes State Attorney Melissa Nelson For Her Contributions To Project Safe Neighborhoods
Department of Justice recognized State Attorney Melissa Nelson of the Fourth Judicial Circuit for her Office’s outstanding support of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Initiative. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Northern Florida U.S. Attorney's Office And Federal Criminal Investigators Recognized By The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network At Annual Awards Program
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Kenneth A. Blanco hosted a virtual ceremony on October 29, 2020, to recognize the recipients of this year’s FinCEN Director’s Law Enforcement Awards which included a new category of honors, “Recognition of COVID-19 Efforts. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez Announces $356,196 In Justice Department Grants To Support Gun Prosecutors In Clay, Duval, And Nassau Counties
U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announced $356,196 in Department of Justice funding to hire a special prosecutor to try federal firearms cases originating in the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe Appoints Election Officer For The Northern District Of Florida
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Andrew J. Grogan will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe Announces $1.7 Million In Justice Department Grants To Combat Addiction Crisis
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida,announced $1,754,128 in Department of Justice grants to fight drug abuse and addiction. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez Appoints Election Officer For The Middle District Of Florida
United States Maria Chapa Lopez announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Robert Mosakowski will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez Announces Over $1 Million To Improve Services For Crime Victims In Middle District Of Florida
U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announced $1,095,330 in Department of Justice grants to improve services for crime victims in the Middle District of Florida.