Tag: fraud
Superintendent charged after lying to get care for a sick student
Casey Smitherman took a sick student with no insurance to a clinic using a false name, claimed he was her son and got him a…
Fyre Festival investigation sparks conversation about power of influencers
In the world of social media influencers, the line between what’s fact and advertisement can be blurry. The Fyre Festival debacle showcases a consequence of…
Election fraud scandal brings new election in North Carolina
The North Carolina state Board of Elections voted unanimously on Thursday to hold a new election in the 9th Congressional District – a move that…
Activists say new election laws make it harder for people to vote
Republicans argue the laws are election security, but Democrats say they are a voter suppression tactic aimed at minority voters. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3…
Texas on verge of passing controversial election law
Republicans say laws like the one proposed in Texas ease concerns over voter fraud, but Democrats say they suppress minority voters. WATCH the ABC News…
Prosecutors unseal indictments against the Trump organization and its CFO
CFO Allen Weisselberg has been charged with tax fraud and tax crimes source
Trump Organization and CFO to face charges on tax evasion l GMA
Former President Trump’s namesake company expects to face criminal charges by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as soon as Thursday, sources tell ABC News. READ…
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes trial for fraud begins
ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis, creator and host of “The Dropout†podcast, breaks down the case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes after the first day of…
ABC News Live: Trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to begin
Plus, Former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton reflects on how President George W. Bush learned about the events of 9/11. #elizabethholmes #theranos #september11…
Opening statements set to begin in Elizabeth Holmes trial
The former billionaire and Theranos founder is set to appear in court today, accused of fraud. #theranos #elizabethholmes #fraudtrial source
Lawyer accused of staging own murder surrenders l GMA
Alex Murdaugh was released on $20,000 bond after appearing before a judge on insurance fraud charges and more for allegedly trying to stage his own…
Trump Organization CFO’s lawyer expects more indictments to come
ABC News correspondent Aaron Katersky reports on the latest accusation in the criminal tax fraud case against the Trump Organization and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg….
Former defense secretary testifies at Elizabeth Holmes’ criminal trial l GMA
Retired Gen. James Mattis, who was a Theranos board member before joining the Trump administration, took the stand during the criminal trial to answer questions…
Prosecutors accuse lawyer Michael Avenatti of stealing millions from his clients
A lawyer for Geoffrey Johnson, a paraplegic who’d received $4 million in a settlement from Los Angeles County, said Avenatti’s actions had left Johnson “destitute.”…
Feds to file new charges against Michael Avenatti
Prosecutors described in a 61-page indictment the celebrity attorney’s alleged decade-long scheme to embezzle and hide millions of dollars from clients. source
Jury to decide fate of woman accused of impersonating socialite
Prosecutors said a woman who called herself “Anna Delvey” was pretending to be a high-flying German heiress living a glamorous fairy-tale life among Manhattan elites….
