Hurricane Katrina Press Releases, Speeches And Testimony For February, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Press Release
Two Sentenced to Federal Prison for Committing Hurricane Katrina Fraud
Ronald Irby, age 36, of Enterprise, Alabama, and Terrance Kirksey, age 31, of Prattville, Alabama, were sentenced to prison terms in U.S. District Court in Montgomery, Alabama, after pleading guilty to conspiring to file false Hurricane Katrina disaster relief claims, Leura G. Canary, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, announced today. (Read more)
Monday, February 25, 2008
Press Release
Former Resident Pleads Guilty to Charge Related to FEMA Fraud Scheme
Priscilla A. Thomas, 39, a former Houston resident, entered a plea of guilty to mail fraud charges in connection with a false claim for Hurricane Katrina disaster assistance, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced today. (Read more)
Friday, February 22, 2008
Press Release
Four more Sentenced and Two more Indicted on Disaster Relief Fraud Charges in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced that four more Louisiana residents have been sentenced and two more indicted this week on fraud charges related to hurricane disaster relief programs. (Read more)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Press Release
Houston Resident Charged for False Claim Filed with FEMA for Hurricane Relief
United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced the recent return of an indictment charging Carauda Marie Ratliff, 39, of Houston, Texas, with filing a false claim with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. (Read more)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Press Release
Beaumont Man Guilty of Hurricane Fraud
United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced that a 50-yearold Beaumont man has pleaded guilty to hurricane related fraud in the Eastern District of Texas. (Read more)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Press Release
Guilty Verdict in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Fraud Charges Related to a Hurricane Disaster Relief Program
United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced that a federal jury convicted ROY JOHNSON, age 51, of Baton Rouge, yesterday on fraud charges related to a hurricane disaster relief program. (Read more)
Thursday, February 13, 2008
Speech
Prepared Statement of David R. Dugas, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, before the United States Sentencing Commission
It is my pleasure today to talk to you about the problem of disaster-related fraud, and to discuss the Department of Justice’s views with regard to the proposal to amend section 2B1.1 of the Guidelines concerning disaster-related fraud. (Read more)
Friday, February 08, 2008
Press Release
Man Charged with Running Fraud Scam Involving Supposed FEMA Trailers
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Christopher Brian McPherson, 30, with wire fraud in connection with his alleged operation of a fraudulent investment scheme, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced today. (Read more)
Monday, February 04, 2008
Press Release
Former Hattiesburg Man Pleads Guilty to Katrina Fraud
Acting United States Attorney Stan Harris announced today that a former Hattiesburg resident entered a guilty plea in United States District Court in Hattiesburg for FEMA fraud. (Read more)
Monday, February 04, 2008
Press Release
wo More Indicted in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Disaster Relief Fraud Charges
Two more Louisiana residents were indicted by a federal grand jury last week on fraud charges related to a hurricane disaster relief program, United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced today. (Read more)
Friday, February 01, 2008
Press Release
State Prisoner Sentenced for Katrina Fraud
Two more Louisiana residents were indicted by a federal grand jury last week on fraud charges related to a hurricane disaster relief program, United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced today. (Read more)