Pizza Shop Owner Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Labor Trafficking
Pizza Shop Owner Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Labor Trafficking. Stavros Papantoniadis, a 49-year-old owner of Stash’s Pizza from Westwood, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 8.5 years in federal prison for labor trafficking. Papantoniadis was found guilty of intimidating employees with threats of deportation and using physical violence to maintain control over his workforce at […]
Georgia Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for $30 Million COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud
Georgia Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for $30 Million COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud. A Georgia woman, Tyshion Nautese Hicks, 32, of Vienna, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in a staggering $30 million unemployment fraud scheme tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with an additional firearms charge. Tyshion Nautese Hicks, 32, […]
Tennessee Entrepreneur Convicted in $35 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Tennessee Entrepreneur Convicted in $35 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme. A federal jury has convicted Michael Kestner, a 72-year-old entrepreneur from Nashville, for orchestrating a staggering $35 million fraud scheme that exploited federal health care programs over nearly eight years. The jury found Kestner guilty of fraudulently billing for unnecessary medical injections, primarily targeting opioid-dependent […]
Kawhi Leonard’s Trainer Sues LA Clippers Over Injury Treatment
Kawhi Leonard’s Trainer Sues LA Clippers Over Injury Treatment. Randy Shelton, former personal trainer for NBA star Kawhi Leonard, 33, has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Clippers, claiming the team mishandled Leonard’s injuries and retaliated against him for raising concerns. The lawsuit alleges “unsafe and illegal treatment for injuries” related to Leonard’s ongoing […]
Former Moody’s General Counsel Sentenced to 8 Months for Tax Evasion
Former Moody’s General Counsel Sentenced to 8 Months for Tax Evasion. New Jersey federal judge sentenced John Goggins, 63, of Chatham, New Jersey, the former general counsel of Moody’s, to eight months in prison for willfully failing to file his personal federal income tax returns. The sentencing, which took place on Thursday, follows a federal […]
Ant Anstead’s Automotive Business Files for Bankruptcy Amid Fraud Allegations
Ant Anstead’s Automotive Business Files for Bankruptcy Amid Fraud Allegations. Ant Anstead’s automotive venture, Radford Motors, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following serious allegations of fraud and misrepresentation. The company, renowned for its custom luxury vehicles, is co-owned by Anstead, 2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button, and Roger Behle. In a statement, Ant Anstead […]
Venezuelan TV News Network Owner Accused in Suspected $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Operation
Venezuelan TV News Network Owner Accused in Suspected $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Operation. A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has indicted Raul Gorrin Belisario, 56, the owner of a Venezuelan television news network, for his alleged role in a $1.2 billion money laundering scheme. This operation reportedly stems from corrupt activities […]
Hallmark Lawsuit Claims Age Discrimination Against Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete
Hallmark Lawsuit Claims Age Discrimination Against Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete. A lawsuit filed by Penny Perry, a former casting director for Hallmark, alleges that the network is engaging in “disgusting and ageist behavior” towards its cast and crew. The suit, submitted on October 9 in Los Angeles Superior Court, claims that Hallmark’s executive […]
American Airlines Hit with $50 Million Fine Over Treatment of Disabled Passengers
American Airlines Hit with $50 Million Fine Over Treatment of Disabled Passengers. American Airlines is facing a substantial $50 million fine after settling with the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding its treatment of disabled passengers. The investigation uncovered multiple violations, including providing “unsafe physical assistance” to passengers, which sometimes resulted in injuries and disrespectful treatment […]
Fortum Launches €800 Million Lawsuit Against Russia’s Forward Energo Over Loan Defaults
Fortum Launches €800 Million Lawsuit Against Russia’s Forward Energo Over Loan Defaults. Finnish energy company, Fortum has filed an €800 million lawsuit in a Dutch court against Russia’s Forward Energo, over unpaid loans totaling €600 million. Most of these loans are overdue and have not been repaid, and the company has also failed to make […]
A&O Shearman Transitions to All-Equity Partnership: What This Means for the Legal Landscape
A&O Shearman Transitions to All-Equity Partnership: What This Means for the Legal Landscape In a bold move that is shaking up the legal industry, A&O Shearman is shifting to an all-equity partnership model, implementing a three-tier modified lockstep system for partner remuneration. This transition comes as the firm integrates following its recent merger, marking a […]
Lil’ Kim Resolves $150,000 Tax Lien After Years of Financial Struggles
Lil’ Kim Resolves $150,000 Tax Lien After Years of Financial Struggles. Lil’ Kim, 49, has made strides in resolving her financial issues, successfully paying off a $150,775 tax lien owed to the federal government. This resolution comes as a significant relief after years of navigating bankruptcy and tax debt. In May, the IRS lifted the […]