Scammers ripped off NY’s controversial Medicaid homecare program for $68M: feds
Two Brooklyn-based companies defrauded the state's controversial Medicaid home health program out of $68 million, federal prosecutors alleged this week. Eight indicted fraudsters, including the owners of two adult day care facilities, allegedly orchestrated a multi-year kickback and bribery scheme to defraud state programs, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday. . The Consumer Personal Assistance […]
Feds raid NYPD’s school safety HQ as part of probe into city contracts: sources
FBI agents raided the NYPD's School Safety Division headquarters in Queens on Thursday as part of an investigation into the city's contract, officials said. The raid is the latest to target the administration of Mayor Eric Adams, a former senior aide and longtime friend of Mr. Hizzoner who is under intense scrutiny for allegedly selecting […]
NYPD detectives’ union tells members they ‘have an absolute right’ not to talk to the feds as City Hall probes rage
You have the right to remain silent, a local police union is reminding its members as the federal investigation surrounding City Hall and the NYPD continues. The Detectives Endowment Association is advising its members that they do not need to speak to federal agents involved in the investigation of former police chief Edward Caban and […]
Diddy alleges ‘government misconduct’ in sex crimes case, accuses feds of ‘leaking’ Cassie Ventura hotel video
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs say in a new complaint filed Wednesday that the disgraced bad boy billionaire was deprived of his right to a fair trial due to a series of “unlawful government leaks.” he claimed. According to documents obtained by Fox News, Mr. Combs, 54, was arrested in connection with the leak of […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accuses feds of leaking explosive video of him brutally beating then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura
Sean “Diddy” Combs on Wednesday leaked explosive footage from 2016 showing the disgraced hip-hop mogul brutally beating his then-girlfriend Kathy Ventura in a hotel hallway. accused federal authorities. In a new filing, Combs' court alleges that Homeland Security officials undermined the Bad Boy Records founder in the seven months leading up to his bombshell indictment […]
Feds search for gunman who shot, killed young California sea lion
Federal authorities are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a sea lion in California this week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the incident in a press release on October 9. The sea lion was found injured at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Monday. The animal was still alive and 2 […]
Bonanno wiseguy John Ragano forced loan-shark victim to strip naked: feds
A Bonanno crime family soldier called “Maniac” forces one of his loan shark victims to strip naked to see if he's wearing a wire, then barks, “Take your pants off now!” I did. Prosecutors announced this on Tuesday. On July 5, 2023, just five days before Lagano was sent to prison, John Lagano, 62, allegedly […]
The Fed’s 50 Basis Point Cut Was a Mistake Driven by Political Pressure
Fed Rate Cuts: A Premature Mistake Caused by Politics The Fed's 50 basis point interest rate cut in September was not only premature; driven by political pressure. Last Friday's employment statistics revealed a misjudgment. 254,000 new jobs, unemployment rate down to 4.1%Rather than stagnate, the labor market is growing stronger. Wages rose 4% from a […]
Feds Arrest Illinois Man for Alleged Threats to Kidnap, Murder Federal Judge in Florida; Likely Aileen Cannon
Federal law enforcement officers have arrested Eric James Rennert, an Illinois man who was charged last month with threatening to kidnap and kill a federal judge in Florida, believed to be Judge Eileen Cannon. Judge Cannon is presiding over the “documents” case against former President Donald Trump in the Southern District of Florida. She dismissed […]
Couple took 31 trips to Disney after stealing $500K from government: feds
Life isn't so magical anymore. An Army contractor and his girlfriend defrauded the government of nearly $500,000 to take dozens of luxury vacations to Walt Disney World while claiming they were traveling for work. Thomas Bouchard, 61, used his government connections to hire his girlfriend, Kantel Boyd, 53, as his assistant for a “no-show” job […]