A federal grand jury in San Francisco, California, returned a thirty-nine count indictment charging Robert T. Brockman, the Chief Executive Officer of an Ohio-based software company, with tax evasion, wire fraud, money laundering, and other offenses, announced U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson for the … [Read more...] about CEO of software company indicted for tax evasion
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CEO enters into non-prosecution agreement
SAN FRANCISCO – Robert F. Smith, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of a San Francisco based private equity company, entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement (the agreement) with the Department of Justice, for his involvement from 2000 through 2015 in an illegal scheme to conceal income and … [Read more...] about CEO enters into non-prosecution agreement
Drug ringleaders sentenced to 34 and 32 years
SAN FRANCISCO – Marcus Etienne, a/k/a “Hitler,” and Mario Robinson were sentenced today to 34 and 32 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and FBI Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett. The sentences … [Read more...] about Drug ringleaders sentenced to 34 and 32 years
Election ballots on the way
Be on the lookout for your voting ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. They have been sent to all active, registered voters in Marin County. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, voters are encouraged to return their completed ballot by mail. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before … [Read more...] about Election ballots on the way
Ten tribes in Northern California awarded $10 million from Justice Department
SAN FRANCISCO – The Department of Justice announced today that it has awarded over $295.8 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. “American Indian and Alaska … [Read more...] about Ten tribes in Northern California awarded $10 million from Justice Department
Man charged with federal hate crime in attack of Black man
SAN FRANCISCO – Ole Hougen has been charged with a federal hate crime for attacking a black man with a knife on a street in Santa Cruz, announced U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson, Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, and FBI Special … [Read more...] about Man charged with federal hate crime in attack of Black man
Russian nationals indicted for conspiracy to defraud cryptocurrency exchanges
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal grand jury indicted Russian nationals Danil Potekhin a/k/a cronuswar and Dmitrii Karasavidi a/k/a Dmitriy Karasvidi, charging them with a wide range of crimes in connection with an alleged conspiracy to … [Read more...] about Russian nationals indicted for conspiracy to defraud cryptocurrency exchanges
Let us never forget
On Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed when the nation was attacked on a clear late-summer morning. As people fled the Twin Towers and surrounding area, firefighters, police officers and medical personnel rushed towards the scene and into the buildings. Their purpose was to save lives and fight … [Read more...] about Let us never forget
Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk closed Labor Day
The Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk will be closed on Monday, September 7 due to operational needs over the Labor Day holiday. People biking across the Bridge will be redirected to the east sidewalk, which will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the weekend. The west … [Read more...] about Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk closed Labor Day
Nancy Pelosi caught on video violating COVID-19 rules
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi took much national heat today when she was caught on security cameras getting her done inside a San Francisco hair salon, in violation of COVID-19 rules. The New York Times reported: "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is getting heat over a solo hair salon visit in … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi caught on video violating COVID-19 rules