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Abraham Moses Fisch, Conspiracy, Texas 2019
A Houston defense attorney, Abraham Moses Fisch and Lloyd Glen Williams, a former FBI confidential source, were convicted of defrauding defendants who were facing federal criminal charges. Fisch and Williams collected millions from their victims in return for guarantees that their cases would be dismissed, all under the guise of a fictitious ‘secret cooperation’ scheme involving alleged payoffs to officials at the CIA, FBI, and Medicare.
For his conspiracy, fraud, obstruction, money laundering, and tax convictions, Fisch was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, while Williams received a seven-year sentence. Evidence during the 15-day trial demonstrated that both Fisch and Williams lied repeatedly to victims and their family members, interfered with legitimate attorney-client relationships, and hid their activities from the presiding judges.
SDTX Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSA) Robert Johnson and John Pearson were recognized for their prosecution of Fisch and Williams. AUSA Fred Hinrichs from the SDTX Civil Division was also recognized for consistently winning difficult tort cases through outstanding discovery and motion practice.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein recognized the 179 award recipients, including the three SDTX employees, at the 33rd Director’s Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C. Rosenstein told the awardees that they embodied the best of the Department of Justice and had earned the gratitude of their fellow citizens.
The SDTX was one of 35 districts represented at the ceremony, which was held in the Great Hall at the Robert F. Kennedy Building. EOUSA provides oversight, general executive assistance, and direction to the 94 United States Attorneys’ offices around the country.
For more information on EOUSA and its mission, visit the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. The 33rd Director’s Awards Ceremony recognized the outstanding work of employees across the country, including the three SDTX employees who were recognized for their dedication and hard work in the fight against crime.
Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein’s prepared remarks praised the awardees, saying, “These 179 award recipients embody the best of the Department of Justice. Today’s honorees have earned the esteem of their colleagues. But most importantly, you have earned the gratitude of your fellow citizens — whose communities you have made safer, whose lives you have improved, and whose trust you have rewarded.”
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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