Chicago Street Gang Leaders Convicted on Federal Racketeering Charges
A federal jury has convicted three leaders of a Chicago street gang on federal racketeering charges for participating in a criminal organization.
Category: Chicago Grime
Chicago Man Convicted of $2.7 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
A federal jury has convicted Quamdeen Amuwo of Chicago of fraudulently obtaining more than $2.7 million in small business loans and grants.
Suburban Chicago Businessman Found Guilty of Price Gouging N-95 Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic
The owner of a suburban Chicago medical supply company has been convicted of price gouging customers who sought to purchase scarce N-95 masks.
Suburban Chicago Attorney Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud
A federal judge sentenced a suburban Chicago attorney, Jan R. Kowalski, to more than three years in prison for bankruptcy fraud.
Former U.S. Serviceman Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Illegally Exporting Night Vision Goggles, Other Military Items to Russia
Igor Panchernikov, a former member of the U.S. military, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for conspiring to unlawfully export to Russia defense articles.
Illinois Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
James Robert Elliott of Illinois has been sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Suburban Chicago Doctor Sentenced to Federal Prison and Fined $1 Million for Health Care Fraud
A suburban Chicago doctor has been sentenced to a federal prison term and fined $1 million for submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare and a private insurer.
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Two Felony Charges in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Chicago man pleads guilty to two felony charges in Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Joseph Pavlik, a retired firefighter, admitted to civil disorder and entering a restricted building with a deadly weapon. Sentencing scheduled for Dec. 1, 2023. Ongoing efforts to hold attackers accountable.
Suburban Chicago Chiropractor Charged With Fraudulently Billing for Nonexistent Services
Read about a suburban Chicago chiropractor charged with fraudulently billing for nonexistent services. Learn about the allegations and potential penalties in this informational post.
Former Chief of Staff Convicted of Lying Under Oath to Federal Grand Jury
Former Chief of Staff convicted of lying under oath to a federal grand jury. Verdict underscores seriousness of perjury and obstruction of justice. Sentencing set for January 10, 2024.