Tag: Alabama
Doc Scams Medicare
⏱ 2 min read An Alabama-based doctor, Tommie Robinson, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for a $2.7 million telemedicine fraud scheme in Massachusetts. Between December 2018 and March 2021, Robinson worked with telemedicine companies to sign medical documentation for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment and genetic testing, targeting Medicare beneficiaries. The scheme…
CSAM Ring Leaders Face Decades
⏱ 3 min read Two men are headed for a long stretch behind bars after federal prosecutors peeled back the layers of a depraved online operation. Sean Edward Young, 47, of Rockville, Maryland, got 40 years in prison yesterday, followed by 20 years of supervised release. His co-conspirator, Jacob Parker, 49, of Auburn, Alabama, already…
Army Families Ripped Off: $31M Kickback
⏱ 3 min read RELATED: CSAM Ring Leaders Face Decades RELATED: Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Theft and Misuse of COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance Robert L. Crites, 67, of Batesville, Mississippi, is on the hook for $31,039,134.82 after a federal judge found him liable for a brazen scheme to defraud TRICARE.…
Meth & Metal: Alabama Felon Faces Fed Charges
Jefferson County is no stranger to hard cases, but Renell Nathaniel Cooper, 32, is shaping up to be a particularly nasty one. The feds dropped a four-count indictment on Cooper this week, alleging he was peddling methamphetamine and illegally stashing firearms – a dangerous combination in a region already grappling with the opioid crisis. This…
Webmaster of Horror: Alabama Man Admits to Child Abuse Site
Discover the shocking case of an Alabama man who pleaded guilty to operating a child sexual abuse website. Learn the disturbing details and the efforts to combat child exploitation.
Alabama Crime Surge in 2023: A Closer Look
In 2023, Alabama witnessed a significant increase in violent crimes, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state saw a notable rise in murders and non-negligent manslaughters, with data showing a marked escalation in violent offenses. The UCR program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United…
Alabama 2022 Crime Crisis: Violent Crime Rises
In 2022, Alabama saw a disturbing increase in violent crime, mirroring a national trend that left law enforcement agencies scrambling to keep up. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, the state’s violent crime rate rose by over 10%…
Alabama 2021: Lax Gun Laws Fueling State’s Rising Homicide Rate
According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Alabama saw a significant spike in homicides in 2021, with the state’s rate increasing by 15.6% compared to the previous year. This alarming trend is not an isolated incident, as many states across the nation experienced a rise in violent crime, including homicides, in 2021. The…
Alabama’s Crime Wave in 2020: Burglary Rates Soar
Alabama’s crime landscape was marked by a disturbing trend in 2020: a significant spike in burglary rates. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, this increase was part of a nationwide pattern. The UCR data revealed that burglaries rose by 15% across the United States, with Alabama experiencing one of the sharpest increases.…
Alabama 2019: Crime Rates Rise Amid National Trends
In 2019, Alabama witnessed a concerning increase in violent crimes, mirroring a national trend of rising crime rates during that period. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the state experienced a significant uptick in violent crime, contributing to a nationwide surge. The UCR program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law…
