U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko
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Ohio meat processor settles over illegal worker scheme
Fresh Mark, Inc., a meat processing company based in Ohio, has reached a Non-prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio.
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USAO highlights major white collar crime prosecutions in Northern Ohio
The White Collar Crimes Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has concluded 2024 with several significant cases.
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USAO Northern District concludes 2024 with key legal settlements
The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio's Civil Division concluded 2024 with significant legal accomplishments across various civil cases.
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Fifteen charged in major drug trafficking ring distributing fentanyl pills in Ohio
Federal, state, and local law enforcement have charged 15 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking operation based in Lorain County, Ohio.
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Election officers appointed for Northern District of Ohio
United States Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko has announced the appointment of two Assistant United States Attorneys as District Election Officers for the Northern District of Ohio. Megan R. Miller and Ava R. Dustin will lead efforts to implement the Justice Department's Election Day Program during the upcoming general elections on November 5, 2024.
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Ohio and Virginia men convicted for securities fraud conspiracy involving penny stocks
A jury has convicted two men for conspiring to inflate the prices of a low-value stock sold to investors. After a trial lasting over four weeks, Paul Spivak, 65, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, and Charles Scott, 70, of Alexandria, Virginia, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Spivak was also found guilty on two counts of wire fraud in the first stage of the trial and pled guilty to additional charges. Scott was found guilty in the second stage.
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U.S. Attorney's Office launches gun safety initiative with local police department
The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has launched an awareness and education initiative to promote safe firearm storage practices. The program, titled “Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives,” is set to take place on September 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Heights Community Center in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
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Federal court bars Ohio doctor from prescribing opioids; imposes $4.7M fine
A federal court has permanently prohibited a Sandusky, Ohio-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances, ordering him to pay $4.7 million in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).
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Six plead guilty to $3 million pandemic unemployment assistance fraud
Six individuals have pleaded guilty in a 33-count indictment for illegally obtaining nearly $3,000,000 in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits using other people’s personal identifying information. The PUA program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor, was created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 to provide temporary benefits to workers who lost work due to COVID-19-related reasons.