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Ohio doctor pleads guilty in $14.5M Medicare fraud conspiracy

An Ohio doctor, Timothy Sutton, has admitted guilt in a healthcare fraud conspiracy involving unwarranted medical prescriptions and claims to Medicare.

By Cleveland Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

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Cuyahoga County saw 12.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Cuyahoga County, a 12.9% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Cleveland Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

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Cuyahoga County ranks 26th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 20.3% in 2022

By Cleveland Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Cuyahoga County—ranking it 26th least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Ohio meat processor settles over illegal worker scheme

By Cleveland Reporter | Dec 31, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Dec 31, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Dec 26, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Nov 1, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Oct 21, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

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

By Cleveland Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

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.

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Mayor Bibb Announces Cleveland's Selection to Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities

By Cleveland Reporter Report | Mar 18, 2024

The $200 million Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative will provide deep support to 25 U.S. cities taking on climate change

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MEETING PREVIEW: City of Cleveland to Address Federal Court Today Regarding Data Access Concerns Initiated by State and Federal Authorities

By Cleveland Reporter Report | Mar 11, 2024

The City Approached the Monitoring Team and Department of Justice After Receiving Concerning Guidance from State and Federal Officials that Adversely Affects City’s Compliance with Consent Decree

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North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation Names Inaugural Executive Director

By Cleveland Reporter Report | Mar 9, 2024

North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation (NCWDC), the not-for-profit entity that will assist the City of Cleveland with the equitable development of the North Coast Lakefront, announced today its selection of Scott Skinner as its first executive director.

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Mayor Justin Bibb Launches “A Home for Every Neighbor” – A Momentous Initiative to Support Cleveland’s Unsheltered Community

By Cleveland Reporter Report | Mar 3, 2024

The City Will Take on a New Co-Lead Role to Increase Resources and Accelerate Housing Process for Unsheltered Residents

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Analysis: Rocky River Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

By Cleveland Reporter | Jan 31, 2024

The Rocky River Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

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Analysis: Old Brooklyn Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

By Cleveland Reporter | Jan 31, 2024

The Old Brooklyn Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

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Analysis: Cleveland Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

By Cleveland Reporter | Jan 31, 2024

The Cleveland Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

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LaRose: ‘Photo ID is a common sense step’ in election security

By Cleveland Reporter | Jan 15, 2024

Sec. of State Frank LaRose (R-Ohio), who is running for U.S. Senate, celebrated the decision of a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit protesting the requirement of voters showing ID at the polls.