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Texas Clinic Owner Convicted in $26 Million TRICARE Fraud Scheme

Texas Clinic Owner Convicted in $26 Million TRICARE Fraud Scheme

Kevin D. Curry, a 64-year-old owner of mental health clinics in Texas and Florida, has been found guilty by a federal jury in Fort Worth, Texas, for orchestrating a $26 million scheme to defraud TRICARE, the health care program for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. Curry was convicted on nine counts, including three counts of health care fraud, three counts of offering and paying illegal health care kickbacks, and three counts of engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property. Prosecutors presented evidence showing that Curry billed TRICARE for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy that was either medically unnecessary or never provided. He allegedly paid over $5.5 million in illegal kickbacks to persuade service members and their families to undergo TMS therapy they did not qualify for. Curry also falsely represented himself as a medical doctor, used licensed doctors' credentials without their consent, and directed employees to fabricate medical records...

ATM Theft Suspect Throws Cash During Police Chase in Texas

ATM Theft Suspect Throws Cash During Police Chase in Texas

An ATM theft suspect was captured on dashcam video throwing cash out of a vehicle during a police chase in Pearland, Texas. The incident began around 6 p.m. on September 16, when police were dispatched to a bank following reports of a masked man making multiple transactions with various cards and withdrawing large sums of cash. Two men involved in the incident then entered another vehicle and drove to a nearby parking lot. Upon police locating them, the passenger exited the vehicle, and the driver fled, initiating a pursuit. During the chase, the driver was seen throwing several dollar bills out of the moving SUV. Police later recovered over $6,000 in cash. The passenger, Tarvares Givens of Florida, was charged with failure to identify, while the driver, Levon Steven Jr. of Florida, was charged with evading arrest and tampering with evidence. Both men are currently held at Brazoria County Jail, and the investigation into additional fraud-related charges is ongoing.

Alleged Guatemalan Drug Lord 'Iceman' Extradited to U.S. to Face Federal Charges in Texas

Alleged Guatemalan Drug Lord 'Iceman' Extradited to U.S. to Face Federal Charges in Texas

Juan Carlos Cruz Ovalle, known as 'The Iceman,' an alleged Guatemalan drug lord, has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges. He was flown into McKinney National Airport in Texas, along with three other individuals, to appear in the Eastern Texas District Court in Plano. Cruz Ovalle faces federal charges of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cocaine and smuggling it into the U.S. This extradition is the culmination of an eight-year effort to bring him to justice. Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay Combs, who was on the flight, stated that the venue for the trial must be where the individuals first make landfall in the U.S., which in this case was the Eastern District of Texas. This airport has previously served as a point of entry for alleged cartel members being brought to the U.S. for trial.

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Dallas North Tollway Involves Semi-Truck, Prompts HazMat Response

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Dallas North Tollway Involves Semi-Truck, Prompts HazMat Response

A serious multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Dallas North Tollway at Northwest Highway (Loop 12) in Dallas, Texas. The incident involved a semi-truck and multiple cars, with initial reports suggesting at least six vehicles were hit. Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed that three individuals were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition. The semi-truck was carrying diesel, which spilled approximately 170 gallons onto the roadway, necessitating a HazMat response. Dallas police and fire units were on the scene, and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) has taken control for cleanup and to manage the road closure. All southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway from Walnut Hill Lane to Northwest Highway were closed following the accident.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Human smuggler sentenced to life in prison for deadly Ozona crash

Human smuggler sentenced to life in prison for deadly Ozona crash

A 25-year-old man got life in prison for causing a crash that killed four people -- including a grandmother and her grandchild -- while fleeing law enforcement in a vehicle packed with undocumented immigrants in Central Texas.

Elizabeth Holmes to Be Transferred to Halfway House in 2027

Elizabeth Holmes to Be Transferred to Halfway House in 2027

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the now-defunct health care startup Theranos, is scheduled to be moved from her current minimum-security prison to a halfway house in August 2027. This information was revealed in a federally mandated notice sent to victims by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Victim Notification System. Holmes, who was convicted in 2022 on three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence, which was later reduced by two years, setting her release date for February 22, 2030. Her new residence will be the Austin Transitional Center in Del Valle, Texas. Halfway houses, also known as residential reentry centers, provide services such as career counseling in a supervised environment, allowing residents to work and receive visitors.

Cincinnati Enquirer

He conned Travis Kelce, athletes and others out of millions. Who is Sid Jawahar?

He conned Travis Kelce, athletes and others out of millions. Who is Sid Jawahar?

Before Siddharth Jawahar was sentenced to prison this month and ordered to pay back $31 million to victims, he ran a Ponzi scheme for almost a decade.

Amanda Seyfried Reacts to Elizabeth Holmes' Halfway House Transfer with 'Woah!!!!'

Amanda Seyfried Reacts to Elizabeth Holmes' Halfway House Transfer with 'Woah!!!!'

Actress Amanda Seyfried expressed surprise with a one-word reaction, 'Woah!!!!', to the news of Elizabeth Holmes' scheduled transfer to a halfway house. Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, is slated to move to the Austin Transitional Center in Del Valle, Texas, on August 23, 2027. This development was shared by Good Morning America anchor Rebecca Jarvis on Instagram, prompting Seyfried's concise comment. Seyfried's connection to Holmes stems from her acclaimed portrayal of the Theranos founder in Hulu's 'The Dropout,' a performance that earned her an Emmy. Holmes is currently serving an over 11-year federal prison sentence at FPC Bryan in Texas, following her 2022 conviction on four fraud-related counts concerning investors. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not publicly discussed Holmes' individual confinement or release plans, but the Department of Justice’s Victim Notification System indicated the planned transfer date.

He conned Travis Kelce, athletes and others out of millions. Who is Sid Jawahar?

He conned Travis Kelce, athletes and others out of millions. Who is Sid Jawahar?

Before Siddharth Jawahar was sentenced to prison this month and ordered to pay back $31 million to victims, he ran a Ponzi scheme for almost a decade.

El Paso puts voting machines to the test ahead of November election

El Paso puts voting machines to the test ahead of November election

Testing ensures voting equipment is properly programmed and accurately records and counts votes.

Texas Appeals Court Rejects Innocence Ruling for Melissa Lucio, Keeping Her on Death Row

Texas Appeals Court Rejects Innocence Ruling for Melissa Lucio, Keeping Her on Death Row

A Texas appeals court has rejected a lower court's ruling that Melissa Lucio, a woman on death row for 18 years, is innocent of capital murder. Lucio was convicted in the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter, Mariah, who prosecutors claimed died from abuse. The trial judge had previously issued a 62-page ruling in 2024, concluding that Lucio was 'actually innocent' and citing false testimony, suppressed evidence, and new scientific evidence that contradicted the state's case. Prosecutors had even conceded that material evidence was withheld during her trial. However, the all-Republican appeals court, in a sharply divided 5-4 decision, stated that the trial judge's ruling relied too heavily on Lucio's interpretation of events. This decision leaves Lucio on death row, where she narrowly avoided execution in 2022 when the same court ordered a review of her case.

Fort Lauderdale Woman Arrested for Stealing Broward Sheriff’s Police Car

Fort Lauderdale Woman Arrested for Stealing Broward Sheriff’s Police Car

Shannon Marie Dillon, 42, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested after allegedly stealing a Broward Sheriff’s Police Car in Florida. The incident led to her apprehension by authorities. Details surrounding the circumstances of the theft and the subsequent arrest were not immediately provided in the source, but the event highlights a serious breach of security involving law enforcement property.