Two Violent Robbers Receive 486 Years in Prison Combined

On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced that Emmanuel Duran and John Bowie of Philadelphia each received over 240 years in prison for violent armed robberies of pharmacies, businesses, and homes around the Philadelphia area.  Duran received 240 years and two months, ...

El Paso Massage Parlor Recruited Prostitutes

On October 19, 2012, the owner of a massage parlor in El Paso, Texas, was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  The defendant, Soon Kim, was charged with “coercion and enticement to transport illegal sexual activity.” Soon Kim is the owner of ...

Select Evenflo Big Kid Booster Seats Recalled

On October 22, 2012, the Department of Transportation announced that certain Evenflo Big Kid Factory Select booster seats do not meet requirements under No. 213 of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.  The affected model numbers include the following: 30911173AD  3091967AD  30911118AD  30911120D The ...

2013 Inflation Adjustments and Pension Plan Limitations

On October 18, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service announced the increase of certain tax benefits because of inflation adjustments and 2013 pension plan limitations.  The increased tax benefits are listed below: -annual exclusion for gifts increased to $14,000 from $13,000 in 2012 -amount for unearned income on child’s ...

Couple Defrauded Illinois through Child Care Assistance Program

On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced that a Chicago couple involved with daycare centers around suburban Cicero were indicted on federal charges for receiving fraudulent state subsidy payments.   Herman Jackson owned St. Peters Christian Academy and involved himself ...

Sapien Artificial Heart Valve Use Expanded

On October 19, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV).  Patients with aortic valve stenosis who can receive surgery but appear at risk of serious complications during surgery are now approved for the heart valve.   The Sapien THV was first approved ...

Banana Boat Sun Care Products Withdrawn Nationwide

On October 19, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Energizer Holdings Inc issued a voluntary market withdrawal for continuous spray Banana Boat products.  The products can ignite on the skin from an open flame if the products is are not completely dried.   The products are being voluntarily removed ...

Nigerian Fugitive Committed Massive Fraud Scheme

On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced that Godwin Chiedo Nzeocha was convicted for participating in a health care fraud scheme involving City Nursing.  Nzeocha is a naturalized U.S. citizen from the Federal Republic of Nigeria.   Nzeocha was charged on October ...

Sisters Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking

Two sisters from the Sacramento area were sentenced on October 18, 2012, for the sex trafficking of minors.  The U.S Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced that Tynisha Marie Hornbuckle received 15 years and 8 months in prison and her sister, Tamrell Rena Hornbuckle, received 12 years and 7 months ...

Hitman Receives Life in Prison Plus 40 Years

On October 19, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced that Gerardo Castillo-Chavez from Tamaulipas, Mexico, received life in prison plus 40 years for murders that were linked to the Gulf Cartel and Zetas.  The co-defendant, Eduardo Carreon-Ibarra, received 25 years in prison along with ...

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