Tag: U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island
R.I. woman pleads guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island woman has pleaded guilty to a federal judge of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business that moved funds between individuals...
Bookkeeper for Bristol landscaping company accused of not paying payroll taxes
PROVIDENCE – A bookkeeper of a family-owned landscaping business is facing federal charges for failing to properly account for and pay payroll taxes to...
Calif.-based tech firm resolves allegations of violating False Claims Act for...
PROVIDENCE – A California-based tech company has agreed to pay $9.8 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act for selling genomic-sequencing...
Cunha closes investigation into N.K. School Dept. on sex discrimination complaints
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island this month concluded its investigation into the North Kingstown School Department,...
Applied Science Associates parent settles False Claims Act violations for $465K
PROVIDENCE – RPS Group Inc., a Houston company that owns Applied Science Associates in South Kingstown, has agreed to pay the government more than...
Elmhurst rehab and health care center settles ADA complaint for $30K
PROVIDENCE – The Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Wednesday agreed to pay $30,000 to settle an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint by Disability...
Woonsocket manufacturer to pay $492K for violating federal False Claims Act
PROVIDENCE – Hyman Brickle & Sons Inc. has been ordered to pay $492,236 to the federal government after both the Woonsocket-based textile manufacturer and...
After investigation, Wyatt Detention Facility agrees to provide opioid treatment to...
PROVIDENCE – The Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls has agreed to provide opioid treatment to detainees in recovery after an investigation...
State settles dispute with DOJ over community-based services for disabled children
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Executive Office of Health and Human Services will change policies to ensure children with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as...
USAO: 11 indicted for alleged bank fraud schemes, including 3 bank...
PROVIDENCE – Eleven individuals, including three bank employees, have been charged in alleged counterfeit checks and bank fraud schemes, acting U.S. attorney Richard B....
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