Fraud

Palm Springs City Council to Address Grand Jury Findings on Grant Oversight Amid Queer Works CEO Fraud Case

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Palm Springs, California, is facing scrutiny over its grant management practices as the City Council prepares to discuss a grand jury report linked to the indictment of Queer Works CEO Jacob Joseph Aaron Rostovsky. The Riverside County civil grand jury released its findings on June 23, highlighting deficiencies in the city’s procedures for processing and monitoring grants and contracts after a thorough investigation. The report revealed that Rostovsky, 35, allegedly misappropriated over $90,000 intended for mental health services supporting the transgender and nonbinary community. He was indicted on Oct. 16, 2024, facing 53 counts of … Read more

From Deceit to Justice: Alabama Immigrants Find Hope After Disbarred Lawyer’s Fraud

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Mexican grandmother, who first entered the United States as a small child, stands among a group of Alabamians who have fallen victim to the actions of a former attorney now disbarred and criminally convicted. This issue has led to a significant number of immigrants finding hope for legal status thanks to the efforts of a dedicated lawyer willing to help them navigate a complex legal system. Attorney Danny Upton has taken on the challenge of securing U visas for approximately 100 immigrants victimized by Douglas Cooner, the discredited lawyer. Cooner was … Read more

UK Law Firms Face Major Compliance Crisis: Over Half Unprepared for New Fraud Prevention Laws

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London, United Kingdom — A recent report has revealed that more than half of legal firms in the UK are ill-prepared for a new offense aimed at preventing fraud, which goes into effect under The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) in September. The findings from compliance training provider Skillcast indicate that the legal sector is among the least equipped industries to handle this regulatory change. The analysis included data from 2,000 private limited companies across ten sectors. It focused on factors related to governance, compliance, and transparency, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in these areas. … Read more

Judge Rejects Plea in Itasca County Voter Fraud Case as October Jury Trial Looms

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A case of alleged voter fraud in Itasca County may be headed for a jury trial in October after a judge rejected a proposed guilty plea from defendant Danielle Miller on August 25. Miller, 40, from rural Nashwauk, has been charged with three felony counts of absentee voter fraud, stemming from allegations that she tried to cast a ballot in the name of her deceased mother for the 2024 presidential election. Initially, Miller pleaded not guilty to all charges in May but sought to change her plea to guilty on August … Read more