Youngstown Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Rapid Jury Decision Despite Questionable Witness Credibility

Youngstown, Ohio — After a swift deliberation of just 90 minutes, including a lunch break, a jury found 21-year-old Leighton Weaver guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting of 42-year-old Lance Louis. The trial concluded on its fourth day in a Lawrence County courtroom presided over by Judge J. Craig Cox. The decision arrived on Friday amid a courtroom filled with family members of both the victim and the defendant as well as courthouse employees. The verdict also included a conviction for reckless endangerment, setting the stage for Weaver to face a potential life sentence … Read more

Radiology Group and CEO Settle Federal Lawsuit for $2.7 Million in Questionable Billing Practices

The Radiology Group, a medical imaging company based in Atlanta, Georgia, and its CEO, Dr. Anand Lalaji, have been ordered to pay a total of $3.1 million in a settlement with the federal government and several states. The company has been accused of defrauding federal health care programs by billing for services that did not meet federal standards. The settlement includes a payment of $2.7 million to the federal government and around $400,000 to the states involved in the case. The allegations against The Radiology Group were initially brought to light by two whistleblowers. It … Read more