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Park Ridge Lawyer and Buffalo Grove HR Coordinator Charged in Visa Fraud Scheme

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Park Ridge, IL — A lawyer from the suburban area of Park Ridge and a human resources coordinator in Buffalo Grove are now entangled in federal charges related to immigration fraud, allegedly involving visa application manipulations for workers from the Philippines. Gerardo Dean, 58, a legal professional, and Felicitas Cordero, 76, who has been engaging in HR activities for a company managing skilled-nursing facilities in Illinois, are accused of collaborating to misinform the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This purported scheme ensured that immigrant applicants appeared eligible for high-tier positions that, according to federal prosecutors, … Read more

Major Colleges Accused in $685 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Tuition Price-Fixing Scheme

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A recent lawsuit alleges that a consortium of prestigious U.S. colleges and universities engaged in a price-fixing scheme that led to students being overcharged by approximately $685 million. Filed in a Chicago federal court, the complaint accuses 16 prominent institutions of limiting financial aid through an unfair collaboration, potentially violating antitrust laws designed to protect competition and prevent monopolistic behaviors. The universities named include Yale, Georgetown, Columbia, and Northwestern among others. Collectively, these schools have historically prided themselves on offering need-blind admissions, which means that a student’s financial situation is not considered when deciding admission. … Read more

Dentist Faces Murder Charges: Alleged Poisoning Plot and Additional Scheme to Kill Detective Unfold

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Aurora, CO – In what unfolds as a chilling narrative far removed from his professional demeanor, Colorado dentist James Craig, who had crafted a persona around the comfort and care of his dental patients, now faces grave allegations, including the murder of his wife. Smiling widely in a promotional YouTube video for his dental practice, Craig emphasizes his philosophy of listening sincerely to clients. However, court documents paint a starkly contrasting depiction of a man whose personal life and professional ventures were spiraling out of control. Craig, 46, is accused of a sinister plan — … Read more

Rhode Island Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Real Estate Agent Over Alleged Deceptive Home Sale Scheme

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Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has initiated legal action against a local real estate agent and his affiliates, accusing them of orchestrating a deceitful scheme to exploit a Haitian couple’s limited English skills and coerce them into selling their home at a significantly low price. The lawsuit, filed by Special Assistant Attorney General Jordan Mickman on October 31, targets Kyle Seyboth and his businesses, including The Seyboth Team Real Estate associated with Century 21. The Delva family, Marie and Jean Marie Delva, elderly Haitian immigrants who have lived comfortably in … Read more