Authorities have taken down a “cruel and malicious” transnational elder fraud scheme that stole more than $5 million from over 400 victims across the country, including at least 50 in the Bay State, with an average age of 84.
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Ex-Massachusetts Sen. Dean Tran to spend 1.5 years in federal prison for fraud
Former Fitchburg Massachusetts state Senator Dean Tran will spend a year and a half in federal prison for unemployment assistance and tax fraud.
Ex-Massachusetts senator shouldn’t get a lesser sentence just because he’s the ‘breadwinner’ for his family: Feds
Ex-Massachusetts senator convicted of fraud shouldn’t get a lesser sentence just because he’s the ‘breadwinner’ for his family: Feds
‘I am unhappy’: Convicted fraudster and ex-Massachusetts state Sen. Dean Tran delays sentencing again
“It’s unfair to me. It’s unfair to the government. It’s unfair to the people who have made time to be here,” Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV said. “It’s unfair, it’s inappropriate and I feel like I have no choice but to continue this hearing.”
Convicted Massachusetts ex-senator wants Trump to pardon him after Biden pardons son Hunter
Convicted Massachusetts ex-senator wants Trump to pardon him after Biden pardons son Hunter
Acting Massachusetts US Attorney highlights work on human trafficking, opioids and COVID fraud
Joshua Levy was First Assistant USA under Rachael Rollins’ brief tenure at the helm, which ended with her resignation under ethical fire a year ago. Levy assumed the top role and he is now President Biden’s nominee for the permanent position.
