• 08.27.2021

  Georgia Man Indicted for Albertville Bank Robbery

  A federal grand jury this week indicted a Georgia man on a bank robbery charge, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnny Sharp, Jr.

• 08.17.2021

  Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping

  A Birmingham man pleaded guilty today to kidnapping and collecting ransom money, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.

• 08.12.2021

  Former Maryland Resident Sentenced for Selling Bogus Memorabilia Containing Phony Autographs

  A federal judge today sentenced an Atlanta resident to 40 months in prison for selling counterfeit and fraudulently autographed memorabilia...

• 07.09.2021

  Vestavia Hills Father and Son Arrested in Bank Fraud Scheme

  Today, a father and son were arrested and charged in a bank fraud scheme in which they provided fraudulent information to financial institutions for the purpose of purchasing boats, luxury vehicles, and heavy equipment, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr.

• 06.04.2021

  Four Arrested in Sixteen-Defendant Oath Keeper Conspiracy Case for Activities Leading to U.S. Capitol Breach USAO-DC Department of Justice

  Three Florida men and one Alabama man were arrested for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

• 05.27.2021

  Former Madison County Man Sentenced on Child Exploitation Charges

  A federal judge today sentenced a former Madison County man on child exploitation charges, announced United States Attorney Prim F. Escalona

• 05.24.2021

  Multiple Defendants Sentenced in a Major Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Conspiracy

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – This week, Chief U.S. District Judge L. Scott Coogler sentenced two dozen defendants who were part of a major conspiracy to commit health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona...

• 05.24.2021

  Jefferson County Man Sentenced to 6 ½ Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge today sentenced a Jefferson County man on child exploitation charges, announced United States Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr.

• 03.05.2021

  Talladega County Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge sentenced a Childersburg man yesterday for possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr.

• 03.02.2021

  Federal Jury Convicts Last Two Defendants in Prescription Fraud Conspiracy

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal jury today convicted two defendants in a long-running investigation into a prescription drug billing scheme involving a Haleyville, Ala.-based pharmacy, Northside Pharmacy doing business as Global Compounding Pharmacy. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Special Agent in Charge Derrick L. Jackson, Defense Criminal Investigative Service Special Agent in Charge Cynthia Bruce, United States Postal Inspector in Charge, Houston Division Adrian Gonzalez, and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge Andrew Thornton.

• 03.02.2021

  Registered Sex Offender Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography

  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A federal judge sentenced a Pinson man today for distribution of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Prim F. Escalona, FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr., and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger.

• 02.09.2021

  Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme

  BOSTON – A Florida man pleaded guilty today to his role in a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment. Nathan LaParl, 34, of Boca Raton, Fla., pleaded guilty to one count of receiving kickbacks in connection with a federal health care program and one count of violating the HIPAA statute.

• 10.29.2020

  Colombian National Pleads Guilty to $109 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

  BOSTON – A Colombian national residing in Lighthouse Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with submitting more than $109 million in false and fraudulent claims for durable medical equipment (DME) such as arm, back, knee and shoulder braces.

• 09.30.2020

  Vestavia Hills Doctor Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography

  Birmingham, Ala. – A federal today yesterday sentenced a former Vestavia Hills doctor to 30 years in prison for producing and possessing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr.

• 09.30.2020

  Northern District of Alabama Announces Charges in Health Care Fraud Cases as Part of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Seven individuals have been charged in the Northern District of Alabama with a $41 million health care fraud, drug distribution, and kickback conspiracy run out of Northern Alabama Pain Specialists (“NAPS”), a clinic owned and operated by the husband and wife. The announcements are part of a federal law enforcement effort to crack down on health care fraud nationwide.

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