Monthly Archives: February 2021
BSO Deputies Arrest Father and Son in Drug Bust in Parking Lot of Pompano Beach Eatery
One of the best things about living in South Florida is that you can always get your fix of sunshine at one of the region’s many reasonably priced, outdoor seating only eateries where the food isn’t too greasy, just greasy enough. While it might be fun to make key lime pie or lobster bisque… Read More »
Down on His Luck Businessman Uses $7 Million of Fraudulently Obtained PPP Funds to Buy Maserati and Mansion
We can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a good portion of the fun out of the Florida sunshine, but there is a solution to that. Are you bummed out that you can no longer watch movies at Florida’s dazzling cineplexes? Just built your own home movie theater, pirate-themed décor and all! … Read More »
Broward County Man Accused of Participation in Pre-Pandemic Identity Theft Conspiracy That Later Included PPP Fraud
By now, the instances of business owners making false statements in order to obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are well known. The purpose of the loans was to provide emergency relief to businesses forced to pause or scale back their operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fact that the PPP prioritized speed… Read More »
Palm Beach County Ophthalmologist Sentenced to 17 Years for Healthcare Fraud Receives Presidential Pardon
Being found guilty at trial in criminal court and receiving a sentence is not the end of the story. Of course, some people choose to serve their sentences and put the past behind them rather than going back to court about the same case, but your rights as a defendant do not end as… Read More »
Jude Faccidomo Tackles Systematic Racism in the Criminal Justice System
By a slim majority, the Board of Governors has voted to endorse a Criminal Procedure Rules Committee proposal that would allow prosecutors to request a resentencing hearing at any time. CPRC Vice Chair Jude Faccidomo told the board, “There’s this systemic racism that is deeply imbedded in our criminal justice system…and there is no… Read More »
