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Tennessee tax preparer pleads guilty to $80 million pandemic-relief fraud scheme

A Tennessee tax preparer has pleaded guilty to leading an $80 million pandemic-relief fraud scheme involving false claims for government aid programs. Authorities say Renata Walton conspired with an employee to submit fraudulent applications and obstruct IRS investigations.

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Uncashed LA Investors settlement funds now available on Tennessee unclaimed property site

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Federal court dismisses Justin Jones lawsuit against Tennessee House officials

Robert E. McGuire, U.S. Attorney - U.S. Attorney%27s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee
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Ukrainian man extradited on charges related to global Conti ransomware scheme

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Federal court dismisses Blount Pride lawsuit against Blount County officials

A federal district court has dismissed all claims in a lawsuit brought by Blount Pride, Inc. and Matthew Lovegood against Blount County District Attorney General Ryan K. Desmond and Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp.

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Federal inmate convicted for possessing homemade weapons at Memphis detention center

A federal jury in Memphis has found Mervin Anderson, 40, of Memphis, Tennessee, guilty of possessing contraband while incarcerated at the Detention Center.
Reagan T. Fondren Acting United States Attorney for the Western District Of Tennessee
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Tennessee tax preparer pleads guilty to $80 million pandemic-relief fraud scheme

A Tennessee tax preparer has pleaded guilty to leading an $80 million pandemic-relief fraud scheme involving false claims for government aid programs. Authorities say Renata Walton conspired with an employee to submit fraudulent applications and obstruct IRS investigations.

Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General of Tennessee - Facebook
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Uncashed LA Investors settlement funds now available on Tennessee unclaimed property site

Tennessee residents who received restitution checks from the LA Investors settlement but did not cash them now have another opportunity to claim their money through the State’s Unclaimed Property program.
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Federal court dismisses Justin Jones lawsuit against Tennessee House officials

A federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by State Representative Justin Jones against Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other House officials.
Robert E. McGuire, U.S. Attorney - U.S. Attorney%27s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee
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Ukrainian man extradited on charges related to global Conti ransomware scheme

A Ukrainian man extradited from Ireland has appeared in the Middle District of Tennessee to face charges related to his alleged involvement with Conti ransomware.