Lawyer Sentenced For Pocketing $579,000 Meant For Job Ads
A New York attorney convicted of defrauding two international companies out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison.
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A New York attorney convicted of defrauding two international companies out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison.
The scheme involved Rowan pre-paid debit cards.
The federal indictment charges 60-year old Renee Tartaglione with defrauding and stealing money from the Juniata Community Mental Health Clinic.
The U.S. Attorney's office has indicted ex-Philadelphia Sheriff, John Green, on federal charges of fraud and conspiracy. At a hearing Friday, Green pleaded not guilty.
In its second full day of deliberations, a Philadelphia jury has found Chaka Fattah Jr. guilty on all but one of the 23 counts spelled out in the federal indictment, at his bank and tax fraud trial.
The Montgomery County District Attorney's office and the county controller's office are holding a series of presentations aimed at preventing fraud in youth sports organizations.
Craig Snediker pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to wire fraud.
A nonprofit organization that claimed it could turn gay men straight violated New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, a jury concluded Thursday in a civil trial that an attorney for the plaintiffs called "a momentous event" for LGBT rights.
The US attorney's office says Maria Houck, 59, collected more than $54,000 in Social Security benefits and more than $110,000 from the VA between July 2005 and August 2012.
Hubbard is already awaiting trial in Hawaii for what was dubbed the Stevie Wonder Blunder. Federal authorities allege The University of Hawaii was duped into paying $200,000 upfront in 2012 to secure Wonder's commitment, but authorities say Hubbard didn't represent Stevie Wonder --- it was a con.
The review will involve approximately 144,000 claims and not limit corrective action to 2,200 that are currently in litigation.
Officials say in February, Husfelt threatened to burn down a 60-year-old victim's residence following a verbal argument.
A judge in New Jersey has ruled that claims of gay conversion therapy that describe homosexuality as a curable mental disorder are fraud.
Joseph Waters Jr. has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for using his position to help influence two cases being handled by other judges.
Judge Rea Boylan at times had to intervene between Tolly and Assistant DA Matt Weintraub.
Tollefson, representing himself at trial, has traded often-heated comments with prosecutor Mike Weintraub.
A southern New Jersey woman has admitted stealing about $40,000 in benefit money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after major storms hit the state in recent years.
A hearing is scheduled in federal court in Philadelphia today in the case of defendant Chaka Fattah Jr., charged with fraud and tax evasion.
Rich covered all angles of the Ferguson grand jury decision not charging police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of Michael Brown. He also talked to New Jersey Assemblyman Troy Singleton about a rape law he's proposed and CBS 3 Meteorologist Kate Bilo about tomorrow's storm.
Philadelphia police say Karen Benitez, also known as Karen Garcia, claimed she was a job recruiter for US Airways. She charged applicants $200 each.
Lower Township Police are investigating a suspicious phone call where a male impersonated a police officer and tried to obtain another man's credit card information.
Marie Bontigao, who operated an "Exit Realty" franchise with locations in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware, is charged with operating a Ponzi scheme.
Researchers say 10 percent of all food is either mislabeled or misrepresented. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl shows us the most common items that may not be what they seem.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
Thursday through the weekend in the Philadelphia region will feature daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are demanding answers after the Philadelphia Police Department's response to Pride celebrations in the Gayborhood sparked backlash.
Police in Prospect Park are looking for a man they say assaulted a girl inside a Dollar Tree store.
Pappou's Pizza Pub on Baltimore Pike in Delaware County is closing after more than 40 years in business.
Vito Maglio, 69, was found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2015, months after he was reported missing.
Cybersecurity experts warn scammers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick people into installing malware on their devices.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Neighbors are pushing back on a plan to turn the former Freeway Golf Course into a housing development.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber spent time honoring veterans before the Phillies' game Wednesday and gave them a private tour of Citizens Bank Park.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Phillies.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression.
Luis Arraez had two hits and two RBIs in his Philadelphia debut, Jesús Luzardo allowed four hits in eight innings and the Phillies beat the Nationals 5-0 for their fourth straight victory.
Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Tropical humidity is in place as a heat wave begins in the Philadelphia area. Dewpoints in the 70s will make it feel 10-15 degrees hotter and there will be the chance for spotty storms. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be incredibly humid as we enter another heat wave. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia is known as the cheesesteak capital of the world, but New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says not so fast.
Pappou's has been open in Delco since 1979 and is known for its wings.
Kyle Schwarber and his nonprofit, Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes, teamed up with the Veterans Multi-Service Center, or VMC, for a day recognizing veterans and learning more about the services available to those in need.