Taxes September 1, 2026
A federal judge sentenced Dormeshia A. Haire of Belleville, IL, to three years in prison and ordered her to pay more than $700,000 in restitution after she admitted to filing false tax returns for years.
Accounting August 19, 2026
A federal judge delayed former Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost's sentencing for a second time Tuesday following a joint request from prosecutors and defense.
IRS August 17, 2026
In an announcement last week, the IRS Criminal Investigation unit warned that illegal sports gambling often fuels other financial crimes, such as tax evasion and money laundering.
Accounting August 7, 2026
A federal judge granted a request from former Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost's lawyer to reschedule his sentencing, which was formerly set for Friday, to later this month.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Christine Gendron, 61, was sentenced to six months in federal prison for her role in a $19 million fraud scheme that involved properties in the area.
General News July 8, 2026
Jacob Wise, 29, of Riverview, MI, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud against the business where he worked as a financial controller.
Taxes July 2, 2026
Tim Robinson, founder of Addiction Recovery Center, what was once Kentucky’s largest drug addiction treatment company, was criminally indicted last month on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
General News May 26, 2026
Emily Katherine Merrill, 41, faces 10 counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering, according to an indictment.
Accounting May 26, 2026
Filed in 2023, the lawsuit accused the Chattanooga accountant and other defendants of running a clean energy investment scheme that used about 99% of investor funds to prop up other businesses and pay personal expenses.
Taxes May 14, 2026
Dana Williamson, who served as chief of staff for California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2022 to 2024, is set to return to court Thursday for a hearing that might include an agreement to plead guilty to corruption and tax charges.
General News May 12, 2026
Melissia Gauthreaux has been charged with six counts of wire fraud, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida.
General News May 12, 2026
Prosecutors allege that Frank Musoke used his access to Cannon’s debit cards and PIN numbers to withdraw approximately $1.7 million from ATMs and fund personal travel and Amazon purchases.