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Mississippi Deputy Accused of Cheating Insurer Out of Nearly $13K

A Mississippi sheriff’s deputy and another man face felony charges after authorities said they cheated an insurance company by falsely claiming an off-road vehicle was stolen. Federal prosecutors said Friday that Wilkinson County Deputy Christopher James and another resident of …

New Jersey Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Insurance Fraud

New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor announced that a Woodbridge, N.J., man was sentenced to three years in prison for reporting that his motorcycle had been stripped of its parts by …

Massachusetts Trucker Convicted of Insurance Fraud

A Massachusetts truck driver has been convicted of insurance fraud in New Hampshire for lying about damage to his truck, according to officials. New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny and Attorney General Michael Delaney announced the conviction of Jason Reed …

Jury Finds Naval Officer Guilty of Defrauding 9/11 Victims’ Fund

A retired naval officer honored for his valor during the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon has been found guilty of defrauding the victims’ compensation fund by exaggerating his injuries. After a three-week trial, a federal court jury on Monday …