U. S. Attorney Gary M. Restaino
Recent News About U. S. Attorney Gary M. Restaino
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Justice Department monitors Arizona polls for voting rights compliance
United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino has announced that the Justice Department will oversee compliance with federal voting rights laws in four Arizona counties during the upcoming general election on November 5.
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Assistant US attorney appointed as district election officer for Arizona
United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino has announced that Assistant United States Attorney Sean Lokey will oversee the Justice Department’s Election Day Program in Arizona for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024. Lokey, who has held this position since the 2020 election cycle, will manage complaints related to voting rights concerns, threats of violence against election officials or staff, and election fraud in collaboration with the Justice Department Headquarters in Washington.
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Former customs agent convicted on charges including sexual assault
After deliberating for two days, a jury found former U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent Aaron Mitchell guilty of both a federal civil rights offense and a kidnapping charge for sexually assaulting and abducting a minor. The jury also determined that the defendant’s conduct included aggravated sexual abuse, kidnapping, and resulted in bodily injury.
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Mesa business owner sentenced over five years for AHCCCS fraud
Diana Marie Moore, 44, of Mesa, was sentenced this week by United States District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to 66 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Moore was also ordered to pay restitution to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) in the amount of $21,730,674.04. Additionally, the court ordered the forfeiture of four single-family homes owned by Moore as well as 117 other items, including seven luxury vehicles, designer apparel, luxury jewelry, and artwork. All items were purchased using proceeds from her fraud scheme. Moore...
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Seven charged in Arizona as part of national healthcare fraud crackdown
PHOENIX, Ariz. – United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino announced criminal charges against seven defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and Medicaid (specifically AHCCCS, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System). The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice’s 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.