Man Arraigned for Embezzling Over $200k from His Father’s VA Account
An Atlanta man has been arraigned in court for allegations that he embezzled over $200k worth of VA funds intended for the care of his disabled father.
Court Cases
Read summaries of court cases and decisions that impact federal employees and retirees.
Man Pretends to be Navy SEAL to Steal VA Benefits
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Navy SEAL in order to receive VA benefits to which he was not entitled.
Agency Decision to Revoke Tentative Job Offer Not Appealable
Does the MSPB have jurisdiction over an appeal from an applicant who was made a “tentative” job offer that was revoked by the agency because of a background check?
Pulling Security Clearance Leads to Disciplinary Indefinite Suspension
DOJ indefinitely suspended an employee after his security clearance was pulled. See how he made out on appeal.
Supreme Court Orders Restructuring of CFPB
The Supreme Court has determined in a 5-4 decision that the structure of a controversial agency created in 2008 must be restructured.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $400k in Pension Benefits
A Maryland man is facing prison time for spending his dead mother’s government pension payments.
Implications for Supreme Court’s LGBT Employment Discrimination Decision for Federal Employees
What are the implications for federal employees from the recent Supreme Court decision on workplace discrimination?
Former Federal Employee Posed as CIA Operative to Steal Millions
A former federal employee with the DEA created an elaborate story in which he falsely claimed to be a covert CIA operative to steal millions of dollars.
VA Employee Sentenced For Orchestrating $19 Million Corruption Scheme
A former federal employee is heading to prison for designing and orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme.
Former Federal Employee Claimed His Sister as His Wife to Get Benefits
A former federal employee has pleaded guilty to federal health care fraud totaling over $150,000.
