Latvian National Sentenced to Prison for “Scareware” Hacking Scheme That Targeted Minneapolis Star Tribune Website

Minneapolis, Minnesota - A Latvian man was sentenced Wednesday in Minneapolis for participating in a lucrative “scareware” hacking scheme that targeted visitors to the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s website.  Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Erica H. MacDonald of the District of Minnesota and Special Agent in Charge Jill Sanborn of the FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office made the announcement.

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Landlord for Charging Unlawful Lease Termination Fees to U.S. Servicemembers

Omaha, Nebraska - The Justice Department announced that Twin Creek Apartments, LLC (Twin Creek), owner of an apartment complex in Bellevue, Nebraska, adjacent to the Offutt Air Force Base, has agreed to a settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by imposing lease termination charges against 65 servicemembers who had exercised their federal right to terminate their residential leases. The charges ranged from $72 to $1,498 per servicemember. The Department initiated an investigation into the practices of Twin Creek after receiving a referral from a U.S. Air Force Community Legal Services office.

Presidential Proclamation on National Gang Violence Prevention Week

Washington, DC - Presidential Proclamation on National Gang Violence Prevention Week:

Presidential Proclamation on Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week

Washington, DC - Presidential Proclamation on Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week:

Second Lady Karen Pence to Military Spouses

Fort Collins, Colorado - Remarks by Second Lady Karen Pence to Military Spouses: