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Mar 16, 2015

U.S. Attorney Ron Machen To Step Down

Leaving the investigation of Vince Gray to continue in someone else’s hands.

Nov 18, 2014

Post: Gray Rejected Plea Deal, Indictment May Be Coming Soon

The plea deal asked for him to admit to one felony count.

Sep 12, 2014

U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Special Unit To Investigate Wrongful Convictions

A review of old cases and subsequent recent exonerations prompted Ron Machen’s office to form the “Wrongful Convictions Unit.”

Aug 29, 2014

D.C. Man Gets 12-Year Prison Sentence For Attacking Co-Worker With Sledgehammer

The attack stemmed from a heated argument at an auto body shop in April of 2013.

Jul 21, 2014

DNA Evidence Exonerates D.C. Man Convicted Of Murder, Rape After FBI Error 30 Years Ago

Another case connected with FBI errors.

May 12, 2014

U.S. Attorney’s Office Says They Will Handle Marijuana Cases ‘Carefully’ Post-Law

D.C.’s recent marijuana decriminalization law would make possession of pot not punishable by more than a $25 fine, but if you get caught on federal land, it could be a different story.

May 07, 2014

D.C. Man Pleads Guilty For Shooting At Van Full of Police

23-year-old Shawn Gray pled guilty to firing on a van full of police officers back in January. He faces eight to 10 years in prison.

Apr 16, 2014

Restaurateur Tony Cheng and Son Plead Guilty To Federal Charges

Both Chengs face up to six months in jail and fines of up to $5,000.

Apr 08, 2014

Holder Defends Timing Of Gray ‘Shadow Campaign’ Allegation

“What we do is simply bring cases when they are ready to go, and sometimes it is awkward, but it is the best way to do these things irrespective of what the fallout is going to be.”

Feb 20, 2014

More Than 20 People Arrested In Massive D.C. Medicaid Fraud Investigation

More than 20 people were arrested today following a multiyear investigation into a scheme to obtain fraudulent Medicaid payments from D.C.’s program, the largest fraud bust of this kind in the city’s history.

 
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