In many states, “kidnapping” is defined as the taking of an individual from one place to another against their will, and confining them in that space. In the state of Michigan, the law further stipulates that in order to be considered kidnapping, the defendant must...
Month: October 2017
Trial begins for ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli’s lawyer for aiding fraud
Martin Shkreli, aka "Pharma Bro," may be best known for his unapologetic price gouging for the HIV drug Daraprim. The legal system had no claim on him for that, but he was recently found guilty of securities fraud. He was convicted of running a Ponzi-like scheme in...
Michigan woman accused of Medicaid fraud
The federal government's Medicaid program provides health insurance to millions of low-income and disabled Americans. Here in Michigan, the program is administered by the state. A 40-year-old woman who lives about an hour east of Ann Arbor was recently arrested on...
