Welcome
Enforcement, Prevention and Community Trust
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan serves the 6.5 million people living in the eastern half of Michigan’s lower peninsula. As part of the U.S. Department of Justice, we prosecute criminal cases, bring civil actions and defend the federal government in federal court.
We also work with law enforcement agencies and community partners to reduce crime through enforcement, prevention and community outreach.
ENFORCEMENT
Our criminal enforcement efforts include prosecuting cases involving terrorism, violent and organized crime, public corruption, white collar crime, environmental crimes, major illegal drug distribution, cybercrime, child exploitation, firearms offenses, immigration offenses, theft of trade secrets, and health care fraud, among others.
Our civil enforcement efforts include bringing cases involving violations of civil rights, health care fraud, mortgage fraud and other forms of fraud against the federal government. We also use asset forfeiture as a tool to reclaim profits obtained by defendants in their illegal activities. In addition, we work to collect restitution on behalf of victims.
Our appellate work involves preparing briefs and arguing cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio.
PREVENTION
The U.S. Attorney’s Office coordinates a number of prevention and community outreach efforts, including Project Sentry, in which our lawyers and law enforcement coordinators speak to students about the consequences of gun violence, and an Explorer Scout program, which exposes students to careers in law enforcement.
Through our Face-To-Face program, we meet with convicted felons returning to the community after serving prison terms to inform them of the consequences of criminal conduct and to provide awareness of services available to them through the Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative.
COMMUNITY TRUST
Because community trust is essential to our work, we work with community groups to address concerns about public safety and law enforcement practices. Our lawyers and law enforcement coordinators participate in Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust (“ALPACT”), Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (“BRIDGES”), and the Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes (“MIAAHC”), among others.
Language translation is available upon request at 313-226-9100.
Oct 18, 2012
United States Attorney's Office Staff Recognized by Attorney General Holder At Annual Awards Ceremony
Oct 17, 2012
Defendants in Counterfeit Goods Organization Sentenced
Oct 15, 2012
Two Dearborn Residents Arrested in Counterfeit Air Bag Probe
Oct 12, 2012
Identity Theft Ring Indicted or Unemployment Fraud and Conspiracy
Oct 10, 2012
Rogers City Residents Arraigned on Federal Fraud Charges
Oct 9, 2012
Former Pontiac Schools Executive Pleads Guilty to Defrauding a School District Receiving Federal Funding
Oct 3, 2012
Maryland Resident Pleads Guilty to $8 Million ‘Ponzi’ Scheme
Oct 3, 2012
Former Employees of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Their Associates Charged with Bribery and Fraud
Oct 2, 2012
Taylor Man Sentenced to 84 Moths for Drug Conspiracy and Firearms Offense
Sep 27, 2012
Genesee Township Tax Preparer and Others Indicted for Ponzi Scheme, Tax Fraud
Sep 27, 2012
United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan Joins “Medicine Abuse Project” Initiative
Sep 27, 2012
Former Executive Director of Luna Pier Housing Commission Sentenced for Stealing Commission Funds
Sep 18, 2012
Detroit Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty To Filing False First-Time Home Buyer Credit
Sep 17, 2012
Pontiac City Council Member and Associates Charged with Conspiracy, Bribery, Drug Trafficking and Aiding and Abetting
Sep 14, 2012
Metro Detroit Doctor Indicted
Sep 14, 2012
Metro Detroit Doctor Indicted
Sep 6, 2012
Flint Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Conspiracy
Aug 29, 2012
Detroit Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Detroit CVS Drug Store Robbery
Aug 29, 2012
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes Charge
Aug 20, 2012
Flint Store Owner Found Guilty Of Conspiracy to Commit Food Stamp Fraud
Aug 10, 2012
Canton Resident Convicted In Health Care Fraud Scheme
Aug 2, 2012
Supervisor of Royal Oak Township Sentenced
Aug 1, 2012
Wayne County Official Indicted for Obstructing Justice and Falsifying Documents to Conceal Bribery Scheme
July 26, 2012
Former Chief Information Officer for Wayne County Pleads Guilty to Accepting $70,000 in Bribes from a Private Contractor
July 17, 2012
Southfield Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty To Filing False Returns
July 16, 2012
Rehabilitation Agency Owner In Detroit Sentenced to 84 Months IN Prison Fro Role in $3 Million Therapy Fraud Scheme
July 16, 2012
Westland Woman Sentenced to Prison in Embezzlement Scheme
July 13, 2012
National President, National Vice President and 39 Members and associates of The Devils Diciples Motorcycle Gang Indicted
July 11, 2012
Two Charged for Medicare Fraud Schemes in Detroit Involving $8.8 Million in False Billings
July 5, 2012
Mortgage Fraud Ringleader Pleads Guilty Losses Expected to Exceed $100 Million
June 29, 2012
International Marijuana Trafficker Sentenced
June 28, 2012
United States Postal Service Manager Sentenced on Bribery Charges
June 28, 2012
Defendant Pleads Guilty to Investor Fraud
June 25, 2012
Inclusion and the Justice System: Why Jury Diversity Matters
June 20, 2012
United States Attorney's Office Combats Investment Fraud
June 20, 2012
Detroit Man and Woman Indicted for Conspiracy and Preparing False Tax Returns
June 13, 2012
Clinic Owners Sentenced to Prison in Connection With $5.4 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
June 13, 2012
Clinic Owners Sentenced to Prison in Connection With $5.4 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
June 7, 2012
Detroit Man Sentenced To 210 Months For Narcotics And Weapons Offenses
June 7, 2012
United States Attorney Announces Settlement in False Claim Act Case
May 21, 2012
Flint Michigan to Make Voting Accessible to People With Disabilities under Agreement with Department of Justice
May 16, 2012
United States Attorney's Ofice to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Immigration Law,Federal Immigration Law: An Informed Public is an Empowered Public
May 14, 2012
Former Middle School Teacher Charged with Production and Receipt of Child Pornography
May 14, 2012
Former Deputy Chief Information Officer for Wayne County Pleads Guilty to Accepting $13,000 in Cash from a Private Contractor Because of His Official Acts
May 11, 2012
Detroit-area Physician Convicted in $6.7 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
May 10, 2012
Indiana Man Who Conspired with Former Wayne County Assistant County Executive Pleads Guilty
May 9, 2012
Asphalt Paver Goes to Jail for Failing to File Tax Returns
May 3, 2012
Members and Associates of South Side Flint Street Gang Charged with Racketeering and Other Acts of Violence
May 3, 2012
West Bloomfield Man Sentenced for Delivering a False Document Regarding Hazardous Material
May 2, 2012
Two Mississippi Men and One Detroit Woman Sentenced Following Federal Convictions for Kidnapping
May 2, 2012
22 Detroit-area Resident Charged in Nationwide Medicare Fraud Strike Force Takedown, "Total of 107 Defendants Charged in Seven cities for Approximately $452 Million in False Billing"
May 1, 2012
Adult Entertainment Consultant Headed To Federal Prison On Tax Charges
Apr 20, 2012
Walgreens Pharmacy Chain Pays $7.9 Million To Resolve False prescription Billing Case Allegedly Offered Illegal Inducements to Government Health Care Programs Beneficiaries To Transfer Prescriptions to Walgreens
Apr 20, 2012
Counterfeit Goods Organization Convicted
Apr 13, 2012
Inkster Woman Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud, Arson, Marijuana Trafficking and Money Laundering
Apr 13, 2012
Indiana Man Charged with Coercing a Minor to Produce Child Pornography
Apr 11, 2012
Three Rivers Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Charges of Distributing Child Pornography and Attempting to Entice a Minor to Engage in Unlawful Sexual Act
Apr 11, 2012
Detroit Man Sentenced For Preparing False Tax Returns
Apr 11, 2012
Detroit Man Sentenced Following Second Federal Conviction For Robbery, Weapons And Narcotics Offenses
Apr 5, 2012
Highland Park School Board Member Indicted on Theft Charges
Mar 29, 2012
Members of the Hutaree Militia Plead Guilty to Weapons Charges
Mar 26, 2012
Supervisor Of Royal Oak Township Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Accept Brides, To Defraud HUD, And To File False Statements To EPA
Mar 15, 2012
Largest Heroin Drug Bust Nets Seven Additional Defendants
Mar 14, 2012
Three Detroit- Area Clinic Owners Plead Guilty For Their roles In $5.4 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Mar 14, 2012
Detroit Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing and Submitting False Tax Returns to the IRS
Mar 14, 2012
28 People Arrested for Methamphetamine Operation
Mar 7, 2012
Former Wayne County Assistant County Executive Indicted for Receiving Kickbacks and Extortion
Mar 6, 2012
Former Pontiac Schools Assistant Superintendent Indicted for Taking District Funds and Money Laundering
Mar 2, 2012
Grosse Ile Businessman Goes to Jail for Filing a False Personal Tax Return
Mar 2, 2012
Two Detroit Men Sentenced Following Federal Conviction For Sterling Heights Armored Car Robbery
Mar 1, 2012
Dearborn Office Manager Goes To Jail For Embezzlement And Tax Fraud
Mar 1, 2012
18 Individuals With Ties To A Mexican Drug Cartel Have Been Indicted On Drugs Charges
Mar 1, 2012
Defendant Pleads Guilty To Investor Fraud
Feb 28, 2012
Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement
Officials to Hold Press Conference
Regarding Violent Crime Initiatives
Feb 28, 2012
Former City of Detroit Treasurer Jeffrey Beasley Indicted for Taking Bribes and Kickbacks in Return for Approving Investments by the Two City Pension Funds
Feb 24, 2012
Swartz Creek Man Convicted in $72 Million Ponzi Scheme
Feb 17, 2012
Two Individuals Sentenced for Criminal Violations of the Clean Air Act
Feb 16, 2012
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab Sentenced To Life In Prison For Attempted Bombing Of Flight 253 On Christmas Day 2009
Feb 16, 2012
Federal and Local Law Enforcement Investigating Recent Vandalism at Places of Worship
Feb 16, 2012
Detroit Man Sentenced for Threatening Couple Because of Their Race
Feb 7 2012
United States Recovers $6 Million in Cash and Property From Troy Laboratories and Owners Who Defrauded Medicare on Laboratory Tests
Feb 6, 2012
Defendant Charged with Investor Fraud Who Feld to the Middle East Is Arrested
Feb 3, 2012
Lapeer Man Convicted on Federal Tax Evasion
Feb 1, 2012
12 People Indicted in Large Scale Drug and Money Laundering Case
Feb 1, 2012
Justice Department Settles Americans with
Disabilities Act Lawsuit with Michigan's
Henry Ford Health System
Feb 1, 2012
Former Detroit Public Schools Accountant, Teacher Indicted on Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
Jan 27, 2012
Bay City Man Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns
Jan 27, 2012
Conspirators Charged for Submitting False Tax Returns to the Irs Using Deceased Identities
Jan 20, 2012
Former Director of Detroit Non-Profit Organization Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating Funds
Jan 12, 2012
Detroit Real Estate Investor Sentenced for Tax and Mortgage Fraud
Jan 6, 2012