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TOP NEWS
“Texans charged as part of alleged $14.6 billion in health care fraud,” Dallas Morning News' Maria Salette Ontiveros – “Federal officials have charged dozens of doctors, nurses and business owners across Texas in a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes totaling more than $14.6 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
It is the largest operation of its kind in U.S. history, the Justice Department said in a news release this week.
Four individuals — Demitrious Gilmore, 46, of Lubbock; Gary Martin, 62, of McKinney; Olatunbosun Osukoya, 67, of Plano; and Khadeer Khan Mohammed, 44, of Richardson — are accused of submitting about $210 million in false medical claims to government health programs and private insurers, according to the release.
These cases include allegations of billing for unnecessary medical equipment, fake physical therapy, genetic testing that was never performed and illegal kickbacks for COVID-19 test referrals.
Twenty-nine people are accused of running international fraud rings that submitted more than $12 billion in fake health insurance claims, the release says.
“This record-setting Health Care Fraud Takedown delivers justice to criminal actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers,” said U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi.
Some suspects were arrested trying to leave the country, and others were caught working with foreign partners to steal and sell patient information, the release said.
“These individuals lined their own pockets, egregiously stealing beneficiaries’ identities and pillaging the coffers of federal programs,” said Nancy Larson, acting U.S. Attorney for the North District of Texas.
In Arizona and Nevada, seven people — including five medical professionals — are charged with billing Medicare for unnecessary wound treatments, often targeting elderly and hospice patients.
Seventy-four people, including 44 medical professionals, are accused of illegally distributing more than 15 million opioid pills. In Texas, five people tied to one pharmacy allegedly distributed over 3 million pills.
Forty-nine people are charged with submitting over $1.17 billion in fake claims for telemedicine and genetic tests. In many cases, patients never requested or received the services.
One hundred seventy more defendants are accused of various schemes, from billing for unneeded medical tests to stealing prescription drugs meant for patients.
“The perpetrators of this fraud used deceptive tactics and their access to beneficiary information to profit off government-sponsored health insurance programs personally. These programs provide critical care and services to individuals in our communities who need it most,” FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Joe Rothrock said.
Authorities seized over $245 million in cash, cars, cryptocurrency and other assets.
The government also prevented over $4 billion from being paid out in false claims and suspended or revoked the billing privileges of more than 200 health care providers. Civil charges and settlements were announced against dozens of defendants.
Officials say they are creating a new Health Care Fraud Data Fusion Center to help agencies share information and utilize advanced technology to detect and prevent fraud even more efficiently." DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
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TOP NEWS
“Judge dismisses Jay-Z's extortion, defamation cases against Houston attorney Tony Buzbee” Hou Chron [ [link removed] ] ($)
“SAPD investigating 'high-profile murder' at far North Side gated community” SAEN [ [link removed] ] ($)
“1 dead, 1 arrested after shooting at The Shops at RedBird, Dallas police say” DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
“The Dallas Morning News picks 28-year veteran journalist as its next newsroom leader” DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
#TXLEGE
“THC dustup shows how Abbott-Patrick dynamic has shifted to governor's favor” AAS [ [link removed] ] ($)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“SAWS to spend $163 million to upgrade wastewater treatment plant” SAEN [ [link removed] ] ($)
“Houston ISD offers up to $6,000 bonuses for principals who boost enrollment to meet projections” Hou Chron [ [link removed] ] ($)
2026
“Democrat Colin Allred is running again for US Senate in Texas” AP [ [link removed] ]
TEXANS IN DC
“Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included” Texas Tribune [ [link removed] ]
“Chip Roy is in the hot seat again on Trump's tax cut bill” Hou Chron [ [link removed] ]($)
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
“Trump officials want to give TxDOT more power over highway expansions” AAS [ [link removed] ] ($)
BUSINESS NEWS
“Will a new commercial airport in North Texas fly? Funding rolls in, airline eyes McKinney” DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> DMN: "The Meadows Foundation taps founder’s kin as new CEO" DMN [ [link removed] ]
> SAEN: "Community pressure mounts against CPS disconnection policy, rate structures" SAEN [ [link removed] ]
> THE TEXAN: "U.S. Department of Defense Designates 'National Defense Area' Along Rio Grande" THE TEXAN [ [link removed] ]
> AAS: "Texas lawmakers hate the STAAR test. Why didn't they kill it?" AAS [ [link removed] ]
> THE TEXAN: "Adoption Curriculum for Texas High School Students Signed Into Law" THE TEXAN [ [link removed] ]
> EP TIMES: "Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills after the 2025 Texas legislative session. Here's why" EP TIMES [ [link removed] ]
> FWST: "Fort Worth area state senator announces retirement; House member seeks seat" FWST [ [link removed] ]
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Houston looks to ban sleeping in public places 24/7" COMMUNITY IMPACT [ [link removed] ]
> SAEN: "Alert: Supreme Court will hear a Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections" SAEN [ [link removed] ]
> EP TIMES: "Judges rules in favor of El Paso criminal justice leaders in lawsuit against Texas AG" EP TIMES [ [link removed] ]
> KXAN: "Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center relocating to ‘more appropriate location’" KXAN [ [link removed] ]
> SA REPORT: "Top Texas Democrats ponder the state’s future at Stable Hall" SA REPORT [ [link removed] ]
> TPR: "New online survey wants San Antonio residents to imagine an equitable future" TPR [ [link removed] ]
> DMN: "Inflection point is coming for Texas Rangers, Josh Jung as his struggles continue" DMN [ [link removed] ]
> DMN: "African American Museum of Dallas announces new president and CEO" DMN [ [link removed] ]
> AAS: "Are fireworks legal in Texas? What you need to know before the Fourth of July" AAS [ [link removed] ]
> FWST: "19-year-old killed, 2 injured, 1 arrested in fatal crash on I-30 in Arlington" FWST [ [link removed] ]
> MY RGV: "Donna man sentenced to 45 years for killing man during police chase" MY RGV [ [link removed] ]
> DMN: "Man confesses to fatally shooting 19-year-old at Arlington apartment complex, police say" DMN [ [link removed] ]
> MY RGV: "Man accused of fatal stabbing at Brownsville funeral home gets $1M bond" MY RGV [ [link removed] ]
> AAS: "18-wheeler driver falls asleep on I-20, killing 5 in Kaufman County, Texas DPS says" AAS [ [link removed] ]
EXTRA POINTS
Last night's Texas sports schedule:
> MLB: Baltimore 10, Texas 6
Today's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Baltimore at Texas
> 7:40pm: MLB: Houston at Colorado
Tomorrow's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Baltimore at Texas
> 7:40pm: MLB: Houston at Colorado
DALLAS COWBOYS: "Netflix releases trailer for Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones docuseries ‘America’s Team’" DMN [ [link removed] ]
HOUSTON ASTROS: “Houston Astros call up Shay Whitcomb to take injured Jeremy Peña's place on active roster" Hou Chron [ [link removed] ] ($)
TEXAS RANGERS: “Henderson drives in four runs in extra innings and Orioles beat Rangers 10-6 in 11" AP [ [link removed] ]
TEXAS RANGERS: "Rangers add reliever Dane Dunning coming off 4 consecutive extra-inning games" AP [ [link removed] ]
HOUSTON ROCKETS: "Rockets lock up another piece of their future in Jabari Smith Jr." Hou Chron ($)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS: "Spurs looking to fill big hole behind Victor Wembanyama in free agency" SAEN [ [link removed] ] ($)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS: "Spurs land Boston big man Luke Kornet to back up Wemby" SAEN [ [link removed] ]
SAN ANTONIO SPURS: "Spurs tender two-way qualifying offers to Harrison Ingram, Riley Minix" SAEN [ [link removed] ] ($)
DALLAS STARS: "Stars hire Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan as head coach, his second stint with Dallas" AP [ [link removed] ]
DALLAS STARS: "Dallas Stars bring back Radek Faksa in free agency" DMN [ [link removed] ] ($)
TEXAS ATHLETICS: "Texas sports: How does SEC debut compare to its first year in Big 12?" AAS [ [link removed] ] ($)
HOUSTON ATHLETICS: "UH's revenue sharing plans could include 'huge leap' for football NIL and premium on basketball" Hou Chron [ [link removed] ] ($)
DALLAS WINGS: "Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star Game starter in rookie season with Dallas Wings" DMN [ [link removed] ]

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