JOSHUA SMITH: FROM PARDONED FELON TO DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE BOP

Who is Joshua Smith – the next Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons? Joshua Smith spent five years behind bars in Kentucky for his involvement in drug trafficking, then in 2025, Smith was awarded a full pardon Wednesday by President
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PHYSICIAN, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, OR HEALTH SYSTEM CEO; YOU MAY BE THE DOJ #1 TARGET

False Claims Act (FCA), Coding – falls into: “fraud (intentional)” or “abuse (innocent mistake).” * The #1 Target that the DOJ Criminal Division will prioritize and investigate begins with Healthcare and Procurement Fraud—memorandum: May 12, 2025. A What was once considered criminal,
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ – Trial Attorney Teny Geragos. Is A Trump Pardon In His Future?

His Defense Team (Agnifilo Intrater LLP), Led By Teny Geragos, is one of the Best. NOTHING IS GUARANTEED. DIDDY COMBS HAS A ‘GREAT LEGAL TEAM,’ AND SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS.  We hope he will heed their advice. * * * 6/1/2025. Trump Responds
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HOME CONFINEMENT: A Priority for Eligible Individuals Who Do Not Require Structured Support.

* BOP Director Marshall III is directing the use of home confinement for eligible individuals under the First Step and Second Chance Acts. 5/28/2025.  * a The new directive outlines the following expectations for staff: a How do you demonstrate that you
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False Claims Act (FCA) 2025, COULD PUT YOU IN LEGAL JEOPARDY

FCA #1: HEALTHCARE. IF YOU’RE A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OR SYSTEM CEO-COO, A CONTRACTOR, OR PROCUREMENT OFFICER: UNDERSTAND THE DOJ 5/12, & 19/2025 MEMOS DON’T BE ON THEIR TARGET LIST. + 5/12/2025 MEMORANDUM TO: All Criminal Division Personnel FROM: Matthew R. GaleottiHead of
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR JUDGE, WHAT THEY WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOU – AS YOU PREPARE FOR SENTENCING.

Once you’ve BEEN criminally indicted, SENTENCE PREPARATION STARTS. DO NOT WAIT. – Federal Judge Robert N. Scola * IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PREPARE – THIS IS “YOUR” LIFE  * PREPARING FOR YOUR INTERVIEW CAN’T BE TOO EARLY. YOUR PRESENTENCE REPORT DICTATES EVERYTHING THAT
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FEDERAL JUDGES STRESS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SHARING YOUR PERSONAL BACKGROUND, AND WHY IT MATTERS.

The Personal Narrative. Its Nuances in Legal Defense and Personal Reflection. * “Don’t wait to think about sentencing advocacy,” since 99 percent of federal criminal clients will be facing sentencing, start preparing the case for sentencing early on. –Federal Judge Robert N.
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DOJ INDICTMENTS, CIVIL OR CRIMINAL SHOULD BOTH BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

  I CAME ACROSS THIS ARTICLE FROM 1/2025, AND IT ALARMED ME. MANY BUSINESSES COULD, UNFORTUNATELY, FALL INTO THIS BUCKET.   Knowing the DOJ’s intentions up front allows you to argue for leniency if subjected to a federal investigation. Prosecutors are instructed to
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PRESENTENCE INTERVIEW PREPARED: NOW YOUR PROBATION OFFICER IS YOUR ADVOCATE. YOU’RE ONE STEP CLOSER TO PERSONALLY SPEAKING WITH YOUR JUDGE. ARE YOU PREPARED?

* IT DETERMINES YOUR ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, SECURITY LEVEL, PLACEMENT, AND RELEASE DATE   * THIS IS YOUR LIFE: YOUR NARRATIVE, RELEASE PLAN, CHARACTER LETTER, AND ALLOCUTION A Don’t let panic paralyze you while facing your indictment. Allow yourself five minutes
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