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Former state senator Oaks pleads guilty to fraud charges
The former Baltimore lawmaker will be sentenced in July. He formally resigned from the General Assembly on Thursday morning.
Judge denies Oaks motion to dismiss 6 counts from indictment
A federal judge Tuesday denied state Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks' motions to dismiss portions of the indictment against him, finding the lawmaker's request for draft legislation of a bond bill allegedly in exchange for a bribe constituted an "official act."
Oaks attorneys debate meaning of ‘official act’ in bribery case
Attorneys for state Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks argued Friday for the dismissal of six counts of the indictment against him, claiming his request the Maryland Department of Legislative Services draft a bond bill in the fall of 2016 was not an official act.
Former Md. delegate convicted of federal bribery charges
A former state delegate was convicted Thursday in federal court of taking bribes in exchange for voting in favor of bills involving liquor sales in Prince George’s County. Michael Vaughn faces […]
Md. state senator to get separate trials on bribery, obstruction
State Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks will have a separate trial on an obstruction of justice charge after a federal judge ruled Friday that the count should be severed from nine counts of bribery- and fraud-related offenses he also faces.
Oaks pleads not guilty to obstruction as lawyers argue for severance
State Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks pleaded not guilty to obstruction of justice charges Thursday in federal court, where his attorneys argued that charge should be severed from nine others accusing him of […]
Public defenders appointed for Oaks in federal case
A federal judge Thursday signed an order appointing a public defender for Maryland state Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks, who had been represented by private counsel since his he was charged with wire fraud in April.
Former Md. cabinet secretary indicted for bribery conspiracy
A former Maryland cabinet secretary was indicted Wednesday on federal bribery charges for allegedly conspiring to convince companies to subcontract with a company she was accepting payments from while working in […]
Disability attorney who stole $600M vanishes before sentencing
FRANKFORT, Ky. — An eastern Kentucky disability lawyer scheduled to be sentenced next month for defrauding the government of nearly $600 million has disappeared, the FBI said. Eric Conn pleaded […]
Ex-Baltimore transit official charged with bribery
A federal grand jury has indicted a Baltimore transportation chief on bribery and money laundering charges.
Prosecutor: Ex-governor took bribes from CEO
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell took bribes and sold his office to promote a sketchy nutritional supplement for a businessman who showered him and his wife with more than $165,000 in loans and gifts, including designer dresses and a Rolex watch, prosecutors said Friday.
Developer sentenced to 2 years in P.G. Co. bribery scheme
A real estate developer has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme involving former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson.
