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Officials Warn of Fake Court Summons Text Scam in Baltimore

Maryland Judiciary alerts residents to fraudulent messages demanding payment for toll violations

Officials Warn of Fake Court Summons Text Scam in Baltimore

Maryland Judiciary alerts residents to fraudulent messages demanding payment for toll violations

Supreme Court Lawyer Convicted of Tax Fraud for Hiding Poker Winnings

Thomas C. Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, concealed millions in gambling income from the government, prosecutors say.

Prominent Washington Lawyer Tom Goldstein Convicted in Tax Trial

Jury finds Goldstein guilty of tax evasion and financial crimes related to his high-stakes poker winnings

Supreme Court Advocate Goldstein Convicted of Tax Evasion

Goldstein found guilty of dodging taxes, lying about gambling debts

Supreme Court Litigator Convicted of Tax Evasion Over Poker Winnings

Thomas Goldstein found guilty of tax fraud, false statements, and other charges related to unreported gambling income.

Supreme Court Litigator Convicted of Tax Evasion Over Poker Winnings

Thomas Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, found guilty of tax fraud and false statements related to his high-stakes gambling activities.

Prominent Washington Lawyer Convicted of Tax Crimes

Tom Goldstein found guilty of failing to report millions in poker winnings and other financial crimes

Maryland Lawmakers Propose Bill to Regulate Pet Cremation Services

Victims of unlicensed crematorium scam testify in support of new regulations

Supreme Court Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion Charges Over High-Stakes Poker Winnings

Thomas Goldstein, a prominent attorney who argued over 40 cases before the Supreme Court, is accused of failing to pay taxes on millions in gambling income.

Prominent Supreme Court Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion Trial

Thomas Goldstein accused of failing to pay taxes on millions in high-stakes poker winnings

Former Maryland Correctional Employee and Business Owner Sentenced for Fraud Scheme

Pair conspired to steer state contracts to their own company through fraudulent bids and claims

Catonsville Man Pleads Guilty to Pet Cremation Scam

Rodney Ward admitted to running an unlicensed crematory that sent home sand and concrete instead of ashes.

Man pleads guilty to defrauding grieving pet owners

Rodney Ward admitted to taking money from pet owners and returning false ashes

Baltimore Pet Crematorium Owner Pleads Guilty to Scam

Rodney Ward gave some customers sand instead of their pets' ashes

Former Supreme Court Lawyer Admits Mistakes but Denies Tax Crimes

Thomas Goldstein faces criminal charges for allegedly failing to report millions in poker winnings

Officials Warn of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day

Scammers use AI, deepfakes to exploit trust and target seniors, authorities say

Text Scam Circulates in Baltimore Claiming Unpaid Parking Fines

Fraudulent messages include fake court date and website link

New Text Scam Circulates in Baltimore Over Unpaid Parking Fines

Residents warned not to click on fake links demanding payment