Department of Defense Whistleblower Program

Pilot Company Prepares Service Members for Post-Duty Careers with Department of Defense SkillBridge Partnership

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

"Pilot Company is honored to work with the Department of Defense, through their SkillBridge Program, to help deliver a solid foundation for a successful career beyond military service.

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  • "Pilot Company is honored to work with the Department of Defense, through their SkillBridge Program, to help deliver a solid foundation for a successful career beyond military service.
  • The Department of Defense SkillBridge Program allows service members to gain work experience through internships, apprenticeships and other job training opportunities with civilian employers during the last six months of their military service.
  • Pilot Company fosters a welcoming environment for its team members and veterans through business resource groups such as Veterans of Pilot Company.
  • Pilot Company also extends exclusive offerings and discounts for service members and their families through their myRewards Plus app.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Files Federal Torts Claims Act Administrative Complaints Against the Army and DoD on Behalf of Victims of Army Doctor Who Allegedly Sexually Abused Patients

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Federal Torts Claims Act is a federal statute that permits individuals to bring legal claims against federal agencies for torts committed by their employees.

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  • The Federal Torts Claims Act is a federal statute that permits individuals to bring legal claims against federal agencies for torts committed by their employees.
  • Prior to filing an FTCA complaint in court, the individual must first file an administrative complaint with the agency at fault.
  • Today, Sanford Heisler Sharp took the first step in the FTCA legal process by filing administrative complaints against the Army on behalf of John Doe 1 and John Doe 2.
  • The fact that Dr. Stockin was able to abuse so many patients is compelling evidence that the Army was negligent in supervising Dr. Stockin.”

Whistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

A congressional subcommittee met on June 26, 2023, to hear testimony from several military officers who allege the government is concealing evidence of UFOs.

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  • A congressional subcommittee met on June 26, 2023, to hear testimony from several military officers who allege the government is concealing evidence of UFOs.
  • By holding a hearing on UFOs – now called “unidentified anomalous phenomena” by government agencies – the subcommittee sought to understand whether these UAPs pose a threat to national security.

UFO oversight so far

    • In June 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a report on the phenomena.
    • In November 2021, the Pentagon formed a new group to coordinate efforts to detect and identify objects in restricted airspace.
    • Then in May 2022, a House Intelligence subcommittee held the first congressional hearing in over half a century on military reports of UAPs.
    • So the subcommittee is using its overall charge of oversight and accountability to get some answers.

Eyebrow-raising testimony

    • Three witnesses, all ex-military officers, gave sworn testimony to the subcommittee.
    • Video of the encounter was released by the Department of Defense in 2017 and publicized by The New York Times.
    • Fravor testified that the technology he witnessed was far superior to anything human beings have.
    • He described objects with no visible means of propulsion carrying out sudden maneuvers that no known technology could achieve.
    • He recounted a situation in which two jets had to take evasive action as they encountered a UAP.

Calls for transparency

    • Lawmakers from both parties called for more government transparency.
    • The push for government transparency will likely intensify, and subcommittee members hope to have a classified briefing to evaluate the claims made by Grusch.
    • If Grusch’s claims of crashed UAPs are ever verified, that will be the first UAP hearing with a truly dramatic outcome.

Hoyer Law Group Secures More Than $600K in Settlements for Federal Employees

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoyer Law Group proudly announces that attorney Neil Ognibene secured more than $600,000 in settlements for federal government employees within the last year.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoyer Law Group proudly announces that attorney Neil Ognibene secured more than $600,000 in settlements for federal government employees within the last year.
  • As head of the firm's federal employment practice, Neil specializes in discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower retaliation matters brought on behalf of federal employees.
  • Hoyer Law Group congratulates Neil on his outstanding work and dedication to justice for his federal employee clients.
  • We look forward to continuing to represent federal employees seeking just compensation and nonmonetary remedies for the wrongs they have suffered.

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Pays Over $377 Million To Settle Whistleblower Fraud Allegations

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Friday, July 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into a settlement with Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (Booz Allen) to resolve a lawsuit that began seven years ago with the filing of a whistleblower complaint by a former employee.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into a settlement with Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (Booz Allen) to resolve a lawsuit that began seven years ago with the filing of a whistleblower complaint by a former employee.
  • The whistleblower, Sarah Feinberg, alleged that Booz Allen had been overcharging the federal government by knowingly presenting false claims for reimbursement.
  • Booz Allen agreed to pay the government $377,453,150 to settle the claims, originally filed by the whistleblower under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act.
  • In this case, the government awarded the whistleblower nearly $70 million.

AECOM to conduct PFAS investigation and remediation for U.S. Army National Guard facilities nationwide

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that its joint venture was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deliver per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remedial investigations, feasibility studies, removal actions, and associated work at Army National Guard (ARNG) facilities nationwide.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that its joint venture was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deliver per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remedial investigations, feasibility studies, removal actions, and associated work at Army National Guard (ARNG) facilities nationwide.
  • This work builds on AECOM’s prior experience executing extensive preliminary PFAS investigations at ARNG facilities for USACE.
  • “PFAS present a social and environmental challenge, one we’re tackling aggressively through our Sustainable Legacies strategy,” said Lara Poloni, AECOM’s president.
  • AECOM brings an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience, having helped clients address the impact of PFAS since 2001 and on approximately 500 sites globally.

Window Film Depot Implements Initiatives to Help Texas Schools Meet New Safety Standards

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Window Film Depot, a nationwide leader in security window film installations designed to mitigate active shooter incidents, is launching initiatives to help Texas school systems meet the new safety standards set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Window Film Depot, a nationwide leader in security window film installations designed to mitigate active shooter incidents, is launching initiatives to help Texas school systems meet the new safety standards set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
  • Specifically, the revised School Safety Standards call for the application of access denial window film to these vulnerable areas with the intention to delay entry into a building through broken glass.
  • "Window Film Depot is a trusted resource for schools across the state as they focus on meeting these updated safety standards," said Krissy Mosby, President of Window Film Depot.
  • Window Film Depot has a national footprint, with an office conveniently located in Dallas-Fort Worth to help facilitate the new safety standards in Texas.

SEC Charges Genesis and Gemini for the Unregistered Offer and Sale of Crypto Asset Securities through the Gemini Earn Lending Program

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - January 12, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Genesis Global Capital, LLC and Gemini Trust Company, LLC for the unregistered offer and sale of securities to retail investors through the Gemini Earn crypto asset lending program.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - January 12, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Genesis Global Capital, LLC and Gemini Trust Company, LLC for the unregistered offer and sale of securities to retail investors through the Gemini Earn crypto asset lending program.
  • Through this unregistered offering, Genesis and Gemini raised billions of dollars’ worth of crypto assets from hundreds of thousands of investors.
  • Beginning in February 2021, Genesis and Gemini began offering the Gemini Earn program to retail investors, whereby Gemini Earn investors tendered their crypto assets to Genesis, with Gemini acting as the agent to facilitate the transaction.
  • Gemini deducted an agent fee, sometimes as high as 4.29 percent, from the returns Genesis paid to Gemini Earn investors.

SEC Awards More Than $10 Million to Whistleblower

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Monday, October 31, 2022

The whistleblower awarded today provided information that resulted in the return of a significant amount of money to harmed investors, said Creola Kelly, Chief of the SECs Office of the Whistleblower.

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  • The whistleblower awarded today provided information that resulted in the return of a significant amount of money to harmed investors, said Creola Kelly, Chief of the SECs Office of the Whistleblower.
  • No money has been taken or withheld from harmed investors to pay whistleblower awards.
  • Whistleblower awards can range from 10 to 30 percent of the money collected when the monetary sanctions exceed $1 million.
  • For more information about the whistleblower program and how to report a tip, visit www.sec.gov/whistleblower .

Provost Umphrey Settles $7M Whistleblower Lawsuit

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Gaines, a healthcare marketer in Tennessee, has agreed to pay $7.05 million to resolve a lawsuit asserting violations of the federal False Claims Act (FCA) and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).

Key Points: 
  • Patients often received prescriptions for Medworx products without seeing a doctor to determine if the prescriptions were medically necessary.
  • "I applaud the courage of our clients," says Provost Umphrey attorney Patrick Barrett, who represented the whistleblowers.
  • Barrett is the newest addition to the Provost Umphrey team and is practicing out of the firm Nashville's office.
  • About Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP
    For over 50 years, our firm's mission has remained to seek justice for those most in need those who have suffered harm or loss due to the wrongful conduct of others.