A federal investigation into alleged fraud by prominent Las Vegas doctors and lawyers appears to be moving forward. The Eyewitness News I-Team first reported on the probe in 2005. More>>
A businessman described as the hub of a group known as the "Medical Mafia" has been indicted by federal authorities on multiple charges, and more indictments are expected. Read on for a link to the federal criminal indictment against Howard Awand.More>>
A federal grand jury issued subpoenas Tuesday to several of the biggest names in Las Vegas, including prominent doctors and lawyers. George Knapp of the I-Team broke the story and has the exclusive update. More>>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-05-25 04:11:44 GMT
HENDERSON, NV. -- McCarran Airport officials confirm a Piper Single Engine airplane departed from the Henderson Executive Airport then made an emergency landing on a nearby street due to mechaninical problems.More>>
McCarran Airport officials confirm a Piper Single Engine airplane departed from the Henderson Executive Airport then made an emergency landing on a nearby street due to mechaninical problems.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:00:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Vintner Grill banquet facility inside the Fashion Show Mall has been shut down. According to the Southern Nevada Health District website, the facility was closed Friday after an inspectionMore>>
The Vintner Grill banquet facility inside the Fashion Show Mall has been shut down.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:34:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A family is in awe of how many lives their son touched. The funeral for Marcos Arenas, a 15-year-old boy apparently killed over an iPad was held Friday. Marcos was a freshman at BonanzaMore>>
The funeral for Marcos Arenas, a 15-year-old boy apparently killed over an iPad was held Friday.More>>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:27 AM EDT2013-05-25 04:27:34 GMT
LAKE MEAD, Nev. -- Thousands of people are expected to go to Lake Mead this weekend, to cool off and relax. While there will be lots of fun on the water, the National Park Service rangers and Nevada DepartmentMore>>
Thousands of people are expected to go to Lake Mead this weekend, to cool off and relax.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:27:45 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Federal felony charges were filed against a Las Vegas man for attempting to destroy a local children's autism learning facility by fire and explosive devices, Nevada's U.S. Attorney DanielMore>>
Federal felony charges were filed against a Las Vegas man for attempting to destroy a local children's autism learning facility by fire and explosive devices, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said Friday.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:59:58 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada says the Clark County school board may have opened itself up to legal problems in appointing a new superintendent late Tuesday. A private citizenMore>>
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada says the Clark County school board may have opened itself up to legal problems in appointing a new superintendent late Tuesday.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:40:18 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital will maintain its federal funding despite not meeting some of the government's requirements. The hospital came under scrutiny for its discharging procedures.More>>
The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital will maintain its federal funding despite not meeting some of the government's requirements.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:05:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Smith on murder and assault charges in the shooting death of a man in January. Michael Smith is accused of killing Carlos Bell on Jan. 14,More>>
The Clark County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Smith on murder and assault charges in the shooting death of a man in January.More>>
A federal judge says thereis enough evidence to send two men to trial in the doctor-lawyer medical fraud case. The trial is set for February.
The Channel 8 I-Team was the first to report on the indictments.
Prosecutors say self-described medical fixer Howard Awand and Las Vegas attorney Noel Gage took part in a scheme that defrauded personal injury victims out of tens of millions of dollars.
The indictment says Awand inflated personal injury claims and paid doctors to testify on the inflated claims in court.
Thursday, a judge denied a defense motion to dismiss the case.
The judge did tell the U.S. attorney's office he wants to see more specific evidence that the victims lost money in the scheme.
Las Vegas Doctor-Lawyer Medical Fraud Case Goes to TrialMore>>
Jury selection has begun in what federal prosecutors hope will be the first of many prosecutions of local doctors and lawyers. It's the result of a massive investigation that stretched over five years and involves a secret tape.More>>
Federal prosecutors unsealed an 18-count indictment Tuesday against two men alleged to have participated in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud patients and clients and insurance companies out of millions of dollars. The three-year FBI probe was first made public by the I-Team's George Knapp.More>>
Federal prosecutors turned up the heat in front of a grand jury putting some of the most successful doctors and lawyers in Las Vegas in the crosshairs of a conspiracy investigation. The I-Team's George Knapp has the exclusive story.More>>
