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>>
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LAS VEGAS -- When Randy Kleiner stopped to help an injured driver, he didn't expect to become injured himself. But on Thursday morning, as he was assisting someone who had crashed their car, anotherMore>>
When Randy Kleiner stopped to help an injured driver, he didn't expect to become injured himself.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:02:54 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A volunteer basketball coach at Shadow Ridge High School has been arrested, Clark County Schools Police Lt. Ken Young said. According to the Clark County Detention Center, the volunteer coach,More>>
A volunteer basketball coach at Shadow Ridge High School has been arrested, Clark County Schools Police Lt. Ken Young said.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:56:00 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Metro Police says a preteen who was assaulted Thursday during an attempted robbery has died. Investigators said the preteen was walking near Charleston Boulevard and Torrey Pines Drive withMore>>
Marcos Arenas, a Bonanza High School student who was assaulted Thursday during an attempted theft, has died, Metro Police said.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:39:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are investigating two people found dead in an apartment complex near Desert Inn Road and Maryland Parkway. According to police, the bodies were found around 3 p.m. Friday atMore>>
Metro Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman whose bodies were found in an apartment Friday afternoon near Desert Inn Road and Maryland Parkway.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:17:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Clark County firefighters are responding to reports of an explosion and fire at a facility located at North Las Vegas Boulevard and Sloan Lane. This is a developing story. 8NewsNOW. com willMore>>
One person is reported dead following an explosion and fire at a facility located at North Las Vegas Boulevard and Sloan Lane.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:03:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The theft of iPads, iPhones and other Apple devices is becoming commonplace, earning it the nickname, "Apple-picking," the police said. Bonanza High School student Marcos Arenas died ThursdayMore>>
The theft of iPads, iPhones and other Apple devices is becoming commonplace, earning it the nickname, "Apple-picking," the police said.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:42:38 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Federal Election Commission had found that the parents of disgraced former Sen. John Ensign of Nevada made excessive in-kind contributions to a former political action committee staffMore>>
The Federal Election Commission had found that the parents of disgraced former Sen. John Ensign of Nevada made excessive in-kind contributions to a former political action committee staff member.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:21:11 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges in Las Vegas says his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers. MiamiMore>>
The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges in Las Vegas says his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers.More>>
UNLV Police partnered with Metro Police to be prepared for the horrific case of an active shooter on campus.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>>
