On June 23, 2022, a jury in US District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland returned a not guilty verdict on all counts for Burnham & Gorokhov’s client, Donnie Amis. The prosecution alleged that our client and his co-defendant participated in conspiracies to defraud Medicaid and to illegally recruit patients to a DC dental practice. Through its verdict, the jury completely rejected the government’s case and acquitted our client of the charges conspiracy to commit health care fraud, mail fraud, and violation of the anti-kickback statute. See the post on White Collar Prof Blog for more coverage. It was a pleasure to work on this case with John McNichols and Allie Eisen of Williams & Connolly, LLP, who stepped up to defend an innocent man.
Understanding OFAC Sanctions and the Consequences of Evasion
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is responsible for enforcing U.S. economic and trade sanctions against individuals, businesses, and foreign entities that pose a threat to national security or violate U.S. laws. Sanctions are designed to restrict financial and commercial transactions with targeted parties. Federal prosecutors charge individuals and businesses based on allegations that they have