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$58M fraud, Snapchat assault arrest in Coral Springs. Plus long-awaited ‘justice’

Three recent stories about Coral Springs highlighted an alleged $58.3 million Medicare fraud scheme, an arrest tied to an alleged Snapchat assault of a teen and life sentences in a firefighter’s murder case.
Three recent stories about Coral Springs highlighted an alleged $58.3 million Medicare fraud scheme, an arrest tied to an alleged Snapchat assault of a teen and life sentences in a firefighter’s murder case. mocner@miamiherald.com

From an alleged $58.3 million Medicare fraud scheme to an arrest tied to an alleged Snapchat assault of a teen and life sentences in a firefighter’s murder case, recent headlines out of Coral Springs spanned a wide range of high-profile cases.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Coral Springs woman indicted as ringleader of $58.3M Medicare fraud, feds say

Federal prosecutors say a Coral Springs woman led a Medicare billing fraud operation centered on knee braces, allegedly filing $58.3 million in claims. Investigators say about $30 million was paid out and that she netted close to $2 million.

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Coral Springs man sexually assaults 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat, cops say

Police say a 23-year-old Coral Springs man met a 14-year-old on Snapchat, then allegedly assaulted her after arranging to bring her to his home. Investigators say he was later arrested in a sting after a detective took over her account.

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‘Justice has finally run its course.’ Firefighter’s killers get life in prison

Two men were sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 murder of Coral Springs-Parkland firefighter Christopher Randazzo. Prosecutors said they robbed him, then returned and shot him after he refused to unlock his phone.

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