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