Our daily pick of the most meaningful, inspiring, or instructive quotes straight from those on the front line — fighting, exposing, or reporting on fraud and injustice, wherever it may lie.
In Their Own Words — Richmond
Posted 07/22/16
--“Health care executives who exploit patients through medically unnecessary services and conspire to obstruct justice in order to boost their own profits – as alleged in this case – have no place in our health care system.”
Shimon R. Richmond of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General, commenting on $1B health care fraud charges against owner of over 30 skilled nursing...
-- "The Olympic brand is under intense scrutiny. This is a seminal time."
Paul Melia, Canada’s top anti-doping officer, on the Russian Olympic doping scandal and the controversy surrounding whether Russia should be banned from the Rio Games. Click here for more.
-- “Embezzlement of public funds meant to aid individuals with developmental disabilities impacts some of the most vulnerable members of our community. With this indictment, we serve notice that those who engage in such crimes will be vigorously investigated and held to account.”
U.S. Attorney Robert L. Capers of the Eastern District of New York, on the indictment of ex-execs of Human First. Click here for more.
Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, allegedly asking his lawyer if he can play the game on their way out of a court hearing setting his trial date. Click here for more.
-- “Much work still needs to be done to ensure that agencies are doing all they can to reduce wasteful, improper payments and better manage the resources we entrust to them.”
Senator Thomas Carper (Del.) commenting on the GAO report showing that the government made over $136 billion in improper payments.
-- “NO SPONSOR WHO KNEW THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW ARMSTRONG ACHIEVED HIS APPARENT TOUR DE FRANCE VICTORIES WOULD HAVE PAID ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY TO SPONSOR HIM OR HIS TEAM.”
Attorneys for the US Department of Justice, commenting on the government lawsuit against Armstrong for fraud and other claims on behalf of the U.S. Postal Service. Click here for more.
-- “In looking back at our investigations into the mishandling or removal of classified information, we cannot find a case that would support bringing criminal charges on these facts.”
F.B.I. Director James B. Comey commenting on the F.B.I.’s recommendation that no criminal charges be brought against Hillary Clinton for her handling of classified information while secretary of state.