Monoblogue has a post up with video of Brian Murphy on WBAL Radio from late last week discussing the election results. He goes on to discuss the possibilities of a Murphy candidacy for Governor in 2014.
Democratic candidates mentioned as possibilities in the linked post include Doug Gansler, Anthony Brown, and Peter Franchot.
Additional Republicans mentioned include Charles Lollar and Larry Hogan.
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[email protected]Prince George’s County Man Sentenced for Felony Insurance Fraud
BALTIMORE, MD ( April 30, 2010) -Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Latif Khabeer, formerly known as Andre Ronald Wright, 46, of Upper Marlboro, pled guilty to one count of felony insurance fraud in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. Judge Maureen Lamassney sentenced Khabeer to eight years, suspending all but 236 days, and five years probation with drug treatment and counseling. Khabeer has already served the 236 days pending his trial.
During March of 2006, Khabeer and Mark Jeffries staged a pedestrian-automobile accident in Prince George’s County, where Khabeer was the alleged pedestrian. Khabeer then submitted a false insurance claim to Geico Insurance, which included a lost wage claim in excess of $1,600. Further investigation revealed that Khabeer was not employed at the place of business listed on the lost wage form. Geico refused to pay any money on the claim.
The conviction follows a joint investigation by the Insurance Fraud Division of the Maryland Insurance Administration, the Maryland State Police and the Office of the Attorney General. In making today’s announcement, Attorney General Gansler thanked Assistant Attorney General Bernard Taylor for handling the case.
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[email protected]Attorney General’s Securities Division Halts Sale of
Unregistered Securities by Company Falsely Claiming Patent of Bullet Proof FabricBALTIMORE, MD ( April 29, 2010) -Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that the Securities Division has issued a Summary Order to Cease and Desist against John F. Curran, III and Gargoyles, Inc. The Securities Division alleges that Curran and Gargoyles are violating the Maryland securities laws by selling unregistered securities, acting as an unregistered broker-dealer and agent, and engaging in fraud in the offer and sale of securities.
According to the order, Curran and Gargoyles held investor sales meetings at the company’s Carroll County facility and told potential investors that the company owned special patented technology, including a stab protection plate and a fabric body armor system. Curran and Gargoyles claimed that annual sales from these products would grow in one year from $3,770,809 to $72,000,000. According to the order, the company owned no patented technology. Curran and Gargoyles raised over $2.3 million from more than 299 investors mostly from Carroll and Baltimore counties. Further, after receiving the Securities Division’s subpoena, Curran stated to the Division that he would not make additional sales of Gargoyles stock. However, according to the order, on April 14, 2010, Gargoyles sent an e-mail to its shareholders soliciting names of potential investors.
“The Securities Division took this action to stop the further victimization of Maryland investors,” said Attorney General Gansler. “Curran and Gargoyles are ordered to immediately halt the fraudulent sale of Gargoyles stock in Maryland.”
Attorney General Gansler thanked the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office for referring the matter. The State’s Attorney’s Office is continuing to investigate the sale of unregulated securities. Individuals who purchased Gargoyles stock are encouraged to contact the Securities Division at 410-576-6407. Investors should call the Securities Division at 410-576-6360 before they invest to find out whether an investment adviser, broker or securities is registered.
A copy of the Securities Division’s Summary Order to Cease and Desist can be found at http://www.oag.state.md.us/Securities/Actions/2010/GargoylesSumm_CD_4_29_10.pdf
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[email protected]Attorney General Gansler Charges Education Company with Providing Unauthorized Nursing Training
Associated National Medical Academy’s Nursing Courses Not Approved by
Maryland State Board of Nursing or Maryland Higher Education CommissionBALTIMORE, MD ( April 27, 2010) -Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has charged MALMILVENTURES, LLC, d/b/a Associated National Medical Academy, located at 322 N. Howard Street, Suite 200 B in Baltimore City, and the company=s principals, John Malone and John Miller, with unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with their offer of nursing training services to consumers.
Associated National Medical Academy offers consumers who are interested in becoming either a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse a “10 Month Accelerated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program” and a “12 Month Registered Nurse (RN) BSN Bridge Program.” However, according to the Division’s charges, Associated National Medical Academy has not obtained the necessary approvals from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland State Board of Nursing to offer such services in the State of Maryland. The Division further alleges that Associated National Medical Academy’s nursing programs will not qualify consumers to become licensed in Maryland as either a LPN or RN.
On June 26, 2009, the MHEC sent the company a letter directing it to “immediately cease and desist offering training in Maryland” and to refund payments that the company had collected from Maryland consumers. Despite receiving that letter, according to the charges, the company continued to offer and sell nursing programs to Maryland consumers and has not refunded any of the payments received from consumers.
“We charged this company and its owners with taking advantage of consumers looking to become licensed nurses in Maryland,” said Attorney General Gansler. “Consumers should always check with state licensing boards to verify licensing requirements of educational institutions prior to paying any fees up front to a training school.”
The Consumer Protection Division’s Statement of Charges seeks an injunction, restitution for consumers harmed by the business= practices, investigation costs, and a civil penalty. A public hearing on the charges is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 11101 Gilroy Road in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Consumers who wish to contact the Consumer Protection Division regarding Associated National Medical Academy may call (410) 576-6569.
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Raquel Guillory, 410-576-6357
[email protected]Consumer Protection Division Orders Harford County Home Builder to Pay Over $500,000 in Restitution, Damages and Penalties
BALTIMORE, MD ( April 27, 2010) -Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has issued a final order requiring Deise Custom Homes, LLC and its principal to pay more than $480,000 to consumers and penalties of $34,000. The Division found that Richard E. Deise, Jr., and his company, Deise Custom Homes, violated Maryland’s Custom Home Protection Act and New Home Deposit Act by failing to place or maintain money paid by consumers into an escrow account or having a surety bond to cover the deposits and payments. The Division also found that Deise and his company violated the Home Builder Registration Act and the Consumer Protection Act by failing to build homes as promised.
The Division found that Deise and his company collected substantial deposits and payments from at least four families toward the construction of new homes in Harford County, then failed to protect those payments as required by Maryland law, failed to complete construction of the homes, and failed to pay refunds to any of the consumers. The order bars Deise and Deise Custom Homes from acting as a home builder in the State of Maryland unless they meet requirements set by the Division, and requires payment of $384,835 in restitution, $99,903 in damages, $34,000 in civil penalties, and $7,926 in costs.
“Before paying any money towards the construction of a new home, consumers need to protect the biggest investment of their lifetime by ensuring that their home is being built by a registered home builder and that any deposits they make are protected by an escrow account, bond, or letter of credit,” said Attorney General Gansler.
Home builders are required to give consumers a pamphlet prepared by the Office of Attorney General that discusses consumers’ rights under the law and steps consumers can take to protect themselves. New home buyers are encouraged to check whether their builder is registered by contacting the Division’s Home Builder Registration Unit at (410) 576-6573 or toll-free at (877) 259-4525, or by visiting the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.state.md.us/homebuilder.
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