June 11, 2026
The Fifth Circuit affirmed convictions for two men found guilty in a $158 million healthcare scheme where false claims were submitted for illegitimate compound medications, ruling Wednesday there was sufficient evidence for jurors to find they conspired to defraud federal workers' compensation programs and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
March 31, 2026
A Fifth Circuit panel pushed back on two men's contention that their convictions in a $158 million healthcare scheme should get thrown out, asking Tuesday how the evidence the jury heard wasn't enough to uphold the convictions.