Loretto Hospital
Coverage of Loretto Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-Loretto Exec Will Stop Fighting Extradition, Setting Stage For Possible Return To Chicago
Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital executive, will stop resisting extradition from Serbia to Chicago, where he faces federal charges related to embezzlement and a $900 million fraud scheme involving fake COVID-19 testing. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has faced scrutiny amid recent issues with other prosecutions, and some co-defendants in Ahmed’s case have had charges dismissed or reached plea deals.
- Ex-Loretto Exec At Center Of 2 Criminal Cases Is A Fugitive, Can’t Have Charges Dropped: Judge
Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital executive, remains a fugitive fighting extradition while a judge denied his request to dismiss charges in a $300 million fraud case linked to fake COVID-19 testing. The judge ruled Ahmed should not benefit from legal motions until he appears in court, despite other defendants in the case having charges dropped.
- Ex-Loretto Exec Gets Deal That Could Keep Her Out Of Jail
A judge approved a deferred prosecution agreement for Heather Bergdahl, a former Loretto Hospital executive charged with wire fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. The deal could dismiss charges if Bergdahl meets unspecified conditions within a year, while similar agreements are expected for other executives involved in a scheme to embezzle millions from the hospital.
- As 'Broadview Six' prosecutor faces reckoning, Boutros yet to escape cloud hanging over his office
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg's work in Chicago faces scrutiny over claims of improper conduct in seeking indictments, prompting defense attorneys to demand a special counsel to investigate U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and his office for criminal contempt. Boutros announced a review of Mecklenburg's grand jury cases dating back to 2007, which could impact over 100 cases, amid questions about the reliability of information from his office under the legal doctrine of presumption of regularity.
- Charges dropped in Loretto COVID-19 fraud case as judge raises concerns about U.S. Attorney's Office
A judge dismissed fraud charges against two defendants accused of an $800 million COVID-19 testing scheme at Loretto Hospital, while also raising concerns about the U.S. Attorney's Office.
- Judge questions US Attorney's Office as charges are dropped in Loretto Hospital fraud case
Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against two defendants in a hospital COVID-19 fraud case after their attorneys raised allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
- 'Is Mr. Boutros here?' Judge drops fraud charges, calls out U.S. attorney as ‘Broadview 6’ fallout grows
A judge dismissed fraud charges in a COVID-19 testing case linked to the same prosecutor handling the collapsed 'Broadview Six' case. The dismissal followed allegations of misconduct against U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros' office, prompting a 'credibility crisis' and leading to charges being dropped against two defendants tied to a former Loretto Hospital CFO.
- After judge threatens hearing over grand jury misconduct, feds drop charges in case tied to Loretto exec
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against two co-defendants in an $800 million fraud case tied to Loretto Hospital's former CFO after a judge threatened a hearing over alleged grand jury misconduct. The move follows similar dismissals in the 'Broadview Six' case and raises concerns about the credibility of the U.S. Attorney's office.
- $300 Million Fraud Trial For Ex-Loretto Hospital Executive Delayed
A former Loretto Hospital executive faces a delayed $300 million fraud trial amid motions to dismiss charges due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct. The trial, originally set for July 9, was postponed as prosecutors seek a new indictment and explore plea deals with some defendants.
- Ex-Loretto Hospital Exec Pushes For Charges To Be Dropped In $300 Million Fraud Case
Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital executive, is seeking to dismiss fraud charges related to a $300 million scheme involving fake COVID-19 testing. He faces additional charges of embezzling $15 million and steering $19 million in contracts through corrupt means. Ahmed, a fugitive in Serbia since 2023, is part of the 'Broadview Six' case, with motions alleging prosecutorial misconduct.