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Nursing Home Executives Indicted On Conspiracy, Fraud, False Statements, And Tax Charges

Three former nursing home executives, one a lawyer, were charged yesterday in a federal indictment with various offenses related to their operation of nursing homes located in Texas and elsewhere, announced U.S. Attorney Richard B. Roper of the Northern District of Texas. A federal grand jury in Fort Worth returned the 29-count indictment charging Gary R. Trebert, Stephen Michael Ewing, a/k/a “Stephen Michaels,” and Larry Gordon May each with one count of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nine counts of tax evasion, five counts of mail fraud, seven counts of false statements to a government agency and seven counts of false statements relating to health care matters.

U.S. Attorney Roper said, “This indictment reflects federal law enforcement’s commitment to effectively address those who use nursing homes to defraud the federal government and enrich themselves. Nursing homes should be businesses of stability rather than vehicles to commit fraud.”

“Fiscal predators make all of us pay for their illegal activity and it cannot be tolerated,” said Erick Martinez, Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Field Office of IRS Criminal Investigation. "When allegations arise that certain individuals and corporations are abusing the tax system to avoid paying their fair share of tax, the IRS will vigorously investigate them. It is a matter of maintaining public confidence in the fairness of the tax laws. Today's indictment is the result of such an investigation," Martinez said. Read more at fbi.gov.

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	Anyone can report nursing home abuse and neglect. Anyone can and should report abuse and neglect. It is a violation of state and federal law for any person, including facility staff, volunteers, visitors, family members or guardians, or another resident, to abuse or neglect a resident. If you suspect abuse or neglect, or if a resident tells you they are experiencing this problem, it is important to believe the resident and report the allegation immediately. This will help prevent further suffering by any resident. Many states have laws that require the reporting of abuse and neglect. Find out what your state requires. Put your report in writing, date it, and keep a copy. Convey as much information as you can about the situation. Provide as much background information as possible. A thorough report will help the investigator to address the situation quickly.