Crime
Clermont Mortgage Consultant Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud While Awaiting Sentencing
Kenneth Blair, 54, of Clermont pleaded guilty to bank fraud involving fake paystubs that duped lenders into approving unqualified borrowers.
Middle District of Florida
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Three Federal Sentences Total 65 Years in Florida Child Exploitation, Trafficking, Fraud Cases
An Arcadia man received 30 years for child sexual abuse, a Texas man got 15 years for sex trafficking in Tampa, and a former Florida appraiser drew 20 years for $65 million bank fraud.
Crime
Crescent City Man Indicted for Threatening to Kill the President
Ryan Brown, 27, of Crescent City faces two federal counts after allegedly sending threats to the White House in April and May.
Crime
RAD Diversified REIT Co-Founder Indicted for Fraud in $1.6M Home Purchase
Brandon Mendenhall, 46, of Brandon faces up to 20 years after federal indictment alleges he inflated income to secure a $1.2 million mortgage.
Crime
Tampa CPA and Attorney Indicted for Embezzling $890,000 From Client
Federal grand jury charges Melissia Gauthreaux with six counts of wire fraud for stealing more than $890,000 from a client over four years.
Crime
Tampa Woman Heidi Richards Sentenced to 22 Months for Microsoft Label Scheme
Heidi Richards, 52, of Tampa received 22 months in federal prison and a $50,000 fine for trafficking illicit Microsoft certificate of authenticity labels.