Posted on 03/08/2014 5:06:25 PM PST by Sub-Driver
Jeremiah Wright's Daughter Convicted of Fraud
On Friday, a federal jury took less than two hours to convict the daughter of President Barack Obama's controversial former pastor, Jeremiah Wright, of fraud.
Jeri Wright was found guilty of a fraud scheme that siphoned thousands of taxpayer dollars intended for a not-for-profit work and education program known as We Are Our Brother's Keeper.
Prosecutor Timothy Bass said Jeri Wright lied "over and over" and went on a "spending spree" that included traveling to Las Vegas, buying vehicles, and remodeling her basement with cash from the money laundering scheme.
She was found guilty on all counts.
"If you take and misuse government money, and then lie about it, you will be held accountable in a court of law," said U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Jim Lewis.
We Are Our Brother's Keeper, owned by former Country Club Hills Police Chief Regina Evans and her husband, scored a $1.25 million state grant that was intended to offer bricklaying and electrical training, as well as GED preparation. Wright took up to $11,000 from checks worth more than $30,0000, and $20,000 deposited back into the Evans' accounts. Both Regina and Ronald Evans, Jr. have pleaded guilty to fraud.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
Another bogus raid on the public treasury by those claiming to be performing community outreach activities!
Taxpayers fund schools, parks and libraries. Why do we need to constantly enrich phony community organizers who want to pocket thousands and millions of dollars to toss pennies at the underprivileged?
The shocking thing to me is that only now is it
surfacing in the press.
Another “apple”.
Sounds like a perfect candidate for a cabinet position,
Or at least some Czar protecting against 501c3 fraud.
No suprise here is there?
“If you take and misuse government money, and then lie about it, you will be held accountable in a court of law,” said U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Jim Lewis.
unless you are an elected official in DC.. Then carry on.
Wow! She was convicted - in Illinois? Wow! Just - WOW!
This entire article is racist!!!
None.
Attorney Jim Lewis? Word. Stay out of Fort Marcy Park!
*SMIRK*
BTW has Al Sharptongue paid his taxes yet? And did Jesse James Jackson repay the government money he sloughed to his mistress?
I’d say her chickens have come home to roost, but then that might be considered racist.
please see...above
In other news, Jeri Wright’s entire jury receives notice of IRS audit.
Nobody robs banks anymore.
She's a 'Keeper' alright ...
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