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Judge denies former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn’s request to remain free during appeals process
Read full article: Judge denies former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn’s request to remain free during appeals processA federal judge has denied a request from former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn to remain free while he appeals his federal conviction on conspiracy and wire fraud charges.
Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn granted delay in deadline to report to prison because of hurricane damage to Tampa home
Read full article: Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn granted delay in deadline to report to prison because of hurricane damage to Tampa homeAttorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn are asking that he be allowed to remain free while his convictions on federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud are appealed to a higher court.
Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn asks to remain free while appealing conviction
Read full article: Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn asks to remain free while appealing convictionAttorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn are asking that he be allowed to remain free while his convictions on federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud are appealed to a higher court.
Attorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn push back against potential sentence of prison time
Read full article: Attorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn push back against potential sentence of prison timePainting a picture of a family man, involved in his community, attorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn are asking a judge to not impose a multi-year prison sentence for his federal convictions of conspiracy and wire fraud, which they say has already taken an immense toll on Zahn and his family, with scrutiny and humiliation leading to a diagnosis of PTSD for the former utility head.
Prosecutors call for ‘multi-year’ prison sentence for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn
Read full article: Prosecutors call for ‘multi-year’ prison sentence for former JEA CEO Aaron ZahnOne week before former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn goes before a federal judge to learn his sentence for conspiracy and wire fraud, federal prosecutors are arguing that punishment should be one of “multi-year incarceration.”
Day by day: A look back at the testimony from key witnesses in the trial of two former JEA execs
Read full article: Day by day: A look back at the testimony from key witnesses in the trial of two former JEA execsJurors in the trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are now considering the testimony of more than 30 witnesses, which they heard over the course of 14 days of court proceedings, as they deliberate whether the two men are guilty or not guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud.
Ruling could come soon on potential delay of trial for former JEA execs
Read full article: Ruling could come soon on potential delay of trial for former JEA execsA federal judge said Thursday he will rule soon on a request to delay the upcoming trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher.
Weeks before scheduled trial, attorneys for former JEA execs again ask for a delay
Read full article: Weeks before scheduled trial, attorneys for former JEA execs again ask for a delayLess than two weeks before their trial on federal conspiracy and wire fraud charges is scheduled to begin, attorneys for former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are once again asking a judge to delay the start of the proceedings.
Trial for former JEA execs on track for next month, as defense again requests delays
Read full article: Trial for former JEA execs on track for next month, as defense again requests delaysWith less than three weeks until the scheduled federal criminal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher, prosecutors and defense attorneys were back in a Jacksonville courtroom Wednesday, discussing issues around witnesses, evidence, and jury selection.
Federal judge agrees that prosecutors built case against former JEA execs without protected statements
Read full article: Federal judge agrees that prosecutors built case against former JEA execs without protected statementsA federal judge has ruled that two separate juries will be seated for the upcoming trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher, due to how protected statements may be used during their defense.
Judge denies former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn’s request to move upcoming federal trial
Read full article: Judge denies former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn’s request to move upcoming federal trialA federal judge has denied a request from former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn to move his upcoming criminal trial from Jacksonville to Tampa, finding their arguments regarding pretrial publicity didn't meet the legal standard required to move a trial.
Federal judge finds prosecutors built case against former JEA execs without using protected statements
Read full article: Federal judge finds prosecutors built case against former JEA execs without using protected statementsA federal magistrate judge has found that the criminal case against two former JEA executives was built without the use of protected statements made by the two, even as defense attorneys had argued that the case was tainted and the indictment needed to be dismissed.
Judge grants delay for trial of former JEA executives
Read full article: Judge grants delay for trial of former JEA executivesAttorneys involved in the federal case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are asking a judge to delay the trial on conspiracy and wire fraud charges from October of this year to February 2024.
Attorneys ask for delay for federal trial for former JEA executives
Read full article: Attorneys ask for delay for federal trial for former JEA executivesAttorneys involved in the federal case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher are asking a judge to delay the trial on conspiracy and wire fraud charges from October of this year to February 2024.
Federal lawsuit over Jacksonville’s city council redistricting ends with settlement
Read full article: Federal lawsuit over Jacksonville’s city council redistricting ends with settlementA federal judge has now given final approval to a settlement that ends a lengthy legal battle over redistricting between several civil rights groups and the city of Jacksonville.
Federal judge to weigh arguments about evidence in case of former JEA execs
Read full article: Federal judge to weigh arguments about evidence in case of former JEA execsAfter eight days of testimony, it will now be up to a judge to weigh whether or not federal prosecutors used off-limits statements to build their case against two former JEA executives charged with conspiracy and wire fraud.
‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continues
Read full article: ‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continuesA multi-day hearing ahead of the federal trial for two former JEA executives revealed new details about events surrounding the attempted sale of the utility in 2019.
‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continues
Read full article: ‘This can’t go on’: Former JEA CEO recounts reaction to proposed bonus plan as testimony continuesA multi-day hearing ahead of the federal trial for two former JEA executives revealed new details about events surrounding the attempted sale of the utility in 2019.
Former JEA executives in federal court for hearing ahead of October trial
Read full article: Former JEA executives in federal court for hearing ahead of October trialLawyers for two former JEA executives facing federal charges in connection with the attempted sale of the utility spent over two hours at a hearing Thursday morning questioning the FBI special agent who led the investigation, about how the case was built.
Aiden Fucci’s case draws memories of high profile 1998 murder trial that shook Jacksonville community
Read full article: Aiden Fucci’s case draws memories of high profile 1998 murder trial that shook Jacksonville communityA case that shares similarities to Aiden Fucci’s case was vaguely mentioned during his sentencing trial for the murder of Tristyn Bailey.
Grand Jury indicts man for using dead teen’s identity for more than 20 years
Read full article: Grand Jury indicts man for using dead teen’s identity for more than 20 yearsA Columbia County man arrested late last year on charges including extortion is now accused of taking the identity of someone who died from a brain tumor as a teenager and using that identity for more than 20 years.
Feds: Columbia County man used dead teen’s identity for more than 20 years
Read full article: Feds: Columbia County man used dead teen’s identity for more than 20 yearsA Columbia County man arrested late last year on charges including extortion is now accused of taking the identity of someone who died from a brain tumor as a teenager and using that identity for more than 20 years.
Defense attorneys for former JEA CEO ask to delay fraud trial until October 2023
Read full article: Defense attorneys for former JEA CEO ask to delay fraud trial until October 2023Attorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former CFO Ryan Wannemacher are asking the judge to delay their upcoming federal trial on conspiracy and wire fraud charges until late next year.
Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn wants federal trial moved to Tampa
Read full article: Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn wants federal trial moved to TampaAttorneys for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn have asked a judge to move his upcoming federal trial on conspiracy and wire fraud charges to Tampa, arguing he cannot get a fair trial in Jacksonville.
Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown pleads guilty to tax fraud
Read full article: Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown pleads guilty to tax fraudFormer U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown on Wednesday returned to federal court where she pleaded guilty to one count of tax fraud in her federal case, admitting that she lied to the IRS about deductions that were made.
Former congresswoman Corrine Brown to take plea deal
Read full article: Former congresswoman Corrine Brown to take plea dealFormer congresswoman Corrine Brown is set to change her plea Wednesday in a federal case that involves charges of fraud and conspiracy, avoiding a retrial that was scheduled to take place this fall.
Reggie Brown’s attorney asks to withdraw from case following disagreement over appeal
Read full article: Reggie Brown’s attorney asks to withdraw from case following disagreement over appealA court-appointed attorney for former Jacksonville city councilman Reggie Brown has asked a federal judge to allow her to withdraw from the case, over a disagreement over appeals of his conviction.
Remote court hearings sought as virus surges in Florida
Read full article: Remote court hearings sought as virus surges in FloridaAs COVID-19 cases and deaths in Florida continue to spike, criminal defense lawyers are asking courts again to conduct non-essential hearings remotely. In a news release Tuesday, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers said video hearings can be more efficient and safer.