A conviction is a judgment based on a jurys verdict, judges finding, or the defendants admission that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged. In Detroit, four defendantsremain in the spotlight of theUAW-Fiat Chrysler (FCA) case: Jerome Durden, a former financial analyst incorporate accounting at Fiat Chryslerand former Controller of the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center, pleaded guiltyin August 2017 after preparing and filing tax returns that concealed millions of dollars in prohibited payments directed to others in 2009-15. The English definition of the offense is followed in the United States. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS New York District Office. Brown, former Business Manager of Plumbers Local 237 (formerly located in Texarkana, Texas), was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay $100 mandatory special assessment and remaining restitution in the amount of $4,942. .manual-search-block #edit-actions--2 {order:2;} Disclaimer | Sitemap | Privacy Policy. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Chicago District Office and Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. UNION COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Officials say the headmaster at Union Academy charter school will not return after her contract expires at the end of June. ), pled guilty to one count of theft in a special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Fonti was then sentenced to two years supervised probation and fined $1,000. On January 7, 2009, Bruno pled guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $16,118.57. A former executive director of the Hawaii Painting & Decorating Contractors Association pleaded guilty in May 2016 to embezzling approximately $1,483,800 from the Hawaii Painters Trade Promotion & Charity Fund, which comes out of the hourly wages of Painters District Council 50 in Honolulu. A lock ( The stolen dues are used to buy everything from luxury goods and lavish vacations to everyday items like gas and food. On May 1, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Christopher Scott Tidwell, former Secretary-Treasurer of Transportation Union Independent Local 1261 (located in Lineville, Ala.), was indicted on one count of embezzlement of union funds in the amount of $22,264.08 and one count of forfeiture. The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Milwaukee District Office. Thieves often are beloved colleagues who leave a profound sense of betrayal. @media only screen and (min-width: 0px){.agency-nav-container.nav-is-open {overflow-y: unset!important;}} An official website of the United States government. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Buffalo District Office. As part of its effort to protect and safeguard union funds and assets, OLMS investigates possible embezzlement from unions and other violations of criminal laws. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS New York District Office. He was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,824.30 and a special assessment of $100.00. Brown was then sentenced to three years probation and 30 days of electronic home monitoring and ordered to make restitution in an amount yet to be determined. On December 1, 2008, an information was filed charging Holman with the same offense. .agency-blurb-container .agency_blurb.background--light { padding: 0; } On August 27, September 1, September 3, 2009 and September 29, 2009 Robert Walston, Richard Lopez, Thaddeus Bania, Cassandra Mosley, David Rodriguez and Mark Jones, former President , Recording-Secretary, Comptroller, Business Agent, Organizer, and Head Organizer of Teamsters Local 743 Walston was sentenced to 57 months imprisonment and three years of supervised release. @media (max-width: 992px){.usa-js-mobile-nav--active, .usa-mobile_nav-active {overflow: auto!important;}} The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Los Angeles District Office. Local 598 (located in Huntsville, Ala.), was indicted on one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $10,690. On August 25, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Linda Tickle, former employee of Machinist Local 56 and Machinists Local 1458 (located in Chattanooga, Tenn.), was indicted on two counts of embezzling union funds in the amount of $30,173.27. What Should You Do If Suspected of Embezzlement? The sentencing follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Chicago District Office and the Department of Labor's Office of the Inspector General. The charge follows and investigation by the OLMS Minneapolis Resident Office. An experienced attorney can help you to determine which course of action to take next. Russia was also charged with receiving stolen property. The Maddalones pled guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion for their participation in a scheme, along with other union officials, to use their union positions and the fear of economic harm to obtain cash bribes from employers. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit District Office. On October 7, 2008, Ethington plead guilty to embezzling union funds in the same amount. Fanning had previously made restitution in the amount of $6,342.15. A boilermakers union official had a taste for luxury goods, but most of the stealing was small-scale. The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Buffalo District Office. On September 2, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Lance Hinerman, Steven Boyles, Daniel Cassidy, current President, former Vice President and former Clerk Craft Director, respectively, of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Central Arkansas Area Local 189 (located in North Little Rock, Ark. On March 25, 2009, Dallas pled guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the same amount. .table thead th {background-color:#f1f1f1;color:#222;} On September 2, 2009, Witham pled guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the same amount. Contact Phoebe Wall Howard:313-222-6512 or phoward@freepress.com. ), admitted to sufficient facts to the charge of larceny over $250 by a single scheme. Mosley was sentenced to one day in prison, six months in home confinement, and 18 months of additional supervised release. Scandal just reinforces stereotypes about unions. On March 30, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Steven Snyder, former Financial Secretary of Steelworkers Local 5724 (located in Clarington, Ohio), was sentenced to five months incarceration after pleading guilty to embezzling $78,893.47 in union strike fund benefits. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Buffalo District Office. On September 25, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Fawne Lei-Petersen, former office manager of Painters Local 300 (located in Seattle, Wash.), was sentenced to 3 months in prison, 7 months of home confinement, and 36 months of supervised release. On October 22, 2009, in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, Darryl D. Becker, former Financial Secretary of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) Local 558-11 (located in McPherson, Kan.) was fined $500 and placed on probation for one year. This is both externally from the public and internally from members. Tulsa, OK 74119, Phone:(918) 382-2700 Assistant U.S. The sentencing follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Cleveland District Office, Department of Labor's Office of the Inspector General, and the FBI. Also, Dallas was prohibited from incurring any additional credit card debts, ordered to perform 200 hours of community service, submit to random drug testing and obtain mental health treatment. 1000 Louisiana, Ste. The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta District Office. On November 23, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, an information was filed charging David Matthis, former Secretary Treasurer of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 205 (located in Alexandria, La. On June 1, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Nicholas Maddalone and Paul Maddalone, former Executive Board Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 (the primary union that represents school bus drivers in New York City), were indicted on charges of extortion, unlawful labor payments, and participation in a conspiracy, for allegedly using their union positions to obtain cash bribes from employers. On February 4, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Keith H. Cook, former Secretary Treasurer of United Transportation Union (UTU) Local 620 (located in Chicago, Ill.), was sentenced to twelve months and one day imprisonment for embezzlement of union funds, ten months imprisonment for making a false entry in union records, three years supervised release for embezzlement of union funds, and one year supervised release for making a false entry in union records (to run concurrently). He also was ordered to make restitution of $47,079.21 and pay a $125 assessment. Regardless, it is clear that union corruption is alive and well across the country. On May 27, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Wendy Bentzen, former information/financial manager for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 72 (located in Jefferson City, Mo. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Pittsburgh District Office. On April 17, 2009, in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, Daniel Fortier, former Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local 970 and former President of Teamsters Joint Council 32 (located in Minneapolis, Minn.), pled guilty to a two-count information charging him with making false entries in union records related to an embezzlement of union funds in the amount of $8,202.61. UAW Local Official Accused of Embezzling $2M, Using Union Debit Card at Greektown. We are hired to detect suspected fraud, and to help businesses recover from the catastrophic financial effect it can have. On April 3, 2009, in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Fernando Acevedo, former President for the Transit Employees Independent Union (located in Bedford, Ohio), was sentenced to two years community control, 50 hours of community service, and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $7,300. On May 1, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Jack Hooks, former Treasurer of AFSCME Local 11, Chapter 7010 (located in Mansfield, Ohio), pled guilty to embezzling union funds in the amount of $15,192. Local3 agreed to hold a new election, under OLMS supervision, for the two union-wide business agent positions.The settlement follows an investigation by theOLMS New York District Office. The indictment follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Atlanta District Office and the U.S. ), was charged with one count of larceny over $250, relating to the taking of union funds in the amount of $24,795.The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Boston District Office and the Massachusetts State Police. According to the Board Chair for Union Academy, Dr. Ann Walters contract expires at the end of the month. She is UA family to us and we want her to remain as Headmaster leading our school as she has been monumental in all UA has achieved over the last several years. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta District Office. This petition starter stood up and took action. On November 12, 2009, Kobe was charged in an information with one count of embezzling union funds during a period between 2005 through 2006. A former unionbusiness manager for Allied Novelty and Production Workers Local 223in New York and former president of Teamsters Local 810in August 2016pleaded guilty tosoliciting and receive kickbacks to influence the operation of an employee benefit plan and commit theftof $1 million. Bentzen was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $32,256.60 and a $100 special assessment. Her trial is scheduled for March 19. pled guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $5,048. On April 28, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Joyce Marsalis, former Treasurer of the Illinois Nurses Association, University of Chicago Local (located in Chicago, Ill.), was indicted on one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $12,717 and one count of falsifying union records. Tungett was also ordered to attend a drug aftercare program, pay a $250 fine and a $25 special assessment. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The board says Dr. Walters will be employed by Union Academy until the end of June when her contract expires. On June 17, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Fawne Lei-Petersen, former office manager of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Local 300 (located in Seattle, Wash.), was charged with, embezzling, stealing and unlawfully converting to her own personal use moneys of a labor organization in the amount of $86,118. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office. Bokaiyan, through his company, was to provide IT equipment and services to a new school not yet constructed. All rights reserved. On June 10, 2009, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Kathleen Fonti, former President of Health Professionals & Allied Employees (HPAE) Local 5030 (located in Emerson, N.J.), pled guilty to improperly receiving loans in excess of $14,500. On April 17, 2009, Simpson pled guilty to embezzling union funds in the same amount. Garza was permitted to remain on bond and voluntarily surrender to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. On July 31, 2009, Drawdy pled guilty to embezzling union funds in the amount of $17,900. On September 24, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Alejandro Stephens, former President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 660 (now Local 721) (located in Los Angeles, Calif.), pled guilty to two counts of mail fraud in connection with income fraudulently received from the Voter Improvement Program of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, and one count of filing a false tax return related to his failure to report $35,000 fraudulently received from this fund. On December 7, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Ira Sokol, a former school bus inspector for the New York City Department of Education, was sentenced to two years probation including six months home confinement, ordered to pay a fine of $10,000, and make restitution in the amount of $5,000 following a guilty plea to conspiracy to accept bribes in an industry receiving federal funds. In this case, two contractors were given prison time and restitution fines. On May 2, 2003, the Department of Labor informed Martin of his prohibition from serving as a union official for a period of 13 years. On July 9, 2009, Olson pled guilty to one count of making a false entry in books and records. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Buffalo District Office. Alphons Iacobelli, formervice president at FCA, was charged in July 2017 with conspiracy and delivering more than $1.2 million in prohibited payments and things of value to the late General Holiefield, former vice president of the UAW, Holiefield's wife and other UAW officials. The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards conducted the investigation. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brophy had previously paid over $47,172 in restitution. Frequently, money goes to buy luxury items. Watson is alleged to have made personal charges totaling $1,759 on the union credit card. The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Cleveland District Office. One financial analystrecalled working with a treasurer who was dyslexic and another who had trouble balancing his own checkbook. On July 1, 2009, Wheeler had pled guilty to one count of embezzling union funds. Moon obtained in excess of $2,000 from Local 1626 in the form of unapproved loans totaling $14,931. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas District Office. Itsfounding pastor is accused of stealing up to $5 million afteraudits and reviewsin the summer of 2017. On June 9, 2009, in the Brockton, Massachusetts District Court, a criminal complaint was filed charging Joseph Morena, former President of AFGE Locals 25 and 86 (located in Brockton, Mass. On September 10, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Nicholas Maddalone and Paul Maddalone, former Executive Board Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 (the primary union that represents school bus drivers in New York City), pled guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion for participation in a scheme, along with other union officials, to use their union positions and the fear of economic harm to obtain cash bribes from employers. Subsequently, Scott was sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation. On November 17, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Warren Demmin, former Secretary-Treasurer of Boilermakers Local Lodge 449 (located in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.), was indicted on four counts of embezzling union funds in the amount of $681.44. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit District Office. On September 16, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Jeanne R. Brophy, former office manager for Ironworkers Local 379 (located in Lafayette, Ind. The defendant is now a convicted felon and will pay back Steelworkers Local 145 for the funds he embezzled. On December 17, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, David M. Matthis, former Secretary Treasurer of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 205 (located in Alexandria, La. Of course, the shocking data from the Department of Labor only includes the cases where the theft, racketeering and other criminal activity were caught. The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Milwaukee District Office. On May 8, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Jeffrey C. Harris, former Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Glass Molders and Plastics Local 285 (located in Fort Wayne, Ind. The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS New Orleans District Office. "Over the last several months, we have been under a magnifying glass, and rightfully so. On June 10, 2009, Woods had pled guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $10,988.86 and one count of falsifying union records. ol{list-style-type: decimal;} The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Chicago District Office. When it comes to cases regarding embezzlement in unions, there is. Elliott was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and ordered to pay assessments and fees of $594. Fraud in small business in Michigan, and nationally, is chronic. Bealefeld was then sentenced to three years probation. We have accepted Ms. Hernndez's resignation, and we have cooperated fully with authorities on this matter and will continue to do so," Bob Schoonover, executive director of the SEIU California State Council, said in a statement. Walston, Bania and Mosley were ordered to pay restitution totaling $900,936. His sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 23. On September 9, 2009, Wuest was charged with the same offenses. The case is working its way through the court system, so far resulting in charges against four people. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Chicago District Office. On May 15, 2009, Stefanik had pled guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the same amount. OLMS field offices can provide guidance on how to file a complaint, including guidance regarding any additional steps you may need to take before filing a complaint and your ability to file an anonymous complaint. Trust is a very large factor. The charges follow an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati District Office. The judgment follows a joint investigation of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 (the primary union that represents drivers for school bus companies in New York City), as well as the New York City school bus companies, by the OLMS New York District Office, the Department of Labor's Office of the Inspector General, and the FBI. On June 29, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Anne ORourke, former office secretary of Roofers Local 37 (located in Pittsburgh, Pa.), pled guilty to a two-count indictment for embezzling union funds in the amount of $23,057 and falsifying union records. 2023 Washington Policy Center All Rights Reserved Terms of Use, Mark Harmsworth talking affordable housing on the Lars Larson Show, Opinion: HB 1011 dies Keep readying for a long-term-care payroll tax starting this summer, HB 1011 dies: Keep readying for a long-term-care payroll tax starting this summer, Survivor: Legislation allowing Washington to join multistate Nurse Licensure Compact is still alive, Seattles social housing authority measure near approval with latest vote count, Elizabeth Hovde on the Lars Larson Show discussing nurse-shortage issues and policy ideas. On December 10, 2009, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Kathleen Fonti, former President of Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) Local 5030 (located in Emerson, N.J.), pled guilty to one count of receipt of improper loans from a labor organization. On February 5, 2009, Harris had pled guilty to embezzlement of union funds. ), pled guilty to one count of stealing union funds in the amount of $6,350. Just to clarify, that is restitution of more than $102 million. However, there is some discussion going around about the potential for problems that can come from a powerful union. We had our union president build a big elaborate house with materials, money and labor through our union. Ann Marie Shaffer, 57, of Livonia was sentenced toa year in prison after admitting to embezzling $101,059.56 in 2008-10. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Buffalo District Office. Embezzlement is an action where a person takes in money for a business or other entity, and instead of putting it into the correct account, keeps it for themselves. Have you been accused of embezzlement in a union? The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati District Office. On April 1, 2009, in the Criminal Court of the City of Syracuse, New York, Frederick Joseph McManus, Financial Secretary of Asbestos Workers Local 30 (Syracuse, N.Y.), was charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records associated with his actions as a union officer. Her current duties have been reassigned and discussed with her. 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On August 6, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, Donna Caltabiano, former President of AFSCME Local 888 (located in Catskill, N.Y.), was sentenced to six months of home confinement and five years of probation and ordered to make restitution of $23,644.76. On November 20, 2008, Sargent pled guilty to one count of larceny within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. On February 4, 2009, in the Court of Common Pleas for Jefferson County, Ohio, Deborah Chichick, former Treasurer of Communication Workers of America Local 4527 (located in Steubenville, Ohio), pled guilty to one count of theft in the amount of $1,440.Chichick was then sentenced to serve one year probation and ordered to make restitution. On October 9, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Joyce Marsalis, former Treasurer of the University of Chicago local unit of the Illinois Nurses Association (located in Chicago, Ill.), pled guilty to one count of willfully making a false entry in union records. was charged in a one count information of Theft totaling $1,560.The charges follow an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati District Office. More unions are seeking to take decisive action when theres the possibility of embezzlement occurring. On April 28, 2009, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, William I. While the vast majority of union officials do their work diligently and without incident, OLMS will continue to work with unions to hold accountable anyone that unlawfully exploits their union position to enrich themselves without regard to the best interests of union members, said Office of Labor-Management Standards District Director Michelle Hussar in Dallas, Texas. 2300 ), was sentenced to six months home confinement and three years probation. The UAW has weathered many storms over the years, and through bad economic times, long strikes, relentless and vicious organizing drives. The plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Pittsburgh District Office. The convictions follow an investigation by the OLMS Chicago District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General and the United States Postal Inspection Service. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Boston District Office. We see more fraud cases go unreported to avoid publicity.. Williams was charged in a criminal information, which means a guilty plea is expected. The arrest follows an investigation by the OLMS Miami Resident Investigator Office. The OLMS notes: As part of its effort to protect and safeguard union funds and assets, OLMS investigates possible embezzlement from unions and other violations of criminal laws. A former officer of the UAW was implicated in allegedly defrauding the FCA National Training Center for personal gain, along with other company officials and a few international reps. We will never tolerate this type of misconduct,. The indictments follow an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta District Office. As a result, strict regulations regarding financials and audits can help discover this type of crime early on in the process before it becomes such a large issue to handle. The admission follows and investigation by the OLMS Boston District Office. .manual-search ul.usa-list li {max-width:100%;} On February 25, 2009, Stefanik was indicted on one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $25,808.29 between February 2004 and November 2007. On On August 27, September 1, September 3, and September 29, 2009, Six former officials of Teamsters 743 (located in Chicago, Ill.) were sentenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in connection with their roles in rigging the unions 2004 officer election and its rerun. On March 6, 2009, Acevedo pled guilty to attempted theft. October 13, 2021 / 2:43 PM Jimmy the Bull and the Perry Crew also assaulted and intimidated rank and file union members who were critical of union leadership and physically blocked them from the union hall to keep them from voting on a contract proposal with a major employer. He pleaded guilty in 2016. On May 11, 2009, Thomas pled guilty to one count of embezzling approximately $28,500 in union funds. On April 3, 2007, Brown was indicted on eight counts of embezzling union and apprenticeship funds totaling over $86,500. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Milwaukee District Office. An indictment raises no inference of guilt. Shingler was charged with taking union funds in the amount of $2,572. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia District Office. Subsequently, Holmes was sentenced to five years in prison, suspended, five years of probation, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,350. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 154 in Pittsburgh saw its former business manager plead guilty in September 2017 to embezzling approximately $1.5 million, plus tax evasion. On June 19, 2009, Elsezy had pled guilty to one count of theft in a special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Miami Resident Investigator Office. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Seattle District Office. "She was personable and bubbly. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Phoenix Resident Investigator Office. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta District Office.
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