Prosecutors ask for delay of convicted former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn sentencing
Currently as it stands, Zahn’s sentencing is set for June 18. However, a motion to continue, suggests it could to be moved to July. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The attorneys for…
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JEA board taps interim CEO to replace Jay Stowe
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The JEA board voted Monday to make former JEA administrator Vickey Cavey the utility’s interim CEO, replacing Jay Stowe as the top executive. Cavey came out of…
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Former JEA CEO found guilty in federal fraud, conspiracy case; former CFO found not guilty
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn was found guilty by a federal jury on Friday of attempting to defraud the city-owned utility. The former executive was charged with…
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Witness says ex-JEA CEO told him he could make millions from sale
Aaron Zahn’s college roommate, also an attorney who worked with JEA, was the first to tell the jury Zahn talked about profiting from a sale of JEA. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —…
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Attorney testifies former JEA CEO said he would make $40 million if JEA was sold, and had backing of Mayor Curry
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There was major testimony on Wednesday in the fraud trial of two former top JEA executives. Attorney Stephen Amdur testified that former CEO Aaron Zahn told him…
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Former JEA CEO testifies in federal fraud scheme trial that he departed at request of mayor, who then made Zahn CEO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former JEA CEO Paul McElroy said Thursday that he was “surprised” and “somewhat disappointed” when Aaron Zahn became interim CEO of the city-owned utility following McElroy’s 2018…
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Who’s the acting CEO of JHA after Dwayne Alexander’s resignation?
The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) appointed Vanessa Dunn as the agency’s acting CEO for a 60-day period, according to a news release. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA)…
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Former JEA CEO said ‘the mayor’ backed $40M payout if city-owned utility was sold, attorney testifies
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With less than three weeks until former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn faces trial on criminal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, conflicting stories are emerging about the…
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Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Dwayne Alexander resigns
Dwayne Alexander says he was “pushed out” by Mayor Donna Deegan’s administration “in a manner not consistent with the law” during a board meeting on Monday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville…
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Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO to resign after report finds agency misused funds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Dwayne Alexander on Monday submitted his resignation letter more than a month after he came under fire following the release of a city…
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