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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After jury reaches a verdict for Zahn, deliberations continue for second JEA exec accused of conspiracy, fraud

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the two juries reached a verdict in the federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy and fraud. On Friday, deliberations continue for the…

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One jury reaches verdict in federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy, fraud

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the two juries reached a verdict in the federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy and fraud. The jury for Aaron Zahn reached…

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Juries begin deliberations in federal trial of former JEA executives accused of conspiracy, fraud

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Juries on Thursday are set to begin deliberating the fates of Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher. The former executives of the city-owned utility are charged with conspiracy…

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Closing arguments set to begin today in federal conspiracy trial of former JEA executives

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Closing arguments will begin on Wednesday morning in the case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher. The men are charged with conspiracy and wire…

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Brunswick fugitive ‘Khaos’ arrested in Mexico, accused of drug trafficking conspiracy

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A South Georgia fugitive, accused of drug trafficking conspiracy, was arrested in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, according to the FBI. David D. Young, also known as “Khaos,” was…

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FBI agent continues to detail investigation into ex-JEA execs accused in conspiracy case on Day 3 of trial

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – FBI special agent Angela Hill, a member of the local public corruption squad, returned to stand on Friday to describe her work as from the early stages…

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Both juries now seated for trial of former JEA execs accused of conspiracy, wire fraud

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A jury to hear former JEA chief financial officer Ryan Wannemacher’s case was chosen late Friday afternoon. Wannemacher and Aaron Zahn, the city utility’s former CEO, are…

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Jury selection begins in trial of former JEA execs accused of conspiracy, wire fraud

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly two years after former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher were indicted, jury selection began Thursday for their upcoming federal trial. Zahn, the utility’s former…

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Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute ‘animal crush’ videos

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nicole Devilbiss, 35, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute animal-crushing videos, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to the press release, animal crushing is…

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