A look back at the testimony from key witnesses in the trial of two former JEA execs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jurors 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…
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Courtroom cleared of public, media for part of last day of testimony in trial of former JEA execs facing fraud charges
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was the final day of testimony in the case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher who are accused of conspiracy and wire fraud…
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City lawyer testifies she saw issues with controversial bonus plan for JEA execs, even though she was set to benefit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was the 10th day of testimony on Tuesday in the trial involving two men involved in what some are saying was the biggest attempt to defraud…
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After Tennessee-based JEA executive resigns, city council president says he thinks execs should come to work routinely
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two weeks ago, the News4JAX I-TEAM revealed that four JEA executives live and work out of state and aren’t regulars at the new $100 million headquarters the…
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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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Prosecutors on Day 1 of JEA fraud trial: Execs’ sale attempt process ‘hoodwinked’ board
The largest fraud case in the city’s history is underway. Former CEO Aaron Zahn and CFO Ryan Wannemacher are being tried together, but with separate juries. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former…
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Opening statements begin in federal trial for ex-JEA execs accused in Jacksonville’s largest fraud scheme
What began in 2019 as a proposal to sell city-owned utility JEA, ballooned into what many consider the largest attempted fraud scheme in Jacksonville’s history. The alleged scheme resulted in…
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Opening statements begin in federal trial for ex-JEA execs accused in Jacksonville’s largest fraud scheme
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – What began in 2019 as a proposal to sell city-owned utility JEA, ballooned into what many consider the largest attempted fraud scheme in Jacksonville’s history. The alleged…
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Trial of former JEA execs on track for opening statements Wednesday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly two years after former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher were indicted on federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, prosecutors and defense attorneys will…
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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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