Former JEA executives will have cases heard separately
A judge ruled Tuesday that former CEO Aaron Zahn and former CFO Ryan Wannamacher will be tried together. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that…
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JEA exec in corruption case sells home, will move
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ousted former Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) Chief Executive Aaron Zhan is moving on – with the permission of a federal court judge. Zahn, who is accused along…
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JEA execs ‘siloed’ consultants to manipulate reports: Prosecutors
Ousted CEO Aaron Zahn and former Chief Financial Officer Ryan Wannemacher are charged with conspiracy and wire fraud. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An effort by federal prosecutors to demonstrate “what we…
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JEA executive planned to pocket $40 million in sale of utility
Lead FBI agent testifies ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn predicted a $40 million windfall for himself, and $10 million for other senior executives. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The former chief executive at…
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Jacksonville media fight effort to make JEA hearings private
Three new federal court filings challenge efforts by former JEA executives to keep the press and the public out of the courtroom. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An effort to exclude the…
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9 witnesses called in trial of former JEA executives
The government called 9 witnesses in a pre-trial hearing of the former JEA executives who are accused of trying to sell the municipal utility. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Pre-trial hearings continued…
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New details in case against former JEA executives
A member of a consulting firm hired by JEA in 2019 testified during a pre-trial hearing that he did not draft the incentive plan that was proposed to the board….
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The federal case against two former JEA executives
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former JEA CEO and his former chief financial officer are preparing to stand trial on federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, accused of trying to…
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New details in case against former JEA executives
A member of a consulting firm hired by JEA in 2019 testified during a pre-trial hearing that he did not draft the incentive plan that was proposed to the board….
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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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