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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JEA fraud trial picks up again Friday without jurors as court weighs testimony from 2 new witnesses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In a trial that could go on for several more weeks, special hearings are set for Friday morning in the federal case against former JEA CEO Aaron…
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Former Curry staffer says he had no idea about the potential for huge bonus payouts, a continuing theme in JEA trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Testimony on Thursday was the first time juries heard from a member of former Mayor Lenny Curry’s staff in the federal case against former JEA CEO Aaron…
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Prosecutors fight to call 3 possible key witnesses in JEA trial
The defense for ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and ex-CFO Ryan Wannemacher mentioned three figures the jury wouldn’t hear from. Now the prosecution wants to question them. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Federal…
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Why was the media kicked out of the JEA trial
The media was kicked out of federal court Thursday as Jeff Panger, an analyst for S&P Global Ratings, was being questioned without the jury present. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Media was…
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Trial for couple accused in murder-for-hire plot on hold until issues with State Attorney resolved, judge rules
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All criminal proceedings in the case against a couple accused in a murder-for-hire plot have been put on hold after a judge’s ruling this week. A judge…
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Here’s what to know about video evidence in JEA corruption trial
What prosecutors say is evidence that former JEA executives deceived to push their plan to sell the utility and gain hundreds of millions was shown to the jury. JACKSONVILLE, Fla….
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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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Why hasn’t there been a trial for Brunswick DA Jackie Johnson?
Former Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson is charged with obstruction and violating her oath of office. GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — It has been four years since 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was…
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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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