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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What happened on first day of JEA trial

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former CFO Ryan Wannemacher are accused of trying to scheme the city out of millions. We’re updating throughout Day 1 of the trial. …

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What happened on first day of JEA trial

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former CFO Ryan Wannemacher are accused of trying to scheme the city out of millions. We’re updating throughout Day 1 of the trial. …

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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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Why are JEA executives on trial?

The federal trial of Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannamacher begins Wednesday morning. They’re accused in what has been called the largest fraud case in Jacksonville history JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former…

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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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What are the JEA employees on trial for?

It’s being called the largest fraud case in the history of Jacksonville – Two former JEA executives charged with conspiracy and wire fraud. How did this all start? JACKSONVILLE, Fla….

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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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