The article from Yahoo News discusses the case of Steven W. Black, a former Franklin County constable who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the government. Black, who served as constable from 2014 to 2018, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion. He admitted to embezzling over $100,000 in fees that were supposed to be turned over to Franklin County. Additionally, Black failed to report this income on his tax returns. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, who also ordered Black to pay restitution. The case was investigated by the FBI and the Internal Revenue Service, highlighting issues of corruption and misuse of public office.
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Published in Humor and Quirks on Friday, May 9th 2025 at 14:31 GMT by WHTM
