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The latest on the Dynus trial right here
The federal trial set to start in Cincinnati today, July 27, may provide details surrounding one of the biggest scandals in Butler County’s recent history.
And I will be following it all in this blog.
On trial is Orlando Carter, 42, of Mason, whose fiber optic firm Dynus Corp. took out a multi-million dollar loan in Butler County’s name without county approval.
A prominent elected official resigned in the aftermath of the deal, and questions mounted — some of which may be answered in the trial — about forged signatures, possible payoff of county officials and what company and county agents knew about the deal.
Carter pleaded not guilty last year to an 11-count indictment including charges of bank fraud for allegedly making false statements to secure more than $10 million in loans and lines of credit for personal real estate and the operation of his business.
Bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud are the most serious charges against him, carrying up to 30 years imprisonment.
The trial before U.S. Judge Sandra Beckwith is expected to last three weeks, starting today with jury selection and opening arguments.
Former auditor Kay Rogers, who resigned after pleading guilty to bank fraud in relation to the deal, has been alerted she may be called as a witness, according to her attorney.
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