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First Dynus sentencing set for today
The first sentencing in the Dynus Corp. scandal involving Butler County government is set for this afternoon.
Former Dynus employee Karin Verbruggen is scheduled to be sentenced before U.S. Judge Sandra Beckwith at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 14.
Verbruggen pleaded guilty to bank fraud in 2006 to her role in the company taking out a multi-million dollar loan in the county’s name without county approval. The deal led to an FBI investigation that resulted in bank fraud charges last year against then county Auditor Kay Rogers, as well as Dynus’ president and the company’s owner.
Verbruggen testified in recent the trial of Dynus owner Orlando Carter that she forged the name of Rogers and National City Bank executives on documents to mislead people about the loan.
She said she did so at the urging of company President Jim Smith, and told Smith she was uncomfortable doing so.
She testified against Carter in the hopes of getting leniency in her sentencing, according to court records. Bank fraud carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison.
Sentencing for Smith is scheduled Dec. 2. Dates have not been scheduled for sentencing Rogers or Carter.
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By Another Rip Off
October 14, 2009 11:37 PM | Link to this
This is another big “barf” for West Chester. It’s not just a Hamilton issue.