U.S. Attorney Jason R. Coody
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Jason R. Coody
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Gadsden County tax preparer sentenced for preparing false tax returns
Cedrick Campbell, 49, of Quincy, Florida, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to eleven counts of aiding in preparing false tax returns. He was also ordered to pay $378,041 in restitution. The sentencing was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Panama City Beach man sentenced for possession of over 21K child pornographic files
Cosme Martin Hernandez, Jr., 34, of Panama City Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Escambia County settles FCA lawsuit with $3.5 million payment
Escambia County, Florida, has paid the United States $3.5 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by falsely billing government healthcare programs for emergency medical services and transportation. The settlement was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Florida man sentenced to ten years for drug possession with intent to distribute
Shaun Edward McBay, 51, of Freeport, Florida, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Pensacola tax preparer sentenced for filing nearly 2,000 false returns
Wesner Jean-Pierre, 33, of Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 26 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of preparing false tax returns. The sentence was handed down by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Tallahassee man sentenced to ten years for drug offense
Adam Joseph King, 42, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison following his guilty plea for the distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking offense
Frederick Anthony Forbes, 52, of McDonough, Georgia, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison after being found guilty by a federal jury for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Georgia man sentenced for federal drug trafficking offense
Jeru-Ahmad Jibad Shakur, 49, of Hampton, Georgia, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Leon County man sentenced for attempted coercion & enticement; possession charges
Shawn Lei Burge, 50, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual activity and possession of child pornography. The sentencing was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Pensacola man sentenced to over 12 years for drug possession
Darnell Devaughn Burnett, 40, of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison following his guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentence.
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Former Panama City doctor settles FCA/CSA lawsuit with $550K consent judgment
Dr. Mustafa A. Hammad, M.D., a neurologist and pain management physician formerly practicing at the NeuroMedical Institute in Panama City, Florida, has agreed to a $550,000 consent judgment and settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by the United States under the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.