Austin St. John, which gave life to the first red power ranger in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers feature films and original US television series, he was accused of having committed fraud in the Federal Payment Protection Program, a similar income distribution program to the Emergency Aid in our country.
Austin, 47, is on a list of 19 defendants named in the federal indictment, according to the FBI.
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According to the statement released by federal prosecutors, the defendants in the case requested fraudulent requests to access the benefit during the lockdown period and used their resources to make purchases and personal expenses, being accused of making at least 16 loans of approximately US$ 3.5 millions.
Last Tuesday, Austin was arrested and is awaiting a detention hearing, which will take place on next Monday before a federal judge in the suburb of Plano, in the city of Dallas, according to the bulletins judicial.
John pleads not guilty to all charges and "intends to defend himself vigorously against this allegation," he said. David Klaudt, your attorney.
O Federal Payment Protection Program is one of the programs CARES Act, whose mission is to provide emergency financial assistance to millions of Americans suffering from the economic effects of the pandemic period. If convicted, Austin could face up to 20 years in prison. prison.
Last Friday (20), Austin St. John and his team posted on Instagram a note:
“AustinSt. John is a father, husband, role model and friend to many. The indictment detailed today is made up of a multitude of individuals – most of whom Austin is unaware of and has never met or interacted with. It is our understanding that Austin placed his faith, reputation and finances in the hands of third parties whose goals were self-centered and ultimately manipulated and betrayed his trust. Here's to hoping that Austin's legal team successfully defends against these charges and that it leads to his final exoneration. We ask that you respect the Austin family's privacy in light of this serious situation, and we appreciate your support.”, says, in free translation.
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