Superseding Criminal Information — USA v. Jefferson (Dkt. 223, E.D.N.C.)

Summary

A superseding criminal information against Joe Lewis Jefferson, Case 5:23-cr-00293-D-BM, filed 08/05/24 as Document 223 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Western Division. Count One charges Jefferson with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, alleging that from June 2021 to February 2022 conspirators submitted false NC HOPE Program applications for Covid-19 emergency rental assistance, and that Jefferson and others recruited nominee landlords. It alleges that approximately 44 checks totaling $279,390 were issued to the defendant and his conspirators. Count Two charges willful failure to file a 2021 income tax return, in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7203. It seeks a forfeiture money judgment of at least $23,000.

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