Former Central Texas judge gets 9 months for theft
NOV 20, 2014 | REPUBLISHED BY LIT: FEB 7, 2023
WACO, TX — An ex-judge judge already on probation in a mileage reimbursement scam must serve nine months in federal prison for stealing a dead Texan’s Social Security benefits.
Jean Laster Boone was sentenced Wednesday in Waco.
Boone in September pleaded guilty to theft of government property. Boone, who in October 2013 resigned as a McLennan County justice of the peace, was also fined $5,000.
Robert Martin Davis died in 2010. Boone, who was a longtime friend, had power of attorney for him and access to his bank account.
The Social Security Administration continued to deposit his benefits until October 2013. Boone earlier this year repaid about $16,000 in embezzled funds.
Boone last December received three years of probation after pleading guilty to record tampering over falsifying county mileage documents for maximum reimbursement.
Chapter 36 of the Tex. Penal Code deals includes crimes such as bribery, abuse of official capacity, official oppression and tampering with gov records. A judge may face penalties such as fines and imprisonment, and removal from their position as a judge. https://t.co/bZloRqk6qo pic.twitter.com/W75Bst4ns4
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Former Central Texas judge gets 9 months for theft
NOV 20, 2014 | REPUBLISHED BY LIT: FEB 7, 2023
In Waco today, 60-year-old former McLennan County Justice of the Peace Erma Jean Laster Boone was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison in connection with a scheme to steal Social Security Income benefits announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman.
In addition to the prison term, United States District Judge Walter S. Smith, Jr. ordered that Boone pay a $5,000 fine and be placed on supervised release for a period of three years after completing her prison term.
On September 11, 2014, Boone pleaded guilty to theft of Government property.
According to court records, Robert Martin Davis died on May 27, 2010, and the defendant was the reporting party on Davis’ death certificate.
From Davis’ death until October 2013, the Social Security Administration continued to deposit Social Security benefits, which totaled approximately $63,000, into Davis’ bank account.
The defendant had access to Davis’ bank account. Boone admitted to authorities that she spent over $16,000 from Davis’ account on “fixing stuff up around the house.”
In March 2014, Boone paid back to the Social Security Administration the money she had fraudulently embezzled and used.
This investigation was conducted by the United States Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General.
Assistant United States Attorney Greg Gloff prosecuted this case on behalf of the Government.
Hopkins County Woman Indicted for Social Security Fraud
MAR 19, 2019 | REPUBLISHED BY LIT: FEB 7, 2023
SHERMAN, Texas – A 51-year-old Sulphur Springs, Texas, woman has been indicted for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.
Theresa Renee Coburn was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury on Mar. 14, 2019, charging her with theft of government property.
According to the indictment, from about December 2005 through October 2015, Coburn is alleged to have provided fictitious documentation to the Social Security Administration Disability Program in order to fraudulently receive benefits totaling $42,378.00 on behalf of a child that did not live with her, and did not receive support from her, during that time.
If convicted, Coburn faces up to 10 years in federal prison. A grand jury indictment is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
This case is being investigated by the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Johnson.
LIT FOLLOWS UP ON THIS 2019 CASE
JUDGMENT as to Theresa Coburn (1), Count(s) 1,
24 months imprisonment,
3 years supervised release,
$42,378.00 restitution,
$100.00 special assessment fee.
Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 3/6/2020.
(mcg) (Entered: 03/09/2020)
U.S. District Court
Eastern District of TEXAS [LIVE] (Sherman)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:19-cr-00079-SDJ-KPJ-1
| Case title: USA v. Coburn | Date Filed: 03/14/2019Date Terminated: 03/06/2020 |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2019 | 1 | INDICTMENT as to Theresa Coburn (1) count(s) 1. (mem) (Entered: 03/18/2019) |
| 03/14/2019 | 3 | E-GOV SEALED Form AO 257 filed as to Theresa Coburn (mem) (Entered: 03/18/2019) |
| 05/29/2019 | 7 | USM-285 PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN – Criminal Summons on 5/10/2019 in case as to Theresa Coburn (mem) (Entered: 05/29/2019) |
| 05/31/2019 | 8 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christine A. Nowak: Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Theresa Coburn held on 5/31/2019, Added attorney Robert Gerard Arrambide for Theresa Coburn. Plea entered by Theresa Coburn Not Guilty on counts 1. Defendant RELEASED on conditions of release after out-processing by USM. (Court Reporter: Digital.) (mem) (Entered: 06/03/2019) |
| 05/31/2019 | 9 | SEALED CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Theresa Coburn (mem) (Entered: 06/03/2019) |
| 05/31/2019 | 10 | ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Theresa Coburn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christine A. Nowak on 5/31/2019. (mem) (Entered: 06/03/2019) |
| 05/31/2019 | 11 | PRE-TRIAL ORDER as to Theresa Coburn: Plea Agreement due by 4:00 PM on 7/15/2019. Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/5/2019 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Marcia A. Crone. Jury Selection and Trial will commence after the Pre-Trial Conference and continuing thereafter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christine A. Nowak on 5/31/2019. (mem) (Entered: 06/03/2019) |
| 05/31/2019 | 12 | SCHEDULING ORDER – PRETRIAL DISCOVERY & INSPECTION as to Theresa Coburn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christine A. Nowak on 5/31/2019. (mem) (Entered: 06/03/2019) |
| 06/06/2019 | 13 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Denise Solis Benson appearing for Theresa Coburn (Benson, Denise) (Entered: 06/06/2019) |
| 06/10/2019 | 14 | E-GOV SEALED ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christine A. Nowak on 6/10/2019. (mem) (Entered: 06/10/2019) |
| 07/15/2019 | 15 | MOTION to Continue Pretrial Motion Dates, Change of Plea Deadline and Final Pretrial Conference Date by Theresa Coburn. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Benson, Denise) (Entered: 07/15/2019) |
| 07/17/2019 | 16 | ORDER TO CONTINUE – Ends of Justice granting 15 MOTION to Continue filed by Theresa Coburn. This case is reset for Pretrial Conference and Trial Scheduling on October 7, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/17/2019. (mem) (Entered: 07/17/2019) |
| 07/17/2019 | 17 | AMENDED PRE-TRIAL ORDER as to Theresa Coburn: Plea Agreement due by 4:00 PM on 9/16/2019. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/7/2019 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Marcia A. Crone. Jury Selection and Trial will commence after the Pre-Trial Conference and continuing thereafter. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/17/2019. (mem) (Entered: 07/17/2019) |
| 09/05/2019 | 18 | NOTICE OF PLEA AGREEMENT as to Theresa Coburn. (Johnson, Matthew) (Entered: 09/05/2019) |
| 09/05/2019 | 19 | ELEMENTS of the Offense by USA as to Theresa Coburn (Johnson, Matthew) (Entered: 09/05/2019) |
| 09/20/2019 | 20 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michelle Allen-McCoy appearing for Theresa Coburn (Allen-McCoy, Michelle) (Entered: 09/20/2019) |
| 10/02/2019 | 21 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kimberly C Priest Johnson: Change of Plea Hearing as to Theresa Coburn held on 10/2/2019. Plea entered by Theresa Coburn (1), Guilty to Count 1 of the Indictment. Defendant to remain on Conditions of Release. (Court Reporter Digital Recording.) (mcg) (Entered: 10/03/2019) |
| 10/02/2019 | 22 | WAIVER AND CONSENT to Proceed Before United States Magistrate Judge for Entry of Guilty Plea by Theresa Coburn. (mcg) (Entered: 10/03/2019) |
| 10/02/2019 | 23 | PLEA AGREEMENT as to Theresa Coburn. (mcg) Modified on 3/5/2020 (bss, ). (Entered: 10/03/2019) |
| 10/02/2019 | 25 | Factual Basis by USA as to Theresa Coburn. (mcg) (Entered: 10/03/2019) |
| 10/03/2019 | 26 | FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION ON GUILTY PLEA as to Theresa Coburn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly C Priest Johnson on 10/3/2019. (mcg) (Entered: 10/03/2019) |
| 10/18/2019 | 27 | ORDER ADOPTING UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE’S REPORT as to Theresa Coburn re 26 Findings of Fact and Recommendation on Guilty Plea. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 10/18/2019. (mcg) (Entered: 10/18/2019) |
| 01/10/2020 | 29 | SEALED OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by Theresa Coburn (Allen-McCoy, Michelle) (Entered: 01/10/2020) |
| 01/14/2020 | 30 | FINAL PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (SEALED) (including addendum) as to Theresa Coburn (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(lrhoades, ) (Entered: 01/14/2020) |
| 01/14/2020 | 31 | SEALED PSI – SENTENCING RECOMMENDATION as to Theresa Coburn (lrhoades, ) (Entered: 01/14/2020) |
| 03/05/2020 | 33 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Sean D. Jordan:Sentencing held on 3/5/2020 for Theresa Coburn (1), Count(s) 1, 24 months imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, $42,378.00 restitution, $100.00 special assessment fee. (Court Reporter Gayle Wear.) (bss, ) (Entered: 03/05/2020) |
| 03/06/2020 | 34 | JUDGMENT as to Theresa Coburn (1), Count(s) 1, 24 months imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, $42,378.00 restitution, $100.00 special assessment fee. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 3/6/2020. (mcg) (Entered: 03/09/2020) |
| 03/06/2020 | 35 | SEALED Statement of Reasons re 34 Judgment. (mcg) (Entered: 03/09/2020) |
| 04/08/2020 | 36 | Unopposed MOTION Defendant’s Motion to Continue Self-Surrender Date by Theresa Coburn. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Allen-McCoy, Michelle) (Entered: 04/08/2020) |
| 04/09/2020 | 37 | ORDER granting 36 Motion to Continue Self-Surrender Date as to Theresa Coburn (1). The Defendant Theresa Coburn shall report to the designated Bureau of Prisons facility for the service of her sentence on June 22, 2020 by 2:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 4/9/2020. (mcg) (Entered: 04/09/2020) |
| 06/15/2020 | 38 | Unopposed MOTION Second Motion to Extend Self-Surrender Date by Theresa Coburn. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Allen-McCoy, Michelle) (Entered: 06/15/2020) |
| 06/17/2020 | 39 | ORDER granting 38 Motion to Extend Self-Surrender Date as to Theresa Coburn (1). Defendant Theresa Coburn shall report to the designated Bureau of Prisons facility for the service of her sentence on July 22, 2020, by 2:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/17/2020. (mcg) (Entered: 06/17/2020) |
| 07/15/2020 | 40 | Unopposed MOTION Extend Self-Surrender Date Defendant’s Unopposed Third Motion to Extend Self-Surrender Date by Theresa Coburn. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Allen-McCoy, Michelle) (Entered: 07/15/2020) |
| 07/17/2020 | 41 | ORDER granting 40 Motion to Extend Self-Surrender Date as to Theresa Coburn (1). Defendant Theresa Coburn shall report to the designated Bureau of Prisons facility for the service of her sentence on August 21, 2020, by 2:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/17/2020. (mcg, ) (Entered: 07/17/2020) |
| 08/06/2020 | 43 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Michelle Allen-McCoy. by Theresa Coburn. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Allen-McCoy, Michelle) (Entered: 08/06/2020) |
| 08/14/2020 | 44 | ORDER denying 43 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel as to Theresa Coburn (1). Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 8/14/2020. (mcg) (Entered: 08/17/2020) |
| 08/17/2020 | 45 | MOTION Defendant’s Unopposed Fourth Motion to Extend Self-Surrender Date by Theresa Coburn. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Allen-McCoy, Michelle) (Entered: 08/17/2020) |
| 08/18/2020 | 46 | ORDER granting 45 Motion to Continue Self-Surrender Date as to Theresa Coburn (1). Defendant Theresa Coburn shall report to the designated Bureau of Prisons facility for the service of her sentence on October 19, 2020, by 2:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 8/18/2020. (mcg, ) (Entered: 08/18/2020) |
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