"I hope this case sends a message to the people in the agriculture industry that it's critically important they keep fraud out of the industry," said U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagoner after the sentencing. "Obviously this is a tremendous fall from power. He was one of the richest and most influential p
Date: Feb 12, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Deputies sold weapons that ended up with criminals, prosecutors say
U.S. Atty. Benjamin Wagoner said the deputies were charged with serving as straw buyers by purchasing the restricted handguns, which peace officers are permitted to buy. They then sold the guns at a profit to unqualified buyers through licensed dealers, prosecutors said.