The Corrections Corruption investigation has trapped yet an additional Mississippi businessman in its net. Wednesday guy E. "Butch" Evans looked in federal court, charged in the Chris Epps bribery kickback scheme.
The revolving door of indictments ushers in Mississippi insurance govt man E. "Butch" Evans.
The U.S. attorney's workplace has charged the 61 12 months old, of Jackson, within the scheme to sell coverage items to Mississippi branch of Corrections employees.
both count indictment states that Evans made month-to-month funds starting from $1,four hundred.00 to $1,700.00 to Epps.
The FBI alleges that from January 2013 via may additionally 2014, Evans acquired about $four,300 per 30 days from the products offered through his unique entry. the former Ole pass over quarterback is essentially the most contemporary named in the investigation.
On July 25 Teresa Malone, spouse of a former state legislator, led not guilty to the bribery kickback fees.
The identical day 53 12 months historic Mark Gloria ,CEO of Drug checking out organization in Houston Texas, led responsible.
different indictments include Jackson medical professional Carl Reddix, involving MDOC contracts for his company, health Assurance LL.
In February, Biloxi businessman, 60 yr old Robert Simmons entered a guilty plea.
In August of 2015, sixty nine year old Irb Benjamin of Meridian and sixty one yr ancient Sam Waggoner of Carthage had been charged in the scheme.
Epps and Cecil McCrory have entered responsible pleas.
With persevered sentencing delays come more expenses involving MDOC from coverage income to scientific remedy and drug trying out kits.
it's particularly speculated that extra indictments are in the works.
Evans made his preliminary appearance before U.S. magistrate choose F. Keith Ball.
His trial is determined for October three, 2016.
The optimum penalty for the conspiracy count is two decades in penitentiary and a $250,000.00 exceptional.
The highest penalty for the bribery count is 10 years in prison and a $250,000.00 first-rate.
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