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News: Oklahoma, United States Oklahoma State Auditor Indited For Conspiracy, Fraud and RacketeeringJeff McMahan, and Lori McMahan, both of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, were indicted by a federal grand jury in MuskogeeJanuary 22, 2008 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK NEWS -- Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that Jeff McMahan, and Lori McMahan, both of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Muskogee on January 18, 2008. The charges include conspiracy, fraud and racketeering. Jeff McMahan is the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector. "The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division. The Indictment charges both defendants, who are husband and wife, with Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Section 371; Six counts of Honest Services Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, U.S. C. Sections 1341, 1346 and 2; and Two counts of Travel Act Violations to Promote State Bribery, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Sections 1952(a)(3) and 2," U.S. Attorney Sperling reported. 
"Count One of the Indictment alleges that Jeff McMahan and Lori McMahan conspired with each other and with others, to commit Counts Two through Nine of the Indictment - Honest Services Mail Fraud and Travel Act Violations to Promote State Bribery. The Honest Services Mail Fraud allegation accuses Jeff McMahan, in his official capacity, of depriving others of the intangible right of honest services. The defendants received bribes and gratuities in exchange for favorable treatment by Jeff McMahan, in his official capacity as Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, to an un-indicted co-conspirator/schemer and other entities owned by the un-indicted co-conspirator/schemer and others." "The Indictment further alleges that during Jeff McMahan's campaign for Oklahoma State Auditor, Jeff McMahan, Lori McMahan and others on McMahan's behalf, received cash, other items of value, supplies and straw contributions which far exceeded the legal limits of allowed contributions." "Count One is punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed five (5) years, and a fine of not more than $250,000.00. Counts Two through Seven are each punishable by a term of imprisonment of not more than twenty (20) years, and a fine of not more than $250,000.00. Counts Eight and Nine are each punishable by a term of imprisonment of not more than five (5) years, and a fine of not more than $250,000.00." "Assistant United States Attorneys Gay Guthrie and Ryan Roberts will represent the government in the case." U.S. Attorney Sperling concluded by noting, "The named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A Grand Jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A Grand Jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. The defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Statutory maximum punishments have been included. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable." Published by da: # # # |
