United States v. Howard

ORDER. OF ACQUITTAL

SPIEGEL, District Judge.

Mr. Howard was charged in a one count indictment with theft of government funds in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 641. The trial in this matter commenced on March 25, 1992. At trial, the parties stipulated to the following: (1) Jerold Howard’s mother, Hazel Pe-gan, is a resident of the Madeira Nursing Home; (2) Mr. Howard agreed to be responsible for Mrs. Pegan’s expenses at the nursing home; (3) Mrs. Pegan receives monthly social security benefits that are direct deposited into her personal checking account; (4) Between May, 1989 and May, 1990, Mrs. Pegan…