The Defendant:
Jimmy Alexander, 38, of Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Charges:
Conspiracy to steal public money.
The Case:
By falsely claiming to be a resident of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina landed, Alexander received a total of $22,450.51 in FEMA assistance funds.
The Conviction:
Alexander pleaded guilty on July 29, 2009.
The Sentence:
Due to his prior criminal record, Alexander was sentenced by Judge David F. Hamilton to 57 months in prison followed by three years supervised release.
