Federal prosecutors have charged the pastor of a Bogalusa church with theft of more than $95,000 in Social Security disability benefits.
Jerry Newton, pastor of Bogalusa Baptist Church, did not disclose to
the Social Security Administration that he had a job and owned two
businesses when he applied for and received $95,316 in disability
benefits, U.S. Attorney Duane Evans' office said in a news release.
Newton, 54, of Slidell, concealed his income from those sources while
receiving the disability benefits, according to the news release.
Evans' office said persons receiving disability are required to disclose
to the Social Security Administration any employment income.
Bogalusa pastor accused of stealing $95,000 in disability funds | NOLA.com
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