A longtime pastor of a Bogalusa
church pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $95,000 in Social
Security disability benefits, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans said Thursday
(July 26).
Jerry R. Newton, 54, of Slidell, is set for an Oct. 25 sentencing hearing before U. S. District Court Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.
Newton, who served as pastor of Bogalusa Baptist Church since May of
2007, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds, Evans'
office reported in a news release.
According to court documents, Newton applied for Social Security
disability benefits, a process that requires the applicant to disclose
any employment or income. Newton did not disclose to the Social Security
Administration that he had a paid position with the church and owned
two businesses when he applied for disability benefits. Newton owned
Still Dreaming Graphics, LLC, and Kclean Sweep, a cleaning service, the
U.S. Attorney's office reported.
Bogalusa pastor pleads guilty to stealing $95K in disability benefits | NOLA.com
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