Austell woman pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Austell woman pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, an Austell woman has entered a plea of guilty in federal court to her role in a wire fraud conspiracy involving a jury duty scam that targeted a Florida victim. Ciara Gay, 36, of Austell, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. As part of her plea agreement, Gay agreed to forfeit $19,500, re…