Suplizio Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Federal Program Theft in Corruption Case
Suplizio admitted diverting more than $1.5 million in public money and faces up to 27 months in prison, prosecutors said.
- On Thursday, former DuBois City Manager John 'Herm' Suplizio pleaded guilty to money laundering and federal program theft before U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines in Johnstown federal court.
- The investigation began in 2020 after an anonymous letter signed "Concerned Citizens" alleged financial wrongdoing, prompting prosecutors to examine Suplizio's dual control of city and nonprofit accounts.
- Suplizio and former administrative secretary Roberta 'Bobbie' Shaffer allegedly diverted approximately $1.5 million into secret accounts associated with the city's Community Days festival, authorities alleged.
- Under the plea agreement, Suplizio agreed to pay $500,000 in restitution plus approximately $93,000 previously seized, and faces a jointly recommended 27-month federal prison sentence.
- Attorney General Dave Sunday noted that prosecuting corruption cases helps restore public trust in local government, with Suplizio's sentencing scheduled for November 23.
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Former Pa. City Manager Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Federal Program Theft in Corruption Case
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Ex-Pennsylvania city manager pleads guilty to money laundering, federal program theft in corruption case
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Former DuBois City Manager Admits Guilt in Years-Long Public Corruption Case
source: spotlightpa A Pennsylvania city manager who spent years fighting sweeping corruption allegations finally admitted his guilt in federal court on Thursday. Herm Suplizio, 66, the former manager of DuBois, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie L. Haines in Johnstown to charges of money laundering and federal program theft. Federal authorities had accused him of diverting more than $1.5 million in public funds for persona…
Suplizio pleads guilty to money laundering, federal program theft in corruption case
JOHNSTOWN — After years of denying sweeping allegations of public corruption, former DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio pleaded guilty Thursday to money laundering and federal program theft, ending a polarizing case that tested the reputation and future of the small city he once helped govern. Appearing before U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie L. Haines, Suplizio, 66, who was accused of stealing more than $1.5 million in public dollars, faces a…
Former DuBois City Manager pleads guilty in federal court
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Former DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio has officially pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday. Suplizio accepted a deal, effectively pleading guilty to counts five and eight for federal program fraud and money laundering. Terms of the plea deal could result in 27 months in prison, with no fine, but he would [...]
Former DuBois City Manager John 'Herm' Suplizio pleads guilty in federal corruption case
JOHNSTOWN — Former DuBois City Manager John “Herm” Suplizio pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to two felony charges tied to the theft and misuse of City of DuBois funds, bringing a dramatic turn in the long-running public corruption case…
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