Former Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Money in Church’s Name

Former pastor sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief money in church’s name

BENTON — A district judge sentenced a former church pastor in Hamilton County to 21 months’ imprisonment for obtaining COVID-19 money from the SBA by fraudulently representing to the SBA that the money would be used for his church.

Former Hamilton County Pastor Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Money in Church’s Name

BENTON – A district judge sentenced a former church pastor in Hamilton County to 21 months’ imprisonment for obtaining COVID-19 money from the SBA by fraudulently representing to the SBA that the money would be used for his church. Terry L. Hall, 58, of McLeansboro, pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and three counts of making false statements. Following imprisonment, he will serve two years of supervised release. Hall was ordered to pay…