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09/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2026 07:15
Former Louisiana Department of Education Employee and Co-Defendant Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Former Louisiana Department of Education Employee and Co-Defendant Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Romney Manuel, age 52, of Prairieville, Louisiana, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison and Demietriek Scott, age 50, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison following their convictions for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson further sentenced Manuel to serve two years of supervised release, and Scott to serve three years of supervised release following their terms of imprisonment. Each is ordered to pay $74,250 in restitution.
Action Details
- Date:Sept. 16, 2026, 9:03 a.m.
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Louisiana
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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