3 held in off-campus S.C. shooting Apr 16, 2008
James' cousin, Andrew James IV, 19, has been charged with accessory before the fact, and Tanheshia Prosha Smith, 18, has been charged with misprision of a felony, or lying to police, Carr said. The suspect has no relation to the victim. (USA Today -- News)
Drain accident victim dies at age 6 Mar 22, 2008
Zach Scruggs pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, which means he had knowledge of a felony but didn't report it. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Son Of High Profile Attorney Enters Plea Mar 22, 2008
While the formal charge in Friday's pleading - misprision of a felony - is also punishable by a prison term, prosecutors are recommending three years probation for the younger Scruggs. Zach Scruggs, 33, is the last of five defendants in the high-profile judicial bribery case to enter a guilty plea. (WREG.com, TN)
Son of high-profile lawyer enters plea Mar 22, 2008
Zach Scruggs pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, which means he had knowledge of a felony but didn't report it ... Misprision of a felony carries a three-year maximum prison sentence, but prosecutors are recommending probation for Zach Scruggs, 33. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Plea deal may be in the works for former OST councilman Mar 18, 2008
Vocu is charged with misprision of a felony and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. He was also scheduled for trial today, but a prosecutor said the trial won t take place at this time. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Masilotti co-conspirator gets 5 years Mar 8, 2008
Pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony. Sentenced to two years in prison, fined $25,000, placed on one year of probation and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. (The Palm Beach Post)
Man sentenced for failure to report assault Feb 22, 2008
Samuel LeBeau, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier after pleading guilty to misprision of a felony. LeBeau watched while Sydney Garreau, who was a federal fugitive at the time, assaulted Bryan Lawrence at a home in Eagle Butte on March 17. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lawyer sentenced to 2 years Jan 26, 2008
Crime: Misprision of a felony, for helping hide former Palm Beach County Commission Chairman Tony Masilotti's profit from a government land deal ... Had he not pleaded guilty in July to misprision of a felony - failing to report Masilotti's crimes to authorities - he could have been charged with conspiracy and would have faced five years, Ryskamp pointed out. (The Palm Beach Post)
Boose sentenced to two years in corruption case Jan 26, 2008
Had he not pleaded guilty in July to misprision of a felony -- failing to report Masilotti's crimes to authorities -- he could have been charged with conspiracy and would have faced five years, Ryskamp pointed out. Ryskamp said the scandal has reflected badly on all public servants and lawyers. (The Palm Beach Post)
Attorney admits role in crime, faces prison Jan 24, 2008
David Gnall, 39, pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, meaning he had knowledge of a crime but did not report it. The charge carries up to three years in prison, but federal sentencing guidelines in this case recommend a sentence between eight and 14 months in prison. (Scranton Times, PA)
Boose pals say he was duped Jan 19, 2008
Boose pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony - concealing a crime - in July, waiving the right to appeal and accepting a likely two-year sentence. Prosecutors asked for a minimum of two years, saying his crimes could have warranted far more prison time had they charged him with contributing to Masilotti's honest-services fraud, which essentially means misuse of office. (The Palm Beach Post)
The kids who ran the county Jan 13, 2008
Boose has pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony - knowingly hiding a crime. He is to be sentenced Jan. 25. (The Palm Beach Post)
News in 2007: December Jan 2, 2008
James E. Maddox, Jr., 57, faced charges of criminal information with misprision of a felony, meaning he knew of criminal activity, didn't report it and concealed evidence. Federal prosecutors say William Pharmacy, formerly located in Gardendale and Fultondale, illegally sold more than 6 million in hydrocodone-based prescriptions from May 2002 through March 2006. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Choir director sexually abused minors, his lawyer says Dec 22, 2007
Nevas sentenced Russell to 12 months of probation, including six months of home confinement for one count of misprision of a felony for destroying the computer to thwart federal investigators. Church officials may have been misled by Russell's advice, Nevas said Monday, but their decision to accept Russell's advice that Tate's computer did not have to be preserved as evidence was questionable. (Stamford Advocate)
Woman free after magnet scam Dec 20, 2007
Misty Stafford, 25, was sentenced to time served by U.S. District Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie on Wednesday after pleading guilty in April to misprision of a felony, meaning she did not report her knowledge of the scheme. In apologizing for what she d done, Ms. Stafford hinted that her husband, 49-year-old William Stafford, made her do it. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lawyer Destroyed Evidence In Greenwich Child Sex Abuse Case Dec 19, 2007
Russell pleaded guilty in September to one count of misprision of a felony, which means he had knowledge of a felony but didn't report it. He had faced up to 14 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines. (WNBC.com, NY)
Lawyer who destroyed porn is spared prison Dec 18, 2007
In September, Russell pleaded guilty to one count of a misprision of a felony, admitting he acted illegally by not reporting Tate's child pornography collection and that the destroyed laptop was evidence that should have been preserved. Yesterday, Roy Ward, a former associate in Russell's Greenwich-based firm, asked Nevas to spare Russell prison, saying that the media coverage of the case and his legal misstep had stigmatized Russell. (Stamford Advocate)
• Lawyer Spared Time In Prison Dec 18, 2007
He pleaded guilty in September to one count of misprision of a felony, which means he had knowledge of a felony, but didn't report it. Russell, a former attorney for Christ Church in Greenwich, was charged with obstructing an FBI investigation that led to the conviction of the church's music director, Robert Tate, for possessing child pornography. (FOX61, CT)
Federal fugitive pleads guilty Nov 29, 2007
LeBeau pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, or failure to report a felony. According to federal court documents, DeCoteau and LeBeau said Garreau picked up a child's baseball bat in the yard of the house of Lawrence's girlfriend. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Four sentenced for Microsoft scheme Oct 27, 2007
William Glushenko, 66, was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to misprision of a felony, or concealing a felony committed by another. The Alis and Griffen were convicted last year of numerous counts of conspiracy, mail fraud and wire fraud after a bench trial before Wilken. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Fraud Case Sends 3 to Prison Oct 27, 2007
A fourth defendant, William Glushenko, 66, pled guilty to a charge of misprision of a felony knowing of a crime and failing to report it and was given one year probation and 100 hours of community service. Check out eWEEK.com's for the latest security news, reviews and analysis. (eWeek)
City man admits guilt in banking scheme Oct 24, 2007
On April 27, 2007, Armetta pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony ... Judge Burns has scheduled sentencing for Dec. 5, at which time Armetta faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years and a fine of up to $250,000 for the structuring charge, and a maximum term of imprisonment of three years and a fine of up to $250,000 for the misprision of a felony charge. (Middletown Press, CT)
Kidnapper appeals 100-year sentence Oct 4, 2007
Cook pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, a class one misdemeanor, for knowing about the crime but not reporting it. Cook was sentenced to probation and community service. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Attorney says he broke the law Sep 28, 2007
In exchange for a lesser sentence, Philip Russell, 48, of Stamford, pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport, a crime defined as being aware of a felony offense and taking action to conceal it. Advertisement Russell surrendered his right to appeal his sentence in exchange for a reduced sentence of 14 months to three years in prison, one year of probation and a $20,000 fine when sentenced Dec. 17. (Stamford Advocate)
Lawyer destroyed church porn evidence Sep 28, 2007
The lawyer, Philip Russell, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of misprision of a felony, which means he had knowledge of a felony but didn't report it. He faces up to 14 months in prison when he is sentenced in December. (MSNBC -- Crime)
• Lawyer Shifts Course, Admits Guilt Sep 28, 2007
He then pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of misprision of a felony, which means he was aware that a felony had been committed, but did not report the crime to authorities. Russell had been charged with obstruction of justice and destruction of evidence. (FOX61, CT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to obstruction Sep 28, 2007
In exchange for a lesser sentence, Philip Russell, 48, of Stamford, pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport, a crime defined as being aware of the commission of a felony offense and taking action to conceal the crime. Advertisement In court Russell acknowledged that while representing Christ Church Greenwich he failed to report the computerized child pornography collection of the church's music director Robert F. Tate, and that the laptop he had... (Greenwich Time)
Four sentenced in Fort Totten home invasion Aug 31, 2007
Related to the same crime, Tioga Whitetail, 26, of Fort Totten, was sentenced for misprision of a felony. In the early morning hours of Jan. 2, 2007, Redroad, Jr., Herman and Whitetail, Jr. were at Tioga Whitetail s residence participating in a drinking party when they devised a plan to burglarize the neighbor s home. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
'Foreclosure help' leads to prison term Jul 20, 2007
and Jacob Esteves, 35 of Auburn, also pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony (failing to report a crime) in connection with the Craig matter. They are scheduled for sentencing next month. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Greenwood man to be sentenced in mortgage scheme Jul 20, 2007
Floyd, who worked for a Greenwood attorney charged in the case, pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, meaning he knew but failed to report it. The maximum penalty is three years in prison on the charge. (The Clarion-Ledger)
• Executive Sentenced In Trash Hauling Case Jul 13, 2007
He was charged with misprision of a felony. Prosecutors have said in court that, in May 2006, LoStocco concealed the existence of the conspiracy while being questioned by agents. (FOX61, CT)
4 charged in raid at Marshalltown plant Jul 12, 2007
Rocha said Chris Lamb, 37, of Marshalltown, a human resources worker at the Marshalltown plant, was arrested on charges of bringing in and harboring illegal immigrants and misprision of a felony. Rocha described misprision as knowing of a felony crime being committed or participating in the commission of a felony crime and not reporting the crime. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
FLASHBACK: List of Clinton Pardons... Jul 3, 2007
Misprision of a felony, 18 U.S.C. 4 ... Misprision of a felony, 18 U.S.C. 4 ... Misprision of a felony, 18 U.S.C. 4. (The Drudge Report)
'Foreclosure specialist' pleads guilty to fraud May 14, 2007
and Jacob Esteves, 35 of Auburn, also pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony (failing to report a crime) in connection with the Craig matter. Sentencing is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 19 before Judge England. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Trash-hauling exec pleads guilty in racketeering investigation Apr 29, 2007
Armetta, 76, pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony, defined as concealing knowledge of a felony but not having participated in that felony. His sentencing has been scheduled for July 16, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of three years and a fine of up to $250,000. (Middletown Press, CT)
Im-purr-fect crime: Work-at-home scam linked to cat crafts Apr 24, 2007
His wife, 25-year-old Misty Stafford, pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, meaning she did not report her knowledge of the scheme. Both pleas were accepted by U.S. District Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie. (Scranton Times, PA)
Man pleads guilty to conspiracy in laundering case Mar 20, 2007
In January, Mr. Smallacombe pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, which essentially means he knew a crime was being committed but did not report it. He faces three years on the charge. (Scranton Times, PA)
Tanis awaiting check sentence Judge denies electronic monitoring Mar 6, 2007
Under the plea agreement, Mr. Tanis waived indictment and pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, meaning he did not report that he knowingly deposited the counterfeit checks. He faces up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine, but the plea agreement calls for a sentence of one year and one day, court paperwork shows. (Scranton Times, PA)
Moosic man to admit counterfeit-check scam Mar 3, 2007
Under the plea agreement, the government filed paperwork Wednesday accusing him of misprision of a felony, in that he did not report that he knowingly deposited the counterfeit checks. He faces three years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to court paperwork. (Scranton Times, PA)
New Orleans scandal nets home confinement for subcontractor Feb 15, 2007
He pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony on Nov. 16, 2005. The case involved a 65 (m) million dollar contract awarded to Johnson Controls toward the end of former Mayor Marc Morial's second and final term as mayor, which ended in 2002. (KSLA.com, LA)
WEB: Two Plead Gulty in Internet Drug Scheme Feb 15, 2007
David D. Johnson, 38, pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony for concealing criminal activity. The two were employees of an Atlanta company called Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals of Norcross that the government says marketed generic versions of several different drugs, including Valium, Xanax, Viagra and Cialis. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Libby in deep pothole Feb 10, 2007
MITCHELL, Brook K., Sr. Conspiracy to illegally obtain USDA subsidy payments, false statements to USDA, and false entries on USDA forms MORGAN, Charles Wilfred, III Little Rock, Arkansas Conspiracy to distribute cocaine MORISON, Samuel Loring Crofton, Maryland Willful transmission of defense information, unauthorized possession and retention of defense information, theft of government property NAZZARO, Richard Anthony Winchester, Massachusetts Perjury and conspiracy to commit mail fraud NOSENKO,... (Chicago Tribune)
FORMER TROUP CHIEF GUILTY ON TWO CHARGES Nov 16, 2006
Lacy said he was convicted in federal court of misprision of a felony for concealing a bank robbery and he was aware he was a suspect in a Tyler double murder and counterfeiting money. Tammy Jo Blackwell testified that she was arrested on Sept. 29, 2005, and four 30-packs of beer were confiscated from her. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
3 charged in USC-Beaufort sex assault Nov 7, 2006
Michael Garrett Owens Jr., 19, and Robert Lee Roseberry, 21, both of Bluffton, were each charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, while Jamal Omar Brooks, 20, of Hilton Head Island, is charged with misprision of a felony for neglecting to report a crime, deputies said. Roseberry also is charged with giving alcohol to minors. (The State, SC -- Breaking News)
Lobbyist charged in case Nov 4, 2006
Boose's participation in the scheme broke a law called "misprision of a felony.". "A law degree is not a license to assist public officials in violating the law," U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta said in a statement. (The Palm Beach Post)
LONGVIEW MAN RECEIVES 30 YEARS FOR METH-DISTRIBUTION CONSPIRACY Oct 24, 2006
Ms. Treadway pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony for concealing $7,000 in drug proceeds. In the early morning hours of March 28, 2005, Ms. Treadway said she was riding home from a nightclub with Collum when they were stopped by police for a traffic violation. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
LACY SENTENCED TO TIME SERVED FOR CONCEALING BANK ROBBERY Sep 9, 2006
But in March, Lacy pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony and attorneys agreed to a six-month prison term. Since Lacy had already been confined in the Smith County Jail for that long, he was released. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
