Woman Fails to Report Fugitive’s Escape

Washington, D.C. – In a shocking case of bureaucratic negligence, a federal judge has handed down a sentence to a 48-year-old Hermosa woman for her role in a high-profile escape incident.

According to court documents, Doreen Amiotte, 48, was sentenced to 24 months of probation, a $500 fine, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for her conviction of Misprision of a Felony.

The conviction stems from an incident on November 26, 2012, when Amiotte failed to report in a timely manner that a federal inmate, who was out on funeral furlough, could not be located.

The inmate, who was on a funeral leave, absconded from the service between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., but Amiotte did not report the escape until after 4:30 p.m.

U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the sentence, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on September 16, 2013.

Amiotte was initially indicted by a federal grand jury on January 16, 2013, and pleaded guilty to Misprision of a Felony on May 31, 2013.

The investigation into the incident was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Ruettgers leading the prosecution.

The court’s decision has raised concerns about the responsibility of government officials in reporting criminal activity and the consequences of their failure to do so.

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