Casey Lipps, Contempt of Court, New York 2019
Buffalo, NY – In a shocking move, Casey Lipps, a 26-year-old North Tonawanda man, pleaded guilty to committing contempt of court by impermissibly leaking secret grand jury information. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, a harsh sentence that has left many in the community stunned.
According to court documents, in October 2016, Lipps was chosen to serve as a grand juror on a federal grand jury. However, in a brazen move, he went against the court's order to keep the grand jury proceedings secret and began leaking information to others. Specifically, Lipps revealed sensitive information about multiple targets of grand jury investigations, putting the integrity of the entire process at risk.
The Assistant U.S. Attorneys handling the case, Joshua A. Violanti and Brendan T. Cullinane, stated that Lipps' actions were a clear violation of his duties as a grand juror. They emphasized that the grand jury process is meant to be confidential, and anyone who leaks information can face severe consequences.
The investigation into Lipps' actions was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Buffalo Office, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert. The FBI worked tirelessly to uncover the extent of Lipps' wrongdoing and bring him to justice.
Lipps' plea is a significant development in this case, and his sentencing is scheduled for October 29, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The community is eagerly awaiting the outcome of this case and the sentence that will be imposed on Lipps.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of grand jury proceedings. The public must be able to trust that the justice system is working fairly and impartially, and the actions of individuals like Lipps can undermine that trust.
Contact: Barbara Burns, (716) 843-5817, (716) 551-3051
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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