A hard-hitting crime has rocked the labor union community in Iowa, with Curtis Lang, 53, from Le Mars, Iowa, receiving a 12-month prison sentence for embezzling over $98,000 in funds from the United Dairy Workers of Le Mars, Iowa.
Curtis Lang, the former vice-president/treasurer of the labor union, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement and theft of labor union assets on May 8, 2017. Lang admitted to acting alone in the embezzlement scheme, which spanned over a decade from 2005 to 2009 and 2011 to 2014.
Labor union officials revealed that Lang made efforts to conceal the crime from other union officials, adding to the severity of the offense.
Lang was sentenced in Sioux City by United States District Court Judge Mark W. Bennett. In addition to the 12-month prison term, Lang was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment and $95,223.49 in restitution to the United Dairy Workers of Le Mars.
Labor union officials expressed outrage at Lang’s actions, stating that he inflicted irreparable harm on the union. Judge Bennett echoed these sentiments, commenting that Lang’s actions were a significant betrayal of trust.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jamie Bowers and investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The United Dairy Workers of Le Mars have vowed to rebuild and recover from the devastating effects of Lang’s embezzlement scheme.
Curtis Lang is currently released on bond and is required to surrender to the United States Marshal on a date yet to be set.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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