David Leopold Huber, Theft Of Social Security Benefits, Florida 2024

St. Croix Man Guilty of Stealing Social Security Benefits

Tampa, Florida - In a shocking case of government benefits theft, a federal jury has found David Leopold Huber (35, St. Croix) guilty of theft of government property. The verdict was delivered on December 2024.

Huber faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11, 2024.

According to evidence presented at trial, Huber's mother was receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Huber's mother died on August 9, 2016. The SSA did not receive notice that she had died and continued to pay out benefits on her behalf until July 2020.

Huber was a joint account holder on the account into which his mother's SSA benefits were deposited. Huber transferred the SSA benefits deposited after his mother's death into his own personal account and used the funds for various personal expenses.

In total, Huber stole approximately $47,952 in SSA benefits. The Social Security Administration - Office of the Inspector General investigated the case. It is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Huyler.

A federal jury has spoken, and David Leopold Huber will face the consequences of his actions. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on the sentencing hearing.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/federal-jury-convicts-st-croix-man-theft-social-security-benefits