Dwayne L. Taylor, Wire Fraud, Florida 2017

Taylor’s Downfall: Former State Rep Convicted of Wire Fraud

Orlando, Florida – In a shocking turn of events, a federal jury has found former Florida House of Representatives member Dwayne L. Taylor guilty of nine counts of wire fraud. The 49-year-old Daytona Beach resident faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each count, with sentencing scheduled for November 16, 2017.

According to evidence presented at trial, Taylor falsely reported thousands of dollars of expenditures to the State of Florida during his 2012 and 2014 reelection campaigns. He misappropriated over $60,000 in campaign funds through a series of unreported cash withdrawals, checks written to himself, and checks written to petty cash, in violation of Florida law.

Taylor used the misappropriated funds for personal expenditures unrelated to his re-election campaigns. This brazen act of corruption has left many in the community wondering how someone in a position of power could so callously exploit the generosity of his constituents.

“These types of crimes erode the public trust in our elected officials,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen Muldrow. “This conviction sends a clear message that such acts will not be tolerated and that we will hold anyone who breaks the law accountable for their actions.”

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Roger B. Handberg and Embry J. Kidd. The conviction of Taylor is a stark reminder that public corruption will not be tolerated in our state, and those who engage in such behavior will be held accountable.

As the community begins to process the news of Taylor’s conviction, many are left wondering what other secrets may be hiding in the shadows. One thing is certain, however: the people of Florida deserve better than elected officials who prioritize their own personal gain over the needs and trust of their constituents.

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Taylor, but one thing is certain: his reputation has been irreparably damaged, and the people of Florida will not soon forget the crimes he has committed.

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