Richfield Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Labor Union
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Jay Garnsey, 38, pleaded guilty yesterday to embezzling assets from a labor union, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and District Director Jonathan Russo of the Boston-Buffalo District Office for the United States Department of Labor, Office of Labor Management Standards (DOL-OLMS).
Garnsey was employed by Remington Arms in Ilion, NY and served as the financial secretary of the union that represented its employees. As part of his guilty plea, Garnsey admitted to embezzling money from the union by submitting fraudulent reimbursement vouchers.
Between late 2015 and December 2019, Garnsey embezzled over $38,000 in union funds.
Garnsey faces a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a post-imprisonment term of supervised release of up to three years. Sentencing is scheduled for January 25, 2023, before District Judge David N. Hurd in Utica, New York.
Garnsey also agreed to pay to the union $38,172.76 in restitution, which is approximately $173 more than the amount he embezzled.
This case was investigated by the DOL-OLMS and the Ilion Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas Sutcliffe.
Garnsey’s guilty plea serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in labor unions and workplaces.
Defendant: Jay Garnsey
Criminal Charges: Embezzlement
City and State: Richfield Springs, New York
Date: January 25, 2023
Sentence: Up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a post-imprisonment term of supervised release of up to three years
Dollar Amount: $38,172.76 in restitution
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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