Johnson Johnson, Extortion Under Color of Official Right, Florida 2015

Local Health Supervisor Embroiled in Bribes Scandal

A former Florida Department of Health supervisor has been sentenced to prison for accepting a bribe from two home builders, in a shocking case of corruption that has left the community reeling.

According to court documents, 58-year-old Tamarac resident, Johnson, was employed as a supervisor at the Broward County office of the Florida Department of Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when he accepted $500 in exchange for sewage and water permits.

The scheme, which occurred on June 22, 2015, was uncovered by the FBI, who commended the investigative efforts of their agents in a statement. ‘The FBI is committed to rooting out corruption and holding public officials accountable for their actions,’ said George Piro, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Miami Field Office.

Johnson pleaded guilty to extortion under color of official right, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1951, and was sentenced to five months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley.

U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer praised the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey N. Kaplan, who prosecuted the case. ‘This case is a stark reminder of the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions,’ Ferrer said.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey N. Kaplan, and related court documents and information can be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov or on http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov.

The sentencing of Johnson serves as a warning to public officials who think they can use their position for personal gain. As one community leader put it, ‘This case is a wake-up call for all of us to remember that public service is a privilege, not a license for corruption.’

Johnson’s prison sentence is a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated in our community. As we move forward, we must continue to work together to ensure that our public officials are held accountable for their actions.

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