Former Clark County Family Court Judge Steven E. Jones was today sentenced to 26 months in prison for his role in a decade-long investment fraud scheme that swindled over 50 investors out of millions.
Jones, 57, pleaded guilty in September to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and resigned from his judicial position as well as surrendered his Nevada law license. The Las Vegas resident’s sentence was enhanced due to his trust violation and the scale of the fraud involving more than $2 million.
U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden called Jones ‘the most prominent and indispensable member’ of the scheme, noting that the judge knew right from wrong yet engaged in the crime for personal gain.
Jones was caught using his position to vouch for fraudster Thomas A. Cecrle, Jr., a U.S. Department of Homeland Security contractor’s claim that was entirely false. Jones facilitated meetings, helped secure bonds, and even maintained a joint account with over $260,000 in illegal proceeds.
Other conspirators facing punishment include Terry J. Wolfe, who received time served; Constance C. Fenton and Mark L. Hansen, both sentenced to pay $2.9 million in restitution; and Ashlee M. Martin, who entered a pretrial diversion agreement.
The FBI’s Special Agent in Charge Laura Bucheit emphasized the agency’s commitment to ensuring no one is above the law and that public corruption would be aggressively pursued.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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