ROCKFORD, Ill. – In a shocking turn of events, a local attorney has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for committing bankruptcy fraud.
KEVIN O. JOHNSON, also known as “K.O. Johnson,” 55, of Sycamore, Ill., was handed down the sentence by U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston on Wednesday.
A jury in August convicted Johnson on bankruptcy fraud and other charges after a two-week trial in federal court in Rockford. The charges related to Johnson’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding initiated on December 31, 2011.
The sentence was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Emmerson Buie Jr., Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI. The U.S. Trustee’s Madison, Wisc., and Chicago offices provided substantial assistance. The government was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew Schneider, Michael Love, and Michael Beckman.
Johnson, a practicing attorney in the region, was found guilty of deceiving the court and breaking the law by hiding assets in his bankruptcy case.
The case against Johnson serves as a stark reminder of the importance of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life, especially in the field of law.
Johnson is expected to serve his two-year prison sentence, marking a significant blow to his reputation and career as a respected member of the community.
As the community comes to terms with the news, many are left wondering how such a respected figure could be involved in such a heinous crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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