Eight Months in Prison for Boise Woman Who Stole Over $55,000 in Social Security Benefits
A Boise woman has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for the theft of government funds.
According to court records, Lavella A. Williams, 54, of Boise, was a joint account holder on the bank account where her mother-in-law’s social security benefits were deposited.
After her mother-in-law passed away, Williams and her former husband continued to spend the benefits. Williams knew the social security payments were not hers and that she was not entitled to the money.
Between April 2016 and June 2019, over $55,000 of social security benefits were deposited and spent.
Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye also ordered Williams to pay $55,422 in restitution to the Social Security Administration and to serve three years of supervised release following her prison sentence.
Williams pleaded guilty to the charge on June 28, 2021.
Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr., of the District of Idaho made the announcement and commended the cooperative efforts of the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nampa Police Department, which led to charges.
In a statement, officials said that the cooperative efforts of law enforcement agencies led to the successful prosecution of the case.
Lavella A. Williams, 54, of Boise, was sentenced to eight months in federal prison for the theft of government funds.
The exact criminal charges against Williams are theft of government funds.
The city and state where the crime took place is Boise, Idaho.
The exact date of the crime is between April 2016 and June 2019.
The sentence or outcome of the case is eight months in federal prison, with Williams also ordered to pay $55,422 in restitution to the Social Security Administration and to serve three years of supervised release following her prison sentence.
The dollar amounts where applicable are $55,000 and $55,422.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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