LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lawrence County Attorney Michael T. Hogan, 53, and his wife Joy M. Hogan, 41, have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and federal program theft.
According to the indictment, Hogan and his wife conspired with each other to commit wire fraud by issuing checks from a second delinquent tax account for the Lawrence County Attorney’s Office, which were then sent to their personal residence. The indictment alleges that Hogan and his wife would routinely prepare “bonus” checks issued to Joy, and signed by Michael, paid with delinquent tax funds that should have been used on operating expenses for the Lawrence County Attorney’s Office.
The indictment also alleges that Hogan defrauded the Lawrence County Child Support Enforcement Office, part of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. It is alleged that Hogan billed the program for far more hours than he actually worked, and paid employees working for his private law firm with funds from the Child Support Enforcement office.
Between March 8, 2013 and April 30, 2020, Hogan paid his wife more than $365,000 from the Lawrence County Delinquent Tax Account. The indictment alleges that the funds were used for personal expenses.
Hogan and his wife face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of no more than $250,000 or twice the amount of gain or loss on the wire fraud charges. Hogan also faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of no more than $250,000 on the federal program theft charges.
However, any sentence following a conviction would be imposed by the Court, after its consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal sentencing statutes.
Michael Hogan’s initial appearance is scheduled for June 9 at 11 a.m., and Joy Hogan is scheduled to appear on Friday, June 11, at 1 p.m.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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