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License Examiner Caught in Fake Test Scandal
SHREVEPORT, La. – In a shocking case of corruption, a Louisiana man has been caught falsifying commercial driver’s license tests, putting the safety of drivers and passengers at risk.
Christopher D. Pender, 40, of Stonewall, La., pleaded guilty to one count of making and using a false writing and document for providing a “Commercial Driver’s Skills Test Certificate” in November of 2014 to an applicant who had not even taken, much less passed, the federally required test.
According to the guilty plea, Pender, who was certified to administer commercial driver’s license skills tests, took cash in exchange for the forged certificate, allowing the applicant to fraudulently obtain a Louisiana commercial driver’s license.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the guilty plea, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for September 8, 2016.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General and the Louisiana State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorneys William J. Flanagan and Michael O’Mara are prosecuting the case.
The guilty plea comes as a blow to the integrity of the commercial driver’s license testing process, which is designed to ensure that drivers are qualified and safe behind the wheel.
As the investigation continues, it is clear that Pender’s actions put the safety of drivers and passengers at risk. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in public service.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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