Michael T. Henson, Making False Statements, New York 2010

State: New York
Category: White Collar Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/michigan-man-sentenced-making-false-statements" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

Buffalo, N.Y. resident Michael T. Henson has been put behind bars for making false statements in a high-profile copper and brass shipment case. The 51-year-old Fowerville, Michigan man was sentenced to 18 months in prison by District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara.

Henson was convicted of making false statements regarding a shipment of 20 tons of copper and brass valued at approximately $130,000. The shipment was supposed to be transported from Buffalo to Lonoke, Arkansas, and Midland, Texas, via tractor trailer.

However, the shipment was never delivered to its intended recipients. On June 22, 2010, Henson picked up the shipment in Buffalo, but it was never delivered. Instead, he fabricated a story about dumping the load along a rural road near West Memphis, Arkansas. Cellular telephone records revealed that Henson did not travel to Arkansas during the relevant time period.

The investigation into the missing shipment was carried out by Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-In-Charge, Brian P. Boetig.

Henson’s sentence includes restitution in the amount of $127,091.08 to the victims in this case. The case is a prime example of the importance of honesty and integrity in business dealings.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York has been relentless in its pursuit of justice in this case. The sentence handed down to Henson is a testament to the office’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for their actions.

Michael T. Henson’s case serves as a reminder that making false statements can have serious consequences. The 18-month prison sentence and restitution order are a significant blow to Henson’s reputation and finances.

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