Nedra Bell, a 40-year-old New Orleans resident, has pleaded guilty to a pair of federal charges related to Hurricane Katrina.
Grimy Times has learned that Bell, who resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, appeared in U.S. District Court before Judge Lance M. Africk on [blank] and entered a guilty plea to theft of government funds and making false statements to a federal agency.
According to court documents, Bell applied for a Louisiana Road Home grant for property she was renting from her brother at the time of Hurricane Katrina. She falsely stated that her brother was residing in the property at the time of the storm, resulting in her fraudulent receipt of approximately $54,372 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Bell is also charged with making false statements to a federal agency on a re-certification application and HUD Income Questionnaire to the Housing Authority of New Orleans for HUD rental subsidized housing under its Section 8 program. She denied receiving self-employment income or owning property, when in truth and in fact, she received income from her business as a hair stylist and owned property.
Upon sentencing, set for June 20, 2013, Bell faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 15 years, a $250,000 fine, restitution to the HUD, three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $200 special assessment.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia K. Evans will prosecute the case.
Nedra Bell, Defendant Information
Defendant Name: Nedra Bell
Age: 40
Residence: New Orleans, Louisiana
Criminal Charges: Theft of government funds and making false statements to a federal agency
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Exact Date: [blank]
Sentence or Outcome: Awaiting sentencing on June 20, 2013
Dollar Amounts: $54,372
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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