Pamela S. Hediger, Tax Evasion, Oregon 2019
PORTLAND, Ore. – In a shocking turn of events, Pamela S. Hediger, 55, of Corvallis, Oregon, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for tax evasion and money laundering.
According to court documents, between 2010 and 2017, Hediger was an attorney, president, and managing shareholder of a law firm in Corvallis. Hediger focused on personal injury cases and independently managed her own client relationships. During her association with the firm, Hediger systematically embezzled funds from the firm’s client trust and business operating accounts, both of which she had signing authority over. The embezzled funds came from insurance proceeds payable to Hediger’s clients.
Hediger failed to file income tax returns on nearly $2.2 million between 2011 and 2017, evading more than $471,000 in taxes due. Hediger previously pleaded guilty to one count each of attempting to evade or defeat taxes and engaging in monetary transactions with property derived from specific unlawful criminal activity on November 6, 2018.
This case was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) and prosecuted by Claire M. Fay, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
Hediger was ordered to pay more than $1.9 million in restitution. The 46-month prison sentence is a significant blow to Hediger, who will now face the consequences of her actions.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant Pamela S. Hediger, Real full name, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for tax evasion and money laundering. The crime occurred between 2010 and 2017 in Corvallis, Oregon. Hediger was ordered to pay more than $1.9 million in restitution. The case was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) and prosecuted by Claire M. Fay, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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