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AKRON, Ohio – Scott Allen Renninger, 53, of Uniontown, Ohio, was sentenced today to six years in prison by U.S. District Judge John R. Adams after pleading guilty to attempting to arrange a murder-for-hire plot.
Renninger was arrested on November 17, 2020, at his residence without incident, and the intended victim was left unharmed.
According to court documents, from October to November 2020, Renninger met with an individual and discussed offering the individual money in exchange for the murder of the victim.
Court documents state that Renninger and the individual had frequent contact and that Renninger provided the individual with a photograph of the victim, license plate information, and other materials that disclosed the victim’s residence.
During subsequent meetings, Renninger and the individual again discussed the plot and agreed upon a price of $20,000 in exchange for the murder.
Renninger pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, to one count of use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler said, ‘Engaging in a plot to kill or harm another is a threat to our way-of-life. This defendant went to great lengths in an attempt to facilitate the murder of an innocent person and now he will face the consequences of his actions.’
FBI Cleveland Special Agent in Charge Gregory Nelsen added, ‘Thwarting carefully crafted plots to carry out violent crimes are a priority of the FBI. The cold and callous nature of a scheming individual is a threat to not only the victim of the action, but also the community. The FBI will continue to work tirelessly to find and investigate criminals or their network intent on causing harm to others.’
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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