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South Carolina Man Indicted for Failing to Pay Child Support
Saluda, SC man Volney V. Smith, 44, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for failure to pay over $13,155 in child support. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson.
According to court documents, Volney V. Smith failed to pay the required child support, resulting in a total of $13,155 in unpaid support. The maximum penalty upon conviction is two years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, one year supervised release, and child support restitution amount owing at the time of sentencing.
Smith was released on bond pending trial and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on March 28, 2013, where he pled not guilty to the indictment. A trial date has not been set.
The investigation is being conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas J. Wright is prosecuting the case.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Smith is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The case highlights the importance of paying child support, and the consequences of failing to do so. The Office of Inspector General will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who fail to pay child support are held accountable.
Volney V. Smith’s case is a reminder that failure to pay child support is not a trivial matter, and can have serious consequences. The United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work with the Office of Inspector General to ensure that those who fail to pay child support are brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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