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Trenise Deboue Murphy Guilty of Conspiring to Steal $68,000 in Federal Housing Assistance
New Orleans, LA – In a shocking case of government fraud, Trenise Deboue Murphy, a 52-year-old New Orleans resident, pled guilty to conspiring to commit theft of government funds.
According to court documents, Murphy submitted an application to receive housing assistance from the Jefferson Parish Housing Authority through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, she listed her family composition as herself, her son, and her daughter, leaving out her husband who owned the residence they lived in.
As a result of that representation, as well as yearly recertification paperwork she filed, the Jefferson Parish Housing Authority provided housing assistance on behalf of Murphy between September 2003 and September 2012, in the amount of approximately $68,593.00.
Murphy faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years, followed by up to three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. U.S. District Judge Stanwood R. Duval, Jr. set sentencing on August 12, 2015.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Office of the Inspector General in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jordan Ginsberg is in charge of the prosecution.
Trenise Deboue Murphy’s case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of honesty and transparency in government programs. Her actions not only cheated the system but also put a strain on limited resources.
The guilty plea is a significant milestone in the case, and we look forward to seeing justice served.
Trenise Deboue Murphy, 52, of New Orleans, pled guilty to a one-count Bill of Information charging her with conspiring to commit theft of government funds. She faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years, followed by up to three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
Defendant: Trenise Deboue Murphy
Criminal Charges: Conspiring to commit theft of government funds
City and State: New Orleans, LA
Exact Date: August 12, 2015 (sentencing)
Sentence: Up to five years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine
Exact Dollar Amount: $68,593.00
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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