A former subcontractor for the U.S. Marine Corps has pleaded guilty to destroying records in connection with a federal investigation of bribery and procurement fraud at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
William J. Thompson, 56, of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to one count of destruction of records in a federal investigation before U.S. District Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle of the Eastern District of North Carolina.
According to documents filed with the court, Thompson owned and operated C&D Painting and Construction, a construction company with its principal place of business in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.
The investigation, led by the FBI, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, NCIS, Naval Audit Service, and IRS-CI, revealed that Thompson had deleted text messages from his phone in which he informed Public Official 1 about the pending federal investigation into bribery and procurement fraud at MCBCL.
Thompson’s actions were deemed a clear attempt to obstruct justice and destroy evidence related to the investigation.
The case is a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in government contracting.
A sentencing date has not been set for Thompson, who faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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