Former Hawks Executive Sentenced for Embezzlement
A former executive for the Atlanta Hawks was sentenced to over three years in federal prison for embezzling $3.7 million from the team. The funds were reportedly used for personal expenses, including jewelry and trips, as part of a fraud scheme.
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Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team
Authorities announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team through fraudulent expense reimbursement requests and misuse of corporate credit cards. Federal prosecutors said in a court filing in November that Jones, a former Hawks accounting executive, used the money to pay for travel, luxury apparel, jewelry, car expenses and tickets to concerts a...
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Ex-Atlanta Hawks Vice President of Finance Lester T. Jones, Jr. has been sentenced to more than three years in prison ... after embezzling $3.7 million in team money and charging luxurious vacations and jewelry purchases to the company credit card,…
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