United States Attorney Jim Letten
Eastern District of Louisiana
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008
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BANK TELLER INDICTED FOR BANK THEFT
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA -ASHLEY LINTON, age 24, a resident of Reserve, was charged in a one-count indictment by a Federal Grand Jury for bank theft, announced U. S. Attorney Jim Letten.
According to indictment, ASHLEY LINTON was employed as a bank teller at Capitol One Bank in Laplace, Louisiana. The indictment charges that on July3, 2007, LINTON stole approximately $13,500.00 in funds from the bank.
If convicted, ASHLEY LINTON faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, a fine of $250,000.00 and three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
Letten reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U. S. Attorney Andre’ Jones.