Here is your Cleveland, Tenn. | Bradley County, Tenn. news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland: In news today… Donna J. Clark, 64, of
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In news today…
Donna J. Clark, 64, of Benton has been arraigned on an indictment charging her with wire fraud, money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmittal business, commonly known as a “money mule” operation.
According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Clark pleaded not guilty to the charges, and trial has been set for Oct. 5, 2021, at 9 a.m., before the Honorable Charles E. Atchley Jr. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in Chattanooga.
According to court documents filed by the United States, “… from October 2020 to July 2021, Clark participated in a scheme in which she received, deposited, transferred and transmitted money obtained as part of fraudulent schemes — including fraud related to the receipt of a COVID- 19-related PPP loan — in order to add layers to the money trail from victims to the criminal actors for whom Clark laundered money.”
Clark faces a possible sentence of up to 30 years’ imprisonment on the wire fraud count, up to 10 years’ imprisonment on the money laundering count, and up to five years’ imprisonment for operating an unlicensed money transmittal business, along with significant fines, restitution and forfeiture of property, according to information obtained from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus.
“Members of the public are reminded that an indictment constitutes only charges and that every person is presumed innocent until their guilt has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office statement advised.
Also in news today…
On July 28th, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a local business on Spring Place Rd in reference to an auto burglary. Upon arrival, the victim stated that they had left their unlocked vehicle overnight in the parking lot.
During further investigation, deputies discovered that entry had been made into the vehicle and both the ignition and spare keys were stolen. CID also responded to the scene and collected further evidence.
On August 2nd, James Lynn Burton, of Cleveland, TN was arrested for his criminal involvement and charged with Burglary and Theft Under $1,000.
From the Cleveland Daily Banner…
Tim Siniard and Kaitlyn Gebby report: Dr. William F. Johnson, Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland’s chief medical officer, said he expects no improvement in the COVID-19 pandemic or local hospitalizations if vaccination rates don’t increase.
He said the latest surge in cases is among the young and unvaccinated.
In an email sent to the Cleveland Daily Banner on Monday, Johnson said there were 43 COVID-19 patients in the local hospital, with 10 in intensive care units and four on ventilators.
Of those, he said 95% are unvaccinated.
He pointed out the current hospitalizations for COVID-19 at Tennova represented approximately 30% of the hospital’s capacity.
While those who have already battled COVID-19 may have some immunity, Johnson said it was important to understand that it provides less protection than vaccines.
While those who have been vaccinated can still get infected with COVID-19, Johnson said “they generally have mild or no symptoms and rarely require admission to the hospital.”
For the 2021 edition of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts festival, concertgoers will need to prove they are fully vaccinated or have a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend.
Bonnaroo took to social media to remind fans who have not yet been vaccinated that they will need to get their second shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or a single shot of the J&J vaccine before August 19.
Bonnaroo runs September 2-5 at the farm in Manchester.
A negative test result 72 hours (3 days) before entering the Festival will be required for those who are not fully vaccinated.
Those who are unvaccinated must wear a mask at all times while on the Farm.
