Guilty Plea
| Back in 2023, former Greenback City councilwoman,
Robin Peeler Blankenship, was indicted for Wire Fraud from her employer
Erie Insurance. Charges included knowingly submitting 135 claims
resulting in 144 payments of $132,528.72 to an account controlled by
her. Ms. Blankenship had pled not guilty. Last week, Ms. Blankenship pled guilty in an agreement with the United States. She could face 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000.00 fine. It will be the courts discretion on sentencing. As part of the plea deal, Ms. Blankenship will be required to repay the $132,528.72 taken from the insurance company she worked for. Sentencing will be held on January 22 2025. |
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9/2/24