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Date: 05-11-2021

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United States of America v. Thomas McGrath, III

Case Number: 1:21-cr-00072-PB

Judge: Paul J. Barbadoro

Court: United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire (Merrimack County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office

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Description: Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with social security disability fraud.

Thomas McGrath, III, 65, of Seabrook, was charged for making false statements to obtain Social Security benefits.

McGrath applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in February of 2011 and agreed to report any work and earnings. McGrath worked as a carpenter’s assistant from January 2015 through at least March 2020 but concealed his employment to keep his benefits. In February of 2016, the Social Security Administration informed McGrath that he could work and earn income while continuing to receive some SSDI payments through the agency’s Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program. However, McGrath never took that opportunity. Due to his scheme, McGrath received almost $54,000 in SSDI benefits that he was not entitled to receive.

“Social Security disability benefits provide important financial support for those who are unable to work,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Farley. “When individuals lie about their ability to work, they are stealing benefits that they are not entitled to receive. To protect the integrity of the program, we will continue to work with the Office of the Inspector General to identify and prosecute those who fraudulently obtain Social Security benefits.”

This matter was investigated by the Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander S. Chen.

18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(1) False Statements

Outcome: 05/05/2021 5 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Thomas McGrath. (js) (Entered: 05/05/2021)
05/05/2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul J. Barbadoro: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Thomas McGrath held VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE on 5/5/2021. Defendant sworn and advised of rights & charges. Defendant knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waives right to an in-person hearing and agrees to move forward via video conference. (Court Reporter: Liza Dubois) (Govt Atty: Alexander Chen) (Defts Atty: Peter Anderson; Graham Steadman) (USP: Karin Hess)(Total Hearing Time: 5 minutes) (js) (Entered: 05/05/2021)
05/05/2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul J. Barbadoro: WAIVER OF INDICTMENT/PLEA TO INFORMATION HEARING held on 5/5/2021 as to Thomas McGrath (1) Guilty Count 1. Defendant knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waives right to an in-person hearing and agrees to move forward via video conference. Court accepts guilty plea. Defendant released on personal recognizance without pretrial supervision. (Court Reporter: Liza Dubois) (Govt Atty: Alexander Chen) (Defts Atty: Peter Anderson; Graham Steadman) (USP: Karin Hess)(Total Hearing Time: 15 minutes) (js) (Entered: 05/05/2021)
05/05/2021 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Thomas McGrath. Sentencing set VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE for 8/11/2021 10:00 AM before Judge Paul J. Barbadoro.The court has allotted 1 hour for the hearing. Please contact the court immediately if you anticipate the hearing will exceed the allotted time. Any motion seeking a departure or variance, as well as any sentencing memorandum, shall be filed 10 days prior to the sentencing date. Any response shall be filed 4 days prior to sentencing date.(js) (Entered: 05/05/2021)

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