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United States of America v. Andrew J. Fischer
Date: 09-17-2021
Case Number: 1:21-cr-00020-SMR-HCA
Judge: Stephanie M. Rose
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Pottawattamie County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney: Best Council Bluffs Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Fischer obtained crop insurance for the crop years 2012, 2014, and 2017 through the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency's Federal Crop Insurance Program. Fisher then submitted fraudulent insurance claims which resulted in indemnity payments of approximately $399,725 to which he was not entitled. According to court documents, Fischer pleaded guilty to False Statements in Connection with Federal Crop Insurance in May of 2021.
Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. The United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General and the Risk Management Agency Special Investigations investigated the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Andrew J. Fischer?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $399,725 in restitution.
Which court heard United States of America v. Andrew J. Fischer?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Pottawattamie County), IA. The presiding judge was Stephanie M. Rose.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Andrew J. Fischer?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Best Council Bluffs Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Andrew J. Fischer decided?
This case was decided on September 17, 2021.