United States of America v. Nicholas T. Grimes

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, riminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of government property.

Following the death of a Title II Social Security benefits recipient, Nicholas T. Grimes, 31, began stealing that person’s Social Security retirement benefits, beginning as early as 2014. Grimes stole benefits totaling approximately $216,779 by negotiating the benefits from the deceased’s account through ATM transactions. Grimes has also been ordered to pay the full restitution of $216,779 to the Social Security Administration.

Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

First Assistant United States Attorney Rivetti commended the Social Security Administration – Office of the Inspector General and the United States Postal Inspection Service for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Grimes.

The Defendant was sentenced to 3 years’ probation plus 7 days intermittent confinement.