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United States of America v. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate
Date: 04-28-2026
Case Number: 4:26-cr-00051
Judge: Stephanie M. Rose
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Polk County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Des Moines
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft from an Iowa nonprofit receiving federal funds.
Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate, 55, was employed by Children and Families of Iowa (CFI) between 2015 and 2022. During her time as Program Director, Spargur-Tate submitted false and fraudulent reimbursement requests, including falsified invoices and receipts. Spargur-Tate used these payments for her own benefit and her family member’s benefit and not for the benefit of CFI or the program participants.
Spargur-Tate is scheduled to be sentenced on August 25, 2026, and faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the United States sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.
“Spargur-Tate stole money meant to help Americans find work. Her guilty plea proves we will relentlessly pursue fraudsters,” said U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony P. D’Esposito. “Game the system, and we will find you and hold you accountable.”
United States Attorney David C. Waterman of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. The United States Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General and the Des Moines Police Department investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Lubben prosecuted the case.
Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate, 55, was employed by Children and Families of Iowa (CFI) between 2015 and 2022. During her time as Program Director, Spargur-Tate submitted false and fraudulent reimbursement requests, including falsified invoices and receipts. Spargur-Tate used these payments for her own benefit and her family member’s benefit and not for the benefit of CFI or the program participants.
Spargur-Tate is scheduled to be sentenced on August 25, 2026, and faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the United States sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.
“Spargur-Tate stole money meant to help Americans find work. Her guilty plea proves we will relentlessly pursue fraudsters,” said U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony P. D’Esposito. “Game the system, and we will find you and hold you accountable.”
United States Attorney David C. Waterman of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. The United States Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General and the Des Moines Police Department investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Lubben prosecuted the case.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Polk County), IA. The presiding judge was Stephanie M. Rose.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Des Moines. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Des Moines Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate decided?
This case was decided on April 28, 2026.