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United States of America v. Keith Rydell Mayes, Sr.

Date: 09-15-2026

Case Number: 4:26-cr-00324

Judge: Sara E. Hill

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: David Whipple

Defendant's Attorney: Todd Tucker

Description:

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1344(2) and tax evasion in violation of 26 U.S.C. 7201.

Former Vernon AME Church Senior Pastor Keith Rydell Mayes Sr., age 63, served as senior pastor of the historic Tulsa-based church beginning in October 2021, oversaw church finances and managed donations, collections and disbursements.

Outcome:

The Defendant elected to plead guilty and will t firearms and ammunition purchased with fraudulent funds and repay $504,313.88, including $205,765.60 owed to the Internal Revenue Service. He will be sentenced at a later day by Judge Hill.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Keith Rydell Mayes, Sr.?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and will t firearms and ammunition purchased with fraudulent funds and repay $504,313.88, including $205,765.60 owed to the Internal Revenue Service. He will be sentenced at a later day by Judge Hill.

Which court heard United States of America v. Keith Rydell Mayes, Sr.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa County), OK. The presiding judge was Sara E. Hill.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Keith Rydell Mayes, Sr.?

Plaintiff's attorney: David Whipple. Defendant's attorney: Todd Tucker.

When was United States of America v. Keith Rydell Mayes, Sr. decided?

This case was decided on September 15, 2026.