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United States of America v. James Frank Austin, Jr.

Date: 08-29-2025

Case Number: 24-cr-00048

Judge: Marc T. Treadwell

Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (Bibb County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorneyâ€™s Office in Macon

Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Macon Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory

Description:

Macon, Georgia Criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

James Frank Austin Jr., a former state House candidate who established the Austin Smith Center for Community Development in Macon, pleaded guilty in front of Judge Marc Treadwell on Wednesday to bank fraud, money laundering and conspiring to commit wire fraud.

Outcome:

The Defendant elected to plead guilty.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. James Frank Austin, Jr.?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty.

Which court heard United States of America v. James Frank Austin, Jr.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (Bibb County), GA. The presiding judge was Marc T. Treadwell.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. James Frank Austin, Jr.?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorneyâ€™s Office in Macon. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Macon Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. James Frank Austin, Jr. decided?

This case was decided on August 29, 2025.