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United States of America v. Destinee Ruffin
Date: 10-09-2026
Case Number: 1:24-cr-00221
Judge: Sarah Evans Barker
Court: United State District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Marion County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Adam Eakman
Defendant's Attorney:
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Destinee Ruffin, 29, of Indianapolis, conspired with others to commit bank fraud by stealing checks from the U.S. Mail.
Potential victims may include anyone who lived or worked along the Bacon Station route, mailed a paper check between November 2020 and May 2022, or failed to receive an expected mailing during that period.
Stealing USPS mail is a federal felony under 18 U.S. Code § 1708, and carries a maximum sentence of up to 5 years in federal prison, fines up to $250,000, or both, alongside possible probation, supervised release, or restitution.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Destinee Ruffin?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty Stealing USPS mail is a federal felony under 18 U.S. Code § 1708, and carries a maximum sentence of up to 5 years in federal prison, fines up to $250,000, or both, alongside possible probation, supervised release, or restitution.
Which court heard United States of America v. Destinee Ruffin?
This case was heard in United State District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Marion County), IN. The presiding judge was Sarah Evans Barker.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Destinee Ruffin?
Plaintiff's attorney: Adam Eakman. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Indianapolis Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Destinee Ruffin decided?
This case was decided on October 9, 2026.