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United States of America v. Tracy Davenport
Date: 03-05-2026
Case Number: 25-cr-00108
Judge: David J. Hale
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (Jefferson County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Louisville
Defendant's Attorney: Patrick Renn
Description:
Louisville, Kentucky, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with wire fraud.
Tracy Davenport, 51, of Louisville, and others working at her direction, engaged in a scheme to induce customers into signing a contract for a pool installation and paying a large down payment up front. Davenport used those funds for purposes other than what was agreed upon.
Davenport pled guilty to wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and money laundering in a nineteen count Indictment. She is scheduled to be sentenced on May 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Additionally, Davenport will be required to pay not less than $3,398,536.75 in restitution.
United States Attorney Kyle Bumgarner stated, “This fraudulent conduct had a significant financial and emotional impact on many people. This defendant created numerous truly innocent victims who worked hard and, in some cases, worked their entire lives to be able to purchase a pool only have their money stolen. I am thankful to our law enforcement partners for everyone’s contributions toward attempting to right this wrong.”
“I want to applaud the extensive and outstanding work of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky. The continued support of our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners towards this case is a testament to what can be achieved through strong partnerships. These collaborations were all instrumental in this case’s resolution,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers. “I also want to particularly commend Commonwealth Attorney’s Detective Michael Smithers, who was instrumental in ensuring justice was served. His pursuit of this effort was over and beyond his day-to-day duties with us. His dedication to the victims in this case ensured the tools were there for this prosecution to be done at the federal level.”
There is no parole in the federal system.
This case is being investigated by the FBI Louisville Office and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, with assistance from the Louisville Metro Police Department, the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and the United States Trustee’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Elver, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, is prosecuting the case.
Tracy Davenport, 51, of Louisville, and others working at her direction, engaged in a scheme to induce customers into signing a contract for a pool installation and paying a large down payment up front. Davenport used those funds for purposes other than what was agreed upon.
Davenport pled guilty to wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and money laundering in a nineteen count Indictment. She is scheduled to be sentenced on May 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Additionally, Davenport will be required to pay not less than $3,398,536.75 in restitution.
United States Attorney Kyle Bumgarner stated, “This fraudulent conduct had a significant financial and emotional impact on many people. This defendant created numerous truly innocent victims who worked hard and, in some cases, worked their entire lives to be able to purchase a pool only have their money stolen. I am thankful to our law enforcement partners for everyone’s contributions toward attempting to right this wrong.”
“I want to applaud the extensive and outstanding work of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky. The continued support of our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners towards this case is a testament to what can be achieved through strong partnerships. These collaborations were all instrumental in this case’s resolution,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers. “I also want to particularly commend Commonwealth Attorney’s Detective Michael Smithers, who was instrumental in ensuring justice was served. His pursuit of this effort was over and beyond his day-to-day duties with us. His dedication to the victims in this case ensured the tools were there for this prosecution to be done at the federal level.”
There is no parole in the federal system.
This case is being investigated by the FBI Louisville Office and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, with assistance from the Louisville Metro Police Department, the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and the United States Trustee’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Elver, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, is prosecuting the case.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Tracy Davenport?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
Which court heard United States of America v. Tracy Davenport?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (Jefferson County), KY. The presiding judge was David J. Hale.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Tracy Davenport?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Louisville. Defendant's attorney: Patrick Renn.
When was United States of America v. Tracy Davenport decided?
This case was decided on March 5, 2026.