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United States of America v. William Gilchrist
Date: 07-01-2025
Case Number: 2:24-cr-00169
Judge: Susie Morgan
Court: The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United State’s Attorney’s Office for New Orleans
Defendant's Attorney: Brad Phillips and Mike Idoyaga
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Health Care Fraud
National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Fraud Scheme Totaling Over $14.6 Billion
WILLIAM GILCHRIST ("GILCHRISTâ€), a resident of Greenville, Mississippi, was sentenced on June 24, 2025, by United States District Judge Susie Morgan to 3 years of probation and a $4,000 fine for impersonating a deputy United States Marshal, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 912.
According to the indictment, on or about June 19, 2024, GILCHRISTfalsely assumed and pretended to be a Fugitive Task Force Officer with the United States Marshals Service.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson praised the work of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security Investigations in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Paul J. Hubbell of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. William Gilchrist?
The outcome was: An information or indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Which court heard United States of America v. William Gilchrist?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, LA. The presiding judge was Susie Morgan.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. William Gilchrist?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United State’s Attorney’s Office for New Orleans. Defendant's attorney: Brad Phillips and Mike Idoyaga.
When was United States of America v. William Gilchrist decided?
This case was decided on July 1, 2025.