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United States of America v. Jaimeka Michelle Austin

Date: 03-14-2026

Case Number: 24-cr-00019

Judge: Thomas T. Cullen

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Roanoke County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Roanoke

Defendant's Attorney: Heather Carlton

Description:

Roanoke, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering.

Jaimeka Michelle Austin, 32, orchestrated a wide-ranging conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of a scheme to steal from the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program.

Outcome:

The Defendant was sentenced to eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1.8 million in restitution.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jaimeka Michelle Austin?

The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1.8 million in restitution.

Which court heard United States of America v. Jaimeka Michelle Austin?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Roanoke County), VA. The presiding judge was Thomas T. Cullen.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jaimeka Michelle Austin?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Roanoke. Defendant's attorney: Heather Carlton.

When was United States of America v. Jaimeka Michelle Austin decided?

This case was decided on March 14, 2026.