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United States of America v. Christina Nolte

Date: 06-23-2026

Case Number: 1:25-cr-00041

Judge: Thomas S. Kleeh

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Harrison County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jennifer T. Conklin

Defendant's Attorney: Shawn Morgan

Description:

Clarksburg, West Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of public money.

Reported by Kent Morlan

Christina Nolte, 42, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, fraudulently obtained disability to have $242,528 in federal student loans discharged. Nolte, a licensed physician assistant, falsified her medical records to file for and receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The matter was investigated by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Education Office of Inspector General.

Outcome:

The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to 12 months in prison and was ordered pay restitution in the amount of $355,179.13.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Christina Nolte?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to 12 months in prison and was ordered pay restitution in the amount of $355,179.13.

Which court heard United States of America v. Christina Nolte?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Harrison County), WV. The presiding judge was Thomas S. Kleeh.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Christina Nolte?

Plaintiff's attorney: Jennifer T. Conklin. Defendant's attorney: Shawn Morgan.

When was United States of America v. Christina Nolte decided?

This case was decided on June 23, 2026.