Conour gets 10-year fraud sentence
Former attorney William Conour has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for defrauding more than 30 wrongful-death and personal-injury clients of close to $7 million.
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In arguing for leniency, Conour cites previous ‘stellar’ career
Convicted former attorney William Conour argues in a court filing Wednesday that he deserves leniency in sentencing and should receive less than the minimum advisory range of 14 to 17.5 years in federal prison for defrauding three-dozen clients of nearly $7 million.
Prosecution wants 20-year sentence for Conour, now accused of stealing nearly $7 million
Citing his lack of remorse for the theft of nearly $7 million from clients over the years, federal prosecutors want former wrongful-death and personal-injury attorney William Conour sentenced to the maximum term of 20 years Thursday, according to a sentencing memorandum filed Tuesday.
Prosecution: Conour deserves 20 years; victim tally now nearly $7 million
The toll from fraud perpetrated by former wrongful-death and personal-injury attorney William Conour has increased significantly from earlier estimates, federal prosecutors said in a sentencing memorandum filed Tuesday.
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Justices seek amicus briefs in partial consecutive sentence case
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Expungement forum postponed
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Man who bilked banks of $10 million sentenced
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7th Circuit declines to second guess co-defendant credibility in firearm sentence
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Affirmed sentence in home invasion, sex assault clarifies aggravator standards
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Supreme Court takes closer reading of precedent in affirming post-conviction relief
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Men sentenced for aiding inmate-run meth ring
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COA affirms probation violation for nonsupport, modifies amount due
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Conviction, 30-year sentence affirmed in armed robbery
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Interim criminal law study committee to examine sentencing questions
The process to correct and clarify House Enrolled Act 1006, the massive piece of legislation overhauling the state’s criminal code, will begin Aug. 15 at the first meeting of the Indiana General Assembly’s Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee.
Conour, government agree to sale of assets
Convicted former attorney William Conour’s possessions in his foreclosed Carmel home, including original artwork and a collection of premium wine and champagne, could be sold with proceeds directed toward a court fund established for victim restitution according to a joint motion filed in federal court.
Judge: Conour to stay behind bars before sentencing
Former attorney William Conour will remain jailed pending his sentencing in a little more than two months, a federal judge has ruled.