JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several former big-name leaders at JEA will hit the witness stand as the federal fraud trial for their former CEO and CFO hits Day 6.
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Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannamacher are accused of trying to steal tens of thousands of dollars during the failed sale of JEA.
Today, former board chairs Alan Howard and April Green, along with former COO Melissa Dykes, are set to testify. Each of them was active at the time of the failed sale of the agency.
Read: ‘Crucible of cross examination’ underway in federal fraud trial of former JEA executives
Let’s break down what happened on Day 5 of the trial:
Action News Jax was inside the courtroom when numerous former JEA board members who signed off on pursuing a sale of the utility testified. This includes Rev. Fred Newbill, Kelly Flanagan and Andy Allen.
Read: Jury selection for former JEA executives accused of conspiracy, wire fraud to begin Thursday
The consistent theme was they didn’t know the extent of the bonus plan that prosecutors say would have made Zahn and Wannamacher money.
Testimony in the trial continues at 9 a.m.
Action News Jax will be inside the courtroom and will continue to update you.
Read: ‘Surprised and somewhat disappointed:’ Witness testimony underway in JEA executives trial
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