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Domestic News January 20, 1954

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

Richard Jaynes, former Ketchikan First National Bank cashier, was convicted on five counts of embezzlement and sentenced to two years in prison per count, to run concurrently, by a federal court in Juneau. An appeal was filed, but bond was denied.

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Ketchikan Bank Cashier Charged with Embezzling, Convicted and Sentenced

JUNEAU, (AP) — Richard Jaynes, former cashier of the Ketchikan First National Bank, was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison on each of five counts of embezzlement. The sentences are to run concurrently.

Jaynes was convicted of the five counts Saturday by a federal court jury. William L. Paul Jr., defense attorney, filed notice of an appeal.

Federal Judge George W. Folta refused a defense request that Jaynes be released on bond pending the appeal, ruling that no substantial question of law was involved. Jaynes is held in the federal jail.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Embezzlement Ketchikan Bank Richard Jaynes Federal Conviction Prison Sentence

What entities or persons were involved?

Richard Jaynes William L. Paul Jr. George W. Folta

Where did it happen?

Juneau

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Juneau

Event Date

Convicted Saturday, Sentenced Tuesday

Key Persons

Richard Jaynes William L. Paul Jr. George W. Folta

Outcome

sentenced to two years in prison on each of five counts of embezzlement, sentences to run concurrently; appeal filed; bond denied; held in federal jail

Event Details

Richard Jaynes, former cashier of the Ketchikan First National Bank, was convicted of five counts of embezzlement by a federal court jury and sentenced to two years in prison on each count. Defense attorney William L. Paul Jr. filed notice of appeal. Federal Judge George W. Folta refused release on bond pending appeal.

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