Juror Tells School Voucher Scam Artist, "I work too hard for my money."
OCALA — A jury Thursday convicted a bankrupt Ocala businessman of stealing $268,125 intended for private-school scholarships, the first criminal prosecution in the state's problem-plagued voucher programs.
James K. Isenhour was found guilty of grand theft for using the money, intended for vouchers for poorer children, instead to prop up his financially troubled correspondence school, to pay his ex-wife, and to buy a new bedroom set for his house.
Before trial, he declined a plea bargain that would have given him three years in state prison. He now faces as much as 30 years at his sentencing in coming weeks.
Juror, Susan Merry, a registered nurse said, "I work too darn hard for my money. My husband works too darn hard for our money," Merry said, adding that $268,000 was more money than she would earn in a decade.
James K. Isenhour was found guilty of grand theft for using the money, intended for vouchers for poorer children, instead to prop up his financially troubled correspondence school, to pay his ex-wife, and to buy a new bedroom set for his house.
Before trial, he declined a plea bargain that would have given him three years in state prison. He now faces as much as 30 years at his sentencing in coming weeks.
Juror, Susan Merry, a registered nurse said, "I work too darn hard for my money. My husband works too darn hard for our money," Merry said, adding that $268,000 was more money than she would earn in a decade.
posted by Fred Klonsky at 12/04/2005
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