Statement of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Hung Jury In U.S. V. Timothy Shea
Timothy Shea, a former Trump White House official, faced federal charges of fraud and conspiracy involving the misuse of federal funds and false statements during his tenure at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, but a hung jury resulted in a mistrial, with prosecutors vowing to retry the case.
Timothy Shea, a former official in the Trump White House and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, was charged with fraud and conspiracy related to the misuse of federal funds and making false statements, allegedly orchestrating a scheme to divert resources for personal and political gain. Although the press release did not specify dollar amounts, the charges carried significant potential penalties and centered on deceptive practices tied to a federal grant program. Despite the jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams affirmed the government’s confidence in the evidence and announced plans to retry the case.
Timothy Shea, a former Trump White House official and former head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York on charges of fraud and conspiracy involving the misuse of federal funds and making false statements. Prosecutors alleged that Shea orchestrated a scheme to divert federal resources for personal and political gain, particularly through deceptive practices tied to a federal grant program during his tenure. Although the press release did not disclose specific dollar amounts, the charges carried substantial potential penalties and were grounded in compelling evidence, according to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. The jury ultimately failed to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial on June 7, 2022. Despite the inconclusive outcome, the Department of Justice strongly affirmed its belief in the strength of the evidence against Shea and declared its intent to retry the case as soon as possible. The case remains active, with no convictions or acquittals entered to date. The government’s public statements underscore its determination to pursue accountability for alleged misconduct in federal program administration.
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- person damian williams
- organization Department of Justice
- person nicholas biase
- person timothy shea
- organization Usao - New York, Southern
- agency U.S. Attorney's Office For The Southern District Of New York
- organization U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District Of New York
- person Victoria Bosah
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Press Release Statement of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Hung Jury In U.S. V. Timothy Shea Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York “While the jury was unfortunately unable to reach a unanimous verdict in U.S. v. Timothy Shea, that in no way lessens our resolve or belief in the powerful and compelling evidence that we strongly believe proves his guilt. We look forward to retrying this case as soon as possible.” Contact Nicholas Biase Victoria Bosah (212) 637-2600 Updated June 7, 2022 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-189
Press Release Statement of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Hung Jury In U.S. V. Timothy Shea Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York “While the jury was unfortunately unable to reach a unanimous verdict in U.S. v. Timothy Shea, that in no way lessens our resolve or belief in the powerful and compelling evidence that we strongly believe proves his guilt. We look forward to retrying this case as soon as possible.” Contact Nicholas Biase Victoria Bosah (212) 637-2600 Updated June 7, 2022 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-189