The bank fraud case engulfing Imran Awan, a fired congressional IT aide working for prominent Democrats, has come to a close. But questions remain.
Awan’s troubles piqued the interest of top Republicans. However, the defense successfully cited disparaging comments made against the accused by President Trump and others.
Per Fox News:
During a hearing Tuesday in Washington, U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan sentenced Awan to three months of supervised release plus time served. Chutkan, who cited “unfounded allegations” against Awan, also did not impose a fine.
Awan, who pleaded guilty in July to making a false statement on a loan application, delivered an emotional statement vowing: “I promise you this second chance will not go to waste.”
The prosecution, in a recent sentencing memorandum, did not advocate jail time for Awan.
Federal guidelines recommended a sentence of zero to six months in jail, followed by two to five years of supervised release. Prosecutors said they did not oppose a noncustodial sentence.
For months, conservatives speculated that Awan, who authorities arrested attempting to flee the country, may have participated in a cybersecurity breach.
However, prosecutors said after a thorough investigation they “uncovered no evidence” that Awan “violated federal law with respect to the House computer systems.”
Awan did admit to obtaining home equity lines of credit through the House of Representatives’ employee’s credit union by giving false and misleading information.
AAN Staff
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