Action News Jax told you last week when federal prosecutors asked a judge to send Aaron Zahn to prison for “multiple years.”
Zahn’s lawyers, however, say there is no reason to send him to federal prison. New documents his attorneys filed paint the picture of a loving father, husband and son.
The former JEA CEO was found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud by a jury back in March. Prosecutors say he conspired to sell the public utility and make millions off of it.
Court documents they filed say, “Those who breach the public trust in the historic manner that Aaron Zahn did deserve punishment. That punishment goes beyond a ruined reputation and that he will never hold a position of power again.”
Zahn’s attorneys responded with a 31-page memorandum saying he is non-violent. Attorneys say the toll of this prosecution has hurt him and his family, citing, “profound trauma and suffering” and “public scrutiny and humiliation.” They also added that Zahn has since been diagnosed with complex PTSD.
Action News Jax’s law and safety expert Dale Carson said Zahn’s defense team will also likely try to appeal whatever sentence is imposed.
“You can basically get an appeal bond. It’s called a super-secedes bond, but what it allows you to do is be free from custody while the appeal is pending,” Carson said.
Zahn’s sentencing is expected to start at 2 p.m. Action News Jax will be there to bring you the latest.
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