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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stolen Veteran Benefits

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Jerry Smith, a 73-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen government money. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Smith's actions were a serious breach of trust, and he will now face the consequences of his actions. The case highlights the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes, especially when it involves the misuse of government funds.

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New Smyrna Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Stolen Veteran Disability Compensation

Media Coverage · May 4, 2026

Jerry Smith, a 73-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen government money, specifically veteran disability compensation. This guilty plea carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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  • Jerry Smith
  • stolen government money
  • 10 years in federal prison
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New Smyrna Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Stolen Veteran Disability Compensation

Media Coverage · May 04, 2026

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New Smyrna Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Stolen Veteran Disability Compensation is an active criminal matter.

The case is currently organized around Jerry Smith, stolen government money, 10 years in federal prison.

Jerry Smith, a 73-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen government money. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

Smith's actions were a serious breach of trust, and he will now face the consequences of his actions. The case highlights the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes, especially when it involves the misuse of government funds.

On May 4, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Jerry Smith, a 73-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen government money, specifically veteran disability compensation. This guilty plea carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet.

The next thing to watch is whether the latest media coverage produces a substantive order, a scheduling change, a settlement signal, or a filing that clarifies the parties' positions.

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Jerry Smith, a 73-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen government money, specifically veteran disability compensation. This guilty plea carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing
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Orlando, Florida – Jerry Smith (73, New Smyrna Beach) has pleaded guilty to one count of receiving stolen government money. Smith faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

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Media Coverage May 4, 2026

New Smyrna Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Stolen Veteran Disability Compensation

Jerry Smith, a 73-year-old man from New Smyrna Beach, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen government money, specifically veteran disability compensation. This guilty plea carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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