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Ex-Cowboy Lockhart sentenced to 4 ½ years in jail
DALLAS (AP) — With several ex-Cowboys sitting in the courtroom gallery, a federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former linebacker Eugene Lockhart Jr. to 4½ years in prison for his admitted role in using fraudulent mortgage papers to swindle home lenders out of millions and potential home buyers out of their credit.
Lockhart pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Nine others indicted have already been sentenced.
U.S. District Judge Jorge Solis listened to pleas from Hall of Famer Randy White and fellow ex-Cowboy Kevin Smith, but in the end, Lockhart’s fame from his playing days appeared to hurt more than help. Solis pointed out that he had heard from several victims who were taken in by Lockhart businesses named after the Cowboys and “America’s Team.” Some victims had their lives ruined, he said.
“You can deny it all you want to, but I heard the testimony,” the judge added.
Lockhart admitted to being part of an effort to use fraudulent loan paperwork to deceive mortgage lenders while buying homes in the Dallas area. Prosecutors say some of Lockhart’s co-defendants recruited potential home buyers with bonuses and promises of help with their mortgage payments.
Solis sentenced Lockhart before a courtroom packed with family members, friends and ex-Cowboys, including White and team legends Ed “Too Tall” Jones and Drew Pearson.
White and others spoke in support of Lockhart and described him as a warm and generous but not a good businessman. White said he had known Lockhart for three decades. Several people in the audience laughed when he talked about their days playing for famed Cowboys ex-coach Tom Landry.
Solis did not. He stared silently at White without any reaction.
http://news.yahoo.com/ex-cowboy-lockhart…28514.html
2012-12-13 13:21:47
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