New Hampshire Man Arraigned on Charge of Wire Fraud
U.S. Attorney’s Office October 07, 2009 |
CONCORD, NH—United States Attorney John P. Kacavas announced today that Robert Steuk, of Exeter, New Hampshire, was arraigned in the United States District Court, District of New Hampshire on one count of Wire Fraud. Steuk was indicted on September 9, 2009.
Steuk appeared in United States District Court and pleaded not guilty. He was released on conditions pending trial. The trial is scheduled to begin on December 8, 2009, before Judge Steven McAuliffe. If convicted, Steuk faces a maximum sentence of 20 years.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S.Attorney Debra M. Walsh and Assistant U.S. Attorney Don Feith are assigned to the case.
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