Father and Daughter Indicted for Bank Fraud

U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a father and daughter from the Wentworth area have been indicted by a federal grand jury for bank fraud.

Dan Feige, age 57, and Heather Feige, age 34, were indicted by a federal grand jury on December 6, 2011, for Bank Fraud. They appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge John E. Simko on December 19, 2011, and pled not guilty to the indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 30 years’ imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine. The charge is merely an accusation. and both are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation is being conducted by the FBI. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case. Dan and Heather Feige were released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not yet been set.