New Orleans man sentenced to 5 years of probation for CARES Act fraud, money laundering and false tax filing

May 30, 2025 — Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Clifton C. James (“James”), of New Orleans, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche-Milazzo to 5 years of probation for making false statements, theft of government funds, and money laundering related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as well as making a false tax filing with the Internal Revenue Service.  Read More