FRANKFORT, Ky. — A former Lawrence County official is heading to prison for federal fraud and theft charges.
Former County Attorney Michael T. Hogan was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Tuesday. His wife, Joy Hogan, who worked as his legal secretary, was also sentenced to 12 months and one day.
The Hogans previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, while Michael Hogan also pleaded guilty to federal program theft. They admitted to working issuing checks from a delinquent tax account for the County Attorney’s Office and issuing them as “bonuses” for Joy Hogan.
The scheme netted the couple more than $365,000.
Michael Hogan also admitted defrauding the Lawrence County Child Support Enforcement Office by billing the program for more hours than he actually worked.
The Hogans were allowed to remain free while they wait for orders to report to prison.
