New Orleans, Louisiana – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced Henry Randall (“Randall”), age 66, of Gibson City, Louisiana, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit mail fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371, in New Orleans.
According to court documents, on May 17, 2017, Randall, Along with participants Damian Labeaud (“Labeaud”), Mario Solomon (“Solomon”), Ryan Wheaten (“Wheaten”) and Dakota Diggs (“D. Diggs”), a car and tractor-trailer collision was staged nearby Located on US 90 East and Calliope Street in New Orleans. Labeaud deliberately drove the vehicle onto a tractor-trailer and fled the scene with Solomon. Randall Lied to the New Orleans Police Department that he had been driving and had a problem with the tractor trailer. Shortly thereafter, Labeaud and Solomon had a second incident near Louisa Street and Chickasaw Street with Bernell Gale (“Gale”), Troy Smith (“Smith”), Marvel Francois (“Francois”) and another passenger. Stage After a sexual encounter, RandallWheaten and D. Diggs A personal injury claim was filed. The victim’s insurance company paid approximately $10,000.00 for these fraudulent claims.also RandallLabeaud, Solomon, Wheaten, Gale, Smith and Francois were also charged and pleaded guilty.
U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk Sentenced Randall service twelve (12) Several months of imprisonment followed by three (3) years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service. Randall He was also ordered to pay $11,000 in restitution. Judge Africk also imposed a mandatory special assessment of $100.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office would like to thank the FBI and the Metropolitan Crime Commission for their assistance. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maria Carboni, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian M. Klebba, Chief of the Financial Crimes Unit, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Edward J. Rivera and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandon S. Long.
