Former Fairbanks Mayor And UA Regent Jim Hayes To Be Sentenced On Friday May 2nd; Faces 6 1/2 Years Imprisonment

Published: April 28, 2008, 11:10 pm

On Friday May 1st, 2008, former Fairbanks Mayor and UA Regent Jim Hayes (pictured at left), along with his wife Chris, will be sentenced for money laundering, theft, and fraud in U.S. District Court in Fairbanks, Alaska. Jim Hayes will face at least 6 1/2 years imprisonment. Full story in the Anchorage Daily News.Those needing a refresher on the case can review all previous posts on this blog.Hayes and his wife were convicted of misusing more than $450,000 in government grants sent to the non-profit LOVE Social Services agency. They diverted the funds towards the construction of the new Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ where he has been pastor, as well as towards personal use. Prosecutors are recommending he be sentenced to serve between 78 months to 97 months. His lawyer is arguing for a 33-month sentence. The former three-term mayor was convicted by a federal jury of 16 of the 27 counts of which he was charged.Chris Hayes pleaded guilty to two felony charges of theft and

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