Gary F. Felasco’s sentencing hearing, scheduled for today, has been moved to 11 a.m. Sept. 8.
The former Lawrence County treasurer pleaded guilty in February to one count of failing to file a 2005 federal tax return.
Charged with a misdemeanor, Felasco faces four to 10 months in prison and possible fines. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the charge was separate but related to a mortgage fraud case involving Affordable Housing of Lawrence County and First Commonwealth Bank.
Brendan T. Conway, assistant U.S. Attorney, sought the continuance. Conway said the government required additional time to file a recommendation requesting a sentence reduction. In paperwork filed yesterday, the government acknowledged Felasco’s ongoing cooperation “in various investigations.”
U.S. District Judge Gustave Diamond approved the request.
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