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PoliticsApr 29

Fraud Scheme Defendant Accused of Leaking Court Documents from Jail

Federal prosecutors say Aimee Bock directed her son to distribute protected prosecution materials to media and lawmakers while incarcerated.

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Federal prosecutors have accused Aimee Bock, the alleged ringleader of a $250 million fraud scheme, of orchestrating the leak of protected court documents while incarcerated, according to a motion filed by the United States Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Prosecutors claim that Bock has been directing her college-age son since at least February to "download large volumes of material related to her federal prosecution" and distribute these documents to lawmakers and members of the media.

The allegations suggest Bock has been attempting to influence her case from jail by disseminating prosecution materials that are typically protected during ongoing legal proceedings. The motion indicates this activity has been occurring for several months while she remains in federal custody.

Bock is facing charges in connection with what prosecutors describe as a massive fraud operation totaling $250 million. The specific nature of the alleged scheme and the charges against her were not detailed in the available court filings.

The leak allegations represent a separate potential violation that could complicate Bock's existing legal troubles. Federal authorities have not yet announced whether additional charges related to the alleged document distribution will be filed.

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