RALEIGH, N.C. — A former Wake County Public School System employee is giving back to the school system.
Vern Hatley, the school system's former transportation director, who last month was sentenced to 7-10 years in prison for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, has agreed to pay $25,000 for his part in the scheme.
An attorney for Hatley said the payment is a contribution, not a payback. Hatley has already repaid about $23,000 for illegal gifts he received.
Hatley accepted a plea deal last October for his involvement in the fraud scheme with several other former transportation employees, as well as former employees of a Wilson-based automotive parts company. Last month, however, his lawyer filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea.
A Wake County Superior Court judge, however, declined the motion. Hatley plans to appeal the decision.
The automotive parts company involved in the fake parts scheme, Barnes Motor & Parts, is now selling off three of its divisions, including the Raleigh store where those orders originated.
The company's attorney would not say if the sale is connected to the fraud case.
Former Transportation Director To Pay $25K To Wake School System
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