Cincinnati, Ohio — Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, a lawyer from Northern Kentucky, has been sentenced to a six-year prison term after admitting guilt to substantial theft charges. The conviction came after she was accused of misappropriating over $200,000 from two estates in Campbell County, which she had been entrusted to manage.
According to court records, Zaccheus-Miller faced two counts of theft, committed during two distinct periods. The first instance of theft spanned from May 2020 to April 2024, and the second from June 2023 to May 2024. She pleaded guilty to theft by unlawful taking ranging between $10,000 and $1,000,000, a Class C felony under Kentucky law.
The Campbell County Circuit Court has not only sentenced Zaccheus-Miller but also ordered her to pay restitution for the financial damages incurred by the estates due to her actions. The specifics of the repayment terms remain part of ongoing judicial processes designed to ultimately address and rectify the financial harm done.
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman commented on the case, highlighting the gravity of the betrayal. He pointed out the stark contradiction between her role as a lawyer, meant to assist families in handling estates of deceased relatives, and her actions that exploited their vulnerabilities during times of grief.
With her sentencing, Zaccheus-Miller’s license to practice law has been temporarily suspended. The Kentucky Bar Association is tasked with determining the permanence of this suspension, considering the severity of her crimes which may lead to disbarment.
This case underscores a troubling breach of ethical duties by a legal professional and serves as a sharp reminder of the critical role that trust and integrity play in the legal profession. It also highlights the judicial system’s commitment to holding professionals accountable when they fall short of their responsibilities.
The legal community and the general public alike await further deliberations by the Bar Association, which will likely delve deeper into the implications of Zaccheus-Miller’s actions on her future in law, potentially setting a precedent for how similar cases might be handled.
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