Former Arkansas Judge Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Lying to FBI After Scandalous Proposition
Helena-West Helena, Ark. — A former district court judge has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after being convicted of making false statements to the FBI. Thomas David Carruth, 64, of Clarendon, was found guilty of this charge, although he was acquitted of more serious allegations, including bribery and fraud. The sentencing took place on Monday before United States District Court Judge D. Price Marshall Jr., who imposed a 24-month prison term on Carruth. Court documents highlighted that Carruth had previously presided over both criminal and civil cases during his tenure. In April … Read more