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May 2, 2016
Novel LeBoeuf
May 3, 2016
A Houma real estate broker once hailed a symbol of youthful success entered a guilty plea last week to a single felony charge of computer tampering, bringing his prosecution for bank fraud to a close.
Travis Paul Griffin, 27, was arrested in December, charged with three counts of bank fraud in connection with transactions at local banks totaling $180,000. Prosecutors said Griffin has made restitution to the two banks, Synergy and South Louisiana, and is nearly done with some additional restitution in regard to other transactions, a factor that influenced their acceptance of the bargained plea.
State District Judge Juan Pickett sentenced him to three years in prison, but suspended the sentence pending successful completion of supervised probation and living up to restitution agreements.
Assistant District Attorney Dennis Elfert said, noting that in such cases restitution is often not made, or if it is certainly not on as rapid a basis.
Griffin said he did not wish to comment on the outcome, beyond a Facebook posting that took the form of a prayer, noting that he is “at peace and relieved” that Jesus Christ had allowed justice to be served and touched the hearts of the District Attorney’s office and the judge, “allowing them to see the truth and dismiss all fraud charges against me, allowing me to continue to serve you and grow my business ventures and continue to give back to those in need.”
Griffin
