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Men accused of diverting millions from students to help pay for their luxury cars and rental homes
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Haley Williams, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A rental property in Miami was among the items acquired, with a monthly cost of $30,000. From Phoenix: Federal agents made arrests recently.
From Phoenix: Federal agents made arrests recently. Two individuals face charges including fraud and money laundering. They allegedly misused funds intended for educational purposes to purchase luxury items.
A rental property in Miami was among the items acquired, with a monthly cost of $30,000. The accused individuals are Jonathan Larry Ballew and Leondo Ramone Davenport. Davenport previously held a position as superintendent of a high school in Cincinnati.
Further details about the case are available from the source. A federal grand jury indicted the pair, and a US Attorney commented on the case, emphasizing the importance of preventing exploitation of public trust.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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