James Norvell Fitch Jr.: Quick Shop Owner Sentenced for Food Stamp Fraud
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| T.R. Corner Store at 3935 S. Grand |
Fitch, 49, pleaded guilty in January to running the scheme out of the former T.R. Corner Store on South Grand and the 14th Street Market and Deli in north city.
According to federal prosecutors, Fitch knowingly allowed customers to charge items to their food stamps that are not allowed under the subsidy program, such as alcohol, tobacco, electronics and clothing. Moreover, Fitch also allowed customers to redeem their food stamps for cash at a premium, in which he'd pay them less than a dollar-to-dollar value.
A store manager who worked for Fitch -- Brian Stanberry -- also pleaded guilty in January to similar charges. He awaits sentencing.
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