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West Long Branch Attorney Sentenced for White Collar Crimes

A disbarred attorney and former candidate for U.S. Senate from West Long Branch was recently sentenced in Monmouth County Superior Court for white-collar crimes and contempt of court, as officials say he misappropriated court-entrusted funds for personal purposes.

50-year-old Eugene M. LaVergne, a former attorney, faced criminal charges for allegedly stealing approximately $108,000 of the $200,000 escrow that was placed in his attorney trust account pending the resolution of an estate in litigation in Freehold. He is said to have made 130 withdrawals between July of 2009 and November of 2010 and using the funds for personal expenses.

After being convicted of second-degree misapplication of entrusted property, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-15, as well as fourth-degree contempt of court, he was just sentenced to a 7-year New Jersey State Prison term. LaVergne’s license to practice law has also been permanently revoked as a result of these crimes.

For more information pertaining to this matter, access the following report: Former U.S. Senate candidate from N.J. sentenced to 7 years in prison

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