Seth Andrew, who once served as a White House advisor, pleaded guilty to wire fraud where he allegedly stole $218,000.
"Seth Andrew, a former White House advisor, admitted today to devising a scheme to steal from the very same schools he helped create. Andrew now faces time in federal prison for abusing his position and robbing those he promised to help," said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams.
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced that Seth Andrew pled guilty on January 14 to wire fraud, before United States District Judge John P. Cronan, in Manhattan federal court.
42-year-old Seth Andrew pled guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. 'I am truly sorry for what I have done,' Andrew told Judge John P. Cronan. 'What I did was wrong and I deeply regret my actions.' He further said, 'And, as I stand before you today, I have tremendous remorse for the impact it has had on the schools, the alumni and my own family.'
Andrew has agreed to pay restitution to the Charter School Network from which he stole. Andrew is scheduled to be sentenced before Judge Cronan on April 14, 2022.
