Zahn Appeals Jail Sentence Over Bonus Scheme

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn is back in court fighting his 2024 conviction, arguing it was political overreach and the prosecution failed to prove federal crimes. The case hinges on his alleged manipulation of an employee bonus fund to line his own pockets, a scheme the judge called a “deceitful pie.” Zahn’s legal team contends the city wasn’t actually the victim since JEA isn’t legally owned by the city—and that key evidence was misrepresented. While Zahn serves his sentence in South Carolina and expects release in January, his CFO, Ryan Wannemacher, was acquitted in the same trial. Now, a three-judge panel hears arguments, each side allotted just 15 minutes to present and respond—no decision date yet. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1ddbe9c89274b11