A one-time associate of former University of Louisville education dean Robert Felner has been found guilty of conspiracy to impede and impair the Internal Revenue Service.But a federal jury in Louisville Tuesday aquitted Thomas Schroeder of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.Schroeder and Felner were accused of taking part in a scheme to bilk U of L, the University of Rhode Island and an Illinois addiction center out of some $2.3 million. Schroeder contended during his four-weektrial that he was duped by Felner.Felner pleaded guilty in the case earlier this year and is serving a 63 month sentence.Schroeder faces up to five year in prison when he's sentenced in December. His attorney tells the Courier-Journal he will likely appeal the verdict.
Rick Howlett was midday host and the host of LPM's weekly talk show, "In Conversation." He was with LPM from 2001-2023 and held many different titles, including Morning Edition host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. He died in August 2023. Read a remembrance of Rick here.
