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Ruiz and Liddle placed in different prison facilities

Two men sentenced to serve time for a $25 million kickback scheme involving money from AEA Federal Credit Union have been placed in different prison facilities. More>>

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Frank Ruiz began serving 2 year sentence Friday

YUMA, AZ - A local man who pleaded guilty to defrauding AEA Federal Credit Union has begun his prison sentence. Frank Ruiz turned himself in to the federal bureau of prisons this afternoon. More>>

Agreement reached before Liddle and Ruiz restitution hearing

PHOENIX, AZ - A restitution hearing will not take place Tuesday in Phoenix on how much a former AEA Credit Union loan officer will have to pay back. A clerk with the U.S. District Court in Phoenix confirms to KSWT that all parties have agreed to a deal but did not have details of the agreement. More>>

William Liddle Gets 15 Years In AEA Fraud Case

William Liddle has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the AEA fraud case. He will also serve an additional five years probation. Liddle will spend tonight behind bars as he was immediately taken into custody. More>>

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Police: Unanswered questions surrounding William Liddle's stabbing
Police: Unanswered questions surrounding William Liddle's stabbing
PHOENIX, AZ- Many unanswered questions surrounding a reported stabbing of a man who was a no show in Federal court facing sentencing for de-frauding AEA Federal Credit Union. "We have many more questionsMore >>
Many unanswered questions surrounding the reported stabbing of William Liddle before he was scheduled to be sentenced for de-frauding AEA Federal Credit Union.More >>
Government submits sentencing request for Mr. and Mrs. Liddle
Government submits sentencing request for Mr. and Mrs. Liddle
PHOENIX, AZ- A couple convicted of de-frauding a local credit union of tens of millions of dollars will be sentenced Monday. William Liddle, the former Vice President of Business Lending for AEA FCUMore >>
A couple convicted of de-frauding a local credit union of tens of millions of dollars will be sentenced Monday.More >>
AEA takes over another fraudulent property
AEA takes over another fraudulent property
YUMA, AZ- AEA Federal Credit Union takes over another property formerly owned by Frank Ruiz. The Yuma downtown building next door to the Top of the Kress was purchased by Ruiz through fraudulent fundsMore >>
AEA Federal Credit Union takes over another property formerly owned by Frank Ruiz.More >>
Judge denies Rhonda Liddle a mistrial
Judge denies Rhonda Liddle a mistrial
PHOENIX, AZ- A federal judge has denied Rhonda Liddle's motion for a mistrial. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton says testimony by an FBI agent about a conversation he had with Mrs. Liddle in NovemberMore >>
A federal judge has denied Rhonda Liddle's motion for a mistrial.More >>
Frank Ruiz scheduled to self surrender to prison in June
Frank Ruiz scheduled to self surrender to prison in June
Frank Ruiz is sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised probation for de-frauding AEA Federal Credit Union.More >>
Frank Ruiz Sentenced to Two Years
Frank Ruiz Sentenced to Two Years
YUMA, AZ - A local man who admitted to conspiracy and money laundering against AEA Federal Credit Union will be Monday. Frank Ruiz was hoping for probation but according to his attorney he knows prison time is likely.More >>
Frank Ruiz hoping for one year in prison
Frank Ruiz hoping for one year in prison
Frank Ruiz was hoping for probation, but he knows prison time is likely. He's asking the judge to sentence him to one year in prison on Monday.More >>
Rhonda Liddle's attorney files reply to government's opposition of a new trial
Rhonda Liddle's attorney files reply to government's opposition of a new trial
Rhonda Liddle's attorney files reply to the government's opposition of her request for a new trial.More >>
No takers for Top of the Kress opening bid
No takers for Top of the Kress opening bid
Popular nightclub mired in controversy goes back to AEA.More >>
Feds submit new loss total in regards to Frank Ruiz's sentencing
Feds submit new loss total in regards to Frank Ruiz's sentencing
The federal government has submitted a new total they say Frank Ruiz owes for his part in de-frauding AEA Federal Credit Union.More >>
Prosecution opposes Rhonda Liddle's request for a new trial
Prosecution opposes Rhonda Liddle's request for a new trial
The government has requested a judge to not grant Rhonda Liddle with a new trial.More >>
Frank Ruiz to be sentenced Monday for defrauding AEA Federal Credit Union
Frank Ruiz to be sentenced Monday for defrauding AEA Federal Credit Union
Frank Ruiz to be sentenced for his part in defrauding AEA on Monday. Ruiz is hoping for 3 years probation, while the prosecution has requested 12 months in prison. Yuma community members are outraged by both recommendations.More >>
Rhonda Liddle's attorney files request for mistrial
Rhonda Liddle's attorney files request for mistrial
Rhonda Liddle's attorney has filed a request for a mistrial in the recent convictions against her in defrauding AEA Federal Credit Union.More >>
Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial. Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts.
Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial. Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 30 of 44 counts.
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Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial.
Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts including conspiracy, money laundering, and fraud.More >>
Jury starts deliberations in AEA fraud trial
BREAKING NEWS: Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial. Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 30 of 44 counts.
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Closing arguments have concluded in the AEA fraud trial against Yuma couple Bill and Rhonda Liddle. Assistant U.S. District Attorney Raymond Woo delivered the last closing argument this morning. He says the defense is right and it's a case about wonderland.More >>
AEA Fraud Trial: Prosecution and Defense Rest Case
AEA Fraud Trial: Prosecution and Defense Rest Case
The prosecution and the defense has rested their cases in the trial of the United States vs. William and Rhonda Liddle.More >>
AEA Fraud Trial: Bill Liddle Testifies
AEA Fraud Trial: Bill Liddle Testifies
Week 3 in the trial of a Yuma couple accused of committing fraud, conspiracy and money laundering against AEA Federal Credit Union.More >>
AEA fraud trial update: Bill Liddle takes the stand
AEA fraud trial update: Bill Liddle takes the stand
Week three of the AEA fraud trial against a Yuma Couple began this morning with Bill Liddle on the stand. We'll be following the testimony through out the day. Make sure to tune in to KSWT News 13 at 4pm for more details.More >>
Prosecutors rest their case in AEA fraud trial
Prosecutors rest their case in AEA fraud trial
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Prosecutors rested their case against bill and Rhonda Liddle just before 4 p.m. Thursday. Testimonies resumed from Wednesday with FBI agent, Joseph Montoya on the stand.More >>
Yuma realtor speaks out on AEA Fraud Trial
Yuma realtor speaks out on AEA Fraud Trial
Realtor Todd Burch says AEA's mismanagement of funds forced good businesses into bankruptcy.More >>
Former AEA employees testify against the Liddles
Former AEA employees testify against the Liddles
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Testimonies in day eight of the AEA fraud trial against a Yuma couple are well ahead of schedule as two former employees and an FBI agent took the stand. William Liddle and his wife, Rhonda face 68 counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering.More >>
January 27, 2012
UPDATE: Former Top of the Kress owner testifies against Liddles
UPDATE: Former Top of the Kress owner testifies against Liddles
Business man Frank Ruiz hopes for lesser sentence in exchange for his testimony.More >>
September 22, 2011
Update: Yuma Realtor speaks out about filing $34M lawsuit against AEA
Update: Yuma Realtor speaks out about filing $34M lawsuit against AEA
After nearly 2 years of trying to work out a deal with AEA, a Yuma realtor files a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Federal Credit Union.More >>
February 6, 2011
AEA's financial condition declines
AEA's financial condition declines
Massive loan fraud at AEA Federal Credit Union has erased it's capital, according to the agency that regulates credit unions.More >>
January 24, 2011
Sweet-McGregor retires from troubled AEA Federal Credit Union
Sweet-McGregor retires from troubled AEA Federal Credit Union
Yuma, AZ January 24 – Denise Sweet-McGregor, Executive Vice President of AEA Federal Credit Union, has announced plans to retire effective February 18, 2011. "Being a contributor to AEA Federal CreditMore >>
December 20, 2010
Letter to AEA Federal Credit Union Members
Letter to AEA Federal Credit Union Members
The letter below was recently provided to KSWT News 13. The letter was written to all AEA members informing them of the conservatorship.More >>
December 17, 2010
Veteran exec hired by NCUA to manage AEA
Veteran exec hired by NCUA to manage AEA
The National Credit Union Administration has assumed control over a local establishment. The NCUA took over operations at AEA Federal Credit Union in Yuma on Friday.More >>
December 2, 2010
Three Yuma residents charged with fraud against AEA Federal Credit Union
Three Yuma residents charged with fraud against AEA Federal Credit Union
A federal grand jury in Phoenix has returned a 68-count indictment against William "Bill" Liddle, his wife Rhonda and Frank Ruiz. All three face charges of committing fraud against AEA Federal Credit Union. Click here to read the indictments.More >>
August 11, 2010
AEA Federal Credit Union loan delinquencies surge in 2nd quarter
AEA Federal Credit Union loan delinquencies surge in 2nd quarter
The financial status of AEA Federal Credit Union has further deteriorated in the second quarter. The Yuma and La Paz County credit union's financial report (known as a Call Report in the financial industry) for second quarter has been published.More >>
August 6, 2010
Former Yuma car dealership owner arrested
Former Yuma car dealership owner arrested
Police have arrested the former owner of T & K Auto. Ken Stevenson was arrested on July 31st by the San Luis Police Department. He is facing two felony charges; theft and fraudulent schemes.More >>
July 2, 2010
Top of the Kress files Ch. 11
Top of the Kress files Ch. 11
Top of the Kress, a bar on Main Street in downtown Yuma has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The club has been open for about four months. The owners blame their lending institution, AEA Federal Credit Union for their financial situation.More >>
July 1, 2010
AEA financial reports available online
AEA financial reports available online
Many AEA Federal Credit Union members have called KSWT News 13 asking for the credit union's latest financial reports. KSWT News 13 did some digging and found them.More >>
July 1, 2010
AEA press release
AEA press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Sweet-McGregor, Chief Executive Officer AEA Federal Credit Union 1780 S. First Avenue, Yuma, Arizona 85364 Direct: 928.343.0219 Mobile:More >>
January 24, 2012
Former Yuma Fun Factory owner testifies in Liddles' federal trial
Former Yuma Fun Factory owner testifies in Liddles' federal trial
Court Sketch Artist: Maggie Keane
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton expects trial to last over one month.
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January 19, 2012
Jury selection begins for couple accused of committing fraud against AEA
Jury selection begins for couple accused of committing fraud against AEA
Updated: Wednesday, January 25 2012 8:25 PM EST2012-01-26 01:25:04 GMT
Jury selection began today for the trial of two Yuma residents accused of committing fraud involving millions of dollars against a local credit union.

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January 1, 2012
Top of the Kress Doors Close
Top of the Kress Doors Close
A popular nightclub's doors close just hours after hundreds rang in the New Year right inside. The Top of The Kress's doors have closed. As of early Sunday morning, private security guards will now be patrolling the building 24 hours a day until further notice.More >>
December 9, 2011
Attorneys for AEA and Top of the Kress feud over payments made
Attorneys for AEA and Top of the Kress feud over payments made
News 13 first reported the Top of the Kress will soon be shutting down after the owner, Frank Ruiz, lost in bankruptcy court last week. AEA Federal Credit Union, who supplied the funds for the establishment, now wants another investor to run the night club.More >>
December 6, 2011
Top of the Kress could soon shutdown
Top of the Kress could soon shutdown
A Yuma night club's light's could soon go dark after the owner loses in bankruptcy court.More >>

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