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Jury starts deliberations in AEA fraud trial

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>>

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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 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

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>>

AEA Fraud Trial Timeline

View the AEA Fraud Trial Timeline. Know the player, places and events that lead up to this trial. More>>

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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 >>
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Yuma night club's light's could soon go dark after the owner loses in bankruptcy court.More >>