A former Augusta County businessman who pled guilty to federal tax evasion will remain in custody until his sentencing. Listeners are advised that this story contains discussion of attempted suicide. WMRA’s Randi B. Hagi reports.
Richard Moore appeared in the federal courthouse in Harrisonburg on Wednesday to ask Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon to release him prior to sentencing. Moore is the former part owner and executive vice president of the beleaguered immigration bond business Nexus. He said he wanted to attend an intensive outpatient treatment program at AMFM, where he was previously a resident receiving mental health services.
Moore said, “I need help, and I got help, but I need more.” He offered to be put on house arrest or wear an ankle monitor until sentencing…