Former Richland mayor’s payroll fraud trial to go forward after plea change deadline passes

RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) – The former mayor of Richland will face a jury of his peers in less than a month for alleged payroll fraud first uncovered in a 3 On Your Side investigation.

William “Pat” Sullivan had until August 21 to change his plea to guilty and avoid trial, but he decided to file a pre-trial checklist with the court instead this week.

He faces one count of making false statements or representation to defraud the government…

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