Rock County to hold restitution hearing in housing fraud case

JANESVILLE — A 44-year-old Beloit woman charged with using her position as a housing specialist in Janesville to help family members receive federal housing assistance is scheduled for a restitution hearing in November.

Rachel Jacquest has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of misconduct in office, fraudulent records or statements, and one misdemeanor charge of receiving or concealing stolen property.

Jacquest appeared in front of Rock County Judge Ashley Morse on Sept. 11 who scheduled the restitution hearing for Nov. 30. A restitution hearing typically is held to decide whether an offender must pay a crime victim for their financial losses and, if so, the exact dollar amount…

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