Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn was found guilty by a federal jury on Friday of attempting to defraud the city-owned utility.
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While Zahn was found guilty, his former CFO was found not guilty on both counts. Wannemacher was also visibly emotional after his verdict was read. I am so thankful to Judge Davis for a fair trial and the jurors for seeing the truth of this situation without the lens of politics. Their commitment to the deliberation process was humbling.
In the midst of this challenging and emotional process I have been changed for the better. This has re-prioritized my life. I am softer and more empathetic. This may have destroyed my former career but I have spent more time pouring into the lives of my two sons than I ever imagined could be possible, and for that I am grateful. With so much future uncertainty, I learned to be more present each day and try to focus on making the most of what really matters in this short time we have in life.
We are grateful for the dedication and commitment of the members of both juries, who considered a tremendous amount of evidence and delivered a just verdict consistent with that evidence. At JEA, we remain committed to integrity, respect, and transparency in all that we do. The actions of a former CEO do not reflect our organization or our values.
The jury for Zahn quickly returned a verdict on Thursday evening after seven and a half hours of deliberations but its conclusion was sealed until Friday when the verdict for Wannemacher was reached.
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