wo former leaders of the Duval County teachers union were sentenced Monday in federal court—after admitting to a fraud scheme prosecutors say drained millions of dollars from teachers over nearly a decade.
Former Duval Teachers United president Teresa “Terrie” Brady, 70, and former DTU vice president Ruby George, 82, pleaded guilty to taking money from the union and then covering it up.
Brady was sentenced to 27 months in prison and three years of supervised release. George will spend 12 months and one day behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release that will include home confinement.
A judge, before sentencing, condemned Brady and George for repeatedly stealing over a decade from the organization they were meant to serve, betraying people who trusted them.
The judge called the crime “just a decision to steal on a regular basis ... for 10 years.”
While acknowledging the many letters praising Brady and George’s dedication and good deeds, the judge emphasized that the sentencing had to remain focused on justice and accountability.
