Fact Check: Ivey was named in a federal indictment for accepting $15,500 in checks to Brevard County charities from Donald Donagher.

Fact Check: "Ivey was named in a federal indictment for accepting $15,500 in checks to Brevard County charities from Donald Donagher."

What We Know

The claim that Sheriff Wayne Ivey was named in a federal indictment for accepting checks from Donald Donagher is misleading. The indictment against Donagher, a debt collector, does mention that he provided checks totaling approximately $15,500 made out to Brevard County charities, which included some associated with Sheriff Ivey. However, the indictment does not charge Ivey with any wrongdoing or indicate that he was involved in any illegal activities related to these donations (source-2, source-3).

The indictment primarily focuses on Donagher's attempts to bribe court clerks in Florida and Illinois, and while it details his interactions with Ivey, it does not implicate Ivey in any criminal conduct (source-5).

Analysis

The evidence suggests that while Sheriff Ivey was mentioned in the context of Donagher's charitable contributions, he was not indicted or accused of any criminal activity. The indictment specifically charges Donagher with conspiracy and bribery, but it does not extend to Ivey (source-1, source-6).

The sources reporting on this case, including reputable news outlets and official court documents, consistently indicate that Ivey's role was limited to receiving donations, which he publicly acknowledged as a surprise and thanked Donagher for (source-2, source-5).

The claim lacks substantiation since it implies direct involvement in criminal activity by Ivey, which the evidence does not support. The indictment does not name Ivey as a co-conspirator or indicate that he accepted bribes.

Conclusion

Verdict: False
The claim that Sheriff Wayne Ivey was named in a federal indictment for accepting checks from Donald Donagher is false. The indictment does mention checks made out to charities associated with Ivey, but it does not charge him with any wrongdoing or indicate he was involved in any illegal activities. Therefore, the assertion that he was named in an indictment is misleading.

Sources

1. United States District Court
2. Debt collector indicted on charges he tried to bribe court ...
3. Federal Indictment Donald Donagher
4. Florida Sheriff Who Threatened to Kill Protesters Has ...
5. Brevard to re-examine active contract with Penn Credit ...
6. Sheriff Ivey's Past Problems With Charities
7. Debt collector indicted on 'corruptly influencing' elected ...
8. Scott Ellis: "Randy Fine is not simply a despicable politician ..."