ed to pay $2,728 in restitution and forfeiture in federal court in Massachusetts.

Sentences for co-conspirators

The other side:

In the end, Hayes' sentence is much less severe than that of his co-conspirators. You can see below each of their sentences:

Herbert Wright - On July 28, 2023, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of making a false statement to a federal official, and on Jan. 11, 2024, was sentenced to three years' probation and was ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture of $139,968 and a $5,500 fine.

Demario Sorrells - On Feb. 2, 2024, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and, on Aug. 29, 2024, was sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture of $106,481.

Joseph Williams - On March 8, 2024, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and, on Aug. 13, 2024, was sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture of $155,392.

Antonio Strong - On May 22, 2024, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud and, on Oct. 29, 2024, was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture of $2,159,874.

Terrence Bender - On Nov. 14, 2024, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and, on Feb. 27, 2025, was sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture of $103,811.