OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Former Omaha Police Capt. Johnny Palermo, who is not related to co-defendant and former Omaha City Councilman Vinny Palermo, requested a change of plea hearing in federal court on Friday. In April, he pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges.
Johnny Palermo is charged with defrauding donors to the nonprofit Latino Peace Officers Association (LPOA), and the Police Athletics for Community Engagement (PACE). He is also facing charges that include wire fraud conspiracy and honest services fraud. The accusations against Johnny Palermo also include interfering with a sexual assault investigation against one of his co-defendants, fundraiser Jack Olson.
In August, Vinny Palermo and Rich Gonzalez both pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.
The new hearing for Johnny Palermo is scheduled for Oct. 11.
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