Opening statements have begun in the trial of a former Kansas lawmaker accused of multiple federal crimes, including money laundering, wire fraud, and false statements to obtain pandemic assistance-related loans. Michael Capps is being tried on 18 counts, including false statement to a bank for a PPP loan.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger is prosecuting the case. During opening statements, Metzger outlined the Federal Bureau of Investigation's inspection into Capps companies; saying the agency uncovered bank records and tax documents where Capps "vastly overstated" gross revenues, annual payroll, and how many employees there were in his application for loans.
