Raymond Roth Sentenced For Faking Death, Impersonating Police
Raymond Roth was sentenced to 2 1/3 years to 7 years in prison Thursday and ordered to more than $36,000 in restitution to the Coast Guard and Nassau County police.
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Sentencing Pushed Back For L.I. Man Who Faked His Own Drowning
Raymond Roth, who pleaded guilty in March 2013, faces a maximum sentence of 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison. He has already agreed to pay restitution for the costs incurred during the rescue effort.
L.I. Man Who Faked His Own Death Due In Court To Face Charges In Separate Case
Police said Raymond Roth, 49, impersonated an officer and attempted to kidnap a woman in Freeport just hours after accepting a plea deal in his 2012 fake-drowning case.
L.I. Man Who Helped Fake Father's Death Gets Year In Jail
Jonathan Roth, 23, of Massapequa pleaded guilty last year to falsely reporting an incident and was originally expected to receive no jail time, but lost the deal after jumping bail.
No Bail For L.I. Man Who Helped Fake Father's Death
Jonathan Roth, 23, appeared Friday in Nassau County Court. He was captured Thursday by a bail bondsman, who tracked him to Ohio and brought him back to Long Island.
Man Who Helped Fake Father's Death Misses Sentencing Hearing
The man who helped fake his father's disappearance in Long Island has now pulled his own disappearing act, prosecutors said.
Atty. For L.I. Man Who Faked Death Says Client Has 'Serious Psychiatric Issues'
Raymond Roth, 48, was arraigned Thursday in First District Court in Hempstead. He is being held without bail and is due back in court on April 24.
Police: Man Who Faked His Own Death Has Now Been Impersonating A Cop
A man who recently pleaded guilty to faking his own death was in trouble again this week – this time for impersonating a police officer and trying to kidnap women in Nassau County.
L.I. Man Accused Of Faking His Own Death Enters Guilty Plea
Under the terms of the plea deal, Raymond Roth has agreed to serve 90 days in jail and five years of probation, according to the Nassau County district attorney.
Son Of L.I. Man Reported Missing In Hoax Says Father Threatened His Life
Jonathan Roth, who is facing felony charges and prison time, is now telling a far different story from the one he told authorities on July 28, when he reported seeing his father disappear.
L.I. Man Accused Of Faking His Own Death Arrested Again
Nassau County prosecutors say Raymond Roth is accused of contacting his estranged wife by telephone on Wednesday night. She has an order of protection.
Raymond Roth, Once-Missing Jones Beach Swimmer, Pleads Not Guilty
Raymond Roth faces charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and falsely reporting an incident.
Jonathan Roth, Son Of Once-Missing Jones Beach Swimmer, Out On Bail
Jonathan Roth had a brief court appearance Tuesday. He has pleaded not guilty to insurance fraud, conspiracy and falsely reporting an incident.
Jonathan Roth's Girlfriend: Father Deserves Jail, Not Son
Investigators say Jonathan Roth aided in his father's allegedly false disappearance in an attempted insurance scheme. Now, Jonathan's girlfriend is speaking out.
Court Date Postponed For Son Of Missing L.I. Man Found Alive In Florida
Jonathan Roth pleaded not guilty to insurance fraud, conspiracy and falsely reporting an incident on Tuesday. A judge set bail at $10,000 bond or $5,000 cash.
Atty: Raymond Roth Involuntarily At Long Island Psych Ward, Will Surrender To Face Charges
The 47-year-old is suspected of concocting an elaborate scheme to fake his own death with the help of his 22-year-old son, Jonathan Roth, who is already behind bars and charged with insurance fraud.
Prosecutors: Son 'Fully Aware' Raymond Roth Not Missing From Jones Beach
Jonathan Roth pleaded not guilty to insurance fraud, conspiracy and falsely reporting an incident charges on Tuesday.
Son Of Missing L.I. Swimmer Found Alive In Florida Arrested; Wife Files For Divorce
Raymond Roth was first reported missing on July 28 by his 22-year-old son who told police his 47-year-old dad went for a swim beyond the lifeguard zone and never came back.
Wife Of Missing Jones Beach Swimmer Found in Fla.: Husband 'Emptied Out My Accounts'
At a news conference Friday, Evana Roth said she was planning her husband Raymond Roth's funeral when she stumbled across a suspicious chain of emails between Roth and his son, allegedly detailing plans for Roth to fake his own death and disappear.
Police: Missing Jones Beach Swimmer Found Alive In Florida
Raymond Roth, 47, had been missing since the weekend. His family told authorities they last saw Roth go into the ocean at Jones Beach around 3:30 p.m. Saturday near Field 6.
Recovery Effort Continues For Missing Swimmer Off Jones Beach
Park police began the day acknowledging its a recovery effort, and said their search by air, sea and beach patrols will continue.
Massapequa Man Missing After Swimming In Unguarded Section Of Jones Beach
A Massapequa man is missing after going for a swim at Jones Beach. Raymond Roth went into the ocean on Saturday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m. near Field 6, his family said. The area was not protected by lifeguards.
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