Investigation New Charges Against Roanoke Councilman Point To CARES Act Grants to Businesses, One Led By Aide Convicted of Embezzlement Just after his election to Roanoke City Council, Robert Jeffrey Jr. sought $15,000 in city-issued coronavirus relief funds.
Investigation Roanoke City Councilman Owes City Business Taxes. It’s Only His Company’s Latest Delinquency. The magazine company founded by Robert Jeffrey Jr. owes unpaid business taxes and only settled a state debt after being asked about it.
Investigation Facing Unpaid Taxes, Candidate for Roanoke Prosecutor Filed for Bankruptcy. He’s Done It Before. Melvin Hill, who seeks to become the city’s next top prosecutor, filed for bankruptcy last year, citing $217,100 in unpaid federal income taxes. It wasn’t the first time Hill declared bankruptcy while facing tax debts.
Investigation Roanoke Councilman: ‘I Never Touched’ Ex-Wife in 2009 Assault. He Told Police He Did. Robert Jeffrey’s past is facing renewed public scrutiny after prosecutors charged him in July with two counts of felony embezzlement.
