Additionally, Shehadeh submits fraudulent documents and makes false statements about the debris removal after the second fire. In the end, Shehadeh receives over $1.4 million in insurance proceeds. The proceeds enable Shehadeh to pay off his mortgage, while keeping several hundred thousand dollars for himself and others. The record indicates that Shehadeh uses some of the money to invest in new businesses and share with family members, including his co-defendant Jamal Shehadeh.
Play With Fire, Get Burned
As for Jamal Shehadeh he pleads guilty to two counts of arson to commit a felony and receives a sentence of 30 years in prison. According to his plea agreement, Jamal Shehadeh causes the fire to be set at Shehadeh’s Sacramento property. Saber Shehadeh faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison. The actual sentence, however, is at the discretion of the court in accordance with Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
