Agent Sentenced for Felony Fraud

John Vernon Liller, 53, of Carson City, Nev., was sentenced after pleading guilty to felony fraud charges.

Liller was the owner and agent at a Farmers Insurance office for more than 22 years. Between March 2000 and March 2001, Liller allegedly took money from clients that was intended for the purchase of insurance and misused the funds.

Liller was sentenced 12 to 48 months in prison but was later placed on probation and ordered to pay $14,000 in restitution.