LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Tracy Davenport pleaded guilty Feb. 19 to defrauding more than 50 customers with her fraudulent pool business.
Last year, Davenport was indicted on 19 new federal charges after being sentenced to six years in prison on state charges.
The indictment alleged Davenport's company engaged in a scheme to induce Louisville-area customers into signing a contract for a pool installation and paying a large down payment up front. That money was then used for purposes other than what was agreed upon.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky said in a news release Monday that Davenport pled guilty to wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud and money laundering.
Davenport will be required to pay $3,398,536.75 in restitution.
She's scheduled to be sentenced on May 20, 2026.
"This fraudulent conduct had a significant financial and emotional impact on many people," U.S. Attorney Kyle Bumgarner said in a news release. "This defendant created numerous truly innocent victims who worked hard and, in some cases, worked their entire lives to be able to purchase a pool only to have their money stolen. I am thankful to our law enforcement partners for everyone’s contributions toward attempting to right this wrong."
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