A RHODE ISLAND man was sentenced Thursday to five years in federal prison for using stolen personal identification to defraud banks while fraudulently seeking more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 small-business loans. / COURTESY U.S. DISTRICT COURT
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for using stolen personal identification to defraud banks while fraudulently seeking more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 small-business loans, U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island Zachary A. Cunha announced Thursday. Courtney Hilaire, 29, of Providence, pleaded guilty on Dec.…