Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) –
On March 17, 2026, Keith Freeman plead guilty to two counts: one of bankruptcy fraud and one of IRS fraud in the Northern District of Illinois.
Sentencing is postponed until completion of his cooperation.
Docket entry:
ORDER as to Keith Douglas Freeman: In-person change of plea proceedings held on 3/17/2026. Defendant, who is not in custody, was present at the hearing with retained counsel. Arraignment held on the Superseding Information. Defendant acknowledged receipt of the Superseding Information, waiver formal reading, and waived prosecution by indictment. Enter written waiver of indictment. Defendant informed of his rights. Defendant enters a plea of guilty as to Count 1 and Count 2 of the Superseding Information. The Court accepts both the plea and the plea agreement as to Count 1 and Count 2 of the Superseding Information. Enter plea agreement. By request of the parties, sentencing deferred until further order. The terms of Defendant’s pretrial release remain in place. The parties are directed to file a joint status report on or before 9/17/2026. Signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 3/17/2026. Mailed notice.
In Count 1, Freeman misrepresented his income, his bank accounts, and his creditors
In Count 2, Freeman failed to provide truthful IRS filings for multiple years and fraudulently obtained disaster loans.
The detailed descriptions of what he plead guilty of are eye-opening, read them below.
As part of the plea agreement, Freeman must truthfully cooperate and testify on other things asked of him by the US Attorney of the NDIL.
Read the Plea Agreement below:
Keith Freeman Guily Plea
