Assistant U.S. Attorney Hebert Receives 2019 Neil Houston Jr. Award
Friday, October 18, 2019
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sandra Hebert has been awarded a 2019 Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Award by Justice Assistance.
“Ms. Hebert’s award is so well-deserved and timely. Her dedicated service to the United States in the prosecution of criminal offenses, day in and day out, is, and continues to be, an inspiration not only to the Department of Justice, but also to all players in the justice profession and those serving the public interest,” said United States Attorney Aaron Weisman.
She is one of four 2019 Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Award recipients honored at the 38th annual awards presentation by Justice Assistance “for dedicated service and citizen contribution toward the justice profession and the public interest.”
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Hebert joined the United States Attorney’s Office in Rhode Island in June of 2006, after having served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Texas – Midland/Odessa Division.
During her Justice Department career, AUSA Hebert has investigated and prosecuted hundreds of defendants and conducted numerous jury trials. Notably, Hebert prosecuted wiretap cases, substantial fraud cases, and numerous child exploitation cases.
Prior to joining the Department, Hebert served for four years in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, and served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Waco, Texas, where she investigated and prosecuted civilians accused of committing offenses on Fort Hood.
The Award
The Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Award is named in memory of Neil J. Houston, Jr., a Cranston resident, who dedicated his career toward the betterment of the criminal justice system and assisting the individuals who pass through it.
Prior to his untimely passing, Houston was the Director of the Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation in Massachusetts--which funds reforms of the criminal justice system, and the Frederick E. Weber Charities Corporation--a nonprofit organization that helps individuals in need.
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