Fenton Father & Son Sentenced in Missle Fraud CaseFenton Father & Son Sentenced in Missle Fraud Case

9/4/14 - A father and son from a Fenton metal business have been sentenced to prison on charges related to faulty welds on Tomahawk missiles. Dennis Frederick and his son, Brian Frederick, of Precision Metal Spinning in Fenton pleaded guilty to making false statements about work they were hired to do on the missiles. Both were sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison, which is less than the 18 months recommended by prosecutors or the three years called for under sentencing guidelines. Their sentences will be staggered, with Brian serving his first, so the men can continue to operate their business and care for Dennis’ ailing wife. Precision Metal Spinning had a contract to weld seams on the outer wall assembly of Tomahawk missile engines, but had difficulty meeting specifications and gave the work to an unapproved company out of Chicago without telling the government. The government says cracks were discovered in 2011. A total of 2,700 metal assemblies had to be inspected, leading to nearly 200 being recalled and 83 scrapped.(JK)