Gordon Bellamy Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Norman, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to ten months in federal prison. He was found guilty of fraudulently claiming dependents to receive nearly $27,000 in Veterans disability benefits. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
“Veterans disability benefits are intended to support injured patriots who make incredible sacrifices to defend our country,” stated U.S. Attorney Troester. “Mr. Bellamy’s false claims are not only criminal, but offensive. We remain committed to vigorously investigate and prosecute those who defraud and steal the benefits honestly earned by our veterans.”
A federal Grand Jury indicted Bellamy on March 19, 2024, on 11 counts, including theft of public money and making false statements. From March 1, 2020, through January 31, 2024, Bellamy allegedly received disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by falsely claiming multiple dependents.
Bellamy pleaded guilty on August 19, 2024, to making a false statement on his VA benefits application by claiming a child as his biological dependent when this was not true.
On June 27, 2025, U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin sentenced Bellamy to ten months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $26,940.13 in restitution to the VA. Judge Goodwin highlighted Bellamy’s history of financial crimes during sentencing.
The case resulted from an investigation conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Inspector General and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle London.
Further details can be found in public filings.
