Former Sioux Falls Sports Radio Host Sentenced To Prison

Jeff Thurn, a former Sioux Falls sports radio host known for Overtime with Jeff Thurn, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar ticket scam.

By Christal Blue June 13, 2025 11:48 am

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)A former Sioux Falls sports host is heading to prison for nearly four years in a massive ticket scam. Jeff Thurn, once known for his show Overtime with Jeff Thurn, was sentenced to 46 months behind bars and ordered to pay back over five million dollars. Prosecutors say he tricked investors into thinking he was flipping tickets for profit, but the sales never happened. Investigators said the money was reportedly spent on gambling and crypto. Thurn was sentenced for wire fraud this week in Miami after an FBI investigation. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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