Court date set for mother and son allegedly involved in largest embezzlement scheme in state history Zachary and Nancy New as they're leaving the federal courthouse released on bond earlier this year. (Source: WLBT) By Anthony Warren | April 13, 2021 at 3:44 PM CDT - Updated April 13 at 6:08 PM JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A court date has been set for the two former educators arrested in connection with the largest public embezzlement scheme in state history. Tuesday, Hinds County Circuit Judge Faye Peterson set a trial date for October 4 for Nancy and Zachary New. Both had been released on their own recognizance. According to court documents, Zachary and Nancy were not deemed flight risks or dangers to the public.