U.S Fuel Corp. (fka USFF)

[tom8oes]

Here Ride et al, this is what really happened: He got 13 years, she got 8 years.

> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:41:20 -0500
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> To: r.schwartz
> Subject: US Department of Justice Victim Notification System
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> U.S. Department of Justice
> United States Attorney's Office
> Southern District of Ohio
> 303 Marconi Boulevard
> Suite 200
> Columbus, OH 43215
> Phone: [phone]
> Fax: [phone]
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> January 18, 2012
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> Mr. Robert Schwartz
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> RE: United States v. Defendant(s) MELISSA K SPILLAN, MICHAEL S SPILLAN
> Case Number 2007R01028 and Court Docket Number 10-CR-00230
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> Dear Mr. Schwartz:
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> The United States Department of Justice believes it is important to keep victims of federal crime informed of court proceedings. This notice provides information about the above-referenced criminal case.
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> As a victim witness professional with the United States Attorney's Office, I am contacting you because you were identified by law enforcement as a victim during the investigation of the above criminal case.
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> Charges have been filed against defendant(s) MICHAEL S SPILLAN, MELISSA K SPILLAN. The lead prosecutor for this case is Brenda S. Shoemaker. The main charge is categorized as Securities Fraud. My role as a victim witness professional is to assist you with information and services during the prosecution of this case.
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> Victims of all crimes under federal investigation are entitled to services under the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act, including notification of court events. For further details, please refer to Title 42 United States Code section 10607 or the brochure posted at www.notify.usdoj.gov.
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> Now that charges have been filed in federal court, victims of the charges filed are, in addition, entitled to the following rights, according to the Crime Victims' Rights Act, Title 18 United States Code section 3771: (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; and (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
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> Please understand that these rights apply only to victims of the counts charged in federal court, and thus you may not be able to exercise all of these rights if the crime of which you are a victim was not charged. In any event, we will continue to provide you with notifications and services unless you tell us not to. We will make our best efforts to ensure you are provided the rights and services to which you are entitled. It is important to keep in mind that the defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty and that presumption requires both the Court and our office to take certain steps to ensure that justice is served. While our office cannot act as your attorney or provide you with legal advice, you can seek the advice of an attorney with respect to the rights above or other related legal matters.
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> Please be aware that most criminal cases are resolved by a plea agreement between the United States Attorney's Office and the defendant. You should also know that it is not unusual for a defendant to seek to negotiate a plea agreement shortly before a trial is scheduled to begin. Plea agreements can be made at any time and as late as the morning of trial, leaving little or no opportunity to provide notice to you of the date and time of the plea hearing. If the court schedules a plea hearing in this case, we will use our best efforts to notify you of available information as soon as practicable. If you want to inform the prosecutor of your views regarding potential plea agreements, or any other aspect of the case, please contact the prosecutor assigned to this case or me.
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> On April 21, 2011, defendant MICHAEL SSPILLAN pled guilty to the charges listed below. Any remaining counts will be disposed of at the time of sentencing. As a result of the guilty plea, there will be no trial involving this defendant.
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> Number of Charges Description of Charges Disposition
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> 1 Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud US Guilty
> 12 Mail Fraud - Frauds and swindles Dismissed without Prejudice
> 6 Fraud by wire, radio, or television Dismissed without Prejudice
> 1 Securities Violations Guilty
> 1 Mail Fraud - Frauds and swindles Guilty
> 1 Fraud by wire, radio, or television Guilty
> 14 Laundering of monetary instruments Dismissed without Prejudice
> 10 Securities Violations Dismissed without Prejudice
> 1 Concealment of assets; false oaths and claims; etc Dismissed without Prejudice
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> On April 21, 2011, defendant MELISSA KSPILLAN pled guilty to the charges listed below. Any remaining counts will be disposed of at the time of sentencing. As a result of the guilty plea, there will be no trial involving this defendant.
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> Number of Charges Description of Charges Disposition
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> 1 Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud US Guilty
> 11 Mail Fraud - Frauds and swindles Dismissed without Prejudice
> 5 Fraud by wire, radio, or television Dismissed without Prejudice
> 14 Laundering of monetary instruments Dismissed without Prejudice
> 11 Securities Violations Dismissed without Prejudice
> 1 Concealment of assets; false oaths and claims; etc Dismissed without Prejudice
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> The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), MICHAEL S SPILLAN, MELISSA K SPILLAN, has been set for August 25, 2011, 01:30 PM at Courtroom 2, 85 Marconi Blvd., Columbus, OH before Judge Edmund Sargus. You are welcome to attend this proceeding; however, unless you have received a subpoena, your attendance is not required by the Court. If you plan on attending, you may want to verify the date and time by using the VNS Call Center or web site. If you are a victim of the charged offense(s) and wish to speak at sentencing, please call our office well in advance of the scheduled hearing date.
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> A United States Probation Officer prepares a report for the Court and may contact you to discuss the impact the crime had on you financially, physically, and/or emotionally. If you are contacted, please make every effort to provide accurate and detailed information.
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> Through the Victim Notification System (VNS) we will continue to provide you with updated scheduling and event information as the case proceeds through the criminal justice system. You may obtain current information about this case on the VNS Web site at https://www.notify.usdoj.gov or from the VNS Call Center at 1-866-DOJ-4YOU (1-866-365-4968) (TDD/TTY: 1-866-228-4619) (International: 1-502-213-2767). In addition, you may use the Call Center or Internet to update your contact information and/or change your decision about participation in the notification program. If you update your information to include a current email address, VNS will send information to that address. In order to continue to receive notifications, it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current.
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> You will use your Victim Identification Number (VIN) ******* and Personal Identification Number (PIN) **** anytime you contact the Call Center and the first time you log on to the VNS web site. In addition, the first time you access the VNS Internet site, you will be prompted to enter your last name (or business name) as currently contained in VNS. The name you should enter is ********.
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> Remember, VNS is an automated system and cannot answer questions. If you have other questions which involve this matter, please contact this office at the number listed above.
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> Sincerely,
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> Barbara E. Vanarsdall
> Victim Witness Coordinator