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Petro America scam nabs guilty plea from a sixth defendant
A Kansas City man is the sixth person to plead guilty in a $7.2 million securities fraud scheme that targeted black churchgoers.
Charles Hooker, 50, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. He led a team that recruited investors and sold phony stock in Petro America Corp. ?
, a supposed oil company that had no actual assets.
Hooker was part of the Minister’s Alliance, a group of Kansas City-area ministers who promoted the investment. He received at least $25,000 from the sale of Petro shares, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri.
Hooker could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced Nov. 13.
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Metro Minister Pleads Guilty in Petro Amer
Posted on: 1:12 pm, June 18, 2012, by Jason M. Vaughn, updated on: 01:14pm, June 18, 2012
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Missouri, man pleaded guilty on Monday for his role in a $7.2 million securities fraud conspiracy case that victimized thousands of investors across the nation who bought shares in Petro America Corp., which was purported to have over $284 billion in assets.
Charles Hooker, 50, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. Prosecutors say that Hooker is subject to a sentence of up to five years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $250,000 and an order of restitution.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13, 2012.
According to court documents, Hooker was a team leader who recruited investors and sold shares of stock for Petro America. Prosecutors say that contrary to the fraudulent representations Hooker and others made to victim-investors, Petro America had no oil, no realistic prospects for obtaining, transporting or storing large amounts of oil, no significant assets, no revenue and no employees other than the CEO.
Prosecutors say that Hooker knew the Petro stock shares were not registered when he started selling them. Hooker has never been licensed to sell securities and did not check with the state of Missouri or with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to determine whether the company was registered, or whether it was legal for them to sell shares. After Hooker found out about the Missouri cease and desist order, prosecutors say that he never contacted state regulators or an attorney to find out if it was legal to sell the shares.
Today’s plea agreement also refers to an investor in Beverly Hills, Calif., whom Hooker persuaded to invest $150,000 in Petro America.
Prosecutors say that many of the victims in the Petro America scheme were regular churchgoers, and word about Petro spread through Kansas City area churches, as the ministers told their friends. Hooker, a minister, attended meetings of the Minister’s Alliance. Prosecutors say that Hooker wore white fedora hats and made choreographed entrances into places.
Some members of the Minister’s Alliance were gifted shares of Petro stock for them to sell. Prosecutors said in court that Hooker did not purchase shares of Petro, but was gifted 80 to 90 million shares for bringing in investors. Hooker sold those shares for $100 for 100,000 shares.
By April 2010, Hooker had sold all his shares and began selling shares that had been gifted to co-defendant Teresa Hill, 55, of Kansas City, Mo.
Hill, who was also a team leader, has pleaded guilty to her role in the conspiracy. The proceeds that weren’t spent were kept at the house, not in a bank. According to court documents, Hooker did not use a bank account and dealt mainly in cash.
Prosecutors said that Hooker and Hill sold their shares together in concert. A total of $67,258 in cash went into Hill’s accounts in 2007 and 2008. After that period, prosecutors claimed that Hooker received at least $25,000 from the sale of Petro shares in concert with a co-defendant, the Rev. Edward D. Halliburton, 57, of Kansas City, Kan., who was president of the Minister’s Alliance.
Prosecutors say that the minimum loss attributable to Hooker and Hill’s conduct is $77,000, and the maximum is $144,258.
Hooker is the sixth defendant to plead guilty in this case. Hill; Halliburton; Allen Collins, 55, of Raymore, Mo.; Joseph Harrell, 50, of Waco, Texas, who acted as the CFO of Petro America; and Russell Hopkins, 48, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., have also pleaded guilty to participating in the conspiracy.
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Good luck.
Did any of the trials start for these people then?
The US attorneys Office has gathered a mountain of evidence and has continued to gather evidence thanks to Owen Hawkins postponing the first trial date. "This case is again declared extended and complex pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3006A(d)(3)"
There are hours and hours of phone calls Thousand of pages of surveillance, all the e-mails, posts on I-hub etc...
The last to ask for a continuance was Marten Roper
Why does this keep getting pushed up? I thought the timeline for the original trail was ridiculously long....
Here is news link to the delay:
http://www.kctv5.com/story/18601048/trial-date-pushed-back-in-petro-america-case
Don't know how long the trial will last, guess it depends how many make a plea agreement before the trial?
Last I checked on pacer Teresa Brown was wanting a separate trial.
We will see.
Owen Hawkins trial postponed until October. EOM
Is the trial still set to begin on June 4th?
Anyone have an idea of how long it will take?
Selling Unregistered Shares to the general public non reg D compliant is a felony! Too bad the SEC is way to slow in taking action. Look how long it took them to shut this and PTRZ down.
here is the link to the article.
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2012/04/11/kansas-city-woman-pleads-guilty-in.html
This thing started around August 2008! hope it ends before the 4th year anniversary!
Looks like the trial will be:
June 4: Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr., et al, jury trial
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/calendar.html
However another delay has been requested! The judge has not granted another delay last I checked.
Some more articles from search results.
Allen Collins, 55, of Raymore;
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/search/results?q=Allen%20Collins
the Rev. Edward D. Halliburton, 57, of Kansas City,Kan., president of the Minister’s Alliance;
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/search/results?q=Edward%20D.%20Halliburton
Joseph Harrell, 50, of Waco, Texas, the CFO of Petro America;
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/search/results?q=Joseph%20Harrell
and Russell Hopkins, 48, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/search/results?q=Russell%20Hopkins
also have pleaded guilty in the case.
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2012/04/05/raymore-man-guilty-petro-america-fraud.html
Owen Hawkins
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/search/results?q=owen+hawkins
Petro America
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/search?q=Petro+America&gosearch=&db=&de=&s=3&pl=1
#1 Welcome to the Petro Kansas message board. flaflyersfan 02/13/10 10:18:32 PM
Thanks for creating this board and helping sort this out.
Pacer update 04/11/2012
Case title: USA v. Hawkins et al
Magistrate judge case number: 4:10-mj-00171-SWH
Date Filed # Docket Text
10/26/2010 1 COMPLAINT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins (1). (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit) (McDowell, Shelly) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/27/2010)
10/27/2010 ARREST of Isreal Owen Hawkins (Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/27/2010 2 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins held on 10/27/2010. Appointment of counsel to be determined based on information provided to Pretrial Services. Court sets bond in the amount of $25,000 to be signed by defendant and court-approved co-signer; defendant remanded to USM until conditions are met. Preliminary examination hearing to be set at a later date. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/27/2010 3 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. Signed on 10/27/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/28/2010 4 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Preliminary Hearing set for 11/4/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 10/28/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/28/2010 5 ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins - Re: Bond and Conditions of Release set by the Court. Signed on 10/28/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/29/2010 6 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Bond/Conditions of Release Hearing set for 11/1/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 10/29/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/29/2010)
10/29/2010 ***Remark as to Isreal Owen Hawkins: Surety Bond issued by International Fidelidy Insurance Company in the amount of $50,000 received in clerks office. (Martin, Jan) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/29/2010)
10/29/2010 7 ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins - United States Marshals Service is authorizedto release the defendant from the Lafayette County Jail as of todays date.. Signed on 10/29/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/29/2010)
11/01/2010 8 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: BOND HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins held on 11/1/2010. Parties present in person with counsel. The Court had previously taken the issue ofdetention under advisement pending the determination of court-appointed counsel and until the defendant had met w/Pretrial Services in order to provide the financial information. Defendant has met the bond conditions as modified by the Court on set out on 10/29/2010 (doc #7). The Court reads conditions of release with defendant. Financial affidavit to be completed and filed under seal. Further, after having determined the appointment of counsel, Court sets Preliminary Hearing for 11/4/2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/01/2010)
11/01/2010 11 ORDER setting conditions of release and Addendum to Order Setting Conditions of Release as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. Defendant released on a cash bond. Bond posted in the amount of $50,000.00. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 11/1/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/03/2010)
11/02/2010 9 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Preliminary Hearing set for 11/4/2010 02:00 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. The time of the hearing is the only change. Signed on 11/2/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/02/2010)
11/02/2010 10 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Preliminary Hearing reset for 11/9/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 11/2/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/02/2010)
11/05/2010 12 MOTION to continue preliminary hearing to November 22, 2010 by Isreal Owen Hawkins. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/22/2010 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Moss, Stephen) (Attachment 1 replaced on 11/5/2010) (Gicinto, JoRita). [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/05/2010)
11/05/2010 13 ORAL ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins: 12 MOTION to continue preliminary hearing to November 22, 2010 filed by Isreal Owen Hawkins IS GRANTED. Preliminary Hearing reset for 11/22/2010 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 11/5/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/05/2010)
11/16/2010 14 LETTER from Isreal Owen Hawkins -requesting for new counsel and to modify bond (Attachments: # 1 resigned as CEO) (Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/16/2010)
11/22/2010 16 INDICTMENT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, Teresa Brown (2) count(s) 1, 2, 7-12, Johnny Heurung (3) count(s) 1, 13-14, Clarence D Moore (4) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 1, # 2 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 2, # 3 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 3, # 4 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 4) (Beard, Melanie) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 17 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. I hereby recuse myself from the above-captioned case. The Clerk of Court shall reassign the case by random draw. District Judge Scott O. Wright no longer assigned to case.. Signed on 11/22/2010 by District Judge Scott O. Wright.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 REASSIGNED CRIMINAL CASE to District Judge Ortrie D. Smith for all further proceedings as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr., Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. District Judge Scott O. Wright no longer assigned to case. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Beard, Melanie) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 18 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Hays as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. Signed on 11/22/10 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.(Beard, Melanie) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE, ARRAIGNMENT, and BOND HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1) Count 1,2,3,4,5-6 held on 11/22/2010. Defendant charged in Count(s) 1-6 of a 14 Count indictment. Defendant waived reading of the indictment. Defendant was informed of the maximum punishment for each applicable count of the indictment. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the indictment applicable to him/her. On 10/27/10, the court entered an order appointing the federal public defenders office. The defendant was to provide a complete list of income and assets to Pretrial Services and also to defense counsel. Mr. Moss was to complete and file, under seal, a financial affidavit incorporating defendants income and assets. To date, such filing as not beenmade. Mr. Moss indicated he will do so within the week. The court takes up the defendants request for new counsel, ex parte, and out of the presence of the government and the public. The court denies defendants request. Mr. Moss will remain as court-appointed counsel. Court summarizes the Pretrial Services violation report dated 11/19/10. Government presents argument and orally moves for pretrial detention. Defense counsel requests a continuance of this hearing as he has not had adequate time to prepare. The Government then provides defendant with a copy of the audiotape of the telephone call referenced inthe violation report. The Court grants defendants oral motion and continues the hearing until Monday, November 29, 2010 at 2:30 p.m in Courtroom 6E before Magistrate Judge Hays. Based on the information before the Court, the Court remands defendant to custody pending outcome of the hearing on the bond violation report. Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences January 10, 2011.Scheduling Conference set for 12/16/2010 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays., Show Cause Hearing set for 11/29/2010 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Main Document 19 replaced on 12/6/2010) (Carr, Lori). Modified on 12/6/2010 to reflect defendant was remanded to custody rather than defendant's bond was revoked. (Carr, Lori). (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 20 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 12/16/2010 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays., Show Cause Hearing set for 11/29/2010 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 11/22/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/23/2010 21 DISCOVERY ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. Signed on 11/23/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/23/2010)
11/24/2010 22 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This is the official notice for this hearing. Show Cause Hearing reset for 12/6/2010 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Per the request of defense counsel. Signed on 11/24/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/24/2010)
11/24/2010 23 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Teresa Brown. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 12/8/2010 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 11/24/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/24/2010)
11/30/2010 24 MOTION AND ORDER to dismiss complaint as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr,. Signed on 11/30/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/30/2010)
12/03/2010 26 Pro Se MOTION For Temporary Release by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/20/2010 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/03/2010)
12/03/2010 27 PRO SE MOTION To Dismiss Counsel Due To InEffective Assistance by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/20/2010 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/03/2010)
12/06/2010 28 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: denying 26 motion for temporary release as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1); denying 27 motion to dismiss counsel as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1); SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr held on 12/6/2010. HEARING HELD. Parties appear in person and with counsel. As a matter of housekeeping, the Court denied defendant's Motion for Temporary Release (Doc. #26). Show Cause Hearing: Plaintiff's witness: Elsie Robinson; Exhibits Plaintiff's 1-8 and Defendant's A. At the close of evidence the Court took the matter of bond for defendant Hawkins under advisement. The Court then took up defendant's request to Dismiss Counsel Due to Ineffective Assistance (Doc. #27). Counsel for the Government and gallery attendees were cleared from the courtroom. The Court finds no reason to grant that request at this time. The Court took the Affidavit of Financial Status for defendant. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal until a decision is made on the Show Cause hearing. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Dorothy Myers, 816-512-5059. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/06/2010 29 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/06/2010 30 Document was a duplicate and has been deleted. Modified on 12/7/2010 (Myers, Dorothy). (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/06/2010 31 GOVERNMENT'S EXHIBIT INDEX as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. for Show Cause Hearing on 12/6/10 (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/08/2010 33 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Teresa Brown held on 12/8/2010, ARRAIGNMENT as to Teresa Brown (2) Count 1,2,7-12 held on 12/8/2010. Defendant pleaded not guilty. This case is set on the 1/10/11 criminal trial docket. Defendant is released on a $25,000 unsecured bond. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Dorothy Myers, 816-512-5059. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/08/2010)
12/08/2010 34 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Teresa Brown Scheduling Conference set for 12/16/2010 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Counsel and defendant were advised that they could request to appear by telephone. Signed on 12/8/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/08/2010)
12/08/2010 38 Appearance BOND ENTERED as to Teresa Brown in amount of $ 25,000.00, This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/14/2010)
12/08/2010 39 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Teresa Brown. Defendant released on a non-surety bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 12/14/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/14/2010)
12/09/2010 35 ***Remark as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr: EMAIL FROM THE COURT TO COUNSEL- Counsel-- It is my intent to add/revise the conditions for Mr. Hawkins and release him from custody. I welcome counsel's input on any of the proposed changes or additions to the conditions of release. 1. Condition 9a. will be modified as follows:9(a) Maintain or actively seek employment and advise the Pretrial Services Officer of the defendant's employment status as directed. The defendant must obtain verifiable employment with an entity other than Petro America, its affiliates or subsidiaries. Additionally, the defendant may not act in any capacity by or on behalf of Petro America its affiliates or subsidiaries including but not limited to as an advisor, consultant, representative, spokesperson, shareholder or unpaid volunteer. 2. Mr. Moss seemed to suggest that we should limit defendant's ability to communicate with shareholders or potential witnesses. As discussed initially almost everyone defendant knows could fall into this category and thus supervision would be difficult. Thus, I propose the following language be added to the additional conditions already set forth under 9(o): Defendant is prohibited from communicating orally, in writing, electronically or through any other medium with anyone other than his counsel or anyone employed by his counsel concerning this case, Petro America, its affiliates or subsidiaries.3. Mr. Moss will need to propose a home plan as to where Mr. Hawkins will live upon release. If anyone has any other suggestions, please advise. EMAIL FROM DAN NELSON: My office agrees with these condition modifications and we have no additional proposed conditions to raise.Thank you, Dan (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/09/2010)
12/13/2010 36 ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr of Show Cause Hearing held December 6, 2010 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Court Reporter: Lissa Whittaker, 816-914-3613, rapidtranscript@kc.rr.com. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. Notice of Intent to File Redaction of Transcripts due by 12/20/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/14/2011.(Whittaker, Lissa) (Entered: 12/13/2010)
12/13/2010 37 SEALED TRANSCRIPT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr of Hearing on Attorney Representation held December 6, 2010 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Court Reporter: Lissa Whittaker.(Whittaker, Lissa) (Entered: 12/13/2010)
12/14/2010 43 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: BOND HEARING/CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr held on 12/14/2010. After prior discussion between the Court and counsel, the parties agreed to add further conditions to the existing Order Setting Conditions of Release issued on 12/8/10. The additional conditions of release were read to defendant and defendant was reminded the original Order Setting Conditions of Release remains in effect. Defendant released from custody. Court adjourned. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/14/2010 48 ADDENDUM TO ORDER setting conditions of release as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 12/14/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
12/15/2010 40 MOTION to continue by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/3/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Moss, Stephen) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
12/15/2010 41 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Johnny Heurung. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 12/16/2010 03:00 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 12/15/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
12/15/2010 42 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Melanie Susan Morgan appearing for Teresa Brown. (Morgan, Melanie) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
12/16/2010 ARREST of Johnny Heurung (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/16/2010 44 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Johnny Heurung (3) Count 1,13-14 held on 12/16/2010. INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Johnny Heurung (3) Count 1,13-14 held on 12/16/2010. Bond Set: Personal Recognizance. Conditions of release read to the defendants. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the indictment applicable to him/her. Defendant ordered released on a continuing bail bond. Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences February 14, 2011. If the parties and defendant Heurung agree to a continuance of this matter to the November, 2011 joint criminal trial docket, a scheduling conference will not be necessary; if, however, the parties do not agree, then counsel for Heurung was directed to contact the Courtroom Deputy to set a hearing. If parties do not agree, then counsel for Heurung was directed to contact the Courtroom Deputy to set a hearing. Ex parte discussion with Lance Sandage, CJA counsel, who was given a copy of the financial affidavit and directed to complete the form with the defendant and electronically file the affidavit within the next week. If counsel believes the information contains private information, then counsel should contact the Courtroom Deputy so the document may be filed under seal. Defendant released on bond. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/16/2010 45 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Johnny Heurung. Lance Sandage appointed. Signed on 12/16/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/16/2010 46 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown held on 12/16/10. Government counsel appears in person; Defense counsel appears in person; Defendant Hawkins, Jr. appears in person; defendant Brown appears by telephone. Motion for Continuance filed by defendant Hawkins, Jr. requesting trial to be reset to November 29, 2011. Defense counsel gives further explanation as to why continuance of trial from the January 10, 2011 trial docket is necessary. The Court must first conduct a scheduling conferencewith the co-defendants prior to resetting the trial date. No objection by either defendant. No objection by government counsel. Discovery issues discussed. As of last week, the government produced, in digital format, approximately 27,000 pages of discovery, consisting of bank records, financial documents, and recordings of telephone calls (approximately 80-90), which accounts for approximately half of the all discovery. An additional 10,000-15,000 pages are currently being prepared to send to IVIZE within the next couple of weeks. The remaining discovery to be produced will be in the range of 25,000-30,000 pages and should be produced to defendants within the next 30-45 days. Defendant request pretrial motions to be filed by August 2, 2011. Government responses due within thirty days from the date the motion is filed. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
12/16/2010 51 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Johnny Heurung. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 12/16/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/23/2010)
12/17/2010 47 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Johnny Heurung. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
12/20/2010 49 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 12/16/2010 as to Johnny Heurung. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 12/20/2010)
12/23/2010 50 MOTION to continue trial from February 14, 2011 to November 29, 2011 by Johnny Heurung. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/10/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sandage, Lance) (Entered: 12/23/2010)
12/30/2010 52 TRIAL ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, 50 MOTION to continue trial from February 14, 2011 to November 29, 2011 filed by Johnny Heurung, and 40 MOTION to continue filed by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr are granted. The case is set for trial on the Joint Criminal Jury Trial Docket commencing on November 28, 2011. A final pretrial conference is set for November 8, 2011. On or before August 2, 2011, the parties shall file any relevant pretrial motions. Any suggestions in opposition shall be filed within thirty days from the date the motion is filed. See Order for additional deadlines. Signed on 12/30/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/30/2010)
01/06/2011 53 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 10/27/10 as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Rowland, Bonnie) (Entered: 01/06/2011)
02/02/2011 55 MOTION for order to declare case extend and complex purusant to 18 USC 3006(d)(3) by Johnny Heurung. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/22/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sandage, Lance) (Entered: 02/02/2011)
02/04/2011 56 ORDER granting 55 motion for order to declare case complex as to Isreal Owen Hawkins (1), Teresa Brown (2),Johnny Heurung (3) and Clarence Moore (4). Defendant Heurung's Motion to Declare Case Extended and Complex (doc #55) is granted. This case is declared extended and complex pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(d)(3). All court-appointed counsel are authorized to submit requests for interim payment for legal services and expenses. Signed on 2/4/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. (Myers, Dorothy) Modified on 4/14/2011 (Gicinto, JoRita). (Entered: 02/04/2011)
02/16/2011 57 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Clarence D Moore Susan M Hunt for Clarence D Moore appointed.. Signed on 2/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
02/16/2011 58 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Clarence D Moore. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 2/24/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 2/16/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
02/22/2011 59 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Clarence D Moore. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 3/4/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 2/22/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 02/22/2011)
02/23/2011 61 RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Clarence D. Moore (Attachments: # 1 Docket sheet from Northern District of Georgia, # 2 Order Appointing Counsel, # 3 Minute Sheet for Initial Appearance - 2/11/11, # 4 Waiver of Rule 5 Hearings, # 5 Order of Temporary Detention, # 6 Minute Sheet for Bond/Detention Hearing - 2/15/11, # 7 Order Setting Conditions of Release).(Moore, Terri) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/11/2011: # 8 Related Order and docket sheet (received by WDMO on 4/7/2011)) (Moore, Terri). (Entered: 02/24/2011)
02/24/2011 60 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 2/11/2011 as to Clarence D Moore. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 02/24/2011)
03/04/2011 62 ORDER as to Clarence D Moore - ORDERED that the defendants oral request for funds for transportation to Atlanta, Geogiais granted. The United States Marshals Service is directed to arrange for transportation for the defendant from Kansas City to Atlanta, Georgia on March 4, 2011, or as soon thereafter as possible. Signed on 3/4/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/04/2011 63 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Clarence D Moore held on 3/4/2011. Defendant advised of the charge, the penalty and his rights. Financial affidavit taken; Susan Hunt appointed. Bond Set by the Northern District of Georgia and remain in effect. ARRAIGNMENT as to Clarence D Moore (4) Count 1 held on 3/4/2011. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the indictment applicable to him/her. Defendant ordered released on a continuing bail bond.Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences November 28, 2011. Scheduling conference held previously; parties state there are no additional scheduling issues at this time and adopts the scheduling order for this defendant. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/04/2011 64 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Clarence D Moore. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/04/2011 NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 3/4/2011 as Document No. 65, ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA. The document has been deleted as it was a duplicate filing. The Order was filed on 2/16/11 document #57 This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/22/2011 65 MOTION to appoint counsel by Teresa Brown. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/8/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Melanie) (Entered: 03/22/2011)
03/25/2011 66 ORDER as to Clarence D Moore - The Order Setting Conditions of Release previously imposed for defendant Clarence D.Moore is hereby amended to change condition (9)(m) and add condition (9)(p) and is as follows:(9)(m): The defendant shall refrain from excessive use of alcohol.(9)(p): The defendant shall participate in a program of inpatient or outpatient substance abusetherapy and counseling if the pretrial services office or supervising officer considers it advisable.All other conditions of the Order Setting Conditions of Release will remain in effect.. Signed on 3/25/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
03/29/2011 67 ORDER as to Teresa Brown - ORDERED that the Motion To Appoint Counsel (doc #65) is hereby granted. It is ORDERED that Melanie Morgan is relieved as retained counsel for the defendant at all further proceedings. It is furtherORDERED that Willie Epps is hereby appointed as counsel for all further proceedings. Signed on 3/29/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/29/2011)
04/05/2011 68 NOTICE of change of address by Lance David Sandage (Sandage, Lance) (Entered: 04/05/2011)
04/07/2011 69 ORDER providing notice to parties as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. Signed on 04/07/2011 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/07/2011)
04/18/2011 70 SCHEDULING AND TRIAL ORDER as to Clarence D Moore; Defendant Moore was advised that he was joined with codefendants in this matter, andthat the case had been set on the November 28, 2011 Joint Criminal Jury Trial Docket. Defendant Moore did not object to this trial date. The parties indicated that there were no additional scheduling issues and that the Court could adopt the Trial Order previously entered in this case. Motions due by 8/2/2011. Accelerated Jury Trial set for 11/28/2011 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8C, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. Pretrial conference is set for 11/8/2011 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Pretrial motions shall be filed on or before August 2, 2011. Suggestions in opposition shall be filed within 30 days from the date the motion is filed. See Order for additional deadlines.Signed on 4/18/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 04/18/2011)
06/15/2011 72 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 7s-8s, Teresa Brown (2) count(s) 1s, 2s, 9s-14s, Johnny Heurung (3) count(s) 1s, 15s-16s, Clarence D Moore (4) count(s) 1s, Allen Collins (5) count(s) 1, 20, Teresa Hill (6) count(s) 1, 6, 18-19, Charles Hooker (7) count(s) 1, 6, Russell Hopkins (8) count(s) 1, Brian Langenbach (9) count(s) 1, William Miller (10) count(s) 1, 5, 17, Martin Roper (11) count(s) 1, Curtis White (12) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet Israel Hawkins, # 2 Criminal Cover Sheet Teresa Brown, # 3 Criminal Cover Sheet Johnny Heurung, # 4 Criminal Cover Sheet Clarence Moore, # 5 Criminal Cover Sheet Allen Collins, # 6 Criminal Cover Sheet Teresa Hill, # 7 Criminal Cover Sheet Charles Hooker, # 8 Criminal Cover Sheet Russell Hopkins, # 9 Criminal Cover Sheet Brian Langenbach, # 10 Criminal Cover Sheet William Miller, # 11 Criminal Cover Sheet Martin Roper, # 12 Criminal Cover Sheet Curtis White). (Moore, Terri) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 ARREST of Allen Collins, Martin Roper (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 73 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Allen Collins, Martin Roper held on 6/16/2011. Financial affidavits taken; counsel to be appointed. Defendants released on bond. Arraignment set for 6/30/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 74 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Allen Collins. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 75 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Allen Collins. Jacquelyn E. Rokusek appointed. Signed on 6/16/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 76 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Martin Roper. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 77 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Martin Roper. Jack West appointed. Signed on 6/16/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 78 DISCOVERY ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins, Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Russell Hopkins, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White. Signed on 6/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 79 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Allen Collins. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 6/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 80 APPEARANCE BOND ENTERED as to Martin Roper in amount of $ 5,000.00 unsecured, This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 81 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Martin Roper. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 6/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/17/2011 82 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Curtis White held on 6/17/2011; Arraignment set for 6/30/2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Affidavit taken; CJA counsel to be appointed. Personal Recognizance Bond set; defendant advised of the conditions of release. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
06/17/2011 83 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Curtis White. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
06/17/2011 84 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Curtis White. James F. Speck appointed. Signed on 6/17/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
06/17/2011 85 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Curtis White. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/17/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/21/2011 86 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 6/16/2011 as to Martin Roper. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/21/2011 87 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 6/16/2011 as to Curtis White. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/21/2011 88 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 6/16/2011 as to Allen Collins. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/23/2011 89 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, William Miller. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 6/28/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 6/23/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/23/2011)
06/28/2011 90 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Brian Langenbach. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 7/5/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/28/2011)
06/28/2011 91 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Curtis White. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment set for 6/30/2011 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Only change is to the time. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/28/2011)
06/28/2011 92 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE/ARRAIGNMENT as to Teresa Hill: Counts 1, 6, 18,19; Charles Hooker: Counts 1 and 6; William Miller: Counts 1, 5, and 17 held on 6/28/2011. Defendants entered plea of not guilty to each count of the Superseding Indictment applicable to them. Personal recognizance bonds set as to Defendants Hill and Hooker; $10,000 signature bond set as to defendant Miller. Release conditions read to defendants. Affidavits taken; CJA counsel appointed. Case previously set on criminal trial docket commencing 11/28/2011; scheduling conference to be set at later date. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 93 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Teresa Hill. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 94 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Charles Hooker. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 95 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of William Miller. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 96 ORDER APPOINTING Chris Angles, COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Teresa Hill. Signed on 6/28/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 97 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL, Kent Hall UNDER CJA as to Charles Hooker. Signed on 6/28/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 98 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL, David Guastello UNDER CJA as to William Miller. Signed on 6/28/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 99 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Teresa Hill. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/28/2011 100 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Charles Hooker. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/28/2011 101 Unsecured Surety BOND ENTERED as to William Miller in amount of $10,000, cosigned by Tammy Fisher, girlfriend. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/28/2011 102 ORDER setting conditions of release as to William Miller. Defendant released on a unsecured bond, cosigned by Tammy Fisher, girlfriend. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/30/2011 103 Minute Entry for ARRAIGNMENT as to Allen Collins (5) Count 1,20 and Martin Roper (11) Count 1 held on 6/30/2011 before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: Defendants waived reading of the indictment. Defendants advised of the charges, penalties and their rights. Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences November 28, 2011. Scheduling conference to be announced at a later date. Defendants ordered released on a continuing bail bond. OTHER: Attorney Rokusek asks whether this case has been declared as complex as to Mr. Collins. Court will advice counsel after researching the matter. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Shelly McDowell, 816-512-5000. (McDowell, Shelly) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/30/2011 104 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: ARRAIGNMENT as to Curtis White (12) Count 1 held on 6/30/2011. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the superseding indictment applicable to him/her. Defendant ordered released on a continuing bail bond.Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences November 28, 2011. Scheduling conference will be set at a later date To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) Modified on 7/6/2011 to correct criminal docket date (Carr, Lori). (Entered: 06/30/2011)
07/05/2011 106 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Brian Langenbach held on 7/5/2011. Affidavit taken; counsel to be appointed. Personal recognize bond set; conditions read to defendant. Arraignment to be set at later date. Defendant released on bond. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/05/2011)
07/05/2011 107 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Brian Langenbach. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/05/2011)
07/05/2011 108 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Brian Langenbach. Lisa G. Nouri for Brian Langenbach appointed. Signed on 7/5/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/05/2011)
07/05/2011 109 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Brian Langenbach. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 7/5/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/07/2011 110 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 7/13/2011 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 7/7/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/07/2011 111 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Brian Langenbach. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment set for 7/13/2011 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 7/7/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/07/2011 112 WAIVER of Personal Appearance at Arraignment and Entry of Plea of Not Guilty by Brian Langenbach (Nouri, Lisa) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/11/2011 113 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Richard W. Johnson appearing for Russell Hopkins. (Johnson, Richard) (Entered: 07/11/2011)
07/11/2011 114 Motion to allow R. Martin Adams to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $50 receipt number 0866-2767345) by Russell Hopkins. (Johnson, Richard) (Entered: 07/11/2011)
07/11/2011 115 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance,Arraignment,Change of Plea set for 7/13/2011 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 7/11/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/11/2011)
07/12/2011 116 ORDER granting 114 motion to appear pro hac vice, approved by Clerk of Court. Attorney R Martin Adams for Russell Hopkins allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. as to Russell Hopkins (8). This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Moore, Terri) Modified on 7/13/2011 to note copy of ORDER and CM/ECF Registration Form mailed to attorney (Moore, Terri). (Entered: 07/12/2011)
07/13/2011 119 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: ARRAIGNMENT as to Russell Hopkins (8) Count 1 and Brian Langenbach (9) Count 1 and INITIAL APPEARANCE/CHANGE OF PLEA as to Russell Hopkins held on 7/13/2011. Waiver of personal appearance at arraignment and entry of plea of not guilty filed by defendant Lagenbach. Prior case setting remains; status conference to be set at a later date. Defendant Hopkins arraigned on Count 1; Personal Recognizance bond set; defendant to report to Pretrial Services upon conclusion of change of plea hearing. Defendant sworn and enters plea of guilty to Count 1 of the Superseding Indictment. Court to issue Report and Recommendation to District Judge for acceptance of plea; PSIR ordered. Transcript ordered. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
07/13/2011 125 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Russell Hopkins. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 7/13/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/19/2011)
07/14/2011 117 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins - Scheduling Conference set for 7/28/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore on Superseding Indictment set for 7/28/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 7/14/011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
07/14/2011 118 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White - Scheduling Conference set for 7/28/2011 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 7/14/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
07/18/2011 122 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Thursday, 11/10/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 8C, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
07/18/2011 123 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Thursday, 1/26/2012 10:30 AM in Courtroom 8C, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
07/18/2011 124 ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT as to Russell Hopkins, Brian Langenbach of Arraignment, First Appearance and Change of Plea held July 13, 2011 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Court Reporter: Lissa Whittaker, 816-914-3613, rapidtranscript@kc.rr.com. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. Notice of Intent to File Redaction of Transcripts due by 7/25/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/17/2011.(Whittaker, Lissa) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
07/20/2011 126 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Russell Hopkins (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 07/20/2011)
07/21/2011 127 ORDER as to Charles Hooker - The Order Setting Conditions of Release previously imposed for defendant Charles Hooker is hereby amended to add condition (9)(o).All other conditions of the Order Setting Conditions of Release will remain in effect. Signed on 7/21/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/21/2011)
07/21/2011 128 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Russell J. Shankland appearing for Teresa Brown. (Shankland, Russell) (Entered: 07/21/2011)
07/25/2011 129 MOTION for waiver of appearance and entry of not guilty plea by Clarence D Moore. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/11/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Hunt, Susan) (Entered: 07/25/2011)
07/26/2011 131 WAIVER of Personal Appearance at Arraignment and Entry of Plea of Not Guilty to Superseding Indictment by Teresa Brown (Epps, Willie) Modified on 7/27/2011 text to refelct correct event (Jones, Robin). (Entered: 07/26/2011)
07/28/2011 134 MOTION to continue Trial and Supporting Suggestions by Curtis White. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/15/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Speck, James) (Entered: 07/28/2011)
07/28/2011 135 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: ARRAIGNMENT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1) Count 1s,2s,3s,4s,7s-8s and Teresa Brown (2) Count 1s,2s,9s-14s and Johnny Heurung (3) Count 1s,15s-16s and Clarence D Moore (4) Count 1s held on 7/28/2011, INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins held on 7/28/2011. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Main Document 135 replaced on 7/29/2011) (Carr, Lori). (Entered: 07/29/2011)
07/28/2011 137 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White held on 7/28/11. Government counsel appears in person. Defense counsel appear in person. Defendant Langenbach appears by telephone; remaining defendants appear in person.Motion for Continuance filed by defendant White requesting trial to be reset to the June 4, 2012 trial docket. Defense counsel gives explanation as to why continuance of trial from the November 28, 2011 trial docket is necessary.No objection by the defendants. Objection by government counsel. Discovery issues discussed. Defendants request pretrial motions to be filed by January 30, 2012. Government responses due within 30 days from the date the motion is filed; defendants reply due within 14 days. Attorney Epps prefers the June setting; Attorneys Nouri, West and Speck prefers the July setting; Attorneys Guastello, Angles and Hall have no preference. Once the court confers with the remaining parties, and with Judge Smith, the court will notify the parties of the trial setting. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/29/2011)
07/29/2011 136 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins held on 7/28/11. Government counsel appears in person. Defense counsel appear in person. Defendants Brown and Moore appear by telephone; defendants Hawkins, Heurung, and Collins appear in person. Defense counsel gives explanation as to why continuance of trial from the November 28, 2011 trial docket is necessary. No objection by the defendants. Objection by government counsel. Discovery issues discussed.Defendants request pretrial motions to be filed by December 30, 2011.Government responses due within 30 days from the date the motion is filed; defendants reply due within 14 days. Attorney Brown prefers a June setting; Attorneys Moss, Sandage, Hunt and Rokusek have no preference. Once the court confers with the remaining parties, and with Judge Smith, the court will notify the parties of the trial setting. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/29/2011)
08/12/2011 140 TRIAL ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins, Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White - The case isset for trial on the Joint Criminal Jury Trial Docket commencing on June 4, 2012. A final pretrial conference is set for May 22, 2012. On or before January 30, 2012, the parties shall file any relevant pretrial motions. Any suggestions in opposition shall be filed within thirty days from the date the motion is filed. Defendants replies are due within fourteen days from the date the opposition is filed. See Order for additional deadlines. Signed on 8/12/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 08/12/2011)
08/25/2011 141 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS on Plea of Guilty as to Russell Hopkins Objections to R&R due by 9/12/2011. Signed on 8/25/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 08/25/2011)
09/02/2011 143 NOTICE of filing Lis Pendens by USA as to Teresa Hill (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 09/02/2011)
09/07/2011 144 ORDER (SEALED) as to Clarence D Moorere 142 EX PARTE MOTION for order filed by Clarence D Moore. Signed on 9/7/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 09/07/2011)
09/14/2011 145 ORDER ACCEPTANCE of Plea of guilty and Adjudication of Guilt as to Russell Hopkins re 141 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS on Plea of Guilty as to Russell Hopkins as to Russell Hopkins (8). Signed on 09/14/2011 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. (Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 09/14/2011)
10/25/2011 148 MOTION for order by William Miller. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/14/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Guastello, David) (Entered: 10/25/2011)
01/03/2012 150 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Thursday, 2/2/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 01/03/2012)
01/04/2012 151 ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins, Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Russell Hopkins, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White - ORDERED that defendant Miller's Motion to Declare Case Extended and Complex (doc #148) is granted. This case is again declared extended and complex pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3006A(d)(3). All court-appointed counsel are authorized to submit requests for interim payment for legal services and expenses. Signed on 1/4/2012 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 01/04/2012)
01/05/2012 152 CJA 21 as to Johnny Heurung: Authorization to pay Ivize Services, Inc $930.48 for expert services. Voucher #11MOW113. This document is being maintained in the finance office at the court.. Signed on 02/10/11 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Harrison, Teresa) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
01/05/2012 153 CJA 20 as to Johnny Heurung: Authorization to pay Lance Sandage. Total amount: $1,662.50: Voucher #11MOW356. This document is being maintained in the finance office at the court.. Signed on 06/07/11 by Chief District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Harrison, Teresa) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
01/11/2012 154 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Tuesday, 6/19/2012 10:00 AM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
01/11/2012 155 CJA 20 as to Curtis White: Authorization to pay James F. Speck. Total amount: $7,925.00. Voucher #12MOW018. This document is being maintained in the finance office at the court. Signed on 01/06/12 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Harrison, Teresa) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
01/11/2012 156 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Kathleen D Mahoney appearing for USA. (Mahoney, Kathleen) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
01/30/2012 158 MOTION to sever defendant by Teresa Brown. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/16/2012 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Epps, Willie) (Entered: 01/30/2012)
02/02/2012 159 SUGGESTIONS in opposition by USA as to Teresa Brown re 158 MOTION to sever defendant . Reply suggestions due by 2/21/2012 unless otherwise directed by the court (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 02/02/2012)
03/20/2012 160 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Allen Collins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for Thursday 4/5/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 03/20/2012)
04/02/2012 161 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Allen Collins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for Thursday, 4/5/2012 **11:30 AM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/02/2012)
04/05/2012 162 MOTION to continue Trial by Martin Roper. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/23/2012 unless otherwise directed by the court. (West, Jack) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
04/05/2012 163 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Teresa Hill. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for Wednesday, 4/11/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
04/05/2012 164 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Allen Collins (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
04/05/2012 165 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING as to Allen Collins held on 4/5/2012, Plea entered by Allen Collins (5) Guilty Count 1. Sentencing date: Wednesday, 08/01/2012 at 11:00 a.m. (Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/09/2012)
04/09/2012 166 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Allen Collins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Wednesday, 8/1/2012 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/09/2012)
04/11/2012 167 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Teresa Hill (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 04/11/2012)
Kansas City woman pleads guilty in $7.2M Petro America scheme
A Kansas City woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to her role in a $7.2 million securities fraud conspiracy.
Teresa Hill, 55, is the fifth person to plead guilty to involvement in a scheme that prosecutors say victimized thousands of investors who bought shares in Petro America Corp.
She entered pleas for securities fraud and mail fraud. Hill was a team leader who started soliciting investments in Petro America in 2008 despite not being licensed to sell securities.
The scheme largely spread by word of mouth in Kansas City-area churches through a group of about 15 preachers called the Minister’s Alliance. Hill and others kept selling Petro stock even after a cease-and-desist order from state regulators, according to a release from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.
Hill could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and restitution when she is sentenced.
Allen Collins, 55, of Raymore; the Rev. Edward D. Halliburton, 57, of Kansas City, Kan., president of the Minister’s Alliance; Joseph Harrell, 50, of Waco, Texas, the CFO of Petro America; and Russell Hopkins, 48, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., also have pleaded guilty in the case.
Yup. Their time draws short.
One fraud down, thousands to go.
Won't be long until they all fall down.
God Bless
Dr H
Raymore man pleads guilty in $7.2M Petro America securities fraud
A Raymore plan pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to his part in a $7.2 million securities fraud conspiracy linked to Petro America Corp.
Allen Collins, 55, admitted before U.S. District Judge Ortrie Smith that he was involved in a conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud that started in September 2008. Prosecutors said the scheme victimized thousands of investors throughout the United States and Canada who bought shares in Petro America.
Collins promoted the company and sold shares, even though Missouri and Kansas had issued cease-and-desist orders, and he wasn’t licensed to sell securities. Between September 2009 and October 2010, he made at least $172,774 from selling the stock to at least 57 U.S. investors. He also received $13,300 from the company for consulting fees and other payments, according to a release from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.
He is a retired welder and a leader of the Minister’s Alliance, a group of about 15 ministers who promoted Petro America and sold its shares.
Collins, who was indicted in June, could face a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison without parole, a fine of $250,000 and a restitution order. His sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.
He is the fourth defendant to plead guilty in the case, joining Rev. Edward Halliburton, 57, of Kansas City, Kan., president of the Minister’s Alliance; Joseph Harrell, 50, of Waco, Texas, who acted as the CFO of Petro America; and Russell Hopkins, 48, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
godfather8, sad to think people will believe the next group of people trying to perpetuate the most obvious scam in recent recorded history based on simple greed.
Good luck.
Received an email from a friend. I don't know what Petro could possibly be up to but unless they start asking for money for some BS (network marketing, whatever scam) they seem to believe in this moving forward, here it is:
There is a new management team working to bring Petro to trade. However, it is expected that this will not take place until after all the litigation pending is completed. Person has been advised from a former Petro board member that no matter what the outcome of the litigation and regardless of what the decision is regarding any individual being tried, that Petro will still be able to move forward.
They indicated that not only was Petro very much alive but moving forward but under the radar. This is because until the lawsuits with certain officers and others is completed, they don’t want to expose their plans which are very much progressing.
Rats! How will we know about the marches and selling t-shirts now?
http://www.petroamericashareholders.com/
Good luck
Didn't receive anything yet, can you post a copy...
Did anyone get their letter from the US government about losses in Petro America...and your rights??? I got one, even though I got my money back early in the "game". I hope they get what the deserve too...especially, after taking advantage of the Christian community....they hurt so many people....but in the end....we'll see what happens...Have a great year...I'm sorry dreams didn't come true as well, at one time I believed, but as time went on...I became skeptical of the whole operation...mostly because Owen was just giving lip, not facts, as we, as investors had a right to more information...then Johnny and his performance of "Oh it's big, but I can't tell you routine....they were a horrible experience.
Happy New Year everyone. I remember the days this board was so busy and time consuming I literally spent hours reading posts and listening to conference calls and hoping a dream would come true for myself and others. Now that Petro is completely dead and the dream is gone I hope justice will prevail and the perpetrators of this scheme and their accomplices will get what is coming to them.
If anyone still comes to this post, Merry Christmas.
Any new news about the trial for Owen Hawkins and friends?? Any new news....looks like this site is a little lonely these days...maybe it will pick up as the trials begin and end....
Oh a lot of my friends still care, just waiting for lady Justice to have her final say!
Nobody is in jail as far as I know Owen and all are out on bond or PR.
Jury Trial June 6th 2012:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=68029689
3 guilty pleas but probably wait till after main trial before sentencing.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=68039139
No doubt . Remember the good old days, when it would take 6 hrs to fill up a page with posts and now it takes 6 months. Nobody cares anymore. Is anyone in jail yet at least?
I guess the thrill IS gone....LOL!
Dr H
News releases:
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/divisions/petro.html
Superseding Indictment pdf document
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/news2011/hawkins_supers_ind.pdf
Trial postponed till next year!
June 4:
Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr., et al, jury trial
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/calendar.html
Where are the first Thursday updates for the month?
Looks like Petro is truly dead.....No number to call on web site either now. What a huge disappointment. I hope these scumbags get everything they deserve come November!
She probably freaked out when they gave her "the financial books"; and she decided going to jail was not an option for her....lol...that is, if she even got anything related to a legit company....
And I only gave her two weeks....I was off by two weeks....dang it.
Dr H
Except Dr Hankins.She earned a Ph.D. Degree in Organizational Behavior and Development from Union Institute & University
She was only around for a month or so before she disappeared from the scene of the crime!
Not only are they crooks but they also all bought doctorates?
There isn't even a tank anymore, notice the utter lack of interest anymore? I think EVERYONE can finally admit it truly WAS and IS a scam, nothing else needs to be said for Petro Debacle. I'm just hanging out to see who turns first.
Dr H
Petro just doesn't seem to want to lay down and die...there must still be a little money in this spetacular farce(fart). But obviously it's running out of gas.
Will the real CEO please stand up?
Are ther regurgitating CEO's??
"Kansas City Shuffle"
WTH!! one of the worst calls yet, they could have just sent that on email!
Ha! Wow! Seriously??? That's it?!?!?!?!
Be strong there's a change in direction, a positive change, that we are not at liberty to tell you about at this time and by the way, I'm having health challenges so as of right now I quit?!?!?
that was Greg Cornley's brief, but extremely important message.
wow.
What a joke of a call....they couldn't just wait to update this at the beginning of the month as they have been doing.
Attempted wool larceny?
Fleecing sheep all over again, most likely.
Honestly, it wouldn't surprised me at this point if this ends up being the last official Petro America Corp conference call ever, and the host of the conference call tomorrow night says something along the lines of the following:
Due to the reckless, misleading, and illegal behavior of our former CEO and others close to him in the past there is no possible way that Petro America Corp can move forward and ever accomplish the goal of becoming a publicly trading company. To try to comfort investors by saying anything to the contrary, at this point, would be completely irresponsible.
Many of us that were involved in the day to day activities of Petro America Corp also believed the promises and dreams spoken by our former CEO and others close to him. It is only through the progress of the legal system that we came to realize that the trust we put in our former CEO and others close to him had been broken. We are all victims of this heinous crime and offer our most sincere apologizes to all the shareholders that chose to support Petro America Corp along with us.
Probably with some references to God mixed in.
Big call coming up this Thursday...Can't imagine what this is about.
Yep, it would appear most have been contacting lawyers :)
Dr H
For some odd reason I don't get any e-mails from petro or any of the "believers" any more LOL.
When I get off my "permanent vacation" or find some time for a good laugh, I will have to listen to their "still hope" call.
The President of the "yellow wabit hat" Ministers Alliance plead out
Plea Agreement
The deadline for pre-trial motions has passed. I haven't heard if any were submitted? Probably too busy trying to get a plea agreement submitted and accepted !!!???
This is priceless....
Petro America Corp.
The Petro America Corporate monthly update for August can be accessed at this time.
We apologize for the delay in sending out this email reminder. There were some technical issues we had to overcome.
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Hit "listen to recordings" tab.
Enter information requested...name, e-mail and code.
The "code" is 356270
Monthly updates will be available on the first Thursday of each month. Check the website www.petroamericacorp.com for additional information.
The Team
come on Petro America, gold is $1719.30, so why aren't you digging your way out of this mess with all those gold mines you allege to own?
Something along the lines of this"
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/news2011/hawkins_supers_ind.pdf
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May 15, 2013 04:51 PM EST | Associated Press
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A jury on Wednesday convicted the founder of a Kansas City company and four associates of cheating investors by selling them millions of dollars of worthless stock and spending the money on themselves.
Petro America Corp. founder Isreal Owen Hawkins and his associates were accused of illegally selling unregistered stock in Petro America from 2008 through 2010, much of it to poor investors. Prosecutors said investors were told the company had $284 billion in assets and that they'd be rich once it went public.
Hawkins was convicted of conspiracy, securities fraud, aggravated currency structuring, money laundering and two counts of wire fraud. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the most serious charge, wire fraud.
Hawkins, who had been out of jail on bond, was taken into custody immediately after the hearing and the government moved to have his bond revoked. The court set a bond hearing for next week to rule on the government's motion.
Hawkins' co-defendants – Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, William Miller and Martin Roper – each were convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. All were released pending sentencing.
The five were accused of selling $7.2 million worth of unregistered stock and targeting poor investors who weren't qualified to purchase shares. Under federal securities law, a person must have a net worth of at least $1 million or an annual income of $200,000 for the last two years to qualify as an accredited investor and be allowed to take part in high risk investments such as Petro America.
Hawkins called Petro America "The People's Company," and told investors his goal was to win a Nobel Prize for creating massive wealth.
Hawkins, who represented himself at the trial, told jurors the company was legitimate and had real assets, and the only reason it didn't go public was because the federal government wanted to destroy it.
Attorneys for some of his co-defendants expressed disappointment Wednesday in the verdicts and vowed to appeal the decision to the 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
"We have strong issues for an appeal to the 8th Circuit, but at this time it's really not about Miss Brown and the results," one of Brown's attorneys, Willie Epps Jr., told The Associated Press. "It's about the thousands of Petro America victims who lost significant resources. For that, Miss Brown is sorry and we hope in time she will be seen as another Petro America victim and not a Petro America leader."
Lance Sandage, who represented Heurung, said his client also plans to appeal.
"We're disappointed in the jury's verdict, but we respect the process," Sandage said.
Attorneys for Miller and Roper didn't immediately return calls for comment.
Attorneys for all of the co-defendants told jurors Hawkins had duped their clients. They said the four didn't know that the stock sale was a scam because they said Hawkins was the primary source of information about the company. With no real corporate structure, the co-defendants said they relied on what they were told by Hawkins – including that the Missouri cease and desist order had been resolved – when promoting and selling the stock.
Prosecutors, however, said all five defendants knew that Kansas and Missouri regulators had sent cease-and-desist orders barring the sale of Petro America stock, but that they chose to ignore them.
On Wednesday, Brown also was convicted of securities fraud and six counts of wire fraud, Miller was convicted of money laundering and wire fraud, and Heurung was convicted of one count of wire fraud. Nine others who were charged in the case pleaded guilty to conspiracy and are awaiting sentencing.
NEWS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
BETH PHILLIPS
Contact Don Ledford, Public Affairs ? (816) 426-4220 ? 400 East Ninth Street, Room 5510 ? Kansas City, MO 64106
www.justice.gov/usao/mow/index.html
OCTOBER 27, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KCK MAN CHARGED IN $7.2 MILLION FRAUD SCHEME THAT TARGETED THOUSANDS OF INVESTORS NATIONWIDE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Kansas City, Kan., man has been charged in federal court for his role in a $7.2 million securities fraud scheme that victimized thousands of investors across the United States.
“A federal criminal complaint alleges that Petro America was an empty facade of a business run by deception and false promises,” Phillips said. “Petro’s founder is charged with defrauding unwary investors by selling them worthless stock in order to support his lavish lifestyle.”
Isreal Owen Hawkins, 55, of Kansas City, Kan., was charged in a two-count criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo. Hawkins is the president and CEO of Petro America Corporation. A related civil forfeiture was filed against Petro America on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.
The criminal complaint charges Hawkins with securities fraud and with structuring financial transactions in order to evade federal reporting requirements. Hawkins founded Petro America, which bills itself as a holding company for crude oil and gold mines (among other claimed assets) in 2007.
Count One: Securities Fraud
According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, Hawkins began selling shares of unregistered stock to investors in 2008. At the time, the affidavit says, Petro America had no oil, no realistic prospects for obtaining, transporting or storing large amounts of oil, no significant assets, no revenue and no other employees. The government is aware of no evidence that Petro America has seriously pursued any opportunities to acquire oil fields or conducted oil trading operations. Nevertheless, the affidavit says, Hawkins and others have touted excellent prospects for Petro’s rapid growth in the oil industry.
According to the affidavit, more than 9,000 victims have invested in excess of $7.2 million since August 2008, but instead of using that revenue for legitimate business-related purposes, Hawkins and his co-conspirators allegedly withdrew investors’ funds from Petro America’s bank accounts in cash, which they spent on personal expenditures such as a house by the lake, luxury cars, a $5,700 fur coat, a $37,000 boat, a $5,200 piece of Louis Vuitton luggage purchased in Switzerland, expensive jewelry and travel.
Hawkins, the only full-time employee of Petro America, paid himself an annual salary of $595,000 under a contract that also granted him a $175,000 bonus, 500 million shares that are immediately exercisable, a company car, a company apartment in Missouri, and a dining card. Hawkins drew his salary in cash, in random amounts at inconsistent times, and the company did not withhold taxes.
Conspirators often recruited investors through churches and used religious language in their pitches, the affidavit says, including promoting Petro America as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “share the blessing.” Petro America cultivated a relationship with the African American Ministers Alliance Group, the affidavit says, and according to its records made large payments to multiple Kansas City-area pastors, religious leaders and a local civil rights activist.
Investors lost from $100 to $100,000 each. Initially, many of the investors were drawn into the scheme with the promise that $100 would buy 100,000 shares of Petro America stock, the affidavit says, which Hawkins claimed was “book valued” at $2 per share. As the scheme progressed, conspirators raised the price to invest and claimed an ever-higher “book value” for the shares. The affidavit alleges that this allowed conspirators to unload shares to new investors at an increasing profit. To date, the affidavit says, the stock has never been properly registered or listed on any exchange.
Hawkins allegedly promised “meteoric returns” on investments. At the height of the scheme, the affidavit says, up to $700,000 flooded into the company each month.
Hawkins claimed that Petro America would be “the first African-American holding oil company to go public in the United States,” according to the affidavit. Investors were frequently told that they would be rich when the company “goes public.” Going public, the conspirators allegedly have said for over two years, is just weeks away. In reality, the affidavit says, the company has no significant assets or revenue stream (other than investor proceeds).
Alleged False Claims
Today’s affidavit alleges that Hawkins and co-conspirators provided materially false information to investors. For example, Petro America’s Web site includes a prominent photograph of the luxury office building at Two Pershing Square, ostensibly Petro’s “world corporate headquarters.” In reality, the affidavit says, Hawkins contracts with Regus Management Group LLC, a secretarial service that provides such services as telephone answering, fax and mail handling, use of the address and 16 hours of office usage for an initial monthly fee of $225.
According to the affidavit, conspirators have touted Petro America acquisitions in gold and rock mines as valuable holdings worth hundreds of billions of dollars. In reality, the affidavit says, Petro America’s interests in the gold and rock mines are essentially worthless. Petro America allegedly adopts wildly high valuations for the mines, most or all of which are not producing anything. Many or all of the mines are not actually mines at all, but mining claims. A mining claim is merely a plot of government-owned land upon which a person or corporation has filed a claim of rights to a mineral deposit, which may or may not actually exist.
Based on these representations, Hawkins and others claim that Petro’s assets are worth more than $284 billion. According to the affidavit, if this valuation were accurate, Petro America would be the second-largest company in the United States by market capitalization, larger than Wal-Mart, Apple or Microsoft. America’s largest company is Exxon Mobil, which has a market capitalization of $312.28 billion.
Count Two: Structuring Financial Transactions
Under federal law, banks are required to file Currency Transaction Reports for financial transactions that exceed $10,000 in one day. It is illegal to conduct multiple cash withdrawals in amounts less than $10,000 for the purpose of evading that federal reporting requirement.
The affidavit alleges that Hawkins and others made large cash withdrawals from Petro America’s bank accounts, which were structured to avoid bank reporting laws. For example, according to the affidavit, Hawkins and an unidentified co-conspirator visited Mazuma Credit Union several times each week. Sometimes they made big deposits of multiple checks into the company’s bank account; on most visits, the affidavit says, they withdrew $7,500 to $9,800, often on consecutive days. In this manner, Hawkins obtained at least $537,515 in cash from Petro’s account at Mazuma. The affidavit also alleges that Hawkins structured currency withdrawals out of Petro America accounts at U.S. Bank and Bank of America.
Web Site Support For Fraud Victims
Two Web sites have been established to collect information from the victims of the alleged securities fraud scheme and to provide updated information about the status of the case. Investors of Petro America are encouraged to provide information via an online form at http://www.postalinspectorsurvey.com/PetroAmerica Due to the volume of expected responses, this process has been automated and placed online; all communication from potential victims regarding the case should be made via this Web site. Updates about the status of the case will be posted at http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/petro.html
Phillips cautioned that the charges contained in this complaint are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel M. Nelson. It was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Office of the Missouri Securities Commissioner.
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This news release, as well as additional information about the office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, is available on-line at
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/index.html
NEWS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
BETH PHILLIPS
Contact Don Ledford, Public Affairs ? (816) 426-4220 ? 400 East Ninth Street, Room 5510 ? Kansas City, MO 64106
www.justice.gov/usao/mow/index.html
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PETRO AMERICA
FOUR DEFENDANTS INDICTED IN $7.2 MILLION
SECURITIES FRAUD CONSPIRACY
SCHEME TARGETED THOUSANDS OF INVESTORS NATIONWIDE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that four defendants were indicted by a federal grand jury today for their roles in a $7.2 million securities fraud conspiracy that victimized thousands of investors across the United States who bought shares in Petro America Corporation, which was purported to be a profitable oil trading company.
Isreal Owen Hawkins, 55, of Kansas City, Kan., Teresa Brown, 52 of Bandera, Texas, Johnny Heurung, 56, of Saint Paul, Minn., and Clarence Moore, 62, of Atlanta, Ga., were charged in an 14-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo. Today’s indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Hawkins on Oct. 26, 2010, and includes additional defendants and charges.
Today’s indictment alleges that, since Sept. 1, 2008, Hawkins, Brown, Heurung and Moore have participated in a conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. Hawkins, Brown and Heurung were among those who promoted Petro America and sold shares to investors. Moore did accounting work, including tax preparation, for Petro America.
According to the indictment, Hawkins and Brown – who have never been licensed to sell securities – began an unregistered offering of shares of Petro America to investors in August 2008. In the first four months, the indictment says, Petro America raised about $1 million by selling stock through its Web site and presentations to church congregations, and continued raising money afterwards.
According to an affidavit filed in support of the original criminal complaint, more than 9,000 victims have invested in excess of $7.2 million since August 2008.
The defendants used religious language in their pitches and often recruited through churches, the indictment says. They allegedly gave payments to church figures, who recruited members of their congregations to invest.
Alleged False Claims
The federal indictment alleges that the sale of Petro America stock was accomplished by making fraudulent material misrepresentations and omissions to investors. For example, the indictment says, defendants falsely claimed that Petro America was worth $284 billion and Petro America stock was worth $24 per share in order to induce people to invest. There was no basis for those numbers, the indictment says.
Hawkins allegedly approved a series of press releases that were materially misleading and failed to disclose material facts related to investing in Petro America.
Heurung and Brown allegedly sent e-mails to investors in June 2009, falsely claiming that Petro America had gone public and its stockholders had become millionaires. In reality, the indictment says, Petro America had not been publicly listed on any exchange, nor had it merged with any company that was publicly traded.
The indictment alleges that defendants fraudulently attempted to create the appearance that Petro America had tangible assets. This was allegedly done by swapping stocks for interests in gold mines, for example, and by claiming that Petro America had conducted “reverse mergers” with two other companies.
The indictment also cites false and misleading statements made by Heurung during a series of conference calls in which he stated, “this stock is forecasted to do better than Microsoft ... right now we’re larger than Coca-Cola ... I am looking at a room of more millionaires in one place than I’ve been in a long time ... there’s gonna be some major billionaires in here.”
Alleged Personal Expenditures
From September 2008 through April 2010, Hawkins received nearly $2 million from Petro investors into accounts he controlled. Very little of these funds were reinvested into the company. Instead, Hawkins used investor money to purchase such items as a Chrysler 300, a Hummer H3, a 2004 Mercedes S430, 16 designer suits totaling $8,709 that were purchased on eBay and a $5,700 fur coat. In October 2009, Hawkins attempted to purchase a lakefront house in Kansas City, Kan. The purchase fell through, but Hawkins continued to make monthly rental payments of $3,025, which totaled at least $42,815. In addition, Hawkins paid himself a salary of $595,000 and had a contract that provided a guaranteed bonus of $175,000, a company car and a dining card.
Hawkins allegedly distributed at least $303,200 of investor money to at least 36 friends and shareholders of his choosing; in addition, Hawkins allegedly made cash payment totaling $217,859 to 21 “vendors and consultants.”
From June 2009 through April 2010, Brown spent at least $542,197 of Petro America investor proceeds on personal expenditures, including a boat, an SUV, travel to Switzerland, Cape Cod, Europe, Panama and elsewhere, several expensive handbags, designer luggage, home design items, more than $81,000 worth of jewelry and the mortgage on a timeshare in Virginia Beach.
Additional Charges
In addition to the criminal conspiracy, Hawkins is charged with one count of money laundering, two counts of wire fraud and one count of structuring financial transactions in order to evade federal reporting requirements. Hawkins and Brown are charged together in one count of securities fraud. Brown is also charged with six counts of wire fraud. Heurung is also charged with two counts of wire fraud.
Today’s indictment also contains a forfeiture allegation, which would require Hawkins, Brown and Heurung to forfeit to the government any property derived from the proceeds of the alleged offenses.
Web Site Support For Fraud Victims
Two Web sites have been established to collect information from the victims of the alleged securities fraud scheme and to provide updated information about the status of the case. Investors of Petro America are encouraged to provide information via an online form at www.postalinspectorsurvey.com/PetroAmerica Due to the volume of expected responses, this process has been automated and placed online; all communication from potential victims regarding the case should be made via this Web site. Updates about the status of the case will be posted at www.justice.gov/usao/mow/petro.html
Phillips cautioned that the charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel M. Nelson. It was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Office of the Missouri Securities Commissioner.
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This news release, as well as additional information about the office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, is available on-line at
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/index.html
Copies of the Affidavit and Complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office against Petro America Corp:
http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2010/10/22/22/Affidavit.source.prod_affiliate.81.pdf
http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2010/10/22/22/Complaint.source.prod_affiliate.81.pdf
Federal prosecutors have set up two websites for victims of the alleged scheme.
39 page criminal complaint against Owen Hawkins:
http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2010/10/27/19/hawkins_complaint__1_.source.prod_affiliate.81.pdf
More charges for Petro America founder, others
http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/8975
Doc 16 PDF file
http://viewer.zoho.com/docs/qEbjW0
Copy of the certificates used by the perpetrators of this alleged scam:
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