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Mar 26 2026
11th Cir. 6:24-cr-00211-PGB-NWH-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Nickens

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 36-month prison sentence for wire fraud, rejecting the defendant's claim that the district court abused its discretion by imposing an upward variance based on his extensive criminal history. The court held that the sentencing judge properly weighed the defendant's history of fraud and uncharged conduct alongside the seriousness of the offense and the need for public protection.

Criminal Fraud
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Mar 25 2026
5th Cir. 25-60247 Per Curiam

United States of America Plaintiff— v. Zipora Hudson Defendant—

The Fifth Circuit affirmed Zipora Hudson's conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, ruling that the evidence was sufficient to prove she knowingly facilitated fraudulent PPP loan applications. The court held that a reasonable jury could find Hudson guilty based on her active participation in directing ineligible clients to her son and orchestrating the resulting kickbacks.

Criminal Fraud
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Mar 25 2026
5th Cir. 24-40825 Per Curiam

United States v. Lacandreal Shokitra Jackson

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the sentence and restitution order for a defendant convicted of PPP wire fraud conspiracy, rejecting her challenges to the loss calculation and mass-marketing enhancement. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion by relying on conservative estimates from the Presentence Report that the defendant failed to rebut with evidence.

Criminal Fraud Plain Error Review Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 24 2026
3rd Cir. 2:21-cr-00247-002) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CARLTON REMBERT

The Third Circuit affirmed Carlton Rembert's conviction for defrauding incapacitated persons, rejecting his challenges to venue, evidence suppression, and the sufficiency of the evidence. The court held that the District Court did not abuse its discretion in denying Rembert's pretrial motions and that the jury's guilty verdict was supported by sufficient evidence despite the defendant's legal blindness.

Criminal Fraud
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Mar 30 2026
4th Cir. 24-4307 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JALEN CRAIG MCMILLAN

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Jalen Craig McMillan's convictions for bank fraud conspiracy, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The court rejected McMillan's challenges to the admission of non-expert witness testimony and the denial of his motion for judgment of acquittal, finding no reversible error.

Criminal Fraud
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Mar 17 2026
4th Cir. 25-4349 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DUANE DIXON, JR

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Duane Dixon's convictions for conspiracy and wire fraud, ruling that his challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence was waived because he failed to renew his motion for a judgment of acquittal after presenting evidence at trial. The court also upheld the district court's application of a sentencing enhancement for obstruction of justice, finding the lower court's reasoning sufficient to support the increase.

Criminal Fraud
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Mar 17 2026
11th Cir. 1:23-cr-20350-JEM-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Johanna Michely Garcia

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 240-month sentence for a defendant who orchestrated a $200 million Ponzi scheme, rejecting claims of sentencing guideline miscalculation and substantive unreasonableness. The court held that any potential error in applying victim enhancements was harmless because the statutory maximum sentence remained the same regardless.

Criminal Fraud Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 11 2026
6th Cir. 24-1726 Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. VIJAYA SHETTY

The Sixth Circuit affirmed Vijaya Shetty's conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, finding no plain error in the district court's acceptance of his guilty plea. The court held that Shetty failed to demonstrate that his plea was not knowing, intelligent, or voluntary despite his claims of misunderstanding and duress.

Criminal Fraud Plain Error Review
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