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United States of America v. Carissa Jordan

Date: 10-09-2026

Case Number: 3:25-cr-50052

Judge: Iain D. Johnston

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Winnebago County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert Stansell Ladd

Defendant's Attorney: Paul Edmund Gaziano, Brendan Caver, Jeffrey Steinback, Joseph Strauss, Vadim Glozman

Description:

Rockford, Illinois criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343.

Carrisa Jordan, age 48, used the personal identifying information of various individuals to submit false Pandemic Unemployment Assistance applications. Jordan had obtained the personal identifying information through social media, with and without the individuals’ knowledge and consent. After receiving debit cards containing the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funds, Jordan used the money for her own personal benefit.

Outcome:

The Defendant elected to plead guilty and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Carissa Jordan?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.

Which court heard United States of America v. Carissa Jordan?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Winnebago County), IL. The presiding judge was Iain D. Johnston.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Carissa Jordan?

Plaintiff's attorney: Robert Stansell Ladd. Defendant's attorney: Paul Edmund Gaziano, Brendan Caver, Jeffrey Steinback, Joseph Strauss, Vadim Glozman.

When was United States of America v. Carissa Jordan decided?

This case was decided on October 9, 2026.