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United States of America v. Deborah L. Boardman
Date: 04-02-2025
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Judge: Stephen L. Snyder
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Baltimore County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Baltimore
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Attorney Stephen L. Snyder Sentenced for Attempted Extortion
Stephen L. Snyder, 77, of Baltimore, Maryland, was indicted for attempt extortion and seven counts of the Travel Act. A federal jury found Snyder guilty back on November 22, 2024, after a nine-day trial.
Snyder, a plaintiffs medical malpractice attorney in the Baltimore area, represented two medical malpractice claimants who allegedly experienced injury following organ transplants at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). From January 2018 through September 2018, Snyder attempted to extort the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) by threatening to "destroy†the UMMC transplant department unless UMMS paid him $25 million personally and separate from any settlement with his client.
Specifically, Snyder threatened to launch a public-relations campaign that would falsely accuse UMMC of tricking unsophisticated patients into accepting diseased organs. He claimed that he would run a front-page ad in The Baltimore Sun, hold a press conference, and create an internet advertisement directing anyone searching for the UMMC transplant program to his law firm's website. Snyder also threatened to create commercials conveying his false message and accusing UMMC of putting "profits over safety.†Snyder played these commercials during meetings with attorneys representing UMMS. Snyder claimed that the parties could enter into a sham consulting agreement that would provide cover for the $25 million payment.
Snyder made his extortionate demands and threats over a series of meetings and phone calls with attorneys for UMMS in 2018. One of those meetings, which occurred on August 23, 2018, was recorded by Federal law enforcement using hidden video cameras.
U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the FBI for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew P. Phelps and Evelyn L. Cusson who prosecuted the federal case.
For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit www.justice.gov/usao-md and https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Extortion
Attorney Stephen L. Snyder Sentenced for Attempted Extortion
Stephen L. Snyder, 77, of Baltimore, Maryland, was indicted for attempt extortion and seven counts of the Travel Act. A federal jury found Snyder guilty back on November 22, 2024, after a nine-day trial.
Snyder, a plaintiffs medical malpractice attorney in the Baltimore area, represented two medical malpractice claimants who allegedly experienced injury following organ transplants at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). From January 2018 through September 2018, Snyder attempted to extort the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) by threatening to "destroy†the UMMC transplant department unless UMMS paid him $25 million personally and separate from any settlement with his client.
Specifically, Snyder threatened to launch a public-relations campaign that would falsely accuse UMMC of tricking unsophisticated patients into accepting diseased organs. He claimed that he would run a front-page ad in The Baltimore Sun, hold a press conference, and create an internet advertisement directing anyone searching for the UMMC transplant program to his law firm's website. Snyder also threatened to create commercials conveying his false message and accusing UMMC of putting "profits over safety.†Snyder played these commercials during meetings with attorneys representing UMMS. Snyder claimed that the parties could enter into a sham consulting agreement that would provide cover for the $25 million payment.
Snyder made his extortionate demands and threats over a series of meetings and phone calls with attorneys for UMMS in 2018. One of those meetings, which occurred on August 23, 2018, was recorded by Federal law enforcement using hidden video cameras.
U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the FBI for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew P. Phelps and Evelyn L. Cusson who prosecuted the federal case.
For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit www.justice.gov/usao-md and https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Deborah L. Boardman?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Deborah L. Boardman?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Baltimore County), MD. The presiding judge was Stephen L. Snyder.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Deborah L. Boardman?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Baltimore. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Baltimore, Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Deborah L. Boardman decided?
This case was decided on April 2, 2025.