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United States of America v. Erik William Johnson
Date: 07-23-2017
Case Number: 6:15-cr-00306-AA
Judge: Ann Aiken
Court: United States District Court for the District Oregon (Lane County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: William "Bud" Fitzgerald
Defendant's Attorney: Mark Bennett Weintraub - FPD
Description:
Eugene, OR - La Pine Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Money Laundering
United States District Court Judge Ann Aiken sentenced Erik William Johnson, 44, of La Pine, Ore., to two years in federal prison for money laundering on July 11, 2017.
According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Johnson defrauded ninety-one eBay customers of over $180,000 in payments for high-end digital cameras he advertised for sale on eBay. The wire fraud scheme occurred over a three-week period in June 2011. Johnson received $189,916.99 in payments but only shipped $5,245 worth of cameras to customers.
The basis of Johnson’s guilty plea to money laundering was his use of proceeds from the eBay scheme to pay for a sport utility vehicle. The defrauded customers received refunds from eBay totaling $103,838.98.
Johnson will remain out of custody until September 2018 to allow him to complete his studies at a local community college. The court ordered him to pay $103,838.98 to eBay and perform 150 hours of community service.
This case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation, the FBI and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, and was prosecuted by William "Bud" Fitzgerald, Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Oregon.
United States District Court Judge Ann Aiken sentenced Erik William Johnson, 44, of La Pine, Ore., to two years in federal prison for money laundering on July 11, 2017.
According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Johnson defrauded ninety-one eBay customers of over $180,000 in payments for high-end digital cameras he advertised for sale on eBay. The wire fraud scheme occurred over a three-week period in June 2011. Johnson received $189,916.99 in payments but only shipped $5,245 worth of cameras to customers.
The basis of Johnson’s guilty plea to money laundering was his use of proceeds from the eBay scheme to pay for a sport utility vehicle. The defrauded customers received refunds from eBay totaling $103,838.98.
Johnson will remain out of custody until September 2018 to allow him to complete his studies at a local community college. The court ordered him to pay $103,838.98 to eBay and perform 150 hours of community service.
This case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation, the FBI and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, and was prosecuted by William "Bud" Fitzgerald, Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Oregon.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 2 years in prison ordered him to pay $103,838.98 to eBay and perform 150 hours of community service.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Erik William Johnson?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 2 years in prison ordered him to pay $103,838.98 to eBay and perform 150 hours of community service.
Which court heard United States of America v. Erik William Johnson?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District Oregon (Lane County), OR. The presiding judge was Ann Aiken.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Erik William Johnson?
Plaintiff's attorney: William "Bud" Fitzgerald. Defendant's attorney: Mark Bennett Weintraub - FPD.
When was United States of America v. Erik William Johnson decided?
This case was decided on July 23, 2017.