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United States of America v. Rojay Lawson

Date: 02-13-2025

Case Number: 20−cr−00517

Judge: Bruce H. Hendricks

Court: United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Beaufort County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney in Beaufort

Defendant's Attorney:





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Description:
Beaufort, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, wire fraud, and mail fraud.



Rojay Lawson played a key role in a telemarketing sweepstakes scheme run out of

Jamaica that victimized at least 179 people in the United States, most of whom were

elderly. Based in South Carolina, he collected unlawful proceeds from victims, laundered

them, took a cut for himself, and sent the rest to his co-conspirators in Jamaica.



Lawson eventually pleaded guilty to 13 counts of wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering

conspiracy, wire fraud, and mail fraud.



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Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Rojay Lawson?

The outcome was: Affirmed

Which court heard United States of America v. Rojay Lawson?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Beaufort County), SC. The presiding judge was Bruce H. Hendricks.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Rojay Lawson?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney in Beaufort. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Beaufort Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Rojay Lawson decided?

This case was decided on February 13, 2025.