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United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R. Shepard
Date: 02-25-2025
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Judge: Joseph F. Anderson, Jr.
Court: The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Richland County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Columbia, South Carolina
Defendant's Attorney:
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Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Lexington County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Kenneth J. Brown, 45, and Nicholas R. Shepard, 46, both of Lexington, indicted for engaging in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud for their involvement in business email compromise and romance scams.
Brown and Shepard coordinated with others to receive checks from victims of the business email compromise and romance scams through the United States mail to their business, Golden Eagle Precious Metals Exchange in Irmo. After receiving the checks, Brown and Shepard deposited them into their business account and then converted the money into cryptocurrency.
Senior United States District Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. sentenced Brown and Shepard to 16 months imprisonment each, to be followed by a three-year term of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system. Although a potential fine was waived, they were ordered to pay $415,196.66 in restitution to the victims of their crimes. Brown and Shepard are jointly and severally liable for the restitution.
This case was investigated by the United States Secret Service, the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, and the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Matthews and Winston Holliday are prosecuting the case.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R....?
The outcome was:
Which court heard United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R....?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Richland County), SC. The presiding judge was Joseph F. Anderson, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R....?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Columbia, South Carolina. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Columbia, South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R.... decided?
This case was decided on February 25, 2025.
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Lexington County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Kenneth J. Brown, 45, and Nicholas R. Shepard, 46, both of Lexington, indicted for engaging in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud for their involvement in business email compromise and romance scams.
Brown and Shepard coordinated with others to receive checks from victims of the business email compromise and romance scams through the United States mail to their business, Golden Eagle Precious Metals Exchange in Irmo. After receiving the checks, Brown and Shepard deposited them into their business account and then converted the money into cryptocurrency.
Senior United States District Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. sentenced Brown and Shepard to 16 months imprisonment each, to be followed by a three-year term of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system. Although a potential fine was waived, they were ordered to pay $415,196.66 in restitution to the victims of their crimes. Brown and Shepard are jointly and severally liable for the restitution.
This case was investigated by the United States Secret Service, the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, and the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Matthews and Winston Holliday are prosecuting the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R....?
The outcome was:
Which court heard United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R....?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Richland County), SC. The presiding judge was Joseph F. Anderson, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R....?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Columbia, South Carolina. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Columbia, South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kenneth J. Brown; Nicholas R.... decided?
This case was decided on February 25, 2025.