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United States of America v. Summer Heather

Date: 02-13-2026

Case Number: 4:20-cr-00125

Judge: Alfred H. Bennett

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Harris County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Houston

Defendant's Attorney: Dan Cogdell, Zoe Russell,

Description:
Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements to federal agents, wire fraud, and Financial Transactions Involving Proceeds of Specified Unlawful Activity.
Outcome:
02/12/2026 126 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) by USA as to Summer Heather Worden, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hanes, Richard) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
02/12/2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alfred H Bennett: Sentencing held on 2/12/2026 for Summer Heather Worden (1), Count(s) 2s, The defendant is sentenced to the BOP for a term of 3 months. 2 years of supervised release imposed, standard and special conditions apply. Restitution in the amount of $52,500 to each victim for a total of $210,000.00. Fine: $5000 Special assessment $100. (Payments to commence 30 days after sentencing. Victim Impact Statement read. Government to file motion to dismiss remaining counts. Request to self-surrender GRANTED. Appearances:Probation: J. Brock. Richard D Hanes, Dan Cogdell.(Court Reporter: D. Prather), filed. (lre4) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Summer Heather?

The outcome was: 02/12/2026 126 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) by USA as to Summer Heather Worden, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hanes, Richard) (Entered: 02/12/2026) 02/12/2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alfred H Bennett: Sentencing held on 2/12/2026 for Summer Heather Worden (1), Count(s) 2s, The defendant is sentenced to the BOP for a term of 3 months. 2 years of supervised release imposed, standard and special conditions apply. Restitution in the amount of $52,500 to each victim for a total of $210,000.00. Fine: $5000 Special assessment $100. (Payments to commence 30 days after sentencing. Victim Impact Statement read. Government to file motion to dismiss remaining counts. Request to self-surrender GRANTED. Appearances:Probation: J. Brock. Richard D Hanes, Dan Cogdell.(Court Reporter: D. Prather), filed. (lre4) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

Which court heard United States of America v. Summer Heather?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Harris County), TX. The presiding judge was Alfred H. Bennett.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Summer Heather?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Houston. Defendant's attorney: Dan Cogdell, Zoe Russell,.

When was United States of America v. Summer Heather decided?

This case was decided on February 13, 2026.