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United States of America v. Mouzon Bass, III

Date: 02-15-2026

Case Number: 24-cr-00007

Judge: Amos L. Mazzant

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Grayson County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Sherman

Defendant's Attorney: Scott Thomas, Alexander Kowakowski, Dylan French, Thomas Melsheimer

Description:
Sherman, Texas, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and identity theft.

Mouzon Bass, III, 60, of Highland Park, the sole owner and president of Vivature, a healthcare billing company, and Wilson, a senior executive at Vivature, were involved in conspiracies to defraud others in connection with COVID-19 testing and an athletic training billing scheme.

This case is being investigated by FBI, Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General, and Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anand Varadarajan and Adrian Garcia.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty.

The maximum statutory sentence prescribed by Congress is up to 20 years in federal prison, a potential fine, and restitution at sentencing. The maximum statutory sentence is provided here for information purposes, as the sentencing will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the U.S. Probation Office.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Mouzon Bass, III?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty. The maximum statutory sentence prescribed by Congress is up to 20 years in federal prison, a potential fine, and restitution at sentencing. The maximum statutory sentence is provided here for information purposes, as the sentencing will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the U.S. Probation Office.

Which court heard United States of America v. Mouzon Bass, III?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Grayson County), TX. The presiding judge was Amos L. Mazzant.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Mouzon Bass, III?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Sherman. Defendant's attorney: Scott Thomas, Alexander Kowakowski, Dylan French, Thomas Melsheimer.

When was United States of America v. Mouzon Bass, III decided?

This case was decided on February 15, 2026.