Groene Works to Minimize Sentence for Time Share Businessman
Hawkins received a favorable sentence of almost 3 years less than related individuals in a federal mail and wire fraud case…more. Groene argued that his client transferred these properties because of his “recognition that timeshare resorts were exploiting their timeshare owners, who were desperate to end their contractual obligations but were unable to do so.” ... more
Prosecutors Sought a 15-year Prison Term
Eric Menden, the former owner of the Wainwright building and the old James Madison Hotel downtown, was sentenced Wednesday to 11-1/2 years in federal prison after admitting to his role in two fraud schemes that grossed more than $40 million. Menden began to weep as he asked for forgiveness from....more
Man Charged with Wire Fraud Receives Sentence at the Low End of Federal Guidelines
Groene described a man "at the end of his rope," saying Williams didn't want to lose his business, his employees and "all that he had built." So instead of simply folding his shop, Groene said, Williams entered into a vicious cycle of "borrowing from Peter to pay Paul."…more
Bozarth Accepts Plea Agreement to Voluntary Manslaughter Instead of First Degree Murder
Stephanie Bozarth accepted a plea agreement this that amended a first-degree murder charge to voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of her neighbor, Tabitha Russell. She will serve 8 years for her participation in this fatal fight.....more
Chinese Scientist Freed after NASA Related Felony Case Collapses
A felony case against a Chinese scientist, which a Virginia congressman had characterized as a potential espionage case, collapsed today in federal court. In a plea agreement with Bo Jiang, a former contract worker at NASA Langley Research Center... more
Hawkins received a favorable sentence of almost 3 years less than related individuals in a federal mail and wire fraud case…more. Groene argued that his client transferred these properties because of his “recognition that timeshare resorts were exploiting their timeshare owners, who were desperate to end their contractual obligations but were unable to do so.” ... more
Prosecutors Sought a 15-year Prison Term
Eric Menden, the former owner of the Wainwright building and the old James Madison Hotel downtown, was sentenced Wednesday to 11-1/2 years in federal prison after admitting to his role in two fraud schemes that grossed more than $40 million. Menden began to weep as he asked for forgiveness from....more
Man Charged with Wire Fraud Receives Sentence at the Low End of Federal Guidelines
Groene described a man "at the end of his rope," saying Williams didn't want to lose his business, his employees and "all that he had built." So instead of simply folding his shop, Groene said, Williams entered into a vicious cycle of "borrowing from Peter to pay Paul."…more
Bozarth Accepts Plea Agreement to Voluntary Manslaughter Instead of First Degree Murder
Stephanie Bozarth accepted a plea agreement this that amended a first-degree murder charge to voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of her neighbor, Tabitha Russell. She will serve 8 years for her participation in this fatal fight.....more
Chinese Scientist Freed after NASA Related Felony Case Collapses
A felony case against a Chinese scientist, which a Virginia congressman had characterized as a potential espionage case, collapsed today in federal court. In a plea agreement with Bo Jiang, a former contract worker at NASA Langley Research Center... more