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Post by Santasi on Feb 22, 2021 17:21:54 GMT -5
I got an email as well, from Veronica. Things are progressing.
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Post by smeagle on Feb 22, 2021 17:25:35 GMT -5
I received as well with the Town Hall Letter attached. Criste, Veronica (USANV) <veronica.criste@usdoj.gov> To:USANV-CMKM Mon., Feb. 22 at 4:37 p.m. The paragraph below is the latest update we have on this case and I advise you to attend the virtual townhall for more information. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will host a virtual town hall for victims and shareholders in this case on March 5 at 10 a.m. PT. You can register for the virtual town hall at: www.justice.gov/usao/nv/programs_caseupdate_cmkm.html Regards, Veronica Criste Victim Witness Coordinator Letter Town Hall by email .pdf 176.8kB |
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Post by portrush on Feb 22, 2021 18:05:41 GMT -5
Thank you folks. Received the same. I strongly encourage shareholders to make plans to attend. I am sure we will see recaps posted on the board, but hearing things first-hand is always the better.  |
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Post by leadorfollow on Feb 23, 2021 0:27:15 GMT -5
Got my email also. Reading how the attorney only heard about this a year or so ago was a head scratcher. If the victim hadn’t reached out what would have happened & what convinced him vs all the info over the last decade? Edwards still on the run? He had the largest judgement 55 mil.
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Post by raidermike99 on Feb 23, 2021 5:19:59 GMT -5
Just received news from a friend they received an email from U.S. Attorney's office with an invite to attend the town hall on March 5. She had sent her Victim Impact Statement in one week before the deadline. Good luck to us. Just received mine now I did to |
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Post by bunnyb on Feb 23, 2021 9:39:38 GMT -5
8/31/2020 I first emailed and tried to make a victim statement.
I then tried many more times by phone and email.
I never heard back until 2/11/2021 when I was told it was now too late.
Then it allowed me to register for the event on the virtual town hall.
I have the attempts to contact saved.
Will it do me any good?
Or were some cut out on purpose?
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Post by portrush on Feb 23, 2021 10:30:44 GMT -5
Once again, if you and others read the entire thread here I believe you'll find the answer to your questions. Yes, there are those who will qualify and those that won't--the FBI is vetting the claims. No, no one knows the criteria but it seems to have something to do with when you purchased your shares. Yes, everyone is being allowed to listen in on the Town Hall. No, not everyone has received a VIN/Pin because they filed too late and/or were caught up in the overwhelming response the DOJ says it received. They've been asking people to fill out the VIS for 5 months--many said "it wasn't necessary" due to one theory or another and now some (not necessarily you) are whining because they can't. At this point its about waiting patiently for the Town Hall where everything ought be explained. That's the expectation. |
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Post by gabbyhayes on Feb 23, 2021 14:36:10 GMT -5
Hey PR....good to see you again after a long time...hope there's some life left in the old CMKX.....hey ya never know....
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Post by ohiogirl on Feb 23, 2021 15:09:10 GMT -5
Why it's Gabby! Nice to see you on board
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Post by portrush on Feb 23, 2021 18:26:06 GMT -5
Hey there Gabby! Good to see you after so long! Welcome back. I just hung up with Mr flatfoot a few minutes ago. He's the same old crotchety guy you remember--that's for sure! |
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Post by smeagle on Mar 3, 2021 8:53:34 GMT -5
Website updated on March 02, 2021.... to state that town hall will be recorded. Don't see any other changes. Let me know if you do.
United States v. Brian Dvorak, et al (CMKM) Case number: 2:09-CR-00132-RLH-RJJ February 19, 2021: We originally scheduled the town hall for February 26. To ensure that we are able to provide the most comprehensive presentation we can, however, we are rescheduling the town hall for Friday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. PST. We will be recording the town hall to post on our website afterward.You can register for the virtual town hall by clicking here.
Defendants
Jeffrey Turino, Melissa Spooner, Ginger Gutierrez, James Kinney and Jeffrey Mitchell
U.S. District Court - Las Vegas, NV
Please be aware that the criminal prosecution in the District of Nevada (United States v. John Edwards, et al., 2:09-CR-00132-RLH-RJJ) is separate from and unrelated to a civil suit in the Central District of California that has now been dismissed (David Anderson, et al., v. Christopher Cox, et al., 8:10-CV-00031-JVS-MLG). In Anderson, the plaintiffs alleged that the SEC and other agencies of the U.S. Government conducted a sting operation against "illegitimate brokers, dealers, market makers, hedge funds, and other persons and entities that had engaged in naked short selling of CMKM Diamonds Inc. Stock." Essentially, the Anderson case involved allegations against an entire industry.
In contrast, the superseding criminal indictment in the Edwards case charged a more clearly defined group of defendants: specific insiders who engaged in fraud through shell companies. Specifically, between approximately May 1997 and April 2008, the defendants used various shell companies – including Pinnacle Business Management, Inc. (May 1997 to December 2003); CMKM Diamonds, Inc. (November 2002 to October 2005); St. George Metals, Inc. (July 2004 to July 2005); and Global Diamond Exchange, Inc. (November 2005 to April 2008) – to defraud purchasers of stock in those companies. The defendants secretly authorized increases in the number of available shares and falsely represented or hid the true number of shares from investors. At the same time, the conspirators issued billions of shares to themselves through affiliates. By falsely claiming that these shares had not been issued to company affiliates, the conspirators were able to sell these shares without restrictions imposed by law. By issuing false and misleading press releases regarding the companies’ business activities, the defendants were able to drive up demand for the companies’ stock while selling their shares at a profit.
Court Documents
Second Superseding Indictment Link to PDF
On March 24, 2010, the grand jury returned a sealed Second Superseding Indictment which added the following defendants: Jeffrey Turino, Nickolaj Vissokovsky and Jeffrey Mitchell. In addition, several new charges were added, alleging that certain defendants engaged in a conspiracy to conduct an enterprise engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity, a conspiracy to sell unregistered securities and to commit securities fraud and a conspiracy to commit money laundering. On May 6, 2010, the Second Superseding Indictment was unsealed.
Superseding Indictment Link to PDF
The superseding indictment in United States v. Edwards, et al., alleges as follows: the defendants combined and conspired to perpetrate a fraud involving the issuance and sale of CMKM stock over a period of several years. Hundreds of billions of shares of CMKM stock were sold to thousands of investors during that span. Investors in CMKM are invited (but not required) to complete the following questionnaire. The questionnaire solicits information pertaining to this case for purposes of enabling prosecutors to confer with and receive information and opinions from victims of the CMKM scheme. Please note that while the completed questionnaires will not be publicly accessible, relevant information may be disclosed to the court and/or defense counsel in accordance with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and other laws.
Other Documents
Information and Assistance for Federal Crime Victims and Witnesses Brochure Link to PDF
Restitution Information Link to PDF
Press Release
Press Release Link to PDF
Updated March 2, 2021
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Post by portrush on Mar 3, 2021 11:32:52 GMT -5
Thanks smeagle. Noted! Makes me wonder how big the restitution pool is and how long they'll allow VIS to be filed. The deadline has passed, but they seem intent on allowing as many as possible to submit. Which could make the "per shareholder" determination ($) delayed? Two days to go, essentially, then we'll find out. |
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Post by leadorfollow on Mar 3, 2021 11:33:31 GMT -5
A little wed morning spec-o-lating .....so Edwards is still mia but did they snag any of his accounts? Will the doj tell us what they have collected so far? Have any funds been collecting interest & if so how long & how much? Just a few questions not sure if they are taking any questions or how if they are.....townhall implies two way....anyone else have any questions in case we can ask? New questions for doj townhall thread port?
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Post by leadorfollow on Mar 3, 2021 11:38:17 GMT -5
Do we need a new thread for questions for doj? Has the doj collected any $$$$ from Edwards accts even if he is mia? How much have they collected separately? Have they been collecting interest & if so for how long? Townhall implies two way imo so we should have a few questions ready just in case any thoughts?
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Post by lewis12 on Mar 3, 2021 11:44:39 GMT -5
A little wed morning spec-o-lating .....so Edwards is still mia but did they snag any of his accounts? Will the doj tell us what they have collected so far? Have any funds been collecting interest & if so how long & how much? Just a few questions not sure if they are taking any questions or how if they are.....townhall implies two way....anyone else have any questions in case we can ask? New questions for doj townhall thread port? these questions have already been submitted weeks ago: 1). How much restitution was collected? What shareholders qualify for the restitution? What is the timing for the restitution, and does it include PCBM, GBDX and SGGM? How will it be paid out? 2) Will all case numbers related to 2:09-cr-00132-RLH-RJJ be closed and will restitution cover all? 3) Will the case close after restitution is paid, and if so, can FOIA requests be filed for additional information about CMKM? 4) Is there a difference in legal definitions of Restitution versus Fines and Penalties? 5) If shareholders accept the restitution, do the shareholders lose any rights to their certificates and their ability to pursue additional monies that may be in any other trusts? 6) Are you working off a company Master shareholder list or another list, and if so, which one? 7) Can we have a representative in court the day you asked the court for the distribution of restitution? 8) Does the DOJ or FBI know of any additional trust accounts held for CMKX shareholders, was CMKX used as a sting to catch wrong doers, and if so, is CMKX classified in any way by any agency? 9) Will I be able to ask additional questions before the Town Hall meeting and during the Town Hall meeting? 10) Due to all your efforts, will this finally bring the entire CMKX saga to closure for the Shareholders? |
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