Important Updates
How long of a jail sentence do you think the Court should give Preston Pinkett?
The Receiver has updated the Related Litigation portion of this web-site for filings in United States v. Pinkett (criminal matter), including sentencing motions filed by the United States Attorney and Pinkett. The United States is seeking 68 to 85 months, with a downward reduction for timely entry of a guilty plea. Pinkett wants the sentence reduced to two years.
If you are an investor victim of the IFC fraud and want the court to consider your views at the sentencing of Preston Pinkett, you should write a letter to U.S. District Judge Liam O’Grady. The subject line or body of the letter should reference the name of the case: "United States v. Pinkett, Case No. 1:08cr437 (E.D. Va.)". The Receiver encourages all investor victims write a letter to the Court explaining the impact that this fraud has had upon you. Letters may be mailed to Kelly M. Bunce, U.S. Probation Office, 401 Courthouse Square, Third Floor, Alexandria VA 22314 USA. Alternatively, you can email your letter to the attention of the Receiver at jsmith@durrettebradshaw.com, and we will forward them to the Court. The sentencing of Preston Pinkett has been continued until September 25, 2009, so if you want the Court to consider your views, your letter must be received prior to that date.