An appeal has been filed

An appeal has been filed in the case which involves defendant(s) Ricky Young. The process may take some time before a final decision is reached. An appeal is a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision made by the lower court.

JUSTICE!!

Mont. man gets 25 years prison for investment scam By AP | December 14, 2011 RENO, Nev. (AP)

A Montana man convicted of running an investment scam on the Internet was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $13.2 million in restitution to more than 1,400 investors. U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks in Reno told Rick Young, 52, of Lewistown, that the fraud carried out by his Nevada-based Global One Group from 2006 to 2007 was "incredibly repulsive."

Many of the victims, the judge said, were vulnerable, "middle-class working people taking money out of accounts, trading out of their 401(k) plans, their pension plans, even off of their credit cards." "Frankly, it was nothing more than a type of Ponzi scheme, but it was incredibly sophisticated," he said. Among other things, prosecutors said Young and his partner used the money for their own gain in 2006 and 2007 partly by falsely marketing the Global One as a licensed securities broker.

A federal jury in March convicted Young of one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, two counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering and one count of securities fraud.

Read more: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RJVUUG0.htm

Postponed again

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), William Willard, has been set for December 13, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

13th December

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) Ricky Young on November 29, 2011, 10:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been rescheduled by the court. VNS will continue to provide you with updated case scheduling and event information. The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), Ricky Young, has been set for December 13, 2011, 09:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

New date

Today the Judge signed an order continuing Rick Young's sentencing to December 13, 2011 at 9:00 am. Due to an injury to one of the government attorneys, we asked the Judge to continue the sentencing. We will also be asking to move William Willard's sentencing to December 13th or 14th. The official notification about the change will be going out tomorrow.

William Willard - sentencing hearing

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) William Willard on October 31, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been rescheduled by the court. VNS will continue to provide you with updated case scheduling and event information.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), William Willard, has been set for December 9, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

Rick Young sentencing re-scheduled

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) Ricky Young on October 27, 2011, 02:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been rescheduled by the court. VNS will continue to provide you with updated case scheduling and event information.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), Ricky Young, has been set for November 29, 2011, 10:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

Rescheduled again

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) Ricky Young on October 17, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been rescheduled by the court.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), Ricky Young, has been set for October 27, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5

Hearing cancelled - Wells Fargo

The hearing previously scheduled for defendant(s), Ricky Young, on October 13, 2011, 04:00 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been cancelled. VNS will continue to provide you with updated case scheduling and event information. This hearing is cancelled because the United States acknowledges the legal interest of Wells Fargo on the property located at 716 Ohio Street. The interest Wells Fargo has is not subject to forfeiture. That means Wells Fargo will be paid first with any money received for that property and only that property.

rescheduled sentencing

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) William Willard on October 13, 2011, 10:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been rescheduled by the court.

This hearing was rescheduled due to a conflict in the Court's calendar.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), William Willard, has been set for October 31, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

Wells Fargo Bank petition

The case involving defendant(s) Ricky Young has been scheduled for a hearing on October 13, 2011, 04:00 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

This hearing will be regarding the petition that Wells Fargo Bank filed to adjudicate their interest in real property.

A hearing was held on September 14, 2011, regarding Richard Young's motion for release pending sentencing and appeal. The Judge denied the motion and defendant Young's sentence remains scheduled for October 17, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in Reno, Nevada.

States v. Defendant(s) Ricky Young, William Willard

Defendant Young's motion for a new trial was denied and he will be sentenced by the Court on October 17 for the guilty verdicts on the following counts: Count 1 (Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud); Counts 2 and 6 (Wire Fraud); Count 11 (Money Laundering); and Count 13 (Securities Fraud). Based on the guilty verdicts, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of 80 years imprisonment and a $2 million fine. The Court, however, has complete discretion to sentence defendant Young to any range of punishment from no punishment up to the maximum , based on its consideration of, among other things, the offense characteristics, the defendant's history, and the advisory federal sentencing guidelines.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), William Willard, has been set for October 13, 2011, 10:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

sentencing hearing - cancelled

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) Ricky Young on August 1, 2011, 03:00 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been cancelled.

At the hearing on July 21, 2011, the judge agreed to continue the sentencing hearing for Rick Young. The Judge heard oral argument on defendant Young's motions and will make his ruling in a couple of weeks. After the Judge makes his ruling, he will set a new date for defendant Young's sentencing.

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) William Willard on August 1, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been cancelled.

The sentencing hearing for William Williard has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once the Judge makes his decision on Rick Young's pending motions.

Rescheduled

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) William Willard on July 25, 2011, 01:30 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been rescheduled by the court.

The sentencing previously scheduled for defendant(s) Ricky Young on July 27, 2011, 10:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 has been rescheduled by the court.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), Ricky Young, has been set for August 1, 2011, 03:00 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), William Willard, has been set for August 1, 2011, 01:30 PM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

sentencing hearing

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), Ricky Young, has been set for July 27, 2011, 10:00 AM at Reno Courtroom 5, Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 before Judge Larry Hicks.

Sentencing Rick Young

Yesterday, there was a court hearing regarding the release of Mr. Young pending sentencing and appeal. The court denied the defendant's motion, he will stay in custody. The defendant asked for a continuance of his sentencing date, the Judge granted that motion. The new sentencing date for Mr. Young is July 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Charged!

Rick Young and William Willard were charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud, Securities Fraud, and Money Transactions in Property Derived from Specified Unlawful Activity on December 3, 2008. On February 25, 2011, William Willard pled guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and is scheduled to be sentenced on July 25, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Rick Young was found guilty by a jury on March 30, 2011 of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud, Monetary Transactions in Property Derived from Specified Unlawful Activity, and Securities Fraud, he is scheduled to be sentenced on June 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

2 Montana men convicted in Nevada on fraud

Two Montana men have been convicted in Nevada on federal conspiracy and fraud charges for a scheme in which they promised big returns in the foreign currency exchange market to hundreds of investors.

A jury in U.S. District Court in Reno on Wednesday convicted Rick Young of Lewistown on seven counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, securities fraud and engaging in money transactions in property derived from illegal activity, court records said. U.S. District Judge Larry R. Hicks ordered Young into custody and set sentencing for June 30.

The jury continued deliberations on forfeiture allegations.

The government is seeking the forfeiture of approximately $493,849 in a bank account for Global One Group LLC, which was owned by the defendants, Superior Automotive Repair & Towing and Superior Towing, both Lewistown companies managed by Maelee Enterprises, a company owned by Young, and nine properties in Lewistown and Bozeman.

In February, co-defendant William Willard of Bozeman pleaded guilty to one conspiracy count and is to be sentenced on June 6, court records said.

The conspiracy count carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

Young and Willard, along with their Nevada-based companies, Global One Group LLC; Maelee Enterprises Inc.; and Badie Inc., were indicted in December 2008.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the men persuaded more than 700 victims to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into Global One with the expectation that they would earn high rates of return. Young and Willard made false representations to investors and charged investors a $500 annual membership fee for access to Global One’s website and to participate in conference calls and web-based seminars.

Young and Willard represented in the calls and seminars that Young had made 800 successful trades in a year on the foreign exchange market without one loss, that Global One investors could earn a substantial rate of return on their investments and that Global One had an automated software trading program that they said could automatically execute successful trades in the market.

The indictment said Young’s trading record was misleading and accounted only for profitable trades that had been closed and that Global One did not have the software it advertised. Young and Willard used the money from investors for their own personal use through bank transfers from Global One to the accounts of Maelee Enterprises and Badie, companies owned respectively by Young and Willard, the government said.

Young and Willard received about $900,000 from investors through their false claims from April 2006 until October 2007, the indictment said.

Contact Clair Johnson at cjohnson@billingsgazette.com or 657-1282.

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