3/1/11

Guilty!

On February 25, 2011, defendant William Willard pled guilty to the charges listed below. Any remaining counts will be disposed of at the time of sentencing. As a result of the guilty plea, there will be no trial involving this defendant.

Number of Charges Description of Charges Disposition
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1 Securities Violations Guilty
1 Attempt and conspiracy fraud Guilty
5 Fraud by wire, radio, or television Guilty
20 Laundering of monetary instruments Dismissed without Prejudice
6 Monetary transactions with property from unlawful act Guilty
5 Civil forfeiture Dismissed without Prejudice

The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), William Willard, has been set for June 6, 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.