Exhibit Letters of Support - Exhibit G — USA v. Thomas et al. (Dkt. 563-7, N.D. Ga.)

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Document 563-7, Exhibit G in USA v. Thomas et al., Case 1:20-cr-00296-JPB-CMS in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, was filed September 6, 2022 and collects letters to the judge supporting Amanda Christian, dated from March 12, 2022 to August 18, 2022. The writers, including Pastor Latrice Armstrong, Andre Moore, Lyles Knox, Nycole Ezell, Yanda L. Holiday, Travis Woodard, Clavis B. Anderson and Buffy Lane, describe Amanda Christian's business and community work, including a nonprofit called Feeding Everyone Daily, and ask the court for leniency in sentencing.

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Case 1:20-cr-00296-JPB-CMS     Document 563-7     Filed 09/06/22     Page 1 of 9
June 8,2022
Dear Honorable Judge,

I hope this message finds you well. I am here at this moment writing regarding Amanda
Christian, who is before your court because of her involvement in this case.

Amanda asked me kindly if I could write a reference letter, but the truth is that I was already
planning on doing so before being asked. I sincerely feel very concerned about the well-being
and future of Amanda, and my intention is to try to make the court aware of Mrs. Christian’s
humanity and the love and respect she has from her family, peers, and community.

Although it seems very bias and opinionated, I strongly believe Amanda Christian is a good
person and has always had morality in her actions. Amanda’s start in life would appear to be
more tumultuous than most; Being placed in the system and eventually adopted at a young age.
Amanda had ever opportunity to become another statistic. However, Mrs. Christian decided to do
and be better. In June 2010 Amanda received her BS in political science and public affairs, being
the first person in her family to graduate High school and College. I have had the privilege of
knowing Amanda Christian for over 15 years, I have seen her through the best and the worst of
times and that is why I can emphatically say Amanda Christian is a human being with a great
heart and pure motives.

Certainly Mrs. Christian has made some mistakes, of which I am convinced that she is very sorry
for having committed. More importantly she is fully prepared to repair, as best she can, all the
financial and emotional damages that her actions may have caused. But this will only be possible
if this justice system will extend grace to her. If there are any questions please feel free to reach
out to me at 803-730-2768 or via email at pastorlatricel @gmail.com.

Thank you,

Wier silly

Pastor Latrice Armstrong

Co-Pastor New Harvest Christian Center
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PERSPECTIVE

Dear Judge,

I, Andre Moore am writing this letter to you to provide a character reference regarding Ms.
Amanda Christian. I have had the pleasure of knowing Amanda as a friend and colleague for 8
years and counting. As a realtor, Amanda is one of my biggest supports and her work ethic
inspires me on a daily basis. Amanda is the most honest person I know and holds fast to her

morals.

Amanda is known to be a philanthropist in the community. Always giving back or promoting her
colleague’s business endeavors. I’m aware she was involved in a situation months prior. This
does not define her true character. Please give her as much leniency as possible. I beg you to give
her a chance to redeem herself. Amanda has a spirit of God and a heart of gold. The world needs

people like her.

I hope the information I provided regarding Amanda’s character helps you understand what an
outstanding individual Amanda really is. If I can be of further assistance in any way, please call
me at (803)840-3081 or by email Andre.realtorl@gmail.com.

Thank you,
NC L
Andre Moore, Realtor

Owner/Operator of Perspective Living
www.Perspective-living.com
Case 1:20-cr-00296-JPB-CMS     Document 563-7     Filed 09/06/22     Page 3 of 9
March 12, 2022

Lyles Knox

118 Pine Loop Dr
Blythewood, SC 29016
LYLES.KNOX@JAMILUS
March 22, 2022

Dear Honorable Judge,

My name is Lyles Knox, and | am a Realtor and owner of Jamii Logistics. | am writing on
behalf of my fiancée, Amanda Christian to request a lenient sentence for her
involvement in this situation.

My fiancée Amanda has been a pillar of the community. | actually met her at an event
she through to collect schoo! supplies for children, which she has done every year until
the COVID-19 pandemic. She participates in various church activities including but not
limited to: caroling in neighborhoods, adopting families to give Christmas gifts and
Thanksgiving dinners, etc. She has started a nonprofit with goals to help those living in
impoverished conditions with various services, also to arm them with knowledge from
professionals in different fields to help them. Since the day | met her, she has been
passionate about helping people living in impoverished conditions.

As far as family, she is THE pillar that so many of us aspire to be. Her mother died
when she was in her early twenties. Since then, she has operated as the head of the
family, although a lot of her siblings are well above her in age. She has a large family,
and they all depend on her for different things that really aren't fair to ask of someone in
her position. She takes care of her sisters’ children as if they were her own, even her
nieces and nephews that aren’t far behind her in age. She has been gracious enough to
agree to move my aging father in our home. She helps me care for him after having
multiple strokes. She has allowed other members of my family to stay for a short period
of time to get reestablished in the community.

Amanda understands that she made a mistake. She will use this as a learning
opportunity, and she will be better for it. | pray that you see fit to show her some grace.
She means so much to so many people.

Respectfully,

hy y,

Lyles Knox
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Nycole Ezell

9432 Bruntsfield Dr.,
Jacksonville, FL 32244
Purposemediaco@gmail.com
August 18, 2022

Dear Honorable Judge.
My name is Nycole Ezell and | am a Self-Employed Marketing Specialist tumed friend of Amanda Christian.

When | first met Amanda it was because she was seeking to hire me to help her build her tax business, car
dealership and also her interior design/fumiture store business.

After working with her on three separate projects, naturally we ended up becoming very close.

While Amanda has been very ambitious in her endeavors, her true passion is and always has been community
building and philanthropy.

She's been one of my most loyal clients & such a positive person in my life.
The reason I'm writing this letter is to request the ultimate leniency in sentencing this case.

Amanda has always been full of integrity and a woman of her word. Any time | need tax law advice she has never
steered me in the wrong direction.

She has even taken on the task of working with my most difficult client who suffers from several mental illnesses such
as bi-polar/schizophrenia & currently postpartum depression, to name a few. She's the ONLY one who was willing to
take her on as a client.

To me, that speaks volumes about her patience, her kindness and her character.

She has overcome so much tragedy in her personal life already.

Even with this current roadblock in her life, she has continued to be a ray of sunshine.

Amanda Christian is an intelligent, quirky young woman who | know is called to do great things in this world.

| believe her kindness was taken for weakness & when caught up with the wrong people, we all know where that can
lead you. Unfortunately, it has landed my dear friend in an undesirable situation.

Amanda has a heart of gold and it shows in her everyday life.

Anytime she sets a goal whether it's business or personal, she reaches that goal. This is why I'm more than confident
that she can right her wrongs.

Thank you for your time,

Nycole-Aliyce Ezell
Case 1:20-cr-00296-JPB-CMS     Document 563-7     Filed 09/06/22     Page 5 of 9
To The Honorable Judge:

| am writing this letter in reference to the character of Amanda
Christian | have known Amanda Christian all of her life. All of which have
been good years. Amanda has always been a smart, talented, good
spiritual person. Amanda has a heart of gold, she is always helping others
any way that she can. She gives so much of herself helping her family, her
church family, her community & even strangers, which become like family,
also her friends.

Amanda is very trustworthy, she is one | can truly say that | am at
ease with when handling business. | have no worries at all with Amanda
having access to all of my personal information knowing that it’s in good
hands and that will not be used for any other purpose. Amanda is a very
professional & successful business owner that | can count on at any given
time. She is dedicated to what she does. | am so proud to have her in my
life.Although she made a mistake in being involved in the mist of this case.
| believe that Amanda is still an outstanding individual and will do all that
she can to make this right in the world.| therefore am asking for the court’s
grace on her behalf. Thank for you time in reading this letter.

Best regards, | / r 7

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Yanda L.Holiday (Salon Owner- Superior Hair Designs LLC)
401 Indigo Ridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
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April 5, 2022
Dear Honorable Judge,

What can I say about Amanda Christian? She is a friend, a sister, a
daughter, and an entrepreneur. I met Amanda about 5 years ago during a
young entrepreneur conference. She was one of the speakers and her topic
was on the importance of credit in business. Now, I don’t remember
everything she said because it was a very lengthy conference, but I remember
her saying something that stuck with me. She said, “your credit will speak for
you before you ever enter into the room.” I thought that was fitting for this
situation, I hope her credit can speak for her before she enters your court
room today. This is a woman who from what I know has never had any issues
with the law, has and continues to operate a successful business for the past 4
years, is an active member in her community, I serve on the board of the
nonprofit that she founded Feeding Everyone Daily with a nonprofit that has
helped to aid and care for families within the midlands area.

Since that conference 5 years ago, I have had the privilege to work with
Amanda on varies projects and her credit speaks for her to this day. Iam
writing this letter to shed some light on her character, this is a person who
truly has a passion to help those who are interested in creating and becoming
successful. Had it not been for this young lady I would not have become a
homeowner myself. I’m truly thankful for her. Particularly those who have
had rough upbringings, Amanda Christian is a role model, and her life has
touched many and so many to come, I have seen how the shame of this whole
ordeal has weighed heavily on her. However, I know this is something she can
bounce back from given the opportunity of the court. I ask that you take all
these things into consideration as you pass your sentence.

Best Regards,

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AGA
Travis Woodard
Integrity Insurance LLC - Owner
Integrity Homecare LLC-Owner
integrityinsurancellc@outlook.com
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August 16, 2022

Clavis B. Anderson

3031 Scotsman Rd. Suite # 28
Columbia, SC 29223

Your Honor:

This letter's purpose is to speak to the character of Amanda Christian. | have known
Amanda for several years as we have leased offices in Windsor Executive Suites and
have met, on occasion, with other minority business owners to determine how we
might collaborate in community building. Amanda was instrumental in facilitating
conversations with other businesses and providing ideas about how we might support
the greater community.

| nave witnessed Ms. Christian mentoring and supporting single mothers and their
children, often assisting them in finding tutoring and tuition for college. She often gave
of her time and services without expectation of payment. Though she became involved
in this illegal situation, | believe Amanda to be compassionate and caring, and | hope
that this letter will convince the court to be lenient in her sentencing so that she can
continue contributing to society in positive and meaningful ways.

Sincerely,

Clavis B. Anderson
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August 18, 2022

Hello Your Honor,

Good day! My name is Buffy Lane | am writing you about Amanda Christian. My heart is
broken that she is in this situation. | am aware of the charges against Amanda. She has not
denied that she realized she did something wrong. | wanted to reach out to you to ask you for
leniency in this situation. | have known Amanda for over 7 years. | am a business owner, and
we were introduced by a mutual contact. Amanda is honestly one the most giving and
honest people that ! know. She will go out of her way to assist anyone in the time of need,
often far beyond in the manner that she should, but that is one of things that ! love about
her. She is also one of the strongest people | know she clings to her faith in God throughout
her life and in this legal situation. We often discuss her asking God for forgiveness and | know
she believes that he has indeed forgiven her.She wrote a children’s book expressing this fact

its quite cute and informative for that age range..

From the time | met her, she has been nothing but honest and respectful. | am asking that
you give her the ability to make amens and don’t ruin her life. This is a beautifully spirited
individual. | see her remorseful, and feeling foolish because she did not see past what she
saw was a good opportunity.. | just wanted to say | feel she is a good person that deserves
the opportunity to get a break. | believe she will shine., She is always cheerful, articulate and
mainly respectful. | am proud to know her, and | believe she will shine in the future. Thank
you for taking the time to read this. | wish you well and pray that you show her some

compassion

Thanks, again for taking the time to review this,

cay (Owner{Passion Décor LLC)
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50009 Barrington Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

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