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USA v. Bruey et al — U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

USA v. Bruey et al — 93 court filings in the archive from U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, filed between August 25, 2021 and August 22, 2025. Among them: 11 motions, 9 orders and 7 exhibits.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Filings93 public filings
Filed2021-08-25 – 2025-08-22
Document typesmotions (11), orders (9), exhibits (7), notices (12), transcripts (7), responses or replies (4)
Original PDFs93 of 93

Case summary

Amber Rewis Bruey was charged in an indictment in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, No. 2:21-cr-00074, with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, ten counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and counts of illegal monetary transactions. She pleaded guilty to Counts One through Eleven and Fourteen through Eighteen. Judgment was entered July 25, 2022, with the date of imposition July 13, 2022: 48 months' imprisonment as to all counts concurrently, three years of supervised release on each count concurrently, a $1,600.00 assessment, restitution of $881,659.35 and no fine. She appealed; on December 29, 2023 the Eleventh Circuit affirmed her sentence in a non-argument-calendar opinion.

Case at a glance

Defendant(s)Amber Rewis Bruey. The case is captioned "USA v. Bruey et al"; the only judgment on this page is hers
Court and docketU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, No. 2:21-cr-74-TPB-KCD; appeal No. 22-12532 (11th Cir.)
DistrictMiddle District of Florida prosecutions →
ProgramPaycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, both described in the filings
ChargesCounts of conviction as printed: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1349 (Count One); wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1343, 1349 and 2 (Counts Two through Eleven); conspiracy to commit money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h) (Count Fourteen); illegal monetary transactions, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1957 and 2 (Counts Fifteen through Eighteen)
Outcome and sentencePleaded guilty; sentenced July 13, 2022, judgment entered July 25, 2022: 48 months' imprisonment as to all counts concurrently, three years of supervised release, $1,600.00 assessment, $881,659.35 restitution, fine waived. Sentence affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit on December 29, 2023
Status checked2026-09-23 · against the court docket and DOJ press releases through 2026-09-22

What was Bruey sentenced to?

48 months as to all counts, to run concurrently, and three years of supervised release in each count, also concurrent. The judgment was signed by District Judge Thomas P. Barber, with the date of imposition July 13, 2022.

What did the Eleventh Circuit decide?

It affirmed. The opinion of December 29, 2023 addresses her argument about the sophisticated-means enhancement under U.S.S.G. § 2S1.1(b)(3) and § 2B1.1(b)(10)(C) and concludes with "AFFIRMED."

What relief programs are described in the filings?

The Paycheck Protection Program, which the CARES Act authorized as forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and certain other expenses, and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, described as an SBA program providing low-interest financing to affected small businesses.

Summary written from the documents on this page; every sentence is sourced.

Filings

93 public filings from this case, in filing-date order.

  1. Motion to Seal by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 1, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  2. Order granting 1 Motion to Seal as to Amber Rewis Bruey (1), Anthony James Bruey (2) — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 2, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  3. Indictment returned in open court as to Amber Rewis Bruey (1) count(s) — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 3, M.D. Fla.)Indictment · PDF
  4. Rule 5(c)(3) documents received from the Eastern District of North Carolina — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 14, M.D. Fla.)Docket entry · PDF
  5. Order Pursuant to Rule 5(f)1, Order Setting Conditions of Release — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 14-1, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  6. Order as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 8, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  7. Notice of AppearanceNotice · PDF
  8. Defendant Information Relative to a Criminal Action (AO 257) — USA v. Bruey et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  9. Scheduling Order as to Amber Rewis Bruey Status Conference set — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 31, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  10. Initial AppearancePDF
  11. Order Appointing Counsel Under the Criminal Justice ActOrder · PDF
  12. Notice of AppearanceNotice · PDF
  13. Notice of Discovery by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 37, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  14. Amber Bruey Discovery LetterDkt. 37.1 · PDF
  15. Anthony Bruey Discovery LetterDkt. 37.2 · PDF
  16. Minutes — Status Conference (via Zoom)Minute entry · PDF
  17. Unopposed MOTION to Travel by Amber Rewis Bruey. (Lappan, James) Motions referred to…Motion · Dkt. 53 · PDF
  18. Notice of Consent to proceed by video conference by Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 65, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  19. WAIVER of OBJECTION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by USA as to Amber Rewis BrueyWaiver · Dkt. 67 · PDF
  20. Change of Plea Hearing Minutes — USA v. Bruey (Dkt. 69, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  21. Report and Recommendation Concerning Plea of Guilty re: count(s) One, Two, Three — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 70, M.D. Fla.)Opinion · PDF
  22. ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA of guilty and adjudication of guilt re:…Dkt. 72 · PDF
  23. Sentencing Scheduling Order as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 73, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  24. Notice To The Court Regarding Forfeiture by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 80, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  25. Unopposed MOTION to Travel by Amber Rewis Bruey. (Lappan, James) Motions referred to…Motion · Dkt. 83 · PDF
  26. Unopposed Motion for Forfeiture of Order of Forfeiture and Preliminary Order — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 90, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  27. Order granting 90 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Amber Rewis Bruey (1) — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 93, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  28. SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Amber Rewis BrueySentencing memorandum · PDF
  29. Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 101.1 · PDF
  30. Exhibit BExhibit · Dkt. 101.2 · PDF
  31. Exhibit CExhibit · Dkt. 101.3 · PDF
  32. Exhibit DExhibit · Dkt. 101.4 · PDF
  33. Exhibit List by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 102, M.D. Fla.)Exhibit · PDF
  34. Witness List by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 103, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  35. Minutes — SentencingMinute entry · PDF
  36. Proof of Publication as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. BrueyPDF
  37. Minutes — SentencingMinute entry · PDF
  38. Judgment as to Amber Rewis Bruey Re Counts One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 109, M.D. Fla.)Judgment · PDF
  39. Notice of Appeal by Amber Rewis Bruey re 109 Judgment. Filing fee not paid — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 116, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  40. Transmittal of initial appeal package — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 121, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  41. Motion for Forfeiture of a Final Order for Direct Asset by USA — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 122, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  42. Exhibit 1_Notice of Forfeiture_Tax CollectorExhibit · PDF
  43. Order granting 122 Motion for Forfeiture of Property — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 123, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  44. Transcript information form filed by Amber Rewis Bruey for proceedings — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 125, M.D. Fla.)Transcript · PDF
  45. Court Reporter Acknowledgment — USA v. Bruey et al.PDF
  46. Transcript of Initial Appearance and Arraignment — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 127, M.D. Fla.)Transcript · PDF
  47. TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference as to Amber Rewis Bruey held on 10/12/21 before Judge…Transcript · Dkt. 129 · PDF
  48. TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference as to Amber Rewis Bruey held on 12/16/21 before Judge…Transcript · Dkt. 130 · PDF
  49. TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference as to Amber Rewis Bruey held on 02/14/22 before Judge… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 131)PDF
  50. Transcript of Change of Plea as to Amber Rewis Bruey held on 03/16/22 — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 132, M.D. Fla.)Transcript · PDF
  51. Transcript of Sentencing, Part 1 as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 133, M.D. Fla.)Transcript · PDF
  52. Transcript of Sentencing, Part 2 as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 134, M.D. Fla.)Transcript · PDF
  53. Notification that transcript has been filed by Susan Baker — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 136, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  54. Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for a 90 day extension — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 143, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  55. Amended Motion for Miscellaneous Relief — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 144, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  56. Response in Opposition by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 147, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  57. Unopposed Motion to Continue Hearing Set for May 12, 2023 by Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 150, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  58. Clerk's MinutesMinute entry · PDF
  59. Notice of AppearanceNotice · PDF
  60. Notice of AppearanceNotice · PDF
  61. USCA Opinion as to Amber Rewis Bruey re 116 Notice of Appeal. Decision — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 162, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  62. Motion for Compassionate Release from Custody by Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 163, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  63. Composite ExhibitsDkt. 163.1 · PDF
  64. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 163.2 · PDF
  65. Response in Opposition by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 165, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  66. Notice of AppearanceNotice · PDF
  67. Motion to Supplement 163 Motion for Release from Custody — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 167, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  68. Composite ExhibitsDkt. 167.1 · PDF
  69. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 167.2 · PDF
  70. Reply to Response in Opposition to Motion by Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 168, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  71. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 168.1 · PDF
  72. SUPPLEMENT re 168 Reply to Response to motionPDF
  73. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 169.1 · PDF
  74. Mandate of USCA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 170, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  75. Order: Defendant's motion for compassionate release — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 172, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  76. Motion to Appoint Counsel regarding Amendment 821, Motion — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 173, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  77. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 173.1 · PDF
  78. ExhibitsDkt. 176.1 · PDF
  79. AttachmentsDkt. 176.2 · PDF
  80. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 176.3 · PDF
  81. Emergency Pro se MOTION by Amber Rewis BrueyPDF
  82. AttachmentsDkt. 179.1 · PDF
  83. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 179.2 · PDF
  84. Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for Order — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 181, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  85. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 181.1 · PDF
  86. Notice of AppearanceNotice · PDF
  87. Response in Opposition by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 184, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  88. Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 184.1 · PDF
  89. Amended Motion for Retroactive Application — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 185, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  90. ExhibitsDkt. 185.1 · PDF
  91. Mailing EnvelopeDkt. 185.2 · PDF
  92. Notice regarding Amendment 821 - The Office of the Federal Defender has satisfied — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 192, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  93. Order denying Motions to Reduce Sentence re Amendment — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 193, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF

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