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

USA v. Bruey et al — U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida — 100 documents in the archive, dated August 25, 2021 to August 22, 2025.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Docket numbersNo. 2:21-cr-00074 — main docket · CourtListener docket 393556
No. 2:21-mj-01109 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case
Filings100 public filings
Filed2021-08-25 – 2025-08-22
Original PDFs100 of 100

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.

A house, a Yukon and a probation payment

Prosecutors said the Brueys used the money to buy a $211,457 house in North Carolina, a 2019 GMC Yukon SUV, and a 2020 Honda Talon off-road vehicle. Then they used $23,566 of the pandemic-relief money to make a restitution payment — a condition of Amber Bruey's probation in a separate criminal case. (Source: Lehigh Acres Couple Sentenced To Prison For COVID Relief Fraud.)

Docket

100 documents in docket-entry order; attachments follow their entry. Gaps name the entries we do not have.

No. 2:21-cr-00074 — main docket

  1. Motion to Seal by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 1, M.D. Fla.)Entry 1
  2. Order granting 1 Motion to Seal as to Amber Rewis Bruey (1), Anthony James Bruey (2)Entry 2
  3. Indictment returned in open court as to Amber Rewis Bruey (1) count(s) — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 3, M.D. Fla.)Entry 3
  4. —Entries 4–7 are not in the archive
  5. Order as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 8, M.D. Fla.)Entry 8
  6. Notice of Appearance — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey and Anthony James Bruey, Case No. 2:21-cr-74-JLB-MRM (Document 9)Entry 9
  7. —Entry 11 is not in the archive; entry 10 is listed under More documents below
  8. Defendant Information Relative to a Criminal Action (AO 257) — USA v. Bruey et al. (M.D. Fla.)Entry 12
  9. —Entry 13 is not in the archive
  10. Rule 5(c)(3) documents received from the Eastern District of North Carolina — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 14, M.D. Fla.)Entry 14
  11. —Entries 15–22 are not in the archive
  12. Initial Appearance — United States of America v. Anthony James Bruey, Amber Rewis Bruey, Case No. 2:21-cr-74-JLB-MRMEntry 23
  13. —Entries 24–27 are not in the archive
  14. Order Appointing Counsel Under the Criminal Justice Act (Doc. 28, filed 2021-09-17)Entry 28
  15. —Entries 29–30 are not in the archive
  16. Scheduling Order as to Amber Rewis Bruey Status Conference set — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 31, M.D. Fla.)Entry 31
  17. —Entries 32–34 are not in the archive
  18. Notice of Appearance — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey, Case No. 2:21-cr-74-JLB-MRM (Document 35)Entry 35
  19. —Entry 36 is not in the archive
  20. Notice of Discovery by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 37, M.D. Fla.)Entry 37
  21. Amber Bruey Discovery Letter — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 37.1)Entry 37, attachment 1
  22. Anthony Bruey Discovery Letter — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 37.2)Entry 37, attachment 2
  23. —Entries 38–41 are not in the archive
  24. Minutes — Status Conference (via Zoom, Doc. 42, filed 2021-10-12)Entry 42
  25. —Entries 43–44 are not in the archive
  26. Minutes — Status Conference (via Zoom, Doc. 45, filed 2021-12-16)Entry 45
  27. —Entries 46–52 are not in the archive
  28. Unopposed MOTION to Travel by Amber Rewis Bruey. (Lappan, James) Motions referred to… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 53)Entry 53
  29. —Entries 54–61 are not in the archive
  30. Minutes — Status Conference (via Zoom, Doc. 62, filed 2022-02-14)Entry 62
  31. —Entries 63–64 are not in the archive
  32. Notice of Consent to proceed by video conference by Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 65, M.D. Fla.)Entry 65
  33. —Entry 66 is not in the archive
  34. WAIVER of OBJECTION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 67)Entry 67
  35. Notice of Maximum Penalties, Elements of Offense and Factual Basis — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 68
  36. Change of Plea Hearing Minutes — USA v. Bruey (Dkt. 69, M.D. Fla.)Entry 69
  37. Report and Recommendation Concerning Plea of Guilty re: count(s) One, Two, ThreeEntry 70
  38. —Entry 71 is not in the archive
  39. ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA of guilty and adjudication of guilt re:… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 72)Entry 72
  40. Sentencing Scheduling Order as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 73, M.D. Fla.)Entry 73
  41. —Entries 74–79 are not in the archive
  42. Notice To The Court Regarding Forfeiture by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 80, M.D. Fla.)Entry 80
  43. —Entries 81–82 are not in the archive
  44. Unopposed MOTION to Travel by Amber Rewis Bruey. (Lappan, James) Motions referred to… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 83)Entry 83
  45. —Entries 84–89 are not in the archive
  46. United States' Unopposed Motion for Order of Forfeiture and Preliminary Order of Forfeiture for Direct AssetEntry 90
  47. —Entries 91–92 are not in the archive
  48. Order of Forfeiture and Preliminary Order of Forfeiture for Direct Asset — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 93
  49. —Entries 94–100 are not in the archive
  50. Sentencing Memorandum by Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 101, M.D. Fla.)Entry 101
  51. Exhibit A — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 101.1)Entry 101, attachment 1
  52. Exhibit B — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 101.2)Entry 101, attachment 2
  53. Exhibit C — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 101.3)Entry 101, attachment 3
  54. Exhibit D — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 101.4)Entry 101, attachment 4
  55. Exhibit List by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 102, M.D. Fla.)Entry 102
  56. Witness List by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey, Anthony James Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 103, M.D. Fla.)Entry 103
  57. Minutes — Sentencing — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey and Anthony James Bruey (Fort Myers Division)Entry 104
  58. —Entries 105–106 are not in the archive
  59. Proof of Publication as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 107, M.D. Fla.)Entry 107
  60. Sentencing — Amber Rewis Bruey and Anthony James Bruey — Case No: 2:21-cr-74-TPB-KCD, Middle District of Florida (July 13, 2022)Entry 108
  61. Judgment in a Criminal Case — United States v. Amber Rewis Bruey (M.D. Fla.)Entry 109
  62. —Entries 110–115 are not in the archive
  63. Notice of Appeal — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 116
  64. Notice of Appearance of Counsel (Doc. 117, filed 2022-07-28)Entry 117
  65. —Entries 118–120 are not in the archive
  66. Transmittal of initial appeal package — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 121, M.D. Fla.)Entry 121
  67. United States' Motion — Order of Forfeiture for Direct Asset, Case No. 2:21-cr-74-TPB-KCD (Dkt. 122, USA v. Bruey, M.D. Fla.)Entry 122
  68. Exhibit 1_Notice of Forfeiture_Tax Collector — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 122-1, M.D. Fla.)Entry 122, attachment 1
  69. Order of Forfeiture for Direct Asset — Anthony James Bruey, Amber Rewis Bruey — No. 2:21-cr-74-TPB-KCD (Document 123)Entry 123
  70. —Entry 124 is not in the archive
  71. Court Reporter Acknowledgment — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 126, M.D. Fla.)Entry 125
  72. Transcript information form filed by Amber Rewis Bruey for proceedings — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 125, M.D. Fla.)Entry 125
  73. Eleventh Circuit Transcript Order Form, Court of Appeals No. 22-12532 — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey (Dkt. 135)Entry 125
  74. Eleventh Circuit Transcript Order Form, Court of Appeals No. 22-12532 — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey (Dkt. 136)Entry 125
  75. —Entry 126 is not in the archive
  76. Transcript of Initial Appearance and Arraignment — United States v. Amber Rewis Bruey and Anthony James BrueyEntry 127
  77. —Entry 128 is not in the archive
  78. TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference as to Amber Rewis Bruey held on 10/12/21 before Judge… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 129)Entry 129
  79. TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference as to Amber Rewis Bruey held on 12/16/21 before Judge… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 130)Entry 130
  80. TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference as to Amber Rewis Bruey held on 02/14/22 before Judge… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 131)Entry 131
  81. 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.)Entry 132
  82. Transcript of Sentencing, Part 1 as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 133, M.D. Fla.)Entry 133
  83. Transcript of Sentencing — United States v. Amber BrueyEntry 134
  84. —Entries 135–142 are not in the archive
  85. Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for a 90 day extension — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 143, M.D. Fla.)Entry 143
  86. Amended Motion for a 90-Day Extension of Amber Rewis Bruey's April 1, 2023 Report DateEntry 144
  87. —Entries 145–146 are not in the archive
  88. Response in Opposition by USA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 147, M.D. Fla.)Entry 147
  89. —Entries 148–149 are not in the archive
  90. Unopposed Motion to Continue Hearing Set for May 12, 2023 by Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 150
  91. —Entries 151–154 are not in the archive
  92. Clerk's Minutes, Motion Hearing (reporting date) — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey, Case No. 2:21-cr-74-TPB-KCDEntry 155
  93. —Entry 156 is not in the archive
  94. Notice of Appearance — United States of America v. Amber Bruey, Case No. 2:21-CR-74-TPB-MRM (Document 157)Entry 157
  95. Notice of Appearance — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey, Case No. 2:21-CR-74-JLB-MRM (Document 158)Entry 158
  96. —Entries 159–161 are not in the archive
  97. USCA Opinion as to Amber Rewis Bruey re 116 Notice of Appeal. Decision — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 162, M.D. Fla.)Entry 162
  98. Motion for Compassionate Release with Expedited Review — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 163
  99. Composite Exhibits — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 163.1)Entry 163, attachment 1
  100. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 163-2, M.D. Fla.)Entry 163, attachment 2
  101. Notice of Appearance — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey, Case No. 2:21-cr-74-TPB-KCD (Document 164)Entry 164
  102. United States' Response in Opposition to Amber Rewis Bruey's Motion for Compassionate ReleaseEntry 165
  103. —Entry 166 is not in the archive
  104. Motion to Supplement 163 Motion for Release from Custody — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 167, M.D. Fla.)Entry 167
  105. Composite Exhibits — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 167.1)Entry 167, attachment 1
  106. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 167-2, M.D. Fla.)Entry 167, attachment 2
  107. Reply to Response in Opposition to Motion by Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 168, M.D. Fla.)Entry 168
  108. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 168-1, M.D. Fla.)Entry 168, attachment 1
  109. Supplement re 168 Reply to Response to motion — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 169, M.D. Fla.)Entry 169
  110. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 169-1, M.D. Fla.)Entry 169, attachment 1
  111. Mandate of USCA as to Amber Rewis Bruey — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 170, M.D. Fla.)Entry 170
  112. —Entry 171 is not in the archive
  113. Order Denying Defendant's Motion for Compassionate Release — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 172
  114. Motion to Request Court Appointed Counsel for Amendment 821 Reduction and to File in Forma Pauperis — Amber BrueyEntry 173
  115. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 173-1, M.D. Fla.)Entry 173, attachment 1
  116. —Entries 174–175 are not in the archive
  117. MOTION for Retroactive Application of Sentencing Guidelines pursuant to Amendment 821… — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 176)Entry 176
  118. Exhibits — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 176.1)Entry 176, attachment 1
  119. Attachments — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 176.2)Entry 176, attachment 2
  120. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 176-3, M.D. Fla.)Entry 176, attachment 3
  121. —Entry 177 is not in the archive; entry 178 is listed under More documents below
  122. Emergency Pro Se Motion to Order BOP Transfer to Prerelease Custody — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 179
  123. Attachments — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 179.1)Entry 179, attachment 1
  124. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 179-2, M.D. Fla.)Entry 179, attachment 2
  125. —Entry 180 is not in the archive
  126. Pro Se Motion for Order to Limit Restitution Payments While Incarcerated — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 181
  127. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 181-1, M.D. Fla.)Entry 181, attachment 1
  128. —Entry 182 is not in the archive
  129. Notice of Appearance — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey, Case No. 2:21-cr-74-TPB-KCD (Document 183)Entry 183
  130. United States' Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Limit Restitution Payments — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 184
  131. Exhibit A — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 184.1)Entry 184, attachment 1
  132. Petition for Compassionate Release / Reduction in Sentence Under Amendment 821 and Expedited ReviewEntry 185
  133. Exhibits — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 185.1)Entry 185, attachment 1
  134. Mailing Envelope — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 185-2, M.D. Fla.)Entry 185, attachment 2
  135. —Entries 186–189 are not in the archive
  136. Notice of Appearance Re: Amendment 821 (Doc. 190, filed 2025-06-12)Entry 190
  137. —Entry 191 is not in the archive
  138. Notice regarding Amendment 821 - The Office of the Federal Defender has satisfiedEntry 192
  139. Order Regarding Motion for Sentence Reduction Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) — United States v. Amber Rewis BrueyEntry 193

Documents without an entry number

  1. Order Pursuant to Rule 5(f)1, Order Setting Conditions of Release — USA v. Bruey et al. (Dkt. 14-1, M.D. Fla.)

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2 more documents linked to this case’s dockets are in the archive and not in the docket above.

  1. Government's Notice of Lis Pendens — United States of America v. Amber Rewis Bruey and Anthony James BrueyPDF
  2. Order Denying Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Sentence Reduction — United States v. Bruey (Document 178)Dkt. 178 · PDF

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