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USA v. Thurmond et al. — U.S. District Court, S.D. Ga., Augusta Division

USA v. Thurmond et al. — U.S. District Court, S.D. Ga., Augusta Division — 58 documents in the archive, dated March 9, 2023 to July 24, 2025.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Docket numberNo. 1:23-cr-00021 — main docket · CourtListener docket 89394
Filings58 public filings
Filed2023-03-09 – 2025-07-24
Original PDFs58 of 58

Case summary

Brandon Jamal Thurmond pleaded guilty to Count 1 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Augusta Division, No. 1:23-cr-00021-JRH-BKE, charging conspiracy to commit wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1349 and 1343, with the offense ended May 28, 2021. The plea agreement states that the object of the conspiracy was for the defendant and others to unlawfully enrich themselves by obtaining Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program proceeds and unemployment insurance benefits under false and fraudulent pretences. Chief Judge J. Randal Hall imposed judgment on April 30, 2024, entered May 2, 2024: 21 months' imprisonment, three years of supervised release, a $100 assessment, no fine and $140,228.00 in restitution to four payees. The Eleventh Circuit dismissed his appeal on May 2, 2025.

Case at a glance

Defendant(s)Brandon Jamal Thurmond; the case is captioned "USA v. Thurmond et. al." and filings on the page name a co-defendant, La'Kyera Thurmond. Only Brandon Jamal Thurmond's judgment is on this page
Court and docketU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Augusta Division, No. 1:23-cr-00021-JRH-BKE (1:23CR00021-1), Chief Judge J. Randal Hall; appeal No. 24-11518 (11th Cir.)
ProgramEconomic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Unemployment Insurance (UI), the three programs the indictment sets out
ChargesConspiracy to commit wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1349 and 1343, Count 1 (offense ended May 28, 2021)
Outcome and sentencePleaded guilty to Count 1; sentence imposed April 30, 2024 and judgment entered May 2, 2024: 21 months' imprisonment, three years of supervised release, $100 assessment, no fine, $140,228.00 restitution. Appeal dismissed May 2, 2025 on the government's motion under the appeal waiver in the plea agreement
Status checked2026-09-23 · against DOJ press releases through 2026-09-22; court docket not yet read

What was Thurmond sentenced to?

A total term of 21 months in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with a recommendation of designation to a facility in Atlanta, Georgia subject to capacity, followed by three years of supervised release.

Who receives the restitution?

Four payees, for a total of $140,228.00 against a recorded total loss of $130,228: Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC ($83,332), the Arizona Department of Economic Security ($25,065), the Small Business Administration ($20,000 ordered against a $10,000 loss) and the Georgia Department of Labor ($11,831).

What happened on appeal?

The Eleventh Circuit granted the government's motion to dismiss the appeal, No. 24-11518, on May 2, 2025, on the basis of the appeal waiver in the appellant's plea agreement. The mandate issued June 5, 2025.

Docket

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

No. 1:23-cr-00021

  1. Motion to Seal Case by Jennifer Ashley Stanley — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 1, S.D. Ga.)Entry 1
  2. Order granting 1 Motion to Seal Case as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 2, S.D. Ga.)Entry 2
  3. Sealed Indictment as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond (1) count 1 — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 3, S.D. Ga.)Entry 3
  4. Penalty Certification by Government as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 4, S.D. Ga.)Entry 4
  5. —Entries 5–9 are not in the archive
  6. Motion to Unseal Case by Jennifer Ashley Stanley — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 10, S.D. Ga.)Entry 10
  7. Order granting 10 Motion to Unseal Case as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 11, S.D. Ga.)Entry 11
  8. —Entries 12–19 are not in the archive
  9. Clerk's Minutes, Initial Appearance/Arraignment — United States of America v. Brandon Jamal Thurmond, Case No. 1:23cr021 (Document 20)Entry 20
  10. —Entries 21–24 are not in the archive
  11. Clerk's Minutes, Initial Appearance/Arraignment — United States of America v. Brandon Jamal Thurmond, Case No. 1:23cr021 (Document 25)Entry 25
  12. MOTION for Leave of Absence as to USA for dates of :… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 26)Entry 26
  13. Text of Proposed Order — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 26.1)Entry 26, attachment 1
  14. Order granting re 26 Motion for Leave — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 27, S.D. Ga.)Entry 27
  15. —Entry 28 is not in the archive
  16. Scheduling Order as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 29, S.D. Ga.)Entry 29
  17. —Entry 30 is not in the archive
  18. Motion for Reciprocal Discovery by Jennifer Ashley Stanley — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 31, S.D. Ga.)Entry 31
  19. —Entries 32–35 are not in the archive
  20. MOTION for Leave of Absence as to USA for dates of :… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 36)Entry 36
  21. Text of Proposed Order — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 36.1)Entry 36, attachment 1
  22. Order granting re 36 Motion for Leave — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 37, S.D. Ga.)Entry 37
  23. Status Report (Joint) by USA as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond, La'Kyera Me'Lika ThurmondEntry 38
  24. Order finding as moot 31 Motion for Reciprocal Discovery — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 39, S.D. Ga.)Entry 39
  25. —Entry 40 is not in the archive
  26. Government's Certificate of Disclosure — United States of America v. Brandon Jamal Thurmond, Case No: 1:23-CR-021Entry 41
  27. Discovery Index — Discovery #6 — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (S.D. Ga.)Entry 41, attachment 1
  28. —Entries 42–43 are not in the archive
  29. Order granting 43 Motion to Continue Jury Selection and Trial — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 44, S.D. Ga.)Entry 44
  30. —Entries 45–46 are not in the archive
  31. Change of Plea / Entry of Plea Minutes — USA v. Thurmond (Dkt. 47, S.D. Ga.)Entry 47
  32. Change of Plea entered by Brandon Jamal Thurmond (1) Guilty Count 1 — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 48, S.D. Ga.)Entry 48
  33. Plea Agreement as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 49, S.D. Ga.)Entry 49
  34. —Entries 50–58 are not in the archive
  35. Government's Certificate of Disclosure — United States of America v. Brandon Jamal Thurmond, Case No: 1:23-CR-021, March 12, 2024Entry 59
  36. Discovery Index — Discovery #8 — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (S.D. Ga.)Entry 59, attachment 1
  37. —Entries 60–63 are not in the archive
  38. Motion for Leave of Absence as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 64, S.D. Ga.)Entry 64
  39. Order granting 64 Motion for Leave — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 65, S.D. Ga.)Entry 65
  40. —Entries 66–70 are not in the archive
  41. Sentencing Memorandum by Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71, S.D. Ga.)Entry 71
  42. Character Letter — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71.1)Entry 71, attachment 1
  43. Character Letter — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71.2)Entry 71, attachment 2
  44. Character Letter — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71.3)Entry 71, attachment 3
  45. Character Letter — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71.4)Entry 71, attachment 4
  46. Character Letter — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71.5)Entry 71, attachment 5
  47. Character Letter — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71.6)Entry 71, attachment 6
  48. Character Letter — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 71.7)Entry 71, attachment 7
  49. Sentencing Minutes — USA v. Brandon Jamal Thurmond, No. CR 123-021 (S.D. Ga.)Entry 72
  50. Judgment as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 73, S.D. Ga.)Entry 73
  51. —Entry 74 is not in the archive
  52. Notice of Post-Conviction Consultation Certification — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 75)Entry 75
  53. Notice of Appeal by Brandon Jamal Thurmond re 73 Judgment — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 76, S.D. Ga.)Entry 76
  54. —Entry 77 is not in the archive
  55. Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 78, S.D. Ga.)Entry 78
  56. ROA — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 78.1)Entry 78, attachment 1
  57. —Entry 79 is not in the archive
  58. Dear Appointed Counsel — USA v. Brandon Thurmond (Appeal Number 24-11518-C, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit)Entry 80
  59. USCA Case Number as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond 24-11518-C for 76 Notice — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 81, S.D. Ga.)Entry 81
  60. Transcript Request by Brandon Jamal Thurmond for proceedings — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 82, S.D. Ga.)Entry 82
  61. Motion to Seal by Michon D Walker — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 83, S.D. Ga.)Entry 83
  62. —Entries 84–87 are not in the archive
  63. Court Reporter Acknowledgement Form indicating payment arrangements have been made… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 88)Entry 88
  64. MOTION for Leave of Absence as to USA for dates of :… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 89)Entry 89
  65. Text of Proposed Order — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 89.1)Entry 89, attachment 1
  66. —Entries 90–92 are not in the archive
  67. Order granting 85 Sealed Motion as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond (1) — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 93, S.D. Ga.)Entry 93
  68. NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Initial Appearance Proceedings as to… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 94)Entry 94
  69. NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Arraignment Proceedings as to Brandon… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 95)Entry 95
  70. NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Change of Plea Proceedings as to Brandon… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 96)Entry 96
  71. NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Sentencing Proceedings as to Brandon… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 97)Entry 97
  72. Court Reporter Acknowledgement Form filed re 82 on 7/11/2024 that all requested… — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 98)Entry 98
  73. Eleventh Circuit Order Dismissing Appeal — Brandon Jamal ThurmondEntry 99
  74. Mandate of USCA as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 100, S.D. Ga.)Entry 100
  75. Order as to Brandon Jamal Thurmond re 76 Notice of Appeal — USA v. Thurmond et. al. (Dkt. 101, S.D. Ga.)Entry 101

Court, dates and docket numbers are as recorded on the filings.

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