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Calvin Butler PPP fraud case — U.S. District Court, S.D. W. Va.

Calvin Butler PPP fraud case — U.S. District Court, S.D. W. Va. — 59 documents in the archive, dated August 8, 2022 to April 24, 2026.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Docket numberNo. 2:22-cr-00161 — main docket · CourtListener docket 234811
Filings59 public filings
Filed2022-08-08 – 2026-04-24
Original PDFs59 of 59

Case summary

Calvin Butler was prosecuted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, No. 2:22-cr-00161, over a Paycheck Protection Program loan application. A defense filing states he was charged with two counts of wire fraud in connection with a fraudulent PPP application, and that $16,040 in PPP funds was deposited into his bank account on June 7, 2021. In a signed statement Butler described taking part, from mid-April 2021 to June 9, 2021, in a scheme to defraud a lender and the Small Business Administration through the PPP after seeing Instagram posts about PPP loans and forgiveness. He pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. On May 18, 2023 the court sentenced him to five years' probation with the first six months on home detention, restitution of $18,540 and a $100 assessment.

Case at a glance

Defendant(s)Calvin Butler
Court and docketU.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, No. 2:22-cr-00161
DistrictSouthern District of West Virginia prosecutions →
ProgramPaycheck Protection Program (PPP)
ChargesWire fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343); the judgment records a guilty plea to one count, with the offense ending June 7, 2021
Outcome and sentencePleaded guilty; sentenced May 18, 2023 to five years' probation with the first six months on home detention, restitution of $18,540, $100 assessment, no fine
Counts of convictionPleaded guilty to count two, wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1343, offense ended 6/7/2021 (judgment of May 18, 2023, p. 1)
Sentence imposedFive years' probation, the first six months to be served on home detention (judgment p. 2; special condition (1), p. 5); the sentencing minute entry of May 18, 2023 records the same term (Dkt. 49)
Restitution$18,540.00 to the payee printed as SBA/DFC (p. 6); payable in monthly installments of no less than $100 during probation, the first within 30 days of entry of the judgment; interest waived (pp. 5-7)
Fine and assessmentNo fine (the fine column of the totals is blank, p. 6; the minute entry records "Fine: none imposed", Dkt. 49); special assessment $100.00, recorded as paid (pp. 6-7)
Status checked2026-09-23 · against DOJ press releases through 2026-09-22; court docket not yet read

What was Butler sentenced to?

Five years of probation, with the first six months on home detention, restitution of $18,540 and a $100 special assessment, according to the sentencing daybook entry of May 18, 2023. No fine was imposed and he was released on probation the same day.

What was Butler charged with?

Two counts of wire fraud in connection with the submission of a fraudulent PPP loan application, per a defense motion. The judgment entered May 18, 2023 records the conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, wire fraud.

How much was the PPP loan?

$16,040, deposited electronically into Butler's Huntington bank account on June 7, 2021. Restitution was set higher, at $18,540.

Docket

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

No. 2:22-cr-00161

  1. Sealed Memorandum Opinion and Order — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 3, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 3
  2. Sealed Order as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 4, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 4
  3. Indictment as to Calvin Butler (1) Count 1, 2. — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 5, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 5
  4. —Entry 6 is not in the archive
  5. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ATTORNEY INFORMATION by David R.… — United States of America v. Butler (Dkt. 7)Entry 7
  6. Order as to Calvin Butler; Initial Appearance — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 8, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 8
  7. —Entry 9 is not in the archive
  8. Initial Appearance and Arraignment — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 10, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 10
  9. Appearance Bond as to Calvin Butler in amount of $ 10,000.00 (unsecured)Entry 11
  10. Order Setting Conditions of Release as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 12, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 12
  11. Arraignment Order and Standard Discovery Requests — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 13, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 13
  12. Waiver by Calvin Butler of Right to be Present at Hearings — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 14, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 14
  13. Order as to Calvin Butler; upon hearing held 9/1/2022 — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 15, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 15
  14. DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS ACT ORDER TO ALL COUNSEL REGARDING BRADY… — United States of America v. Butler (Dkt. 16)Entry 16
  15. Noncompliance Summary/Order — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 17, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 17
  16. —Entries 18–19 are not in the archive
  17. PS 40 - NOTICE TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE REGARDING UNITED STATES… — United States of America v. Butler (Dkt. 20)Entry 20
  18. Order as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 21, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 21
  19. Response by United States of America — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 22, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 22
  20. Noncompliance Summary as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 23, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 23
  21. Motion to Continue Trial and All Related Pretrial Deadlines — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 24, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 24
  22. —Entry 25 is not in the archive
  23. Clerk's Order. For reasons — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 26, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 26
  24. Order granting defendant's 24 Motion to Continue — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 27, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 27
  25. —Entry 28 is not in the archive
  26. Second Motion to Continue Trial — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 29, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 29
  27. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ATTORNEY INFORMATION by Monica D.… — United States of America v. Butler (Dkt. 30)Entry 30
  28. Order granting defendant's 29 Motion to Continue Trial — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 31, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 31
  29. MOTION by United States of America to Schedule Guilty Plea Hearing as to… — United States of America v. Butler (Dkt. 32)Entry 32
  30. Order as to Calvin Butler granting the 32 Motion — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 33, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 33
  31. Order as to Calvin Butler; Guilty Plea Hearing reset — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 34, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 34
  32. Plea Hearing as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 35, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 35
  33. Plea Agreement as to Calvin Butler. (cc: U.S. Probation Office) — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 36, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 36
  34. Written Plea of Guilty by Defendant Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 37, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 37
  35. Criminal Debt — Calvin Butler (U.S. District Court, Receipt Date: Feb 21, 2023)Entry 38
  36. Order as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 39, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 39
  37. Order as to Calvin Butler; directing counsel for each party — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 40, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 40
  38. —Entry 41 is not in the archive
  39. Order as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 42, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 42
  40. Notice of the United States' Intent Not — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 43, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 43
  41. Sentencing Memorandum as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 44, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 44
  42. Sentencing Memorandum by United States of America as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 45, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 45
  43. Notice of Dismissal by USA without prejudice — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 46, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 46
  44. Proposed Order — United States of America v. Butler (Dkt. 46.1)Entry 46, attachment 1
  45. Order as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 47, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 47
  46. —Entry 48 is not in the archive
  47. Sentencing as to Calvin Butler — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 49, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 49
  48. —Entry 50 is not in the archive
  49. Judgment as to Calvin Butler (1), Count 1 — United States v. Butler (Dkt. 51, S.D. W. Va.)Entry 51
  50. —Entries 52–53 are not in the archive
  51. PS 40 - NOTICE REGARDING UNITED STATES PASSPORT FOR CRIMINAL DEFENDANT -… — United States of America v. Butler (Dkt. 54)Entry 54
  52. Receipt (Jun 22, 2023) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, Case 2:22-cr-00161 (Document 55)Entry 55
  53. Request for Modifying Conditions of Supervision — United States v. Calvin Butler (No. 2:22-cr-00161, 01/10/24)Entry 56
  54. Receipt (Jan 18, 2024) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161 (Document 57)Entry 57
  55. Receipt Date: Feb 21, 2024 — Calvin Butler (U.S. District Court, Case 2:22-cr-00161)Entry 58
  56. Receipt Date: Apr 15, 2024 — Calvin Butler (U.S. District Court, Case 2:22-cr-00161)Entry 59
  57. Receipt (Jun 20, 2024) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161 (Document 60)Entry 60
  58. Second Order Modifying Conditions of Probation — United States v. Calvin ButlerEntry 61
  59. Receipt Date: Sep 23, 2024 — Calvin Butler (U.S. District Court, Case 2:22-cr-00161)Entry 62
  60. Receipt (Sep 30, 2024) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161Entry 63
  61. Criminal Debt — Calvin Butler (Case 2:22-cr-00161, Generated: Oct 7, 2024)Entry 64
  62. Criminal Debt — Calvin Butler (Case 2:22-cr-00161, Generated: Feb 3, 2025)Entry 65
  63. Receipt (Jun 5, 2025) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161Entry 66
  64. Receipt (Sep 2, 2025) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161Entry 67
  65. Receipt (Sep 29, 2025) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161 (Document 68)Entry 68
  66. Receipt (Jan 9, 2026) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161Entry 69
  67. Receipt (Mar 17, 2026) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161 (Document 70)Entry 70
  68. Receipt (Apr 24, 2026) — Calvin Butler, U.S. District Court, West Virginia Southern - Charleston, Case 2:22-cr-00161 (Document 71)Entry 71

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