United States v. Christopher Grant — U.S. District Court, S.D. W. Va.

Case summary

Christopher Grant was prosecuted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia at Charleston, No. 2:24-cr-00113. He waived indictment in open court on August 5, 2024 and pleaded guilty that day, under a written plea agreement, to a single-count information charging one violation of 18 U.S.C. § 641, theft of government money. At sentencing on November 25, 2024 the parties agreed restitution of $14,336 to Workforce West Virginia and $20,832 to the Small Business Administration, and a guideline range of 4 to 10 months on a total offense level of 8 and criminal history category II. The court sentenced him to five years of probation with the first four months on home confinement with location monitoring, restitution of $35,168.00, a $100 assessment already paid, no interest and no fine.

Case at a glance

What was Grant sentenced to?

Five years of probation on the single-count information, with the first four months of probation on home confinement with location monitoring at his own expense, restitution of $35,168.00 to be paid as set forth on the record, a $100 special assessment already paid, no interest and no fine. He was given 14 days to appeal.

Who is owed the restitution?

The parties agreed at sentencing on restitution of $14,336 to Workforce West Virginia and $20,832 to the Small Business Administration, a total of $35,168.00. An order of December 20, 2024 directed the clerk to file the redacted emails in which the parties agreed how that restitution is to be allocated and paid.

What does the page hold besides the hearings?

A Brady and Due Process Protections Act order, a waiver of indictment, an appearance bond and order setting conditions of release, a signed guilty plea form, six character reference letters made part of the record as a court exhibit, passport notices, and clerk's payment receipts running from August 2024 to May 2026.

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