Exhibit Statement of Daniela Rendon — USA v. RENDON (Dkt. 56.1)

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This is a Statement of Daniela Rendon filed as Document 56-1 on 08/11/2023 in United States v. Daniela Rendon, Case No. 1:23-cr-20036-KMM. In the statement she expresses remorse and writes that she once believed the victims of her crimes were merely the faceless entities of the U.S. Government. She says she now understands that the funds she received were originally intended to aid struggling small businesses during the COVID period of economic distress. She pledges to atone for her debt to society, and the statement is dated May 25, 2023 and submitted by Robert I. Mandell.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 
 
 
 
 
Case No. 1:23-cr-20036-KMM 
 
UNITED STATES, 
Plaintiff,  
 
v.  
            
 
DANIELA RENDON,  
Defendant. 
 
 
STATEMENT OF DANIELA RENDON 
 
With regard to the above-captioned matter:  
 
Initially, comprehending the full weight of the consequences tied to the accusations 
and convictions against me was a daunting task. Looking back, it becomes all too 
tempting to utter the words "everybody was doing it" as a feeble attempt to 
rationalize my actions. I regretfully confess that I once foolishly believed that the 
victims of my crimes were merely the faceless entities of the U.S. Government. 
However, through profound introspection and earnest discussions, I have come to a 
poignant realization. It is not the government or its officials who bear the true burden 
of my transgressions, but rather the countless individuals and businesses whose lives 
were marred by lost opportunities. 
 
The funds I received were originally intended to aid struggling small businesses 
during an unparalleled period of economic distress caused by the relentless grip of 
COVID. The aftermath was catastrophic—a domino effect that shuttered enterprises, 
deprived individuals of employment, eroded their sources of income, and ultimately 
led to the heartbreaking loss of homes. The repercussions were immeasurable, 
leaving people displaced and their lives irreparably shattered. The depth of their 
suffering weighs heavily on my conscience. 
 
As a woman who holds a deep reverence for God, acknowledging that I wrongfully 
took from those who genuinely needed assistance is an indescribable source of 
shame, embarrassment, and profound guilt. It torments me to the point where 
carrying out even the simplest daily tasks becomes an arduous struggle. The 
awareness of my actions fills me with profound anguish and leaves me perpetually 
Case 1:23-cr-20036-KMM   Document 56-1   Entered on FLSD Docket 08/11/2023   Page 1 of 2

stunned. This behavior is not indicative of the values instilled in me during my 
upbringing. Therefore, I solemnly pledge to take every necessary step to atone for 
my debt to society. 
 
Words fail to adequately express the depths of my remorse and sorrow. I implore the 
government to understand the genuine sincerity behind my apology. The magnitude 
of my wrongdoing serves as a grievous example that my own children should never 
follow. My actions were motivated by insatiable greed, but I am steadfast in my 
commitment to spend the remainder of my life tirelessly seeking redemption. 
 
May my earnest efforts speak volumes, for the pain I have caused is immeasurable. 
With a heavy heart, I vow to dedicate myself to mending the lives I have shattered 
and restoring the faith of those I have betrayed. 
 
Date:  May 25, 2023 
 
Respectfully Submitted on behalf of 
Daniela Rendon, 
 
/s/ Robert Mandell  
ROBERT I. MANDELL, ESQ. 
FBN: 15484 
FBN: 111887 
Mandell Law, P.A.  
189 S. Orange Ave. Suite 810 
Orlando, FL 32801 
Tel: (407)-956-1180 
 
 
Email: rmandell@fightforyou.org 
kim@fightforyou.org 
 
Case 1:23-cr-20036-KMM   Document 56-1   Entered on FLSD Docket 08/11/2023   Page 2 of 2

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