Exhibit C — USA v. Watson (Dkt. 44.3)

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Exhibit C (Document 44-3), filed 06/08/22 in Case 2:21-cr-00107-SPC-KRH, is a letter of support for Edrica Watson from Jaleisce Williams Aidoo, dated May 13, 2022 and addressed to James Lappan, Office of the Federal Defender. The writer asks for leniency by the court in determining a sentence and states a friendship of over 10 years. The letter describes Edrica as a good person, an incredible mother, employee and friend. It states that the writer cannot speak to the events that took place and was surprised to hear of the involvement. The writer's request is also out of concern for the children and closes by asking the court to consider the statements when making a final decision.

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Case 2:21-cr-00107-SPC-KRH Document 44-3 Filed 06/08/22 Page 1 of 1 PagelD 209

Jaleisce Williams Aidoo
1713 Oak Pond Street
Ruskin, FL 33570

May 13, 2022

TO: James Lappan

Office of the Federal Defender
2075 W. First Street, Suite 300
Fort Myers, FL 33901

RE: Letter of Support for Edrica Watson
To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Jaleisce Williams Aidoo and this letter serves as my support and request for leniency by the
court in determining a sentence for Ms. Edrica Watson. She and I have been good friends for over 10
years and have served as each other’s support when it comes to our careers, (single) parenting, and just
life in general. Being a working, single parent I know can sometimes be very frustrating, especially when
doing the right things (furthering your education, obtaining degrees and certifications) to increase your
income potential just isn’t enough. Not mention, having limited or no support to assist in the caretaking of
your children, which is her circumstance. I can’t speak to the events that took place, and while I was very
surprised to hear of her involvement in these things, one fact that remains the same is Edrica is a good
person. She is an incredible mother, employee, and friend. She has heart of gold and will do what she can
to help anyone. By no means is this a reflection of her true character at all. To know her is to love her.
This was a mistake and a matter of being at the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people.
While there is certainly no excuse or justification for her actions, I do believe that Edrica is extremely
apologetic for her involvement. My request for leniency is also out of my concern for her children. She is
all they have and losing her to any time away will force them into the care of estranged family or at worst
the government if no one is able to take on the responsibility. Please do not take her away from her
children. In sum, I understand that there are severe consequences for the actions that have been taken,
however, I ask that you take into consideration my statements above when making your final decision.

Thank you for your time.

Regards,

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