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United States v. Bowens — U.S. District Court, M.D. Fla., Orlando Division

United States v. Bowens — 61 court filings in the archive from U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, filed between November 10, 2021 and May 8, 2026. Among them: 19 minute entries, 10 orders and 10 notices.

See also: Emmet Bowens — the same docket under another case page, 1 public filing; 1 of the documents appear on both pages.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Filings61 public filings
Filed2021-11-10 – 2026-05-08
Document typesminute entries (19), orders (10), notices (10), motions (6), waivers (3), summonses or warrants (2)
Original PDFs61 of 61

Case summary

A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida returned an indictment on November 10, 2021 charging Emmet Bowens, also known as Emmitt Bowens, with two counts of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343 (Counts One and Two) and four counts of money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1957 (Counts Three through Six), No. 6:21-cr-00141. He was arrested on December 2, 2021. On January 26, 2026, after a jury had been selected, Bowens, appearing pro se with standby counsel, entered a plea of guilty as to Counts One through Six and the court adjudicated him guilty. On May 8, 2026 the court imposed 63 months' imprisonment on each count concurrently, three years of supervised release, restitution of $739,582.50, a $600 special assessment and forfeiture; the fine was waived.

Case at a glance

Defendant(s)Emmet Bowens, a/k/a Emmitt Bowens
Court and docketU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, No. 6:21-cr-00141 (docketed as -RBD-EJK and later -RBD-NWH), Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr.
DistrictMiddle District of Florida prosecutions →
ProgramNot named in the filings on this page; the certificate of interested persons lists the Small Business Administration and Harvest Small Business LLC as victims who may be entitled to restitution
ChargesWire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1343, Counts One and Two; money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1957, Counts Three through Six
Outcome and sentencePleaded guilty to Counts One through Six on January 26, 2026; sentenced May 8, 2026 to 63 months' imprisonment on each count concurrently, three years of supervised release, $739,582.50 restitution, a $600 special assessment and forfeiture of assets identified in the order of forfeiture (Doc. 247); fine waived
Status checked2026-09-23 · against DOJ press releases through 2026-09-22; court docket not yet read

What was Bowens sentenced to?

63 months' imprisonment, consisting of a 63-month term as to Counts One through Six to run concurrently, and three years of supervised release on the same terms. The clerk's sentencing minutes of May 8, 2026 also record restitution of $739,582.50, a waived fine, forfeiture and a $600 special assessment due immediately.

When did Bowens plead guilty?

On January 26, 2026, during the jury-selection and plea hearing. The clerk's minutes record that a jury was empanelled and sworn that morning and that the defendant advised the court at 1:41 p.m. that he wanted to plead guilty.

Which pandemic relief program do the filings name?

None. No filing on this page names the Paycheck Protection Program, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan or any other relief program; the December 17, 2021 certificate of interested persons names the Small Business Administration and Harvest Small Business LLC as victims who may be entitled to restitution.

Summary written from the documents on this page; every sentence is sourced.

Filings

61 public filings from this case, in filing-date order.

  1. Indictment returned in open court as to Emmet Bowens (1) count(s) 1-2, 3 — United States v. Bowens (Dkt. 1, M.D. Fla.)Indictment · PDF
  2. Order granting 3 Motion to Seal Indictment and Related Documents — United States v. Bowens (Dkt. 4, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  3. Order as to Emmet Bowens: Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act — United States v. Bowens (Dkt. 6, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  4. Rule 5(c)(3) documents received from the Northern District of Georgia as to Emmet…Dkt. 7 · PDF
  5. Initial Appearance MinutesMinute entry · Dkt. 7.1 · PDF
  6. Bond/Order Setting Conditions of ReleaseOrder · PDF
  7. Waiver of Rule 5 or 32.1 HearingsWaiver · PDF
  8. Arrest Warrant Returned Executed, December 2, 2021 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Summons or warrant · PDF
  9. Scheduling Order as to Emmet Bowens; Status Conference set — United States v. Bowens (Dkt. 16, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  10. Minute Entry — In-District Initial Appearance and Arraignment — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  11. Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure StatementPDF
  12. Notice of possible conflict of interest by USA as to Emmet Bowens — United States v. Bowens (Dkt. 18, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  13. NOTICE of Related Action by USA as to Emmet BowensNotice · PDF
  14. Notice of Attorney Appearance and Substitution of Counsel — Nicole Mouakar — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  15. Notice of Attorney Appearance — AUSA Amanda Sterling Daniels — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2021-12-17)Notice · PDF
  16. Notice of Compliance by USA as to Emmet Bowens re 16 Scheduling Order — United States v. Bowens (Dkt. 25, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  17. Minute Entry — Telephonic Status Conference, January 13, 2022 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  18. Waiver of Speedy Trial Through April 30, 2022 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Waiver · PDF
  19. Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Attorney and Appoint CJA Counsel — Nicole Mouakar — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  20. Minute Entry — Motion Hearing on Withdrawal of Counsel — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  21. Order Granting Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Nicole Mouakar — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  22. Waiver of Speedy Trial Through June 30, 2022 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Waiver · PDF
  23. Minute Entry — Status Conference, March 10, 2022 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  24. Renewed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Emmet Bowens. (Searle, Andrew)…Motion · Dkt. 40 · PDF
  25. RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Emmet Bowens re 40 Renewed MOTION to Modify…Response or reply · Dkt. 43 · PDF
  26. Minute Entry — Status Conference Regarding Counsel — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  27. Minute Entry — Motion Hearing on Competency Examination and Release Conditions — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2022-05-16)Minute entry · PDF
  28. Order on Competency as to Emmet Bowens — United States v. Bowens (Dkt. 78, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  29. Minute Entry — Competency Hearing, July 13, 2022 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  30. Notice of Attorney Appearance — AUSA Chauncey Arthur Bratt — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2023-02-06)Notice · PDF
  31. Motion to Withdraw as Attorney and Request Substitute CJA Counsel — Andrew C. Searle — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2023-03-08)Motion · PDF
  32. Notice of Attorney Appearance — AUSA Nicole M. Andrejko — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2024-03-15)Notice · PDF
  33. Minute Entry — Fugitive Status Conference, May 1, 2024 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  34. Second Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Andrew C. Searle — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2024-05-02)PDF
  35. Warrant for Arrest (Pretrial Release Violation) Returned Executed, December 10, 2024 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Summons or warrant · PDF
  36. Minute Entry — Status Conference, December 26, 2024 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2024-12-26)Minute entry · PDF
  37. Order Appointing CJA Counsel — Charles E. Taylor, Jr — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  38. Notice of Attorney Appearance — Brian Lucas Shrader — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-02-28)Notice · PDF
  39. Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Brian L. Shrader — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-03-13)Motion · PDF
  40. Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Charles Taylor — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  41. Amended Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Charles Taylor — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  42. Motion for Miscellaneous Relief — Reschedule Hearing on Counsel Withdrawal — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  43. Order Denying Counsel-Withdrawal Motions Without Prejudice — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  44. Certificate of Service of Petition for Writ of Mandamus — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  45. Second Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Brian L. Shrader — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-09-30)PDF
  46. Third Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Charles Taylor — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  47. Minute Entry — Status Conference, October 2, 2025 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-10-02)Minute entry · PDF
  48. Order Appointing CJA Counsel — Roger L. Weeden — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  49. Minute Entry — Competency Hearing, October 8, 2025 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  50. First Motion to Withdraw as Attorney — Roger L. Weeden — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  51. Minute Entry — Motion Hearing and Status Conference, October 30, 2025 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-10-30)Minute entry · PDF
  52. Minute Entry — Motion Hearing and Status Conference, November 5, 2025 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-11-05)Minute entry · PDF
  53. Order Granting Withdrawal of Roger Weeden and Appointing Michael Nielsen as CJA Counsel — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  54. Minute Entry — Status Conference, November 13, 2025 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-11-13)Minute entry · PDF
  55. Minute Entry — Bond Revocation Hearing, November 19, 2025 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  56. Notice of Attorney Appearance — Michael William Nielsen — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-11-24)Notice · PDF
  57. Minute Entry — Status Conference, December 11, 2025 — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-12-11)Minute entry · PDF
  58. Minute Entry — Motion Hearing on Faretta Inquiry — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  59. Notice of Attorney Appearance — AUSA Megan Testerman — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla., 2025-12-19)Notice · PDF
  60. Clerk's Minutes: Jury Selection and Guilty Plea to All Six Counts, Pro Se — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)Minute entry · PDF
  61. Sentencing Minutes: 63 Months, $739,582.50 Restitution, Forfeiture — United States v. Bowens (M.D. Fla.)PDF

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