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USA v. Edwards et al — U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

USA v. Edwards et al — 114 court filings in the archive from U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, filed between December 7, 2022 and April 28, 2026. Among them: 23 orders, 21 notices and 18 exhibits.

See also: United States v. Evan and Joshua Edwards — U.S. District Court, M.D. Fla. — the same defendant under another case page, docket No. 6:22-cr-00201-AGM-LHP, 8 public filings.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Filings114 public filings
Filed2022-12-07 – 2026-04-28
Document typesorders (23), notices (21), exhibits (18), motions (6), responses or replies (6), memoranda or briefs (5)
Original PDFs114 of 114

Case summary

Evan Edwards and Joshua Edwards were charged by indictment in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, No. 6:22-cr-00201. A March 18, 2024 order states that Evan Edwards was charged on December 7, 2022 with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1349, one count of bank fraud under 18 U.S.C. §§ 2 and 1344, and two counts of visa fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a), in connection with his alleged participation in defrauding the Government of approximately $8,417,200.00 of Paycheck Protection Program funds. On March 28, 2025 the United States requested leave under Rule 48(a) to dismiss the indictment against Evan Edwards without prejudice, on the ground that he had been found incompetent. No order on that request is on this page. The case is pending as of April 28, 2026; the charges are allegations.

Case at a glance

Defendant(s)Evan Edwards and Joshua Edwards
Court and docketU.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, No. 6:22-cr-00201 (stamped both 6:22-cr-00201-WWB-LHP and 6:22-cr-00201-AGM-LHP)
ProgramPaycheck Protection Program (PPP)
ChargesAs recited in the court's March 18, 2024 order: conspiracy to commit bank fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1349); bank fraud (18 U.S.C. §§ 2, 1344); two counts of visa fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1546(a))
Outcome and sentenceJoshua Edwards: pleaded guilty to Counts One and Six (conspiracy to commit bank fraud; visa fraud); sentenced June 2, 2026 to 51 months in prison on each count, concurrent, and 3 years of supervised release, with a $200 assessment and no restitution; Counts Two and Three dismissed under the plea agreement (judgment, Dkt. 364). Evan Edwards: the government asked on March 28, 2025 for leave to dismiss the indictment without prejudice

What was Evan Edwards charged with?

The court's order of March 18, 2024 records four counts in the December 7, 2022 indictment: conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and two counts of visa fraud, tied to approximately $8,417,200.00 of Paycheck Protection Program funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

Why did the government ask to dismiss the indictment?

The Rule 48(a) request filed March 28, 2025 states the ground as: "The defendant has been found incompetent with little likelihood of being restored to competency in the future." It asks the court to dismiss without prejudice and to close the case as to that defendant.

What is the status of Joshua Edwards's trial?

An order of January 21, 2026 granted a renewed joint motion to continue, struck the case from the January 2026 trial calendar and continued it to the April 2026 trial term, with a status conference set for February 10, 2026. Joshua Edwards then pleaded guilty to Counts One and Six, and the judgment filed June 3, 2026 sets a total prison term of 51 months (judgment, Dkt. 364).

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

Filings

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

  1. Order granting 2 Motion to Seal Indictment and Related Documents — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 3, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  2. Order as to Evan Edwards, Joshua Edwards — USA v. EdwardsOrder · PDF
  3. Initial Appearance Minutes, December 14, 2022 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  4. ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL as to Evan EdwardsOrder · PDF
  5. FPD Motion to Withdraw (Conflict of Interest) — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  6. Notice of Hearing (Status Conference 12/21/2022) — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  7. Order of Provisional Appointment of CJA — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 26, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  8. Status Conference Minutes, December 21, 2022 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  9. Transcript of Status Conference as to Evan Edwards, Joshua Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 29, M.D. Fla.)Transcript · PDF
  10. Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  11. Continued Initial Appearance / Competency Status Minutes, December 27, 2022 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  12. Notice of a Related Action by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 38, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  13. Notice of possible conflict of interest by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 39, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  14. Notice of Attorney Appearance, AUSA Kara WickNotice · PDF
  15. Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Release of Medical Records — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 41, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  16. Order granting 41 Joint Motion for Order Directing the Release — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 45, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  17. Status Conference Minutes, December 28, 2022 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  18. Notice of Maximum Penalty by USA as to Evan Edwards, Joshua Edwards re 20 Order — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 46, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  19. Status Conference Minutes re Health Status, January 4, 2023 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  20. Joint Notice Regarding Proposed Competency Evaluators by USA — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 49, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  21. Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 49.1 · PDF
  22. Exhibit BExhibit · Dkt. 49.2 · PDF
  23. Order as to Evan Edwards re: 49 Joint Notice Regarding Proposed Competency — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 50, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  24. Notice in Response to the Court's Order of January 6, 2023, and Motion — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 56, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  25. NOTICE Regarding Competency Proceedings by USA as to Evan…Notice · PDF
  26. Status Conference Minutes, January 26, 2023 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  27. Status Report Regarding Medical Condition and Release by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 65, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  28. Memorandum in support re 60 Status Conference by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 78, M.D. Fla.)Memorandum or brief · PDF
  29. Memorandum in support re 60 Status Conference by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 79, M.D. Fla.)Memorandum or brief · PDF
  30. Response 80 Order directing response to motion, by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 82, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  31. Status Conference / Motion Hearing Minutes, February 23, 2023 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  32. Order denying without prejudice 56 Motion — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 84, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  33. Amended Order denying without prejudice 56 Motion — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 85, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  34. Filed in Error per 91 Notice Regarding Proposed Competency Evaluators — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 90, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  35. Notice of Error in Filing by USA as to Evan Edwards, Joshua Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 91, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  36. Second MOTION for Bond by Evan Edwards as to Evan Edwards…PDF
  37. Order directing USA to respond to 99 Second Motion for Bond — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 100, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  38. Joint Notice by Evan Edwards as to Evan Edwards, Joshua Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 101, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  39. Response to Motion re 99 Second Motion for Bond by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 102, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  40. Order directing briefing as to Evan Edwards — USA v. EdwardsOrder · PDF
  41. Status Conference Minutes, August 3, 2023 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  42. Notice of Bond Hearing — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  43. Memorandum in support re 105 Order by Evan Edwards as to Evan Edwards, Joshua Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 108, M.D. Fla.)Memorandum or brief · PDF
  44. Bond Hearing Minutes, September 12, 2023 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  45. Order Setting Conditions of Release as to Evan Edwards (1) — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 114, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  46. Memorandum in opposition by USA as to Evan Edwards re 105 Order — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 116, M.D. Fla.)Memorandum or brief · PDF
  47. Objection to 117 Report and Recommendations by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 118, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  48. Order as to Evan Edwards (1): Defendant's Objections 118 are Overruled — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 136, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  49. Notice of BOP Designation and Voluntary Surrender date by USA — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 138, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  50. Edwards Voluntary SurrenderDkt. 138.1 · PDF
  51. Motion for Reconsideration re 136 Order on Report and Recommendations by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 140, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  52. Response to Motion re 140 Motion for Reconsideration — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 142, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  53. Amended Response by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. EdwardsPDF
  54. Notice of Modified Voluntary Surrender Date by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 144, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  55. Order as to Evan Edwards (1): Defendant's Time-Sensitive Motion for Modification — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 145, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  56. Notice of Modified Voluntary Surrender Date by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 148, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  57. Response in Opposition by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 149, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  58. Order as to Evan Edwards (1): it is Ordered that Defendant's Motion — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 152, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  59. Time Sensitive Motion for Order Directing the Release — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 153, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  60. Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 153.1 · PDF
  61. Order granting 153 Unopposed, Time Sensitive Motion — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 154, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  62. Notice of Compliance with Court Order by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 155, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  63. Exhibit Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 155.1 · PDF
  64. Time Sensitive Motion for Hearing Regarding Lack of Access to Medical Records — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 164, M.D. Fla.)Information · PDF
  65. Order to Show Cause. Mary Jane Edwards is Ordered — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 167, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  66. Notice of Compliance with Court Order by Evan Edwards re 167 Order to Show Cause — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 169, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  67. Motion Hearing Minutes, May 7, 2024 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  68. Order granting 164 Motion for Hearing as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 171, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  69. Show Cause Hearing Minutes, May 8, 2024 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  70. Status Report Regarding Court Order [Dkt. 171] by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 174, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  71. Exhibit Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 174.1 · PDF
  72. Exhibit Exhibit BExhibit · Dkt. 174.2 · PDF
  73. Exhibit Exhibit CExhibit · Dkt. 174.3 · PDF
  74. Exhibit Exhibit DExhibit · Dkt. 174.4 · PDF
  75. Notice of Compliance by Evan Edwards re 175 Order — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 177, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  76. Order Revoking Conditions of Release — USA v. EdwardsOrder · PDF
  77. Status Conference Minutes, May 20, 2024 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  78. Notice by USA as to Evan Edwards re 190 Order Revoking Conditions of Release (or bond) — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 199, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  79. Motion Hearing Minutes, May 23, 2024 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  80. Notice of Attorney Appearance (Wick/Peterson) — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  81. Transcript of Show Cause Hearing as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 214, M.D. Fla.)Transcript · PDF
  82. Unopposed Motion for James Peterson, Esq. to appear telephonically by USA — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 222, M.D. Fla.)Motion · PDF
  83. Order granting in part and denying in part 225 Oral Motion to Appoint — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 226, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  84. Status Conference Minutes, October 8, 2024 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  85. Time Sensitive Motion to Compel Medical Records — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 229, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  86. Exhibit A - Advent hospital releaseExhibit · PDF
  87. Exhibit B - EmailExhibit · Dkt. 229.2 · PDF
  88. Exhibit C - Book CoverExhibit · Dkt. 229.3 · PDF
  89. Government's Notice Regarding Receipt of Adventhealth Records by USA — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 231, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  90. Response in Opposition by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 232, M.D. Fla.)Response or reply · PDF
  91. Status Report Competency Status update by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 234, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  92. Exhibit A-Under SealExhibit · Dkt. 234.1 · PDF
  93. Exhibit B-Under SealExhibit · Dkt. 234.2 · PDF
  94. Exhibit C-Under SealExhibit · Dkt. 234.3 · PDF
  95. Exhibit D-4246 RulingExhibit · Dkt. 234.4 · PDF
  96. Exhibit E-4246 RulingExhibit · Dkt. 234.5 · PDF
  97. Notice of Compliance with Court's Ore Tenus Instructions by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 236, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  98. Order Finding Defendant Incompetent — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 238, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  99. Briefing Order on 18 U.S.C. § 4246 — USA v. EdwardsPDF
  100. Status Conference Minutes, November 1, 2024 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  101. Brief in Response 239 Order by USA as to Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 240, M.D. Fla.)Memorandum or brief · PDF
  102. Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 240.1 · PDF
  103. Exhibit BExhibit · Dkt. 240.2 · PDF
  104. 18 U.S.C. 4246 Brief/RESPONSE to 239 Order by Evan Edwards — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 241, M.D. Fla.)PDF
  105. Order as to Evan Edwards (1): The Report and Recommendation 243 is Adopted — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 244, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  106. Disposition Status Conference Minutes, March 6, 2025 — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)PDF
  107. Notice of substitution of AUSA. Amanda Sterling Daniels substituting for Kara M. Wick — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 248, M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  108. MOTION to Dismiss Indictment by USA as to Evan EdwardsMotion · PDF
  109. Notice of Attorney Appearance, AUSA Kara WickNotice · PDF
  110. Government Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (Daniels) — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla., 2025-08-22)PDF
  111. Notice of Attorney Appearance, AUSA Noah P. Dorman — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)Notice · PDF
  112. Order on Joint Motions to Continue (Joshua Edwards Trial) — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  113. Order granting 337 Renewed Joint Motion — USA v. Edwards et al. (Dkt. 338, M.D. Fla.)Order · PDF
  114. Government Motion to Withdraw as Attorney (Dorman) — USA v. Edwards et al. (M.D. Fla., 2026-04-28)PDF

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