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$1,500,000.00 CSB Bond Entered as to Gregory Scott Keough Approved — USA v. Keough (Dkt. 29, S.D. Fla. No. 9:23-mj-08393, docketed in No. 9:23-cr-80154)

Filed September 6, 2023 in USA v. Keough; one of 55 filings from this case.

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CourtU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Filed2023-09-06

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida · No. 9:23-cr-80154-DMM · Doc. 29 · 2023-09-06 · Docket on CourtListener

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(Revised 03/2020} 
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COUR 
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORID!,\ 
SEP 
6 2023 
CASE NO.: 23-cr-80154-Middlebrooks/Matthewman 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: 
Plaintiff, 
V. 
Gregory Scott Keough, 
Defendant, 
I 
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USM # :72151-510 
D.C. 
I, the undersigned defendant and I or we, the undersigned sureties, jointly and severally acknowledge that we and 
our personal representatives, jointly and severally, are bound to pay the United States of America, the sum of 
$ 1,500,000.00 Corporate Surety Bond with co-signer£. ~Ot">~c--...) 
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF BOND 
The conditions of this bond are that the defendant: 
1. Shall appear before this Court and at such other places as the defendant may be required to appear, in 
accordance with any and all orders and directions relating to the defendant's appearance in this case, including 
appearance for violation of a condition of the defendant's release as may be ordered or notified by this Court or 
any other United States District Court to which the defendant may be held to answer or the cause transferred. The 
defendant is required to ascertain from the Clerk of Court or defense counsel the time and place of all scheduled 
proceedings on the case. In no event may a defendant assume that his or her case has been dismissed unless the 
Court has entered an order of dismissal. The defendant is to abide by any judgment entered in such matter by 
surrendering to serve any sentence imposed and obeying any order or direction in connection with such judgment. 
This is a continuing bond, including any proceeding on appeal or review, which shall remain in full force and 
effect until such time as the Court shall order otherwise. 
2. May not travel outside the Southern District of Florida unless otherwise approved by the Court prior to 
any such travel. The Southern District of Florida consists of the following counties: Broward, Highlands, Indian 
River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Momoe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie. 
3. May not change his/her present address without prior notification and approval from the U.S. Probation 
Officer or the Court. 
4. Must cooperate with law enforcement officers in the collection of a DNA sample if the collection is 
required by 42 U.S.C. Section 14135a. 
5. Must not violate any federal, state or local law while on release in this case. Should the defendant come 
in contact with law enforcement he/she shall notify the U.S. Probation Officer within 72 hours. 
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BOND 
In addition to compliance with the previously stated conditions of bond, the defendant must comply with the 
special conditions checked below: 
~a.Surrender all passports and travel documents, if any, to Pretrial Services and not obtain any travel documents 
during the pendency of the case; 
~ b. Report to Pretrial Services as follows: (X) as directed or_ time(s) a week in person and_ time(s) a week by 
telephone; 
_ c. Submit to substance abuse testing and/or treatment, contribute to the cost of services rendered based on ability 
to pay, as determined by the U.S. Probation Officer; 
_ d. Refrain from __ excessive OR _
abstain from alcohol use or any use of a narcotic drug or other controlled 
substance, as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §802), without a prescription by 
a licensed medical practitioner; 
_ e. Participate in a mental health assessment and/or treatment and contribute to the costs of services rendered 
based on ability to pay, as determined by the U.S. Probation Officer; 
_ f. Employment restriction(s): ---- ------------------- -------
~ g. Maintain or actively seek full-time employment; 
_ h. Maintain or begin an educational program; 
_ i. A void all contact with victims or witnesses to the crimes charged, except through counsel. The AUSA shall 
provide defense counsel and pretrial services with the names of all victims or witnesses. The prohibition 
against contact does not take effect until defense counsel receives the list. The prohibition against contact 
applies only to those persons on the list, but the prosecutor may expand the list by sending written notice to 
defense counsel and pretrial services.; 
~j. A void all contact with co-defendants and defendants in related cases, except through counsel; 
~ k. Refrain from possessing a firearm, destructive device or other dangerous weapons and shall surrender (if any), 
their concealed weapons permit to the U.S. Probation Office; 
~l. None of the signatories may sell, pledge, mortgage, hypothecate, encumber, etc., any real property they own, 
until the bond is discharged, or otherwise modified by the Court; 
~ m. May not visit commercial transportation establishment: airports, seaport/marinas, commercial bus terminals, 
train stations, etc.; 
n. Defendant shall consent to the U.S. Probation Officer conducting periodic unannounced examinations of the 
defendant's computer equipment at his/her place of employment or on the computer at his/her residence which 
may include retrieval and copying of all data from the computer(s) and any internal or external peripherals to 
ensure compliance with this condition and/or removal of such equipment for the purpose of conducting a more 
thorough inspection; and consent at the direction of the U.S. Probation Officer to have installed on the defendant's 
computer(s), at the defendant's expense, any hardware or software systems to monitor the defendant's computer 
use; 
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~ o. LOCATION MONITORING PROGRAM: The defendant shall be monitored by the form of location 
monitoring and shall abide by all technology requirements as noted below, as well as contribute to the costs of 
services rendered based on ( ) ability to pay as determined by the U.S. Probation Officer - or - ( ) paid by 
U.S. Probation; 
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Curfew: You are restricted to your residence every day from __ to__, or as directed by the supervising 
officer. 
OR 
~ Home Detention: You are restricted to your residence at all times except for: 
(✓) medical 
( ) substance abuse or mental health treatment 
( ✓) court appearances 
( ✓) attorney visits or court ordered obligations 
( ✓) religious services 
( ) employment 
( ✓) other activities as pre-approved by the supervising officer (Costco hearing aid section and reasonable 
shopping for necessesities) 
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p. RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTER: The defendant shall reside at a residential re-entry center or 
halfway house and abide by all the rules and regulations of the program. The cost to be paid by ( )Pretrial 
Services or ( ) based on the defendant's ability to pay. You are restricted to the residential re-entry 
center/halfway house at all times except for: 
( ) employment 
( ) education 
( ) religious services 
( ) medical, substance abuse, or mental health treatment 
( ) attorney visits 
( ) court appearances 
( ) court ordered obligations 
( ) reporting to Pretrial Services 
( ) other ___________________________ _ 
_ q. Third-Party Custody: _______________ will serve as a third party custodian and will 
report any violations of the release conditions to the U.S. Probation Officer. Failure to comply with these 
requirements, the third party custodian can be subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 401, Contempt of 
Court. 
r. The defendant shall submit his person, property, residence, vehicle, papers, computers, ( as defined in 18 
U.S.C. 1030(e)(l)), other electronic communication or data storage devices or media, or office, to a search 
conducted by a United States Probation Officer. The defendant must warn any other occupants that the 
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premises may be subject to searches pursuant to this condition. Any search must be conducted at a reasonable 
time and in a reasonable manner. 
_ s. Mandatory Adam Walsh Conditions: Defendant shall abide by specified restrictions on personal 
associations, place of abode, or travel, to avoid all contact with an alleged victim of the crime and with a 
potential witness who may testify concerning the offense; report on a regular basis to a designated law 
enforcement agency, pretrial services agency or other agency; comply with a specified curfew (with electronic 
monitoring) and refrain from possessing a firearm, destructive device or other dangerous weapons. 
_ t. Additional Sex Offense Conditions For Defendants Charged or Convicted of a Sexual Offense: 
1. ( ) Defendant may not have contact with victim(s), or any child under the age of 18, unless approved 
by the Court or allowed by the U.S. Probation Officer. 
2. ( ) The defendant shall not possess or use any data encryption technique or program and shall 
provide passwords and administrative rights to the U.S. Probation Officer. 
3. ( ) Defendant shall participate in specialized sex offender evaluation and treatment, if necessary, 
and to contribute to the costs of services rendered based on ability to pay, as determined by 
the U.S. Probation Office. 
4. ( ) Defendant shall not possess, procure, purchase or otherwise obtain any internet capable device 
and/or computer. Additionally, the defendant is prohibited from using another individual's 
computer or device that has internet capability. 
5. ( ) Defendant is prohibited from establishing or maintaining any email account or social media 
account. Additionally, the defendant is prohibited from using another individual's email account 
or social media account. Must provide monthly or upon request, personal phone and credit card 
billings to Pretrial Services to confirm there are no services with any internet services provider. 
6. ( ) Defendant is not permitted to enter places where children congregate including, but not limited 
to any play areas, playgrounds, libraries, children-themed restaurants, daycares, schools, 
amusement parks, carnivals/fairs, unless approved by the U.S. Probation Officer. 
7. ( ) The defendant shall not be involved in any children's or youth organizations. 
8. ( ) Defendant is prohibited from viewing, owning, or possessing any obscene, pornographic, or 
sexually stimulating visual or auditory material, including telephone, electronic media, 
computer programs, or computer services. 
9. ( ) The defendant shall participate in a maintenance polygraph examination to periodically 
investigate the defendant's compliance. The polygraph examination shall specifically address 
only defendant's compliance or non-compliance with the special conditions ofrelease and shall 
not inquire into the facts of the pending criminal case against defendant. The defendant will 
contribute to the costs of services rendered ( co-payment) based on ability to pay or availability 
of third party payment. 
~ u. May travel to and from: SD of Florida, and must notify Pretrial Services of travel plans before leaving and 
upon return. 
~ v. Comply with the following additional conditions of bond: 
All Standard Conditions. Reside at 1736 Harborside Circle, Wellington FL, Do Not apply for Government 
Loans or Grants. Follow all Bankruptcy Court Orders (cases 21-16989, 22-01243). and attend Court 
proceedings. Cc.r-.c::-o~ see,(._ 0
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PENAL TIES AND SANCTIONS APPLICABLE TO DEFENDANT 
Violation of any of the foregoing conditions of release may result in the immediate issuance of a warrant 
for the defendant's arrest, a revocation of release, and order of detention, as provided in 18 U.S.C. §3148, 
forfeiture of any bail posted, and a prosecution for contempt as provided in 18 U.S.C. §401, which could result 
in a possible term of imprisonment or a fine. 
The commission of any offense while on pretrial release may result in an additional sentence upon 
conviction for such offense to a term of imprisonment of not more than ten years, if the offense is a felony; or a 
term of imprisonment of not more than one year, if the offense is a misdemeanor. This sentence shall be 
consecutive to any other sentence and must be imposed in addition to the sentence received for the offense itself. 
Title 18 U.S.C. §1503 makes it a felony criminal offense punishable by imprisonment and a $250,000 fine 
to intimidate or attempt to intimidate a witness, juror or officer of the court; 18 U.S.C. § 1510 makes it a felony 
criminal offense punishable by imprisonment and a $250,000 fine to obstruct a criminal investigation; 18 U.S.C. 
§ 1512 makes it a felony criminal offense punishable by imprisonment and a $250,000 fine to tamper with a 
witness, victim or informant; and 18 U.S.C. § 1513 makes it a felony criminal offense punishable by imprisonment 
and a $250,000 fine to retaliate against a witness, victim or informant, or threaten to do so. 
It is a criminal offense under 18 U.S.C. §3146, if after having been released, the defendant knowingly 
fails to appear as required by the conditions of release, or to surrender for the service of sentence pursuant to a 
court order. If the defendant was released in connection with a charge of, or while awaiting sentence, surrender 
for the service of a sentence, or appeal or certiorari after conviction for: 
(1) an offense punishable by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term of fifteen years or more 
the defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than ten years, or both; 
(2) an offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of five years or more, but less than fifteen years, the 
defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both; 
(3) any other felony, the defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned not more than two 
years, or both; 
(4) a misdemeanor, the defendant shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one 
year, or both. 
A term of imprisonment imposed for failure to appear or surrender shall be consecutive to the sentence of 
imprisonment for any other offense. In addition, a failure to appear may result in the forfeiture of any bail posted, 
which means that the defendant will be obligated to pay the full amount of the bond, which may be enforced by 
all applicable laws of the United States. 
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PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS APPLICABLE TO SURETIES 
Violation by the defendant of any of the foregoing conditions of release will result in an immediate obligation by the surety or sureties 
to pay the full amount of the bond. Forfeiture of the bond for any breach of one or more conditions may be declared by a judicial officer 
of any United States District Court having cognizance of the above entitled matter at the time of such breach, and if the bond is forfeited 
and the forfeiture is not set aside or remitted, judgment may be entered upon motion in such United States District Court against each 
surety jointly and severally for the amount of the bond, together with interest and costs, and execution may be issued and payment 
secured as provided by the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and other laws of the United States. 
SIGNATURES 
I have carefu Uy read and I understand this entire appearance bond consisting of seven pages, or it has been read to me, and, if necessary, 
translated into my native language, and I know that I am obligated by law to comply with all of the terms of this bond. I promise to obey 
all conditions of this bond, to appear in court as required, and to surrender for service of any sentence imposed. I am aware of the 
penalties and sanctions outlined in this bond for violations of the terms of the bond. 
Ifl am an agent acting for or on behalf of a corporate surety, I further represent that I am a duly authorized agent for the corporate surety 
and have fu II power to execute this bond in the amount stated. 
DEFENDANT 
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