Sentencing as to Kisha Sutton — United States v. Sutton et al. (Dkt. 433, S.D. W. Va.)

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A district judge daybook entry for the sentencing on 1/15/2026 in USA vs. Kisha Sutton, Case Number 2:24-cr-00192-1, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia at Charleston, filed as Document 433. It records sentencing on Counts One and Two of the Second Superseding Indictment, testimony from Benjamin Wood, and the admission of Government Exhibits 1 through 5; the court adopted the presentence report findings and imposed 24 months in custody on both counts to run concurrently, supervised release of 5 years (Ct 1) and 3 years (Ct 2), restitution of $184,014.04 and a $200 assessment, with no fine. The entry states that the defendant's motion for release pending appeal (Doc 417) was denied and that she was released on prior bond to self-report.

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District Judge Daybook Entry
United States District Court - Southern District of West Virginia at Charleston
Date:
1/15/2026
Case Number:
2:24-cr-00192-1
Case Style:
USA vs. Kisha Sutton
Type of hearing:
Sentencing
Before the Honorable:
2516-Berger
Court Reporter:
Lisa Cook
Courtroom Deputy:
Kierstin Tudor
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff or Government:
Jonathan Storage & Jennifer Gordon
Attorney(s) for the Defendant(s):
Connor Robertson
Law Clerk:
Jacob Cross
Probation Officer:
Michele Wentz
Court Times
Start Time
End Time
Court Time Description
10:00 AM
12:40 PM
Court actively conducting trial proceedings/Contested proceedings
Time in court: 2 hours and 40 minutes. Court actively conducting trial proceedings/Contested proceedings
Courtroom Notes
Scheduled Start 10:00 a.m.
Actual Start 10:00 a.m.
Defendant present in person and by counsel for sentencing as to Counts One and Two of the Second Superseding Indictment.
Counsel note appearances on the record.
Court sets forth background from the December 2025 hearing.
Court addresses PSR and remaining objections.
Government calls BENJAMIN WOOD; oath given.
Direct by Mr. Storage.
Gov't Ex 1 marked and admitted.
Gov't Ex 2 marked and admitted.
Gov't Ex 3 marked and admitted.
Gov't Ex 4 marked and admitted.
Gov't Ex 5 marked and admitted.
Cross by Mr. Robertson.
Redirect.
Defendant calls BENJAMIN WOOD (already under oath).
Direct by Mr. Robertson.
Court makes findings regarding relevant conduct.
Defendant placed under oath.
Court ADOPTS findings in PSR.
Probation to file PSR in court file under seal.
Court makes findings re: applicable U.S.S.G. ranges.
Court addresses 3553(a) factors and hears from parties re: relevant sentencing issues.
Defendant speaks on her own behalf.
After considering advisory U.S.S.G. ranges and 3553(a) factors, Court IMPOSES sentence as follows:
Custody: 24 months as to both counts to run concurrently
Supervised Release: 5 years (Ct 1); 3 years (Ct 2) to run concurrently
Restitution: $184,014.04
Fine: none imposed
Assessment: $200
Court states reasons for sentence imposed.
Defendant advised of right to appeal.
Defendant's motion for release pending appeal (Doc 417) is DENIED.
Defendant RELEASED on prior bond to self-report.
Case 2:24-cr-00192     Document 433     Filed 01/15/26     Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 2802

Mr. Robertson provides additional information for the record.
Court recessed at 12:40 p.m.
Case 2:24-cr-00192     Document 433     Filed 01/15/26     Page 2 of 2 PageID #: 2803

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