United States v. Emmanuel Bully, Jr. — U.S. District Court, S.D. Fla.

Case summary

Emmanuel Bully, Jr. was charged by criminal complaint on August 16, 2023 and indicted on August 17, 2023 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division, No. 9:23-cr-80141-DMM. He was ordered detained before trial on August 23, 2023 and pleaded guilty to count 1, wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, with the offense ended October 31, 2021. His factual proffer sets out the Paycheck Protection Program and the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans. On December 7, 2023 the court sentenced him to twenty-four months' imprisonment as to count 1, two years of supervised release, a $100 assessment and restitution of $503,235.00. Early termination of supervised release was denied on March 16, 2026.

Case at a glance

What was the forfeiture money judgment?

$503,235. The preliminary order of forfeiture of December 15, 2023 records that the plea agreement stated $503,335, and that the presentence investigation report addressed a scrivener's error in the plea agreement, the correct amount being $503,235.

What does the factual proffer describe?

The Paycheck Protection Program, under which qualifying small businesses could receive forgivable loans for payroll, mortgage interest, rent and utilities, with Bank of America named as an approved SBA lender of PPP loans, and the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million for small businesses experiencing substantial financial disruption from the pandemic.

Why was early termination denied?

The order of March 16, 2026 states that compliance with supervision alone does not warrant early termination, and denies the motion after reviewing the defendant's motion, the government's response and U.S. Probation's response.