Supplemental to Christopher Scott's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Christopher Scott

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Case: 1:23-cr-00097 Document #: 101 Filed: 08/18/25 Page 1 of 2 PagelD #:372
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

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CHRISTOPHER SCOTT, AUG 18 2995 XM
Defendant. THOMASG. BRUTON

CLERK, U.S. DISTRIC
Case No. 1:23-cr-97 T COURT

SUPPLEMENTAL TO CHRISTOPHER SCOTT’S SENTENCING MEMORANDUM

NOW COMES the Defendant, Christopher Scott, appearing pro se, and respectfully submits
this supplemental filing to his previously submitted Hybrid Motion With Objections to the
Pre-Sentence Report. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), Mr. Scott moves this Honorable Court
to consider the following additional issues in mitigation. These factors support a sentence
substantially below the 96 months recommended in the PSR—one that is “sufficient, but not
greater than necessary” to achieve the purposes of sentencing.

EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES — CAREGIVING FOR A MOTHER
WITH DEMENTIA

Mr. Scott is the sole primary caregiver for his elderly mother, who suffers from advanced
dementia. He manages her medical care, daily living needs, and household responsibilities. His
absence would cause serious hardship to his mother’s wellbeing. Courts have recognized that
extraordinary family responsibilities may justify a downward variance.

HELPING THE COMMUNITY ONE PERSON AT A TIME WITH EXPERT FINANCIAL
KNOWLEDGE

Mr. Scott is an experienced credit repair specialist and published author. Beyond his
professional work, he also appears on the nationally recognized television program The Belle
Collective, airing on OWN. This platform highlights his commitment to financial literacy and
advocacy.

MOTIVATION ROOTED IN HARDSHIP, NOT GREED
Case: 1:23-cr-00097 Document #: 101 Filed: 08/18/25 Page 2 of 2 PagelD #:373

The government’s characterization of Mr. Scott’s conduct as motivated by greed is
inconsistent with the record. His actions occurred during severe financial distress, with no
evidence of extravagant spending or enrichment. Courts have acknowledged hardship-driven
motives as relevant in evaluating culpability.

AVOIDANCE OF UNWARRANTED SENTENCING DISPARITIES

Defendants convicted of similar non-violent fraud offenses frequently receive sentences of
36-60 months. A sentence of 96 months would create an unwarranted disparity contrary to §
3553(a)(6).

RELIEF REQUESTED

Mr. Scott respectfully requests that this Court impose a sentence substantially below the
advisory guideline range in recognition of his caregiving obligations, community service, and
hardship-driven motives.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott
11060 Frances Lane
Palos Park, IL 60464

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I swear under penalty of perjury that I have served a copy of the foregoing Supplemental
Motion upop, the AUSA in this case and the U.S. Clerk of Court, Northern District of Illinois,
on this [¢ day of Fucast _, 2025.

/s/ Christopher Scott

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