Sentencing Exhibit — Victim Letter (United States v. Don v. Cisternino) (M.D. Fla.)

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A one-page letter filed January 11, 2023 as Document 46-1, a sentencing exhibit, in Case 6:21-cr-00016-AGM-DCI in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The writer states that Don Cisternino used the writer's name to defraud the government and asks the court to consider the writer's account of him at sentencing. The letter states that Cisternino falsely claimed to be a licensed talent agent, a 911 first responder and a combat veteran, and that he made promises of an apartment and project funding that did not happen. The writer states that this cost the writer money and an agent, and asks that he be imprisoned.

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Case 6:21-cr-00016-AGM-DCI Document 46-1 Filed 01/11/23. Page 1 of 1 PagelD 247

I am writing in regards to Don Cisternino. When my name came up
as one that he used to defraud the government during one of the
greatest calamities in our history I wasn’t surprised. I was
actually glad to see that he had finally been held accountable. I
am writing because I hope when considering his sentencing you will
be better informed as to who this man is. This is not his first
offense and it won‘’t be his last. He is a liar, a manipulator, a

thief, and though I am not a doctor he seems to be a textbook
sociopath.

When I first met him he had used his father’s money to worm his
way into the agency that represents me. He lied about his standing
aS a licensed talent agent. He lied, perhaps most disgustingly of
all, about being a 911 first responder and took it even further by
claiming he was a combat veteran who Signed up for service the
next day. He promised to put me up in an apartment so I could
focus on my craft. He even took me to see it. Of course after I
told my landlord I was moving and bought thousands worth: of
furniture with what little money I had at the time this apartment
never happened. Don promised to help my screenwriting by funding
and producing my projects. He would invite mé:4to parties to meet
with producers only to find out I was going to”a party for one of
his pyramid schemes to listen to a pitch. When I informed my agent
about this he didn't want to listen and it caused turmoil. DOn was
lying to him about me and it left me eventually for a time with no
representation. He cost me money. He cost me an-dagént who gave me
my Start in this business. He cost me a i0t, and“then he had the
audacity to use my name to steal millions from the government. Don
Cisternino is the definition of scoundrel. I am certain I have
left out a lot because there was A LOT. If he isn’t in prison
someone’s future is at stake. Someone’s professional and financial
future is in jeopardy. He is a predator. He has no conscience.
Consider me a lack of character witness. You may also’ feel free,
should my words hold any weight with you, that I wrote this.

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me and to read
this. I did it quickly and out of frustrati6n and anger so my
apologies for any grammatical errors. er

Sincerely,

222227 10, 2023

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