Letter to the Office of the U.S. Trustee — No. 1:23-cr-00034 (Dkt. 80-4, D.R.I.)

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Filed May 28, 2024 as Exhibit 4 to Docket 80 in Case No. 1:23-cr-00034 in the District of Rhode Island, this letter from the defendant is addressed to Mr. Donahue at the Office of the U.S. Trustee in Providence. The writer apologizes for conduct during interviews, blames resentment at 'being kept in a bankruptcy' that was not wanted, and accepts responsibility for the crimes charged. The letter then offers to serve the government in any capacity, including undercover work anywhere in the world. In return it asks for pay and 'to not have to face the judge and become a felon,' leaving the case with no final disposition.

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Case 1:23-cr-00034-JJM-PAS Document 80-4 _ Filed 05/28/24 Page 1 of 3 PagelD #:
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U.S. Department of Justice

Office of the U.S. Trustee

U.S. Courthouse

One Exchange Terrace, Suite 431
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Mr. Donahue;

I’m writing to you today not to discuss my case. At this point my case is practically over.
All that’s left now is sentencing, which is why | chose this particular time to approach
you. Certainly a lot has taken place over the past year and I've certainly learned my
lessons. Looking back | wished | did a lot of things differently. But that’s behind me now.
Everything happens for a reason, as they say. Mr. Donahue | know | was a prick when
you were interviewing me and simply doing your job back in the early part of the
process. But | want you to Know | only acted that way because | resented being kept in
a bankruptcy | didn’t need or want. So | took that out on you and others in this case. I'll
take this opportunity to apologize to you now for that behavior because that’s not me. |
wasn’t brought up that way. Nevertheless, | acted like | did and now | am taking full
-responsibility for it. Just like I'm taking responsibility for the crimes I’ve been charged
with.

That all.being said.leads me to why I’m. really writing you.’ Nobody knows’ I'm writing this
letter.other.than;you and:me: There’s a.feason why | didn’t email it. I've been thinking
_about what:-positive: could: come‘out of the ‘ashes-of the past 10 months, ‘or more
accurately the past i months: I'vebeen.tied up‘in this case. | have come up with this
idea. -

I’ve always wanted to serve my country but never did. As you know | have two sons
presently active duty captains in our US Army. My dad served in the Air Force: My
grandfather served in the army, as did my uncle who served in Vietnam, also in the
army. My brother in law served 20 years in the army and did tours in Operation Desert
storm and the Iraqi war back in the 90s and early 2000s. Eventually he went on to work
with the Agency before retiring. I’ve never contributed. I’ve always wanted to and now |
want to.

I'd be willing. to serve my country in whatever capacity the government would see fit for
someone at my age and intelligence to contribute to our democracy. | love our country
and am willing to do whatever it takes to help our country fight crime, terrorism, and
anyone who threatens our democracy. There isn’t one thing the government could ask
me to do that,| wouldn't do. Domestic or internationally.

At this point in my life after all that’s happened | have lost my wife (not the worst thing i in
the world) and 2 of my 3 children. I’ve lost.my business.'I’ve lost my reputation. tm
basically: starting over. But the good news is I iow have the ability & flexibility to do
whatever my, country needs me to do. | have-always wanted to work: undercover and T
see. myself. as an asset that could:contribute anywhere in the world-at‘a’moments

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notice. | have nothing tying me down. Nothing.

Think about the situation. Nobody would ever expect my working with the government,
especially after all that’s happened with me and the publicity in my case. The charges
have run their course and all that is left now is to face Judge McConnell and accept
whatever sentence he hands down in February. | trust he will be fair and I’m willing to
accept whatever he decides. Not that | have a choice but the point is I’m willing to
accept all responsibility and | have. Now as far as your office is concerned you have
already accomplished your goal. You successfully brought charges and won. What
happens to me next isn’t really of much concern to you, nor of much use to you,
regardless of how Judge McConnell disposes of my case. So what I’m saying is, is
there another silver lining that could also benefit your office besides a successful
conviction. | am suggesting | can help by working with you and your directive in bringing
about justice where you see fit. I'm willing to forget all that has happened to me and
accept it as valuable learning experience and look forward to a new relationship with
you and your office moving forward. There are no grudges. There’s only hope and
promise for a chance to serve my country. That’s my purpose now.

The only thing | would want, besides a pay of course so | can live and pay my bills, is to
not have to face the judge and become a felon. | ama patriot, not a felon. That means
something to me. It would be much better served to leave this case right where it is and
let there be no final disposition, even though everyone else thinks there was one. It’s
already been publicized and the verdict is sealed in the public eye. So let’s leave it that
way. We could work together and nobody would know. | believe | have the perfect
cover. Again, | have not discussed this with a single person. This is just between us. |
would appreciate it if you destroyed this piece of mail after you read it. All | ask is that
you consider my proposal and if you see an opportunity that makes sense for the
government then reach out to me and we can discuss it further. Thanks for taking the
time to read my letter. Happy New Year!


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