Restitution Letter — No. 3:22-cr-00043 (Dkt. 34, E.D. Va.)

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Catherine R. Mathews wrote to Judge Henry E. Hudson on January 24, 2023, in Case Number 3:22-CR-43, about the restitution of Moe Mathews, who surrendered to the federal prison at Cumberland on November 9, 2022. The letter says prison staff required Mathews to sign up to pay $210 per month from a commissary account at once, while the restitution order's schedule calls for $100 monthly installments beginning 60 days after release. It quotes the October 7, 2022 sentencing transcript to the same effect and asks the judge to clarify the matter for the prison's counselors.

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Case 3:22-cr-00043-HEH Document 34 Filed 01/27/23 Page 1 of 2 PagelD# 548

4355 Windsor Lake Drive
Louisa, VA 23093

January 24, 2023

The Honorable Henry E. Hudson

United States District Court Judge

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
701 E Broad St

Richmond, VA 23219

RE: Restitution - Moe Mathews
Case Number: 3:22-CR-43

Dear Judge Hudson,
This letter is regarding Moe Mathews, in the case number referenced above.

As you may know, Moe surrendered himself to FCl Cumberland as required on November 9, 2022. Upon his arrival, after
9 days in solitary confinement, he was issued 2 sets of uniforms and one pair of steel-toe boots. Anything additional, he
was required to purchase from the commissary, for example, t-shirts, sweats, tennis shoes, writing materials, stamps,
alarm clock, etc. At the beginning, | was able to send him enough money to purchase these items.

This past week, he was advised by his counselor that he must begin paying restitution immediately and was required to
sign a form agreeing to pay $210 per month from his commissary account. He was told that if he refused to sign, all
credits for good time, etc. would be denied. He does have a teaching job, for which he is to be paid $25/month,
however, the facility does not have enough money in their budget to pay this. The only money he has is what | send to
him. | am now sending him only about $300 per month, the $210 number is calculated based on the initial amounts that
| sent to him upon his arrival, in the first 4-5 weeks there.

On Friday, January 21, 2023, | went to the US District Court Clerk’s office and obtained a copy of the Restitution
Order. The confusion is coming from the Schedule of Payments. Paragraphs B and D are checked.
e Paragraph B says, “Payment to begin immediately (may be combined with D below); or” and
e Paragraph D, says, “Payment in equal monthly installments of $100 to commence 60 days after release from
imprisonment to a term of supervision;”

Also, | previously obtained and reviewed the transcript from the sentencing hearing in your Court from October 7, 2022.
On page 52, lines 12-17 state:

“If your special assessment is not paid by the time you begin your supervised release, you will be required to make
payments of not less than $100 per month until your special assessment as well as your restitution is paid in full and that

will begin 60 days after supervised release begins.” The special assessment has been paid.

Your Honor, we would greatly appreciate it if you are able to clarify this matter to the counselors at FCl Cumberland —
addressed to his Camp Unit Manager, Ms. Washington and his Case Manager, Mr. Bosley.

Thanking you in advance for your attention to this matter.

Respectfully,

Catherine R. Mathews

Case 3:22-cr-00043-HEH Document 34 Filed 01/27/23 Page 2 of 2 PagelD# 549

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