Case docket
United States v. Daisha Sanders et al. — U.S. District Court, W.D. Mo.
United States v. Daisha Sanders et al. — U.S. District Court, W.D. Mo. — 119 documents in the archive, dated February 6, 2024 to December 29, 2025.
See also: Sanders Wdmo — the same docket under another case page, 1 public filing; 1 of the documents appear on both pages.
Case facts
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Western Division) (2 filings); UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE (1 filing) |
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| Docket numbers | No. 4:24-cr-00029 — main docket · CourtListener dockets 174450, 174451 No. 4:24-mj-00142 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case No. 2:25-cr-00284 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case No. 3:25-cr-00536 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case No. 4:24-cr-00029 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case No. 4:24-cr-00029 (no document in the archive is numbered on it) — other docket filed with this case |
| Filings | 119 public filings (133 documents also held as a second copy) |
| Filed | 2024-02-06 – 2025-12-29 |
| Original PDFs | 119 of 119 |
Case summary
Daisha Sanders pleaded guilty on November 21, 2024 to count 1 of the indictment in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, No. 4:24-CR-00029-BP(1), and was adjudicated guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1349, a Class C felony, offense ended July 2022. The indictment returned February 6, 2024 charges eleven defendants and states that Sanders prepared and filed fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program applications for other people, charging fees of up to $5,000, and created or obtained counterfeit bank records and IRS Forms Schedule C. On December 17, 2025 the court imposed 18 months' imprisonment, three years of supervised release, a $100.00 assessment, $270,820.33 in restitution joint and several with ten co-defendants, and a $70,832.50 forfeiture money judgment.
Case at a glance
| Defendant(s) | Daisha Sanders (01) and ten co-defendants named in the restitution order: Joel Wright, Denise Sanders, Rashonda Golden, Roxanne Nazir, Kiandra Crowe, Jeffery Chillis II, Shaquille Fielder, Alfred Hayes IV, Luana McNurlin and Jordan Nichols |
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| Court and docket | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Kansas City Division, No. 4:24-CR-00029-BP(1), Judge Beth Phillips |
| District | Western District of Missouri prosecutions → |
| Program | Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) |
| Charges | Count one: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1349; counts two to twelve: wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1343; count thirteen: money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1957. Sanders pleaded guilty to count 1 |
| Outcome and sentence | Pleaded guilty November 21, 2024; sentence imposed December 17, 2025 — 18 months as to count 1, three years of supervised release, $100.00 assessment, fine waived, $270,820.33 restitution, $70,832.50 forfeiture money judgment |
| Counts of conviction | Pleaded guilty to count 1 on November 21, 2024, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1349 (Class C felony), offense ended 07/2022; counts 2-13 dismissed on the motion of the United States (judgment of December 22, 2025, p. 1) |
| Sentence imposed | 18 months' imprisonment as to count 1; surrender for service of sentence "on February 17, 2025" as printed, at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons (p. 2, image checked); three years of supervised release (p. 3) |
| Restitution | $270,820.33 to the Small Business Administration, joint and several with codefendants Joel Wright; Denise Sanders; Rashonda Golden; Roxanne Nazir; Kiandra Crowe; Jeffery Chillis, II; Shaquille Fielder; Alfred Hayes, IV; Luana McNurlin; and Jordan Nichols; lump sum due immediately, otherwise at least 10 percent of earnings while incarcerated and $100 or 10 percent of gross income monthly on supervision (p. 6) |
| Fine and assessment | Fine waived; special assessment $100.00 for count 1, due immediately (pp. 6-7) |
| Forfeiture | "The preliminary order for forfeiture dated 4/23/2025 is ordered finalized and a money judgment of $70,832.50 is imposed" (p. 6) |
| Status checked | 2026-09-23 · against DOJ press releases through 2026-09-22; court docket not yet read |
What was Daisha Sanders sentenced to?
Eighteen months in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons as to count 1, followed by three years of supervised release, with a recommendation of placement at a facility in Texas to allow for family visitation.
What does she owe?
$270,820.33 in restitution, imposed joint and several with ten named co-defendants and due immediately as a lump sum, with payments of at least 10 percent of earnings while incarcerated if she cannot pay in full. The judgment also finalizes the preliminary order of forfeiture dated April 23, 2025 and imposes a money judgment of $70,832.50. The fine is waived.
What does the indictment describe?
That Sanders prepared and filed fraudulent PPP loan applications on behalf of other people for fees of up to $5,000, and created or worked with another person to create counterfeit bank records and IRS Forms Schedule C for nonexistent businesses, or with inflated income for existing businesses, submitted to the SBA and to lenders outside Missouri.
Docket
119 documents in docket-entry order; attachments follow their entry. Gaps name the entries we do not have.
No. 4:24-cr-00029 — main docket
- Grand jury indictment — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 1
- ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lajuana M.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 2)Entry 2
- —Entries 3–8 are not in the archive
- Order granting 7 motion to appoint counsel. FPD appointed as to Kiandra Crowe — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 9)Entry 9
- —Entries 10–13 are not in the archive
- Order Appointing Counsel under Cja — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 14)Entry 14 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
- —Entries 15–16 are not in the archive
- Order Appointing Counsel under Cja — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 17)Entry 17 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
- —Entry 18 is not in the archive
- Order Appointing Counsel under Cja: Anthony Bologna appointed — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 19)Entry 19 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
- Notice of Attorney Appearance — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 20)Entry 20
- Order Releasing Criminal Justice Act Counsel — USA v. Sanders (Dkt. 21)Entry 21
- —Entry 22 is not in the archive
- RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Jeffery Chillis, II — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 23)Entry 23
- —Entry 24 is not in the archive
- RULE 5(C)(3) docket report from Txnd- Dallas as to Daisha Sanders, Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 25)Entry 25
- —Entries 26–30 are not in the archive
- ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Daisha… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 31)Entry 31
- ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Joel Wright.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 32)Entry 32
- ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Denise… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 33)Entry 33
- ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Roxanne… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 34)Entry 34
- —Entries 35–36 are not in the archive
- ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Jeffery… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 37)Entry 37
- —Entries 38–46 are not in the archive
- Notice Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 47)Entry 47
- ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Daisha Sanders (1), Joel Wright… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 48)Entry 48
- —Entries 49–50 are not in the archive
- RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 51)Entry 51
- —Entries 52–53 are not in the archive
- ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Rashonda… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 54)Entry 54
- —Entries 55–59 are not in the archive
- Motion to continue Defendant's Unopposed Motion — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 60)Entry 60
- —Entries 61–73 are not in the archive
- Notice of the Due Process Protections Act — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 74)Entry 74
- ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Roxanne Nazir.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 75)Entry 75
- —Entry 76 is not in the archive
- Written Consent and Waiver Regarding Video Appearance — United States of America v. Rashonda Golden, Case No. 24-00029-04-CR-W-BPEntry 77
- —Entries 78–79 are not in the archive
- Notice of filing Written Consent and Waiver Regarding Video Appearance — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 80)Entry 80
- —Entries 81–83 are not in the archive
- ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Rashonda Golden, Jeffery Chillis,… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 84)Entry 84
- Notice Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act as to Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 85)Entry 85
- Motion to modify conditions of release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 86)Entry 86
- Order granting 86 Defendant's Motion to Modify Release Conditions — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 87)Entry 87
- Motion to modify conditions of release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 88)Entry 88
- Order granting 88 Motion to Modify Conditions of Pre-Trial Release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 89)Entry 89
- Motion to modify conditions of release — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 90)Entry 90
- Order granting 90 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 91)Entry 91
- —Entries 92–95 are not in the archive
- Order Appointing Counsel under Cja — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 96)Entry 96 · also: copy 2 (identical file)
- —Entries 97–98 are not in the archive
- Notice Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 99)Entry 99
- ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING, AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Jordan Nichols.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 100)Entry 100
- —Entries 101–102 are not in the archive
- RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 103)Entry 103
- RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Denise Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 104)Entry 104
- RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 105)Entry 105
- —Entries 106–114 are not in the archive
- Motion to continue Trial Setting by Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 115)Entry 115
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 116)Entry 116
- Plea Agreement as to Luana McNurlin — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 117)Entry 117
- —Entry 118 is not in the archive
- Motion for order for Waiver of Personal Appearance at Scheduling Conference — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 119)Entry 119
- —Entries 120–122 are not in the archive
- Scheduling and Trial Order as to Daisha Sanders, Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 123)Entry 123
- —Entries 124–126 are not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 127)Entry 127
- Plea Agreement as to Shaquille Fielder — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 128)Entry 128
- —Entries 129–134 are not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Stephen R. Bough — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 135)Entry 135
- Plea Agreement as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 136)Entry 136
- —Entries 137–150 are not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 151)Entry 151
- Plea Agreement — United States v. Roxanne Nazir (W.D. Mo.)Entry 152
- —Entry 153 is not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by Shaquille Fielder — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 154)Entry 154
- —Entries 155–156 are not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Shaquille Fielder — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 157)Entry 157
- —Entries 158–159 are not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Shaquille Fielder (8) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 160)Entry 160
- —Entries 161–162 are not in the archive
- Government's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Luana McNurlin (W.D. Mo.)Entry 163
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 164)Entry 164
- Plea Agreement as to Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 165)Entry 165
- —Entries 166–168 are not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 169)Entry 169
- —Entry 170 is not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Luana McNurlin (10) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 171)Entry 171
- —Entry 172 is not in the archive
- Plea agreement (Rashonda Golden) — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 173
- MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 174)Entry 174
- —Entries 175–180 are not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 181)Entry 181
- Plea Agreement as to Kiandra Crowe — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 182)Entry 182
- —Entries 183–184 are not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 185)Entry 185
- Plea Agreement — United States v. Jeffery Chillis II (W.D. Mo.)Entry 186
- —Entry 187 is not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 188)Entry 188
- Plea agreement (Daisha Sanders) — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 189
- —Entries 190–194 are not in the archive
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 195)Entry 195
- Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips:… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 196)Entry 196
- Plea Agreement as to Denise Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 197)Entry 197
- —Entries 198–199 are not in the archive
- Plea Agreement as to Alfred Hayes, IV — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 200)Entry 200
- —Entries 201–203 are not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Joel Wright — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 204)Entry 204
- —Entries 205–210 are not in the archive
- Judgment in a Criminal Case — United States v. Joel Wright (W.D. Mo.)Entry 211
- —Entry 212 is not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by Roxanne Nazir — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 213)Entry 213
- MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 214)Entry 214 · also docketed as 174451
- —Entry 215 is not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Roxanne Nazir — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 216)Entry 216
- MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 217)Entry 217
- —Entry 218 is not in the archive
- NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Stephanie Carol Bradshaw appearing for USA. (Attorney… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 219)Entry 219
- —Entry 220 is not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 221)Entry 221
- Second MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 222)Entry 222 · also docketed as 174451
- —Entries 223–228 are not in the archive
- Order Modifying Conditions of Probation — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 229)Entry 229
- Motion to modify conditions of release Defendant's Unopposed Motion — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 230)Entry 230
- Government's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Rashonda Golden (W.D. Mo.)Entry 231
- Motion to continue Sentencing Hearing — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 232)Entry 232
- —Entry 233 is not in the archive
- MOTION for order Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture by USA as to Daisha… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 234)Entry 234 · also docketed as 174451
- —Entries 235–236 are not in the archive
- MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 237)Entry 237
- —Entry 238 is not in the archive
- MOTION to continue Sentencing Hearing by Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 239)Entry 239 · also docketed as 174451
- —Entries 240–242 are not in the archive
- Order finding as moot 230 Unopposed Motion — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 243)Entry 243
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Kiandra Crowe — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 244)Entry 244
- —Entry 245 is not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 246)Entry 246
- —Entries 247–248 are not in the archive
- Custody Directives and Order Authorizing Temporary Transfer - Defendant's Bond — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 249)Entry 249
- —Entries 250–252 are not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Denise Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 253)Entry 253
- Government's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Alfred Hayes IV (W.D. Mo.)Entry 254
- Judgment and Commitment as to Kiandra Crowe (6) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 255)Entry 255
- —Entry 256 is not in the archive
- NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE John C Constance appearing for USA. (Attorney John C… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 257)Entry 257
- —Entries 258–260 are not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Roxanne Nazir — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 261)Entry 261
- —Entries 262–264 are not in the archive
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Jeffery Chillis, II — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 265)Entry 265
- —Entries 266–267 are not in the archive
- Defendant's Sentencing Memorandum — United States v. Jeffery Chillis, II (W.D. Mo.)Entry 268
- SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 269)Entry 269
- —Entry 270 is not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Jeffery Chillis, II (7) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 271)Entry 271
- —Entries 272–273 are not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Denise Sanders (3) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 274)Entry 274
- —Entry 275 is not in the archive
- PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Daisha Sanders (1).… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 276)Entry 276 · also docketed as 174451
- Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 277)Entry 277
- Sentencing Memorandum of Daisha Sanders — United States v. Sanders (W.D. Mo.)Entry 278
- —Entry 279 is not in the archive
- MOTION to exclude Testimony by Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 280)Entry 280 · also docketed as 174451
- MOTION to continue sentencing hearing by USA as to Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 281)Entry 281 · also docketed as 174451 · see also: Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing — United States v. Daisha Sanders, No. 4:24-cr-00029 (W.D. Mo.), Dkt. 281
- Amended MOTION to continue sentencing hearing by USA as to Daisha Sanders.… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 282)Entry 282 · also docketed as 174451 · see also: Amended Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing — United States v. Daisha Sanders, No. 4:24-cr-00029 (W.D. Mo.), Dkt. 282
- —Entries 283–287 are not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Alfred Hayes, IV (9) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 288)Entry 288
- —Entries 289–294 are not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Rashonda Golden (4) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 295)Entry 295
- —Entries 296–297 are not in the archive
- Motion for order Return of Passport Post-Sentencing — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 298)Entry 298
- Order for Return of Passport as to Rashonda Golden — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 299)Entry 299
- —Entry 300 is not in the archive
- SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Jordan Nichols — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 301)Entry 301
- —Entry 302 is not in the archive
- Judgment and Commitment as to Jordan Nichols (11) — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 303)Entry 303
- —Entry 304 is not in the archive
- NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE John C Constance appearing for USA — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 305)Entry 305
- —Entries 306–307 are not in the archive
- Proposed Exhibit List by USA as to Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 308)Entry 308
- Notice of filing Defendant List of Exhibits by Daisha Sanders — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 309)Entry 309
- —Entry 310 is not in the archive
- Criminal judgment (Daisha Sanders) — US v. Sanders et al.Entry 311 · also docketed as 174450, 174451
- —Entries 312–313 are not in the archive
- Notice to Northern District of Texas of a Transfer of Jurisdiction — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 314)Entry 314
Documents without an entry number
- RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Roxanne Nazir (Houston, Kiambu) (Main Document… — USA v. Sanders et al (Dkt. 18)
- Probation Jurisdiction transferred to Southern District of Texas — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 290)
- Probation Jurisdiction transferred to Northern District of Texas — USA v. Sanders et al. (Dkt. 313)
Court, dates and docket numbers are as recorded on the filings.