Judgment in a Criminal Case — United States v. Katherine L. Liggins (Southern District of Illinois)

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A judgment in a criminal case against Katherine L. Liggins, Case Number 3:24-CR-30113-DWD, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, filed June 4, 2025 as Document 32. The defendant pleaded guilty to count 1 of the Indictment, wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, and a second count is dismissed on the motion of the United States. The court imposes 2 years of probation, adopts the presentence report's suggested terms, waives the fine and orders a $100.00 assessment and restitution of $20,833.33 to the United States Small Business Administration. Payments are due in equal monthly installments of $50.00 or ten percent of net monthly income, whichever is greater, with interest on restitution waived. The judgment names David W. Dugan, U.S. District Judge, and is dated June 4, 2025.

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AO 245B (SDIL Rev. 7/21) Judgment in a Criminal Case

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

Southern District of Illinois

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE

Case Number: 3:24-CR-30113-DWD

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USM Number: 34159-511
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KATHERINE L. LIGGINS
TODD M. SCHULTZ

Defendant’s Attorney

THE DEFENDANT:

& pleaded guilty to count —_1_of the Indictment.

CL] pleaded nolo contendere to count(s)
which was accepted by the court.

CL] was found guilty on count(s)
after a plea of not guilty.

The defendant is adjudicated guilty of these offenses:

Title & Section Nature of Offense Offense Ended Count
18 U.S.C. § 1343 Wire Fraud 10/14/2022 1

The defendant is sentenced as provided in pages 2 through 6 of this judgment. The sentence is imposed
pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.

&] Count2 Klis dismissed on the motion of the United States.

No fine

It is ordered that the defendant shall notify the United States attorney for this district within 30 days of any
change of name, residence, or mailing address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments imposed by
this judgment are fully paid. If ordered to pay restitution, the defendant shall notify the court and United States

attorney of any material change in the defendant’s economic ciyeumstances.
Restitution and/or fees may be paid to: fot nf Judgment: June DS

Clerk, U.S. District Court*
750 Missouri Ave.
East St. Louis, IL 62201

Signature of Judge
*Checks payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court DAVID W. DUGAN

U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE

Name and Title of Judge

Date Signed: June 4, 2025
AO 245B (SDIL Rev. 7/21) Judgment in a Criminal Case

DEFENDANT: KATHERINE L. LIGGINS
CASE NUMBER: 3:24-CR-30113-DWD

Judgment Page 2 of 6

PROBATION

The defendant is hereby sentenced to probation for a term of:
2 years as to Count 1 of the Indictment.

Other than exceptions noted on the record at sentencing, the Court adopts the presentence report in its
current form, including the suggested terms and conditions of probation and the explanations and
justifications therefor.

MANDATORY CONDITIONS
The following conditions are authorized pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3563(a):
The defendant shall not commit another federal, state or local crime.
The defendant shall not unlawfully possess a controlled substance.

The defendant shall refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance. The mandatory drug testing
condition is suspended, as the defendant poses a low risk of future substance abuse.

The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of DNA as directed by the probation officer.

The defendant shall pay any financial penalties imposed which are due and payable immediately. If the
defendant is unable to pay them immediately, any amount remaining unpaid will become a condition of
probation and be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Payments sheet of the judgment based on the
defendant's ability to pay.

The defendant shall make restitution in accordance with 18 U.S.C. §§ 2248, 2259, 2264, 2327, 3663,
3663A, and 3664; and pay the assessment imposed in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 3013.

The defendant will notify the court of any material change in the defendant’s economic circumstances that
might affect the defendant’s ability to pay restitution, fines, or special assessments.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS

The following conditions of probation are administrative and applicable whenever probation is imposed,
regardless of the substantive conditions that may also be imposed. These conditions are basic
requirements essential to probation.

The defendant shall not knowingly possess a firearm, ammunition, or destructive device. The defendant
shall not knowingly possess a dangerous weapon unless approved by the Court.

The defendant shall not knowingly leave the federal judicial district without the permission of the Court
or the probation officer.

The defendant shall report to the probation officer in a reasonable manner and frequency directed by the
Court or probation officer.
Case 3:24-cr-30113-DWD Document 32 _ Filed 06/04/25 Page3of6 PageID #117

AO 245B (SDIL Rev. 7/21) Judgment in a Criminal Case

DEFENDANT: KATHERINE L. LIGGINS
CASE NUMBER: 3:24-CR-30113-DWD

Judgment Page 3 of 6

The defendant shall respond to all inquiries of the probation officer and follow all reasonable instructions
of the probation officer.

The defendant shall notify the probation officer prior to an expected change, or within seventy-two hours
after an unexpected change, in residence or employment.

The defendant shall not knowingly meet, communicate, or otherwise interact with a person whom the
defendant knows to be engaged, or planning to be engaged, in criminal activity.

The defendant shall permit a probation officer to visit the defendant at a reasonable time at home or at any
other reasonable location and shall permit confiscation of any contraband observed in plain view of the
probation officer.

The defendant shall notify the probation officer within seventy-two hours of being arrested or questioned
by a law enforcement officer.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pursuant to the factors in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) and 18 U.S.C. § 3563(b), the following special conditions
are ordered. While the Court imposes special conditions, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3603(10), the probation
officer shall perform any other duty that the Court may designate. The Court directs the probation officer
to administer, monitor, and use all suitable methods consistent with the conditions specified by the Court
and 18 U.S.C. § 3603 to aid persons on probation/supervised release. Although the probation officer
administers the special conditions, final authority over all conditions rests with the Court.

Condition: While any financial penalties are outstanding, the defendant shall provide the probation officer
and the Financial Litigation Unit of the United States Attorney's Office any requested financial
information. The defendant is advised that the probation office may share financial information with the
Financial Litigation Unit.

Condition Explanation: While there is an outstanding fine, restitution, or special assessment obligation,
the defendant is required to provide any financial information (e.g. banks statements, income verification,
tax returns, verification of assets, expenses, and liabilities, etc.) to the probation officer and/or the
Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office as requested.

Condition: While any financial penalties are outstanding, the defendant shall apply some or all monies
received, to be determined by the Court, from income tax refunds, lottery winnings, judgments, and/or
any other anticipated or unexpected financial gains to any outstanding court-ordered financial obligation.
The defendant shall notify the probation officer within 72 hours of the receipt of any indicated monies.

Condition Explanation: While there is an outstanding fine, restitution, or special assessment obligation,
the defendant shall disclose to the probation officer any monies received through income tax refunds (state
or federal), lottery winnings, judgments (e.g. civil suits), and/or any other anticipated or unexpected
financial gains (e.g. gambling winnings, inheritance, life insurance benefits, etc.) regardless of the amount.
The Court will determine the appropriate amount to be applied to any outstanding Court-ordered financial
obligation, after considering the defendant's basic needs. The defendant shall notify the probation officer
AO 245B (SDIL Rev. 7/21) Judgment in a Criminal Case

DEFENDANT: KATHERINE L. LIGGINS
CASE NUMBER: 3:24-CR-30113-DWD

Judgment Page 4 of 6

of the receipt of any of the above noted monies within 72 hours.

Condition: The defendant shall perform 100 hours of community service as directed by the probation
officer. Total number of community service hours is not to exceed 400 hours.

Condition Explanation: The defendant shall perform community service hours through a non for profit or
tax supported agency. Community service may also consist of the Court ordering the offender to provide
a service on their own (e.g. talking to a classroom of kids at a school about drug use). The defendant is
required to provide verification of community service hours completed to the Court and/or probation
officer. The Court directs the probation officer to approve the community service placement, monitor the
defendant's progress and verify the completion of hours.

U.S. Probation Office Use Only
A USS. Probation Officer has read and explained the conditions ordered by the Court and has provided me with a complete
copy of this Judgment. Further information regarding the conditions imposed by the Court can be obtained from the probation

officer upon request.

Upon a finding of a violation of a condition(s) of probation or supervised release, I understand that the court may (1) revoke
supervision, (2) extend the term of supervision, and/or (3) modify the conditions of supervision.

Defendant’s Signature Date

U.S. Probation Officer Date
AO 245B (SDIL Rev. 7/21) Judgment in a Criminal Case

DEFENDANT: KATHERINE L. LIGGINS
CASE NUMBER: 3:24-CR-30113-DWD

Judgment Page 5 of 6

CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES

The defendant must pay the total criminal monetary penalties under the schedule of payments on
Sheet 6.

Assessment Restitution Fine AVAA Assessment* JVTA
Assessment**
TOTALS $100.00 $20,833.33 Waived N/A N/A
(C1 The determination of restitution is deferred until . An Amended Judgment in a Criminal Case

(AO 245C) will be entered after such determination.

5 The defendant must make restitution (including community restitution) to the following payees in
the amount listed below.

If the defendant makes a partial payment, each payee shall receive an approximately proportioned
payment, unless specified otherwise in the priority order or percentage payment column below. However,
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3664(i), all nonfederal victims must be paid before the United States is paid.

Priority or

Name of Payee Total Loss*** Restitution Ordered Percentage
United States Small Business $20,833.33 $20,833.33
Administration

409 3" Street, SW
Washington, DC 20413

Restitution amount ordered pursuant to plea agreement $
(The defendant must pay interest on restitution and a fine of more than $2,500, unless the restitution
or fine is paid in full before the fifteenth day after the date of judgment, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §
3612(f). All of the payment options on Sheet 6 may be subject to penalties for delinquency and
default, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g).
The court determined that the defendant does not have the ability to pay interest and it is ordered
that:
the interest requirement is waived for LI] fine restitution.

C the interest requirement for D1 fine JH restitution is modified as follows:

* Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-299

** Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-22.

*** Findings for the total amount of losses are required under Chapters 109A, 110, 110A, and 113A of Title 18 for offenses committed on
or after September 13, 1994, but before April 23, 1996.
Case 3:24-cr-30113-DWD Document32 Filed 06/04/25 Page6of6 PageID #120

AO 245B (SDIL Rev. 7/21) Judgment in a Criminal Case

DEFENDANT: KATHERINE L. LIGGINS
CASE NUMBER: 3:24-CR-30113-DWD

Judgment Page 6 of 6

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

Having assessed the defendant's ability to pay, payment of the total criminal monetary penalties is due as
follows:

A. (1 Lump sum payment of $ due immediately, balance due
C1 not later than , or
Cin accordance 1 C, OD, CE, or LO F below; or
B. & Payment to begin immediately (may be combined with DC, OD, or WF below; or

C. ( Payment in equal (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly) installments of $ over a
period of (e.g., months or years), to commence (e.g., 30 or 60 days) after the date
of this judgment; or

D. C Payment in equal (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly) installments of $ over a
period of. (e.g., months or years), to commence (e.g., 30 or 60 days) after
release from imprisonment to a term of supervision; or

E. © Payment during the term of supervised release will commence within (e.g., 30 or 60

days) after release from imprisonment. The court will set the payment plan based on an assessment
of the defendant's ability to pay at that time; or
F. Special instructions regarding the payment of criminal monetary penalties:

Allcriminal monetary penalties are due immediately and payable through the Clerk, U.S. District Court. Having
assessed the defendant's ability to pay, payment of the total criminal monetary penalties shall be paid in equal
monthly installments of $50.00 or ten percent of her net monthly income, whichever is greater. The defendant
shall pay any financial penalty that is imposed by this judgment and that remains unpaid at the commencement
of the term of probation.

Unless the court has expressly ordered otherwise, if this judgment imposes imprisonment, payment of
criminal monetary penalties is due during imprisonment. All criminal monetary penalties, except those
payments made through the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Inmate Financial Responsibility Program, are
made to the clerk of the court.

The defendant shall receive credit for all payments previously made toward any criminal monetary
penalties imposed.

OC) Joint and Several
Defendant and Co-Defendant Names and Case Numbers (including defendant number), Total
Amount, Joint and Several Amount, and corresponding payee, if appropriate.

The defendant shall pay the cost of prosecution.
(The defendant shall pay the following court cost(s):
(The defendant shall forfeit the defendant’s interest in the following property to the United States:

Payments shall be applied in the following order: (1) assessment, (2) restitution principal, (3) restitution interest, (4) fine
principal, (5) fine interest, (6) community restitution, (7) penalties, and (8) costs, including cost of prosecution and court costs.


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