Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order — United States v. Kenneth Earl Riley (Document 54, filed May 9, 2025)
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Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order in United States of America v. Kenneth Earl Riley, Docket No. CR 24-00717-AB-2, in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Document 54 filed 05/09/25, dated May 9, 2025. The defendant pleaded guilty and is convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Bank Fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1349 as charged in a Single Count Information. On Count One, the judgment commits the defendant to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for a term of 20 months, followed by supervised release for a term of 2 years, with a special assessment of $100. It orders restitution in the total amount of $611,458 to the California Employment Development Department, with liability jointly and severally shared with co-participant Phyllis Hope Stitt, and orders surrender at or before 12 noon on July 21, 2025.
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Case 2:24-cr-00717-AB Document 54 Filed 05/09/25 Page 1 of 5 Page ID #:422
United States District Court
Central District of California
JS-3
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs. Docket No. CR 24-00717-AB-2
Defendant 2) Kenneth Earl Riley Social Security No. 4 2 6 9
Also Known As: Riley, Kenneth; Riley, Kenneth
Lee; Howard, Kenneth Lee; Howard, Kenneth; (Last 4 digits)
akas: Smoke; Big Smoke; Smokey
JUDGMENT AND PROBATION/COMMITMENT ORDER
MONTH DAY YEAR
In the presence of the attorney for the government, the defendant appeared in person on this date. 05 09 2025
COUNSEL CJA, Mark Allen Chambers
(Name of Counsel)
PLEA X GUILTY, and the court being satisfied that there is a factual basis for the plea. NOLO NOT
CONTENDERE GUILTY
FINDING There being a finding/verdict of GUILTY, defendant has been convicted as charged of the offense(s) of:
Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Bank Fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1349 as charged in Single Count
Information
JUDGMENT The Court asked whether there was any reason why judgment should not be pronounced. Because no sufficient cause to the
AND PROB/ contrary was shown, or appeared to the Court, the Court adjudged the defendant guilty as charged and convicted and ordered
COMM that: Pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, it is the judgment of the Court that the defendant, Kenneth Earl
ORDER Riley, is hereby committed on Count One of the Information to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for a term of 20
months.
It is ordered that the defendant shall pay to the United States a special assessment of $100, which is due immediately. Any unpaid balance shall
be due during the period of imprisonment, at the rate of not less than $25 per quarter, and pursuant to the Bureau of Prisons' Inmate Financial
Responsibility Program.
It is ordered that the defendant shall pay restitution in the total amount of $611,458 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3663A.
The amount of restitution ordered shall be paid as follows:
Victim Amount
California Employment Development Department $611,458
Restitution shall be due during the period of imprisonment, at the rate of not less than $25 per quarter, and pursuant to the Bureau of Prisons'
Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. If any amount of the restitution remains unpaid after release from custody, nominal monthly
payments of at least 10% of defendant's gross monthly income but not less than $100, whichever is greater, shall be made during the period of
supervised release and shall begin 90 days after the commencement of supervision. Nominal restitution payments are ordered as the Court finds
that the defendant's economic circumstances do not allow for either immediate or future payment of the amount ordered.
The defendant shall be held jointly and severally liable with co-participants, Phyllis Hope Stitt (Docket No. CR- 2:24CR00717-1) to the extent
that said co-participants are determined liable for the same victim losses ordered in this judgment. The victims' recovery is limited to the
amount of their loss and the defendant's liability for restitution ceases if and when the victims receive full restitution.
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(3)(A), interest on the restitution ordered is waived because the defendant does not have the ability to pay
interest. Payments may be subject to penalties for default and delinquency pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g).
The defendant shall comply with Second Amended General Order No. 20-04.
Pursuant to Guideline § 5E1.2(a), all fines are waived as the Court finds that the defendant has established that he is unable to pay and is not
likely to become able to pay any fine.
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USA vs. 2) Kenneth Earl Riley Docket No.: CR 24-00717-AB-2
Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be placed on supervised release for a term of 2 years under the following terms and
conditions:
1. The defendant shall comply with the rules and regulations of the United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office and Second
Amended General Order 20-04, including the conditions of probation and supervised release set forth in Section III of Second Amended
General Order 20-04.
2. During the period of community supervision, the defendant shall pay the special assessment and restitution in accordance with this
judgment's orders pertaining to such payment.
3. The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample from the defendant.
4. The defendant shall not obtain or possess any driver's license, Social Security number, birth certificate, passport or any other form of
identification in any name, other than the defendant's true legal name, nor shall the defendant use, any name other than the defendant's true
legal name without the prior written approval of the Probation Officer.
5. The defendant shall apply all monies received from income tax refunds, lottery winnings, inheritance, judgments and any other
financial gains to the Court-ordered financial obligation.
6. The defendant shall submit the defendant's person, property, house, residence, vehicle, papers, computers, cell phones, other electronic
communications or data storage devices or media, email accounts, social media accounts, cloud storage accounts, or other areas under the
defendant’s control, to a search conducted by a United States Probation Officer or law enforcement officer. Failure to submit to a search may
be grounds for revocation. The defendant shall warn any other occupants that the premises may be subject to searches pursuant to this
condition. Any search pursuant to this condition will be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner upon reasonable suspicion
that the defendant has violated a condition of his supervision and that the areas to be searched contain evidence of this violation.
It is further ordered that the defendant surrender himself to the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons at or before 12 noon, on July 21,
2025. In the absence of such designation, the defendant shall report on or before the same date and time, to the United States Marshal located at
the First Street U.S. Courthouse 350 W. First Street, Suite 3001, Los Angeles, CA 90012..
Defendant informed of his right to appeal.
Bond is exonerated upon surrender.
The Court recommends the defendant be placed in FCI Terminal Island.
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In addition to the special conditions of supervision imposed above, it is hereby ordered that the Standard Conditions of Probation and
Supervised Release within this judgment be imposed. The Court may change the conditions of supervision, reduce or extend the period of
supervision, and at any time during the supervision period or within the maximum period permitted by law, may issue a warrant and revoke
supervision for a violation occurring during the supervision period.
May 9, 2025
Date U. S. District Judge
It is ordered that the Clerk deliver a copy of this Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order to the U.S. Marshal or other qualified officer.
Clerk, U.S. District Court
May 9, 2025 By Daniel Tamayo
Filed Date Deputy Clerk
The defendant must comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this court (set forth below).
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE
While the defendant is on probation or supervised release pursuant to this judgment:
1. The defendant must not commit another federal, state, or local crime; 9. The defendant must not knowingly associate with any persons
2. The defendant must report to the probation office in the federal engaged in criminal activity and must not knowingly associate with
judicial district of residence within 72 hours of imposition of a any person convicted of a felony unless granted permission to do so
sentence of probation or release from imprisonment, unless by the probation officer. This condition will not apply to intimate
otherwise directed by the probation officer; family members, unless the court has completed an individualized
3. The defendant must report to the probation office as instructed by the review and has determined that the restriction is necessary for
court or probation officer; protection of the community or rehabilitation;
4. The defendant must not knowingly leave the judicial district without 10. The defendant must refrain from excessive use of alcohol and must
first receiving the permission of the court or probation officer; not purchase, possess, use, distribute, or administer any narcotic or
5. The defendant must answer truthfully the inquiries of the probation other controlled substance, or any paraphernalia related to such
officer, unless legitimately asserting his or her Fifth Amendment substances, except as prescribed by a physician;
right against self-incrimination as to new criminal conduct; 11. The defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours of
6. The defendant must reside at a location approved by the probation being arrested or questioned by a law enforcement officer;
officer and must notify the probation officer at least 10 days before 12. For felony cases, the defendant must not possess a firearm,
any anticipated change or within 72 hours of an unanticipated change ammunition, destructive device, or any other dangerous weapon;
in residence or persons living in defendant’s residence; 13. The defendant must not act or enter into any agreement with a law
7. The defendant must permit the probation officer to contact him or her enforcement agency to act as an informant or source without the
at any time at home or elsewhere and must permit confiscation of permission of the court;
any contraband prohibited by law or the terms of supervision and 14. The defendant must follow the instructions of the probation officer
observed in plain view by the probation officer; to implement the orders of the court, afford adequate deterrence from
8. The defendant must work at a lawful occupation unless excused by criminal conduct, protect the public from further crimes of the
the probation officer for schooling, training, or other acceptable defendant; and provide the defendant with needed educational or
reasons and must notify the probation officer at least ten days before vocational training, medical care, or other correctional treatment in
any change in employment or within 72 hours of an unanticipated the most effective manner.
change;
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X The defendant must also comply with the following special conditions (set forth below).
STATUTORY PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS
The defendant must pay interest on a fine or restitution of more than $2,500, unless the court waives interest or unless the fine or
restitution is paid in full before the fifteenth (15th) day after the date of the judgment under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(1). Payments may be subject
to penalties for default and delinquency under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g). Interest and penalties pertaining to restitution, however, are not applicable
for offenses completed before April 24, 1996. Assessments, restitution, fines, penalties, and costs must be paid by certified check or money
order made payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court.” Each certified check or money order must include the case name and number. Payments
must be delivered to:
United States District Court, Central District of California
Attn: Fiscal Department
255 East Temple Street, Room 1178
Los Angeles, CA 90012
or such other address as the Court may in future direct.
If all or any portion of a fine or restitution ordered remains unpaid after the termination of supervision, the defendant must pay the
balance as directed by the United States Attorney’s Office. 18 U.S.C. § 3613.
The defendant must notify the United States Attorney within thirty (30) days of any change in the defendant’s mailing address or
residence address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments are paid in full. 18 U.S.C. § 3612(b)(l)(F).
The defendant must notify the Court (through the Probation Office) and the United States Attorney of any material change in the
defendant’s economic circumstances that might affect the defendant’s ability to pay a fine or restitution, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k).
The Court may also accept such notification from the government or the victim, and may, on its own motion or that of a party or the victim,
adjust the manner of payment of a fine or restitution under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k). See also 18 U.S.C. § 3572(d)(3) and for probation 18 U.S.C.
§ 3563(a)(7).
Payments will be applied in the following order:
1. Special assessments under 18 U.S.C. § 3013;
2. Restitution, in this sequence (under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(i), all nonfederal victims must be paid before the United
States is paid):
Non-federal victims (individual and corporate),
Providers of compensation to non-federal victims,
The United States as victim;
3. Fine;
4. Community restitution, under 18 U.S.C. § 3663(c); and
5. Other penalties and costs.
CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL SANCTIONS
As directed by the Probation Officer, the defendant must provide to theProbation Officer: (1) a signed release authorizing credit
report inquiries; (2) federal and state income tax returns or a signed release authorizing their disclosure and (3) an accurate financial statement,
with supporting documentation as to all assets, income and expenses of the defendant. In addition, the defendant must not apply for any loan
or open any line of credit without prior approval of the Probation Officer.
When supervision begins, and at any time thereafter upon request of the Probation Officer, the defendant must produce to the
Probation and Pretrial Services Office records of all bank or investments accounts to which the defendant has access, including any business
or trust accounts. Thereafter, for the term of supervision, the defendant must notify and receive approval of the Probation Office in advance
of opening a new account or modifying or closing an existing one, including adding or deleting signatories; changing the account number or
name, address, or other identifying information affiliated with the account; or any other modification. If the Probation Office approves the
new account, modification or closing, the defendant must give the Probation Officer all related account records within 10 days of opening,
modifying or closing the account. The defendant must not direct or ask anyone else to open or maintain any account on the defendant’s
behalf.
The defendant must not transfer, sell, give away, or otherwise convey any asset with a fair market value in excess of $500 without
approval of the Probation Officer until all financial obligations imposed by the Court have been satisfied in full.
These conditions are in addition to any other conditions imposed by this judgment.
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RETURN
I have executed the within Judgment and Commitment as follows:
Defendant delivered on to
Defendant noted on appeal on
Defendant released on
Mandate issued on
Defendant’s appeal determined on
Defendant delivered on to
at
the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons, with a certified copy of the within Judgment and Commitment.
United States Marshal
By
Date Deputy Marshal
CERTIFICATE
I hereby attest and certify this date that the foregoing document is a full, true and correct copy of the original on file in my office, and in my
legal custody.
Clerk, U.S. District Court
By
Filed Date Deputy Clerk
FOR U.S. PROBATION OFFICE USE ONLY
Upon a finding of violation 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.
These conditions have been read to me. I fully understand the conditions and have been provided a copy of them.
(Signed)
Defendant Date
U. S. Probation Officer/Designated Witness Date
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