Motion to Suppress Evidence — United States of America v. Emmet Bowens (Case No.: 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-EJK, Document 209)

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A motion filed December 19, 2025 in United States v. Emmet Bowens, Case No. 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division (Document 209). Defendant Emmet Bowens, appearing pro se, moves to suppress evidence he says was obtained in violation of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, to dismiss the indictment, for relief under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, and the Sixth Amendment, and for release on bond under the Bail Reform Act. The motion argues that the government's case relies on PPP/SBA applications, bank records and electronic data obtained without valid warrants, and that he has been detained for more than one year. A certificate of service states the motion was mailed to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida.

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Case 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH Document 209 Filed 12/19/25 Page 1 of 8 PagelD-605

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
ORLANDO DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff,
V.
EMMET BOWENS, a/k/a Emmitt Bowens, Defendant.

Case No.: 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-EJK
Case 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH Document 209 Filed 12/19/25 Page 2 of 8 PagelD 606

MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE, MOTION TO
DISMISS INDICTMENT, MOTION FOR SPEEDY TRIAL
RELIEF, AND MOTION FOR RELEASE ON BOND

Defendant Emmet Bowens, appearing pro se, respectfully moves this Court to suppress all evidence
obtained in violation of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, to dismiss the indictment where the
Government's case relies on unlawfully obtained evidence, to grant relief under the Speedy Trial Act
and the Sixth Amendment, and to order Defendant's release on bond. In support, Defendant states as
follows:

I. INTRODUCTION

This motion seeks suppression of evidence obtained through unconstitutional searches, seizures,
interrogations, and compelled disclosures in connection with a PPP/SBA wire fraud investigation.
Defendant has been incarcerated for over one year, including completion of approximately four months
of court-ordered confinement and evaluation at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina.

ll, PROCEDURAL AND CUSTODIAL BACKGROUND

Defendant has been continuously detained for more than one year. The majority of delays in this case
are not attributable to Defendant. Defendant has complied with all court orders and remains detained
pending trial.

iil. STATEMENT OF FACTS

The Government's case relies primarily on PPP/SBA applications, bank records, and electronic data
obtained without valid warrants, probable cause, or lawful consent.

IV. FOURTH AMENDMENT VIOLATIONS

The searches and seizures were conducted without proper warrants or were overbroad and lacked
particularity, requiring suppression.

V. FIFTH AMENDMENT VIOLATIONS

Defendant was subjected to custodial interrogation without Miranda warnings, and compelled financial
certifications were used as criminal evidence.

VI. SPEEDY TRIAL ACT AND SIXTH AMENDMENT VIOLATIONS
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Defendant has been detained well beyond the time limits contemplated by the Speedy Trial Act, 18
U.S.C. § 3161. The length of delay is presumptively prejudicial, the reasons for delay weigh against the
Government, Defendant has asserted his right to a speedy trial, and Defendant has suffered actual
prejudice through prolonged incarceration, anxiety, and impairment of his defense. Continued detention
under these circumstances violates both statutory and constitutional guarantees.

Vil. MOTION TO DISMISS INDICTMENT

Because the indictment is supported by unlawfully obtained evidence and further undermined by
Speedy Trial violations, dismissal is warranted.

Vill. MOTION FOR RELEASE ON BOND

In tight of the prolonged pretrial detention, Defendant respectfully moves for release on bond pursuant
to the Bail Reform Act. Defendant is not a flight risk, poses no danger to the community, has complied
with all court orders, and conditions of release can reasonably assure appearance and community
safety.

IX. CONCLUSION

Defendant respectfully requests that this Court suppress all unlawfully obtained evidence, dismiss the
indictment, grant Speedy Trial relief, order Defendant's release on bond, and grant any further relief
deemed just and proper.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

| hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to Suppress Evidence, Motion to
Dismiss Indictment, Motion for Speedy Trial Relief, and Motion for Release on Bond was mailed on the
date below to: United States Attorney's Office Middle District of Florida 400 North Tampa Street, Suite
3200 Tampa, FL 33602 Emmet Bowens Defendant, Pro Se John
E. Polk Correctional Facility Inmate ID #: 202500010733 Date: _10./)14 /309%

Respectfully submitted,

Emmet Bowens, a/k/a Emmitt Bowens
Defendant, Pro Se

John E. Polk Correctional Facility
Inmate ID #: 202500010733

211 Eslinger Way

Sanford, FL 32773

Emmet Bowens


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