Notice of Filing Character Letters — United States v. Edward Moise (Southern District of Florida)

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A Notice of Filing entered on the docket January 17, 2022 as Document 15 in United States of America v. Edward Moise, Case No. 0:21-cr-60293-WPD, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The Defendant, by and through the undersigned counsel, gives notice of filing the attached character letters in support of mitigation. The attached letters are addressed to the Honorable Judge William P. Dimitroules or to whom it may concern and are signed with the names Bernise Charley, Tamara Leung, Betsy Joseph, Caitlin Sypre, Christine Oriol and Jason McCleod. The letters describe Edward Moise's character and family role, and some ask the court for leniency.

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Case 0:21-cr-60293-WPD Document 15 Entered on FLSD Docket 01/17/2022 Page 1 of 10

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

Case No. 21CR60293-WPD-]

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiffs,
vs.

EDWARD MOISE,
Defendant.

NOTICE OF FILING
The Defendant, EDWARD MOISE, by and through the undersigned counsel, hereby

gives notice of filing the attached character letters in support of mitigation in this case.

1 HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing Notice of Filing has been
electronically filed with the Clerk of Court using CM/ECF this 27h day of October, 2021.

/s/ Michael A. Gottlieb

|
Michael A. Gottlieb, Esquire
Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A.
1311 SE 2nd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
mike@mgottlieblaw.com
Phone: (954) 462-1005
Fax: (954)463-9869
Florida Bar No.: 981133
Case 0:21-cr-60293-WPD Document 15 Entered on FLSD Docket 01/17/2022 Page 2 of 10

From: Bernise Charley <bernise37 mail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 17, 2022 at 9:02 AM
Subject: Letter

To: <edmoise@gmail.com>, <bernise37 @gmail.com>

To The Honorable Judge William P. Dimitroules

Greeting sir,

My name is Bernise Charley and I'm currently employed with the Miami-Dade County Public School
Police Department as a Police Sergeant.

I'm writing this character letter in reference my brother-in-law Mr. Edward Moise regarding the matter.

I have known Mr. Moise from the time he started dating my sister until present. ] witnessed him as a
loving husband, a great father, a true best friend, and a loyal brother-in-law. Mr. Moise have brought my
sister and close then were before (in so many ways). | observed the mentorship and leadership Mr. Moise
have placed in our family.

Understanding the severity of this case, I ask the courts to be lenient towards Mr. Moise. | believe that as
we move forward, Mr. Moise understands about positive decisions to make in life; not only for him, but

also for those around him that loves and cares for him deeply.

| hope the courts take this letter into consideration. Despite the current case, I honestly believe Mr. Moise
to be an honorable individual and an optimistic human being.

Sincerely

Bernise Charley
Case 0:21-cr-60293-WPD Document 15 Entered on FLSD Docket 01/17/2022 Page 3 of 10

From: Tamara Leung <tamaraleun ahoo.com>

Date: Friday, January 14, 2022 at 1:57 AM

To: edward@businessfinancialone.com <edward@businessfinancialone.com>
Subject: Supporting Letter to you honor

Dear Your Honor,

Hello, my name is Tamara Leung, and | am writing this letter in support of my friend
Edward Moise. | have known Edward for about four years now, and the time | have
grown to know him has been nothing short of amazing. He is a selfless individual who
always puts others before himself. He is friendly, caring, hilarious, and respectful,
Edward is one of those rare people who not only goes above and beyond at work but
also in life. He has helped countless people whenever they need it.

The biggest traits | admire about Ed are his patience and dedication. | can say since I've
known him, | haven't seen him get upset or act hastily. He's very rational and tries to
find a solution to the problem at hand in a way that makes sense for everyone

involved. He's a family-oriented man who loves and adores his wife and children and
90+-year-old GrandMa.

Edward always tells these stories about his childhood and what he has seen in his
disadvantaged community, which helped him know the path he wanted for his life. even
though the path that he had chosen would be hard and trying, he has worked hard,
strived, and succeeded without much help from others. Now in his career as a loan
officer, He's been the top producer at the companies he has worked with, and as his
assistant, I've seen firsthand his commitment, loyalty, and honesty to his client and
Business.

Since this has happened, I’ve noticed that his personality and charisma have

changed. He is not the happy-go-lucky person he once was. He is depressed and
sometimes sad. This is unlike him, He is usually the one that cheers everyone up" when
they're feeling down. He's like a Phoebe from " Friends”. This has affected him deeply:
even in the face of his own sadness, his empathetic heart won't let him lose who he

is. He's still putting others before himself.

Your Honor, | wish you could get to know him for yourself, to experience the man he is;
and all that | have spoken about; to know the heart and soul that beat within him. He
tortures himself daily for getting involved in this situation. Edward feels as though he
has let himself, his loved ones, and especially his children down.

Edward has spent his life helping others out of problems and situations, and now he is
the one that's in trouble! with no one to help him. He needs an angel to stand by him.
There are not enough words to express my gratitude for Edward and everything that he
has done for me. He has helped me and my family tremendously.
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| ask you, Your Honor, to show mercy and grace while deciding his punishment. My
Friend is truly a good man and the justice system will take him away from what he loves

most: his family.
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From: Betsy Joseph <betsyioseph74@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Subject: Support Letter

To: edmoise@gmail.com <edmoise@gmail.com>

To whom it may concern:

1 am writing this letter in support of Edward Moise. I have known
Edward for over 35 years. We grew up in the same neighborhood,
played with the same friends and even went to the same schools. As
adults we went our separate ways until one day when he and my
sister encountered each other.

Edward eventually started dating my sister and that led them
getting married with three children. Before Edward had children, he
considered my children to be his. I was a single mother for years,
Edward and my sister made sure that my children had everything
they needed. Raising two children by myself was not easy. Edward
jumped in and made sure he was there for every school event,
teacher meeting, band performance, dance recitals and anything else
that my children were involved in.

There were times where we needed somewhere to stay and without
hesitation Edward always took us in. My son is now 25 years old
engaged with a good job. If it had not been for the structure,
teachings and wisdom that he gave my son there’s no telling where
he would be today. My daughter who is now 22 years graduated
from Edward and my alma mater Dillard High School. She then went
on to attend Alabama State University. Unfortunately due to
unforeseen circumstances she had to come back home after only a
few months in college. At that time I did not have any money to get
her home. He made sure that I had a way to get my daughter back.
Case 0:21-cr-60293-WPD Document 15 Entered on FLSD Docket 01/17/2022 Page 6 of 10

My living situation was not stable when we returned. Once again
Edward and my sister took on the responsibility of having my
daughter live with them and she’s been with them ever since. You
see he has treated my children as if they were truly his own. He
made sure they always had a roof over their heads, food on the
table, and love & support that they needed.

Edward is not only the epitome of a good person he is also a good
son, husband, father, brother, brother-in-law and friend. Everything
he has done for me, he would do the same for anyone in his family. I
did not write this letter to prove how good Edward is, I wrote this
letter to prove that good people still exist. It’s just fortunate the
Edward is a very good person and has been that way from the first
day I met him. I am most thankful and blessed to have him in my
life.

Sincerely,
Betsy Joseph

Sent from Gmail Mobile
Case 0:21-cr-60293-WPD Document 15 Entered on FLSD Docket 01/17/2022 Page 7 of 10

To whom it may concern,

Hello my name is Caitlin. I'm here to talk about my uncle, Edward. He is someone that cares so
much for his family and is always there to support us. Especially to me as someone whose
father passed. My uncle was there for me at any given moment whenever | needed help from
school work in math to being always there in any emergencies making sure that I'm okay. He is
the kindest and hardworking person you'll ever know that loves his family so much. However he
not only just love and cares for us but he also cares for others and the community around him,
constantly trying to find ways that he can help with housing for lower income households.
Although | can’t add everything he has done for us, his family and those in his community. |
hope you can see at least what type of man he is and how much he means to us and others.
Thank you for listening to what | had to say and hope you have a great news year.

Sincerely,
Caitlin Sypre
Case 0:21-cr-60293-WPD Document 15 Entered on FLSD Docket 01/17/2022 Page 8 of 10

To whom it may concern,

My name is Christine Oriol. | am writing this letter on behalf of My brother Edward Moise. My brother and
| grew up in the same household, transitioning from country to country and state to state. Growing up, Our
lives were not easy. However, our grandmother made sure that we were well cared for and taught us the
important things in life. She taught us to always work hard for what we wanted and to always make sure
to help those in need. As adults we continued to develop a close bond and support one another in every
aspect of our lives. | have watched Edward work diligently and hard to provide a stable home for his wife
and children. He has not only made sure to provide for his household, he has also extended himself to
help make a home for both our mom and grandmother. Edward is the pillar of our family and we greatly
depend on his love, support and presence. | know my brother to be an honest man who is willing to lend
a helping hand to those who need it. My purpose for writing this letter on my brother's behalf is to express
my love and appreciation for him and to also express the important role he plays in the lives of those who
are close to him. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Christine Oriol
Case 0:21-cr-60293-WPD Document 15 Entered on FLSD Docket 01/17/2022 Page 9 of 10

Mr. Jason McCleod

8307 NW 57th Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33067

14th September 2022

Greetings Honorable Judge, Demetrios

| hope this letter finds you well. | am writing this letter on behalf of Mr. Edward
Moise whom | have known for 15+ years. Edward has been a friend, confident,
and someone | have come to trust and rely on at times for sincere friendship
when in life | felt | was past that point. One of the traits that | respect about
Edward is his honesty and his integrity. He has shown me that from one

African-American Husband, and Father to another.

| myself have been married for 12 years and have 3 beautiful children that took
the foundation of me and my wife, and our extended family to be successful
and productive. My children are 18, 21, and 23. Two of which are in college, my
daughter is a Dental assistant soon to begin Nursing School. | share all this to
say there is no way my children would be who they were if it were not for
myself, and my wife creating the foundation for them to be whole, healthy,
productive individuals. So, that is why it is so important that I share that
Edward is an outstanding Husband, Father, and friend. Edward is a father of
four and a husband of 10 plus years. If he were to be incarcerated during the
formative years of his children’s life that could be devastating on a whole
generation. His family, and his community need him physically, spiritually, and

emotionally present. He cannot do both if he is behind bars.

| myself am a man of honor, integrity, and respect and | believe Edward when
he speaks of his accountability of what he did wrong.. | am hopeful that the
Justice System’s process will allow Edward to remain with his family and

community where he is most needed and would serve his greatest purpose.
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To: The Honorable Judge William P. Dimitroules

| am writing this letter on the behalf of my uncle and mentor Edward Moise. | have known
Edward my entire life being that he is a family member. In accordance to being related, Edward
has served as a mentor and father figure not only to myself, but for all the men in our family. |
was both troubled and surprised to hear about the recent case. | know for a fact that he is an
honest and truthful person. It is for this reason | took it upon myself to write a letter of
character for Edward in regarding this the matter. | understand the seriousness of the case,
however, | hope the court will show some leniency, as | believe that that if there had been any
wrongdoing, it was done mistakenly on Edwards behalf.

Edward has always been a man of upright character and has always put the wellbeing of others
before his own. Edward has been there for me on occasions than | can count, especially in times
of need. His significant amount of support during sudden and abnormal circumstances truly
goes without notice throughout our family. Edward has is also an upstanding member of the
community. | am very aware of the charges that he is facing and the consequences, | am
pleading for leniency.

When looking to this matter, please consider this character reference letter before passing a
verdict. Despite the current case, | still believe Edward to be an honorable individual, a valuable
member of our community, and a good human being.

CG. Moss #1076

Patrol Officer * Coral Springs Police Department
cmoss@coralsprings.org ° Phone 954-346-1316 * Cell 954-859-0473
City of Coral Springs, Florida * 2801 Coral Springs Dr. * Coral Springs, Florida 33065


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