UPDATE -- The jury has come back with a verdict.
Casey Crowther has been found guilty on all four counts.
- Count One — Bank fraud
- Count Two — False statement to a lending institution
- Count Three and four — Illegal monetary transaction
Sentencing will be determined at a later date.
Previously United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez Middle District of Florida said If convicted on all counts, Crowther faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison on each bank fraud and false statement count, and up to 10 years’ imprisonment for each illegal monetary transaction count.
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Casey Crowther appeared before Judge John Steele this week as he faced multiple charges.
Crowther is accused of bank fraud, providing a false statement to a lending institution, and completing illegal monetary transactions.
Before the trial, Crowther entered a plea of guilty to counts five and six of the second superseding indictment without the benefit of a plea agreement.
On day one of the trial, Crowther’s defense submitted a motion to exclude evidence of mortgage fraud and according to court records the order was granted.
On day three, witnesses were called, and Crowther’s defense filed a motion for Judgment of Acquittal.
The trial continues but there is no word on when a verdict will be handed down.
