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Date: 09-17-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Ramsey Denwon Hampton
Case Number: 4:19-cr-40008-SLD
Judge: Sara Darrow
Court: United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (Rock Island County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Alyssa Raya
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Rock Island, IL - "Serial Fraudster" Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud
Ramsey Denwon Hampton, 49, of Chicago, has been ordered to serve 10 years in federal prison for defrauding IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union. On April 5, 2019, Hampton pleaded guilty to making false statements regarding his true identity to open an account at IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, wherein he deposited forged checks and withdrew funds. When Hampton was arrested, he possessed the identities of more than 800 individuals.
At sentencing, on Sept. 13, 2019, the government requested a sentence above the range prescribed by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Chief U.S. District Judge Sara Darrow agreed noting that Hampton is “a serial liar, a serial thief, and a serial fraudster,” and that Hampton’s criminal record and the manner in which he committed the offenses necessitated a sentence significantly higher than the Guidelines range. Judge Darrow found that Hampton committed a serious crime that required thought, intellect, scheming, and sophisticated methods to prey on his victims. In addition, Chief Judge Darrow noted that Hampton’s criminal record includes convictions for bank fraud, forgery, theft of mail, interstate transportation of stolen checks, check deception, deceptive practices, possession of fictitious driver’s licenses, identity theft, and aggravated identity theft.
The U.S. Secret Service and the Silvis Police Department conducted the criminal investigation.
Charge:
BANK FRAUD: On or about September 4, 2018, the Defendant executed a scheme to defraud IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1344(1), (2).
(1)
False Statements to a Financial Institution: On or about September 4, 2018, the Defendant knowingly made a false statement for the purpose of influencing the action of IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, in connection with any application, advance, discount, purchase, purchase agreement, repurchase agreement, commitment, loan or insurance agreement or application for insurance or a guarantee, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1014.
(9)
Outcome: Defendant Hampton is sentenced on Counts 1 and 9 of the Indictment to 120 months imprisonment to be served concurrently, 5 years supervised release, no fine, $200 special assessment fee, and $1600 restitution. Counts 2-8, 10-11 dismissed on Government's oral motion.
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