United States v. Vogel, et al. Francis Vogel and his son, both of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, were charged with running an advance fee scheme in which they offered commercial loans for companies that could not obtain them from traditional sources. The defendants requested upfront diligence fees which ranged anywhere from a couple thousand dollars to $30,000 per company. Once the fee was paid, the Vogels never issued any loan, and when investors inquired about the status of the loans, they could not obtain information as to why their loans were denied. The estimated number of victims is 45 with an approximate loss of over $600,000.
This case is set for trial on November 13, 2012.
U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:11-cr-20647-BAF-LJM-1
Case title: United States of America v. Vogel et al
Date Filed: 10/11/2011
Assigned to: District Judge Bernard A. Friedman
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Laurie J. Michelson
Defendant (1)
Francis Louis Vogel, III represented by Federal Defender
Federal Defender Office
613 Abbott
5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
313-967-5542
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment
Bradley R. Hall
Federal Defender Office
613 Abbott
5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
313-967-5832
Email:
[email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment
Penny R. Beardslee
Federal Defender Office
613 Abbott
5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
313-967-5848
Email:
[email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment
Pending Counts
Disposition
ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FRAUD
(1) FRAUDS AND SWINDLES
(2-4) FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(5-7) Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts
Disposition
None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None
Complaints
Disposition
None
Plaintiff
United States of America
represented by Abed E. Hammoud
United States Attorney's Office
211 W. Fort Street
Suite 2001
Detroit, MI 48226
313-226-9524
Email:
[email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: U.S. Attorney
Linda Aouate
U.S. Attorney's Office
211 W. Fort Street
Suite 2001
Detroit, MI 48226
313-226-9100
Email:
[email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: U.S. Attorney
Date Filed
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Docket Text
10/12/2011
1 INDICTMENT as to Francis Louis Vogel, III (1) count(s) 1,
2-4, 5-7, and Francis Louis Vogel, Jr (2) count(s) 1, 2-4, 5-7. (DPer)
(Entered: 10/12/2011)
10/20/2011
2 NOTICE of Change of Assistant U.S. Attorney: Linda Aouate added. (Aouate, Linda) (Entered: 10/20/2011)
10/20/2011
3 NOTICE Forfeiture Bill of Particulars by United States of America as to Francis Louis Vogel, III, Francis Louis Vogel, Jr
(Aouate, Linda) (Entered: 10/20/2011)
10/20/2011
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub: Initial Appearance as to Francis Louis Vogel, III.
Disposition: $10,000 Unsecured Bond Issued. (Tape #: MKM 10/20/2011)
(Defendant Attorney: Penny Beardslee) (AUSA: Abed E. Hammoud) (MWil)
(Entered: 10/20/2011)
10/20/2011
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub: Arraignment as to Francis Louis Vogel III (1) Count
1,2-4,5-7 held on 10/20/2011. Disposition: Plea of Not Guilty Entered. Bond Continued. (Tape #: MKM 10/20/2011) (Defendant Attorney: Penney Beardslee) (AUSA: Abed E. Hammoud) (MWil) (Entered: 10/20/2011)
10/20/2011
8 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL DEFENDER as to Francis Louis Vogel, III. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub. (DTyl) (Entered: 10/24/2011)
10/20/2011
9 ACKNOWLEDGMENT of indictment by Francis Louis Vogel, III. (DTyl) (Entered: 10/24/2011)
10/20/2011
10 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Francis Louis Vogel, III. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub. (DTyl) (Entered: 10/24/2011)
10/20/2011
11 Bond as to Francis Louis Vogel, III in the amount of $10,000. unsecured entered. (DTyl) (Entered: 10/24/2011)
10/25/2011
12 SCHEDULING ORDER as to Francis Louis Vogel, III, Francis Louis Vogel, Jr Plea / Pretrial Conference set for 12/13/2011 11:00 AM Plea due by 12/13/2011 Jury Trial set for 12/20/2011 09:00 AM before District Judge Bernard A. Friedman Signed by District Judge Bernard A. Friedman. (CMul) (Entered: 10/25/2011)
10/27/2011
13 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Penny R. Beardslee appearing for Francis Louis Vogel, III. (Beardslee, Penny) (Entered: 10/27/2011)
10/27/2011
14 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Bradley R. Hall appearing for Francis Louis Vogel, III. (Hall, Bradley) (Entered: 10/27/2011)
11/01/2011
16 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice SCHEDULING ORDER as to Francis Louis Vogel, III, Francis Louis Vogel, Jr( Motions due by 1/23/2012) Plea / Pretrial Conference set for 4/10/2012 11:00 AM Jury Trial set for 4/24/2012 09:00 AM before District Judge Bernard A. Friedman Signed by District Judge Bernard A. Friedman. (CMul) (Entered: 11/01/2011)
01/23/2012
17 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Francis Louis Vogel, III, Francis Louis Vogel, Jr Motions due by
2/20/2012 Signed by District Judge Bernard A. Friedman. (CMul) (Entered: 01/23/2012)
03/26/2012
18 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Francis Louis Vogel, III, Francis Louis Vogel, Jr Plea/ Pretrial
Conference set for 10/9/2012 11:00 AM Plea due by 10/9/2012 Jury Trial set for 11/13/2012 09:00 AM before District Judge Bernard A. Friedman Signed by District Judge Bernard A. Friedman. (CMul) (Entered: 03/26/2012)
05/31/2012
21 STIPULATION AND ORDER amending bond conditions as to Francis Louis Vogel, III Signed by District Judge Bernard A. Friedman. (CMul) (Entered: 05/31/2012)
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