United States v. Roland
(4:18-cr-00710)
District Court, S.D. Texas, Judge Lee Rosenthal
DEC 12, 2018 | REPUBLISHED BY LIT: JUN 25, 2023
JUN 6, 2023
Above is the date LIT Last updated this article.
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lee H Rosenthal:
Sentencing held on 2/9/2023 for Clarence C Roland, III, as to Counts 1s-10s:
Objections heard and ruled on a stated on the record.
The defendant is committed to the Custody of the BOP for a Term of ONE HUNDRED-TWENTY (120) months, as to each Count 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a Total Term of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) months,
Supervised Release for a Term of THREE (3) years, as to each Counts 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a total Term of THREE (3) years,
Fine is WAIVED, Special Assessment is REMITTED and Restitution in the amount of $3,251,897.41.
The government’s motion for a money judgment is granted.
Order signed.
Judgment in the amount of $1,984,642.09.
The court recommends designation in the Washington state area to facilitate family visitation.
Appearances:
John Wakefield/John Braddock-AUSA,
David Nachtigall for Deft.
Roland and M. Chester for US Probation.
(Court Reporter: M. Capetillo)
(Interpreter:No)
Deft remanded to US Marshals, filed.
(leddins, 4) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
Sounds very familiar
“The jury heard that Roland and co-conspirators fraudulently acquired real property by manipulating and filing fraudulent deeds and other documents. Roland sold the properties and received profits from the sales. The original mortgage liens were not paid off and the mortgage holders were ultimately defrauded.”
U.S. District Court
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Houston)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:18-cr-00710-1
| Case title: USA v. Roland | Date Filed: 12/12/2018 |
| Assigned to: Chief Judge Lee H Rosenthal | ||
| Defendant (1) | ||
| Clarence C Roland, III $25,000 Bond. Defendant was remanded to Custody following jury verdict. also known as Joshua Stein |
represented by | David Allen Nachtigall David A. Nachtigall, Attorney at Law, PLLC 1545 Heights Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77008 713-229-0008 Email: david@dntriallaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA AppointmentJohn Dennis Hester Law Office of J. Dennis Hester 7 Bell Yard London United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irela 325-212-8272 Email: dennis_hester@outlook.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA AppointmentDavid B Adler David Adler, Attorney 1415 North Loop West Suite 905 Houston, TX 77008 713-666-7576 Email: davidadler1@hotmail.com TERMINATED: 08/23/2022 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment |
| Pending Counts | Disposition | |
| CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT BANK AND WIRE FRAUD (1) |
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| CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT BANK AND MAIL FRAUD (1s) |
Custody of the BOP for a Term of ONE HUNDRED-TWENTY (120) months, as to each Count 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a Total Term of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) months, Supervised Release for a Term of THREE (3) years, as to each Counts 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a total Term of THREE (3) years, Fine is WAIVED, Special Assessment is REMITTED and Restitution in the amount of 3,251,897.41. | |
| WIRE FRAUD (2s-4s) |
Custody of the BOP for a Term of ONE HUNDRED-TWENTY (120) months, as to each Count 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a Total Term of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) months, Supervised Release for a Term of THREE (3) years, as to each Counts 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a total Term of THREE (3) years, Fine is WAIVED, Special Assessment is REMITTED and Restitution in the amount of 3,251,897.41. | |
| MONETARY TRANSACTIONS IN CRIMINALLY DERIVED PROPERTY OVER $10,000 (5s-10s) |
Custody of the BOP for a Term of ONE HUNDRED-TWENTY (120) months, as to each Count 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a Total Term of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) months, Supervised Release for a Term of THREE (3) years, as to each Counts 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a total Term of THREE (3) years, Fine is WAIVED, Special Assessment is REMITTED and Restitution in the amount of 3,251,897.41. | |
| Highest Offense Level (Opening) | ||
| Felony | ||
| Terminated Counts | Disposition | |
| None | ||
| Highest Offense Level (Terminated) | ||
| None | ||
| Complaints | Disposition | |
| None |
| Material Witness |
| Arlando Jacobs TERMINATED: 04/01/2021 |
| Plaintiff | ||
| USA | represented by | Melissa J Annis Office of the US Attorney 1000 Louisiana Ste 2300 Houston, TX 77002 713-567-9736 Fax: 713-718-3304 Email: melissa.annis@usdoj.gov TERMINATED: 02/17/2022 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: RetainedAppellate Division U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Texas 1000 Louisiana Ste 2300 Houston, TX 77002 Email: usatxs.appellate@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: RetainedFinancial Litigation U S Attorney’s Office Southern District of Texas 1000 Louisiana St Ste 2300 Houston, TX 77002 713-567-9000 Fax: 713-718-3391 fax Email: flu.usatxs-@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: RetainedJohn Richard Braddock US Attorneys Office 1000 Louisiana Ste 2300 Houston, TX 77002 713-567-9728 Fax: 713-718-3304 Email: John.Braddock@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICEDJohn Joseph Wakefield , III US Attorney’s Office 1000 Louisiana St. Ste. 2300 Houston, TX 77002 713-567-9000 Email: john.wakefield@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2023 | 195 | Sentencing Memorandum (Sealed) by Clarence C Roland, III, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 02/07/2023) |
| 02/08/2023 | 196 | Second Sealed Addendum to 192 Final Presentence Investigation Report (Sealed) as to Clarence C Roland, III, filed. (BenjaminBoyd, 4) (Entered: 02/08/2023) |
| 02/08/2023 | 197 | Opposed MOTION for Forfeiture of Property Money Judgment by USA as to Clarence C Roland, III, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Braddock, John) (Entered: 02/08/2023) |
| 02/08/2023 | 198 | Filed in error in the wrong case: (Image removed) Response to Objections to PSR (Sealed) by USA as to Clarence C Roland, III, filed. Modified on 2/8/2023 (leddins, 4). Correct document to be refiled. (Entered: 02/08/2023) |
| 02/08/2023 | 199 | Response to Objections to PSR (Sealed) by USA as to Clarence C Roland, III, filed. (Entered: 02/08/2023) |
| 02/09/2023 | 200 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lee H Rosenthal: Sentencing held on 2/9/2023 for Clarence C Roland, III, as to Counts 1s-10s: Objections heard and ruled on a stated on the record. The defendant is committed to the Custody of the BOP for a Term of ONE HUNDRED-TWENTY (120) months, as to each Count 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a Total Term of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) months, Supervised Release for a Term of THREE (3) years, as to each Counts 1s-10s, to run concurrently for a total Term of THREE (3) years, Fine is WAIVED, Special Assessment is REMITTED and Restitution in the amount of 3,251,897.41. The government’s motion for a money judgment is granted. Order signed. Judgment in the amount of 1,984,642.09. The court recommends designation in the Washington state area to facilitate family visitation. Appearances: John Wakefield/John Braddock-AUSA, David Nachtigall for Deft. Roland and M. Chester for US Probation.(Court Reporter: M. Capetillo) (Interpreter:No) Deft remanded to US Marshals, filed.(leddins, 4) (Entered: 02/09/2023) |
| 02/09/2023 | 201 | ORDER IMPOSING MONEY JUDGMENT as to Clarence C Roland, III. ( Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (JacquelineMata, 4) (Entered: 02/09/2023) |
| 02/13/2023 | 202 | JUDGMENT as to Clarence C Roland, III (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (leddins, 4) Modified on 2/13/2023 (leddins, 4). (Entered: 02/13/2023) |
| 02/13/2023 | 203 | Statement of Reasons (Sealed) as to Clarence C Roland, III. NOTICE: Document available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter CM/ECF Filer login and password first for authentication. Instructions available at http://www.txs.uscourts.gov/attorney-information – Electronic Access to Sealed Documents. Be sure to SAVE the document locally at the time of viewing, filed. (Entered: 02/13/2023) |
| 02/22/2023 | 204 | NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by Clarence C Roland, III re 202 Final Judgment (Filing fee $ 505),filed.(DarleneHansen, 4) (Entered: 02/24/2023) |
| 02/22/2023 | 205 | MOTION for Recusal of Trial Judge by Clarence C Roland, III, filed. (DarleneHansen, 4) (Entered: 02/24/2023) |
| 02/27/2023 | 206 | Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal as to Clarence C Roland, III. The following Notice of Appeal and related motions are pending in the District Court: 205 MOTION for Recusal, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence. Fee status: CJA. Reporter(s): K. Miller, Gumm, L. Smith, D Smith, G Dye, M Castillo and ERO,filed. (Attachments: # 1 NOA) (DahlilaRodriguez, 1) (Entered: 02/27/2023) |
| 02/27/2023 | 207 | ORDER entered as to Clarence C Roland, III: DENYING 205 MOTION for Recusal, GRANTING 204 request for appointment of new counsel for appeal purposes. The magistrate judge will appoint new counsel for appeal purposes. ( Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (leddins, 4) (Entered: 02/27/2023) |
| 02/27/2023 | 208 | ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Defendant Clarence C Roland, III. Dennis Hester appointed. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified. (sjones, 4) (Entered: 02/27/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 209 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Initial Appearance on 4/29/19 before Judge Bryan; Counsel Determination Hearing on 4/30/19 before Judge Bryan; Detention Hearing on 5/14/19 before Judge Bryan. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Contract Court Reporter. This order form relates to the following: Detention Hearing, Initial Appearance,, Counsel Determination Hearing,,,, filed. (Hester, John) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023. Modified on 3/15/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). Electronically forwarded to Judicial Transcribers of Texas on 3/28/23. Modified on 4/21/2023 (RachelWillborg, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 210 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Motion Hearing on 6/3/19 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kathleen Miller. This order form relates to the following: 26 Motion Hearing,, filed. (Hester, John) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023. Modified on 3/17/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 211 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Motion Hearing on 3/17/20 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Dye. This order form relates to the following: 47 Motion Hearing,,, filed. (Hester, John) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023.Modified on 3/15/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 212 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Motion Hearing on 4/27/21 before Judge Rosenthal; Detention Hearing on 5/10/21 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sean Gumm. This order form relates to the following: 61 Motion Hearing, 66 Motion Hearing,,,, filed. (Hester, John) Wrong DKT-13 submitted. Modified on 3/15/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 213 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Pretrial Conference on 8/16/22 before Judge Rosenthal; Motion Hearing on 8/22/22 before Judge Rosenthal; Pretrial Conference on 9/2/22 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lanie Smith. This order form relates to the following: 106 Pretrial Conference,, 109 Motion Hearing,, 132 Pretrial Conference,, filed. (Hester, John)The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023. Modified on 3/17/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 214 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Trial on September 6, 8, 9, and 12 of 2022 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Dye. This order form relates to the following: 136 Jury Trial,, 133 Jury Trial, 138 Jury Trial,, 140 Jury Trial,,, filed. (Hester, John) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023.Modified on 3/15/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 215 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Trial on 9/7/22 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: David Smith. This order form relates to the following: 134 Jury Trial,,, filed. (Hester, John) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023. Modified on 3/17/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 216 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Trial on September 13, 14, and 19 of 2022 before Judge Rosenthal; Hearing on 9/16/22 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Dye. This order form relates to the following: 143 Miscellaneous Hearing, 144 Jury Trial,,, 142 Jury Trial,, 141 Jury Trial,,, filed. (Hester, John) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023. Modified on 3/15/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 217 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Trial on 9/20/22 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Dye. This order form relates to the following: 147 Jury Trial,,,, filed. (Hester, John) (Main Document 217 replaced on 3/17/2023) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/12/23. (AkeitaMichael, 4). Modified on 3/17/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/12/2023 | 218 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Sentencing on 2/9/23. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Mary Capetillo. This order form relates to the following: 200 Sentencing,,,,, filed. (Hester, John). The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023. Modified on 3/17/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/12/2023) |
| 03/13/2023 | 219 | Unopposed MOTION to Unseal Document 61 Motion Hearing, 106 Pretrial Conference,, 47 Motion Hearing,, 109 Motion Hearing,, 26 Motion Hearing, for Appeal by Clarence C Roland, III, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hester, John) (Entered: 03/13/2023) |
| 03/14/2023 | 220 | Order of USCA (copy) as to Clarence C Roland, III ; USCA No. 22-20588. The court has considered the motion of Clarence C. Roland to view non-public and/or sealed material in the record on appeal. Unless the court granted access to one or more specific documents ONLY, it is ordered, counsel for Clarence C. Roland may obtain all ex parte documents filed on behalf of Clarence C. Roland, and all other non ex parte documents in the record.,filed.(DahlilaRodriguez, 1) (Entered: 03/14/2023) |
| 03/15/2023 | 221 | DKT13 TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST by Defendant/D. Hester as to Clarence C Roland, III. This is to order a transcript of Motion Hearing on 4/27/21 before Judge Rosenthal; Detention Hearing on 5/10/21 before Judge Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sean Gumm. This order form relates to the following: 61 Motion Hearing, 66 Motion Hearing,,,, filed. (Hester, John) The Auth 24 was submitted to the court through eVoucher on 3/11/2023. Modified on 3/17/2023 (AkeitaMichael, 4). (Entered: 03/15/2023) |
| 03/16/2023 | 222 | ORDER granting 219 Motion to Unseal Hearings for Appeal Transcript Purposes as to Clarence C Roland III (1). (Related Documents: 61 Motion Hearing, 106 Pretrial Conference, 47 Motion Hearing, 109 Motion Hearing, 26 Motion Hearing.)(Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal.) Parties notified.(gclair, 4) (Entered: 03/16/2023) |
| 03/17/2023 | 223 | LETTER as to Clarence C Roland, III from C. Roland re: Copy Request (Required information forwarded to defendant.), filed. (DarleneHansen, 4) (Entered: 03/20/2023) |
| 03/27/2023 | 224 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Final pretrial conference proceedings held on 9/2/2022 before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lanie Smith. This transcript relates to the following: 213 Appeal Transcript Request,, 173 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/26/2023., filed. (LanieSmith, 4) (Entered: 03/27/2023) |
| 03/27/2023 | 225 | Transcript (Sealed) of proceedings held on held on 8/16/2022. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lanie Smith, filed. (LanieSmith, 4) (Entered: 03/27/2023) |
| 03/27/2023 | 226 | Transcript (Sealed) of proceedings held on held on 8/22/2022. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lanie Smith, filed. (LanieSmith, 4) (Entered: 03/27/2023) |
| 03/28/2023 | 227 | Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 224 Transcript – Appeal,. Party notified, filed. (DarleneHansen, 4) (Entered: 03/28/2023) |
| 03/29/2023 | 228 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Motion Hearing held on June 3, 2019 before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kathleen Miller. Ordering Party Dennis Hester This transcript relates to the following: 210 Appeal Transcript Request,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/27/2023., filed. (Miller, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/29/2023) |
| 03/30/2023 | 229 | Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 228 Transcript – Appeal. Party notified, filed. (mmarquez, 5) (Entered: 03/30/2023) |
| 04/05/2023 | 230 | USCA LETTER advising court reporter Ms. Mary Henry the transcript must be filed with the District Court Clerk within 30 days from the date the USCA received the purchase order as to Clarence C Roland, III ( USCA No: 22-20588),filed.(DahlilaRodriguez, 1) (Entered: 04/05/2023) |
| 04/05/2023 | 231 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Sentencing held on 2/9/2023 before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Mary Capetillo. Ordering Party Dennis Hester Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/5/2023., filed. (MaryCapetillo) ***NOTE: This transcript refiled under Dkt. No. 232 due to correction. Modified on 4/7/2023 (MayraMarquez, 4). (Entered: 04/05/2023) |
| 04/07/2023 | 232 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Sentencing held on 2/9/2023 before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Mary Capetillo. Ordering Party Dennis Hester Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/6/2023., filed. (MaryCapetillo, ) (Entered: 04/07/2023) |
| 04/07/2023 | 233 | Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 231 Transcript – Appeal. Party notified, filed. *** NOTE: Front page to be modified to reflect correct case number. *** (MayraMarquez, 4) (Entered: 04/07/2023) |
| 04/10/2023 | 234 | Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 232 Transcript – Appeal,. Party notified, filed. (DarleneHansen, 4) (Entered: 04/10/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 235 | Transcript (Sealed) of proceedings held on held on March 17, 2020,. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye, filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 236 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Pretrial Hearing held on September 6, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 214 Appeal Transcript Request,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 237 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Jury Voir Dire held on September 6, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 214 Appeal Transcript Request, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 238 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 1 – Jury Trial held on September 6, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 214 Appeal Transcript Request, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 239 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 3 – Jury Trial held on September 8, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 214 Appeal Transcript Request, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 240 | Transcript (Sealed) of proceedings held on held on September 8, 2022,. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye, filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 241 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 4 – Jury Trial held on September 9, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 214 Appeal Transcript Request, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 242 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 5 – Jury Trial held on September 12, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 214 Appeal Transcript Request, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 243 | Transcript (Sealed) of proceedings held on held on September 12, 2022,. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye, filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 244 | Transcript (Sealed) of proceedings held on held on September 12, 2022,. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye, filed. (Dye, Gayle) Modified on 6/8/2023 (DahlilaRodriguez, 1). (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 245 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 6 – Jury Trial held on September 13, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 216 Appeal Transcript Request,,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 246 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 7 – Jury Trial held on September 14, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 216 Appeal Transcript Request,,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 247 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Jury Charge Conference held on September 16, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 216 Appeal Transcript Request,,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 248 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 8 – Jury Trial held on September 19, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 216 Appeal Transcript Request,,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/12/2023 | 249 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Day 9 – Jury Trial held on September 20, 2022, before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dye. This transcript relates to the following: 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 217 Appeal Transcript Request,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2023., filed. (Dye, Gayle) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 04/13/2023 | 250 | Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 239 Transcript – Appeal, 236 Transcript – Appeal, 248 Transcript – Appeal, 242 Transcript – Appeal, 246 Transcript – Appeal, 241 Transcript – Appeal, 247 Transcript – Appeal, 238 Transcript – Appeal, 237 Transcript – Appeal, 249 Transcript – Appeal, 245 Transcript – Appeal,. Party notified, filed. (ShannonHolden, 4) (Entered: 04/13/2023) |
| 04/16/2023 | 251 | TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: MOTION HEARING held on 04/27/2021 before Judge Lee H Rosenthal.Court Reporter/Transcriber Gumm. Ordering Party Hester, John Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/17/2023., filed. (Gumm, Sean) (Entered: 04/16/2023) |
| 04/16/2023 | 252 | TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: MOTION HEARING held on 05/10/2021 before Judge Lee H Rosenthal.Court Reporter/Transcriber Gumm. Ordering Party Hester, John Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/17/2023., filed. (Gumm, Sean) (Entered: 04/16/2023) |
| 04/17/2023 | 253 | Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 251 Transcript, 252 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (HeatherCarr, 4) (Entered: 04/17/2023) |
| 04/22/2023 | 254 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Initial Appearance held on April 29, 2019 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Judicial Transcribers of Texas, LLC. Ordering Party Dennis Hester This transcript relates to the following: 173 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 204 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 209 Appeal Transcript Request,,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/21/2023., filed. (mahenry, ) (Entered: 04/22/2023) |
| 04/22/2023 | 255 | APPEAL TRANSCRIPT as to Clarence C Roland, III re: Counsel Determination held on April 30, 2019 before Magistrate Judge Christina A Bryan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Judicial Transcribers of Texas, LLC. Ordering Party Dennis Hester This transcript relates to the following: 173 Notice of Appeal – Judgment and Sentence, 209 Appeal Transcript Request,,. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/21/2023., filed. (mahenry, ) (Entered: 04/22/2023) |
| 04/24/2023 | 256 | Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 255 Transcript – Appeal, 254 Transcript – Appeal,. Party notified, filed. (DarleneHansen, 4) (Entered: 04/24/2023) |
| 04/24/2023 | 257 | Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals LETTER advising the court reporter must discount the CJA voucher by 10% as to Clarence C Roland, III (USCA No. 22-20588),filed.(JenniferLongoria, 1) (Entered: 04/24/2023) |
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Y’all are goin’ to jail. https://t.co/bZloRqkEfW Compare to https://t.co/839a07GMDp We have a significant problem, said Harris County Asst DA Valerie Turner, Criminals are filing fake deeds with the clerk’s office…even though he has no right to the home.@HarrisCountyDAO pic.twitter.com/SQmB8HOr0t
— lawsinusa (@lawsinusa) June 22, 2023
Jury returns guilty verdict in local deed fraud scheme
JUN 5, 2023 | REPUBLISHED BY LIT: JUN 6, 2023
HOUSTON – A federal jury sitting in Houston has convicted a 61-year-old Dallas man for money laundering, conspiracy to commit and committing wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
The jury deliberated for half a day before convicting Clarence Roland III on all charges following a eight-day trial.
In 2009, Roland began working with co-conspirator Arlando Jacobs, 57, Oakland, California, in a deed fraud scheme to cancel and challenge mortgage loans held in the name of Jacobs or others. During this time, Roland frequently used the alias Joshua Stein, while Jacobs used Caleb Wright or Dexter Ponzey.
According to testimony, they solicited and received the help of other co-conspirators to establish over 11 business entities or shell companies and office spaces with mailing addresses in Houston, The Woodlands and Katy to carry out the scheme.
The jury heard that Roland and co-conspirators fraudulently acquired real property by manipulating and filing fraudulent deeds and other documents. Roland sold the properties and received profits from the sales. The original mortgage liens were not paid off and the mortgage holders were ultimately defrauded. Some title insurance companies were forced to pay buyer claims who had acquired the title when purchasing the real property Roland sold to them.
The co-conspirators fabricated a series of documents to falsely create the appearance of transferred ownership of real property to the shell companies. In order to do so, they signed documents claiming to represent one of the many entities in the transactions. The same names were used as signors on many documents and purported to represent different entities. They were also fraudulently notarized by using fake notary stamps.
The defense attempted to convince the jury the law allowed him to file fraudulent documents in the real property records to transfer title of houses on which there were mortgages so he could then sell them free of those mortgages. They did not believe those claims and found Roland guilty as charged.
Jacobs pleaded guilty in advance of trial in an unrelated fraud case in the Northern District of Texas and was sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $7.6 million.
U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal presided over the trial and set sentencing for Jan. 25, 2023. At that time, Roland faces up to 30 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution and 20 years for wire fraud. They also carry potential fines of up to $1 million. For money laundering, he faces another 10 years as well as a fine of $250,000.
Previously released on bond, Roland was taken into custody following the conviction today where he will remain pending sentencing.
The FBI, Federal Housing Finance Agency – Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Housing and Urban Development – OIG conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys John Braddock and John Wakefield are prosecuting the case.
Updated September 20, 2022
Former Mortgage Broker Charged with Deed Fraud Scheme
APR 29, 2019 | REPUBLISHED BY LIT: JUN 25, 2023
HOUSTON – A 58-year-old man is set to appear in Houston federal court on allegations contained in a 10-count indictment to include conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, wire fraud and violations of a federal money laundering statute, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Clarence C. Roland III, of Tacoma, Washington, is accused of fraudulent acquisition of real property through the manipulation and filing of fraudulent deed documents in county records across the country.
He is set to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christina Bryan at 10:00 a.m. today.
The indictment, returned in December 2018, alleges Roland fabricated fraudulent documents to defraud mortgage holders by causing the property records to reflect their interests in the real property had been eliminated.
Roland and others fraudulently transferred the ownership of the real property in which the mortgage holder had an interest to shell companies Roland controlled, according to the charges.
The fraudulent documents allegedly further materially misrepresented the shell companies he controlled had outstanding mortgage loans on the real properties allegedly held by another company Roland controlled.
Upon the sale of the real property, Roland allegedly caused that fake loan to be paid off using seller’s proceeds.
The indictment further alleges the conspirators created and used various entities names in executing their scheme to defraud.
If convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, Roland faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a possible $1 million maximum fine.
A conviction for wire fraud carries a potential 20-year-maximum sentence and a $250,000 possible fine. He is also charged with six counts of money laundering, each carrying a maximum 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines, upon conviction.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency – Office of Inspector General and the FBI conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Annis is prosecuting the case.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence.
A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.
Updated April 29, 2019
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