US v. Cord Monroe, the T206 forger

[topcat61]

There's something about this case that's been bothering me for a long time. Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the Government's case and Judge's Decision?

Why didnt they get Monroe on anything other than 18 T206?

[Michael B]

It is Criminal Docket No: 4:22-cr-00246-SL-1 in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Ohio (Youngstown)

September 8, 2023
Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Sara Lioi. On 9/8/2023, the Court held a waiver of indictment and plea hearing as to Cord Monroe (1). Present were the following: Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Daly (Assistant U.S. Attorney Alejandro Abreu participated by telephone), Attorney David Betras, and the defendant. Defendant waived indictment and entered a plea of guilty to count 1 of the information with a plea agreement. Defendant referred to Pretrial/Probation for preparation of a Presentence Investigation Report. Sentencing set for 1/5/2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 530 before Judge Sara Lioi. Defendant released on bond with the same terms and conditions that were previously set. (Court Reporter Caroline Mahnke) Time: 1 hour. (V,A) (Entered: 09/08/2023)


The sentencing document is too large to insert here. Here are some of the important parts:

THE DEFENDANT:
☒ pleaded guilty to count(s) 1 of the information

The defendant must pay the total criminal monetary penalties under the schedule of payments page.
Assessment Restitution
TOTALS $100.00 $73,358.35


The court determined that the defendant does not have the ability to pay interest and it is ordered that:
☒ the interest requirement is waived for the ☐ fine ☒ restitution


The defendant shall forfeit the defendant’s interest in the following property to the United States:
All forged baseball cards referenced in the Factual Basis and Relevant Conduct section of the plea agreement in this case and
any other baseball memorabilia seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation during this investigation

[topcat61]

This is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Exhibitman]

Where's the part where they order him to open 100,000 packs of 1988 Topps?

[topcat61]

I'm pretty sure that violates the 8th Amendment, cruel and unusual punishment

[Bill77]

It would only be cruel and unusual if they made him eat the gum.

[MikeGarcia]

..Where are the cards now ?Were any put into holders ?