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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDACASE NO.18 U.S.C. 5641

UNITED STATES OF AMERICAVS .

CARDRA ROBINSON,Defendant.

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INFORM ATIONThe United States Attom ey charges that:

GENERAL ALLEGATIONSAt all times material to this lnformation:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (6iHUD'') was a departmentwithin the Executive Branch of the govemment of the United States. The Secretary of HUD wasauthorized to enter into eontrads with public housing authorities and to fund such authorities inorder to provide rent subsidies for eligible low-ineome tenants.

2. Under the Stl-lousing Choice Voucher'' program, also known as tsection 8,'9 HUDwas authorized to provide Enancial assistance to aid low-income families in obtaining a decentplace to live.

3.applications for housing assistance from eligible low-incom e tenants and to agree with privatelandlords to subsidize the rent they received in am ounts based upon the tenants' incom es The

As part of this program, the public housing authorities were authorized to receive

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public housing authorities and the landlords would enter into agreements called HousingAssistance Payments Contracts (1%HAP'') to govern their relationship. Pursuant to the HAP, thehousing subsidy was paid directly to the landlord by the public housing authority on behalf of theparticipating tenant.

4. The Deerfield Beach Housing Authority ('CDBHA'') was a local government entityand public housing authority contracted by HUD to administer the Housing Choice/section 8program in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The DBHA was created by the City of Deerfield Beach in1969 and was governed by a Board of Commissioners.

The DBHA maintained a checking account at Barlk of America for the HousingChoice/sedion 8 program, into which federalHUD subsidies were deposited. The Bartk ofAmerica account was also used for paying expenses for the Housing Choice/section 8 program .

6. Defendant CARDRA ROBINSON was an employee of DBHA from in or around2009, through in or around July 2013. From in or around July 2012,through in or around July2013, ROBINSON was in charge of disbursing the HUD monies in the DBHA checking account atBank of Ameriea to participating Housing Choice/section 8 landlords pursuant to the HAP.

COUNTSI-31 . The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 6 of the General Allegations

Section of this lnformation are re-alleged and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.On or about the dates listed below, in Broward County, in the Southern District of

Florida, the defendant,CARDRA RO BINSON,

did knowingly and willfully embezzle, steal, purloin, and convert to her own use and the use ofanother, money of the United States, and a department and agency thereof,the aggregate amount

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of which exceeded $1,000, that is, United States Department of Housing and Urban Developmentfunds designated for Housing Choice/section 8 program housing assistance payments, to whichshe was not entitled.

All in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDAUNITED STATES OF AMERICAV9.CARDRA ROBINSON,

Defendant. /

CASE NO.

CERTIFICATE OF TRIAL ATTORNEY*

Superseding Case Information:

Court Division: (select one)Miami Key W estX FTL W PB FTPI do hereby certify that:

New Defendantts) Yes NoNumber of New DefendantsTotal number of counts

1 have carefully consldered the allegations of the indictment,the num ber of defendants? the number ofrobable witnesses and the Iegal com plexities of the Indictment/lnformation attached hereto.l am aware that the information supplied gn this statement will be relied upon by the Judges of thisCoudin setting theirqalendars and schedullng criminal trials underthe mandate of the SpeedyTrialAct,Title 28 U.S.C. Sectlon 3161.Iqterpreter: (Yes qr No) NnLIst Ianguage and/or dlalectThis case will take 0 days for the parties to try.

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Please check appropriate category and type of offense listed below:(Check only one) (Check only one)

I O to 5 days X Pqtty11 6 to 10 days MlnorlI1 1 1 to 20 days Mlsdem .IV 21 to 60 days Felony XV 61 days and over6. Has this case been previously filed in this District Court? (Yes or No)lf yes:Judge: Case No.(Attach copy of dispositive order)Has a complaint been filed in this matter? (Yes or No) MnIf yeq:Maglstrate Case No.Related Miscellaneous numbers:Defendantts) in federal custody as ofDefendantts) in state custody as ofRule 20 from the District ofIs this a potential death penalty case? (Yes or No) Nn

Does this case originate from a matter pending in the Nodhern Region of the U.S. Attorney's Office priorto October 14, 2003? Yes X NoDoes this case originate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the U.S. Attorney's Office priorto September 1 ,2007? Yes X No

A ICIA SHASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYFlorida Bar No, 0124842*penalty Sheetts) attached REv4/&o8



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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTH ERN DISTRICT OF FLO RIDAPENALTY SHEET

Defendant's Name: CARDRA ROBINSONCase No:Counts #: 1 - 3Theft of Public M oneyTitle 1 8, United States Code. Section 641* Max.penalty: Ten (10) years imprisonment; three (3) years supenised release; $250,000 fineCount #:

*M ax. Penalty:Count # :

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*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,special assessm ents, parole terms, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.



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AO 455 (Rev.0 1/09) Waiver ofan lndictmentUNITED STATES D ISTRICT COURT

for theSouthern District of Florida

United States of AmericaV.

CARDRA ROBINSON,Defendant

)) Case No.)))W AIVER OF AN INDICTM ENT

I understand that l have been accused of one or more offenses punishable by imprisonment for more than oneyear. I was advised in open court of my rights and the nature of the proposed charges against me.After receiving this advice, I waive my right to prosecution by indictment and consent to prosecution by

information.

Date:

Signature ofde#ndant 's attorney

Judge 's printed name and title


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COURT M INUTESUnited StatesM agistrate Judge Patrick M . Hunt

Date: 10/1/2013 Time: ll:ooamendant: cardra Robinson (surr) J#: 04075-104 Case #: 13-60228-cr-ScoIa

Iicia shick Attorney: Mt'.l.l- hNtlr/'zsA: Aolation: 18:641 V- /)f3 1-1 f Wding: Initial Appearance / r ' n 1- CJA Appt:d TD Held: es C NO Recommended Bond:nnd set at: G- W t co-signed by: ly?Surrender and/or do not obtain passports/travel docs Language'Report to PTS as directed/or x?s a week/month by Disposition'phone: x's a week/month in person ,' u o;Random urine testing by Pretrial ServicesTreatment as deem ed necessary '

r Refrain from excessive use of alcohol ' g'C Participate in mental health assessment & treatment C or Maintain or seek full-time employment/education

Reading of Indictment WaivedNo contact with victims/witnesses ot ul y p aa en ereC' No firearms 'Standing Discovery Order requestedNot to encumber property

May not visit transportation establishmentsHome Confinement/Electronic Monitoring and/orCurfew pm to am, paid byAllowances: Medical needs, court appearances, attorney visits,religious, em ploymentTravel extended to: fo N-Other:

XT COURT APPEARANCE oate: Tim e: Judge: Plate:port RE Counsel:/Bond Hearing:elim/Arraign or Removal:us conference RE: N/A fA.R. I l . l'$ ' l -/ Time in court: 10 /D l r)

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UN ITED STATES D ISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDACASE NO. 13-60228-CR-SCOLA

UN ITED STATES OF AM ERICAPlaintiff,

VS.CARDM ROBINSON,

PRISONER# 04075-104LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Defendant.

ARR AIGNM ENT INFORM ATION SHEETThe above names Defendant appeared before M agistrate Patrick M . Hunt on

October 1, 2013, where the Defendant was arraigned on the information and a pleaof NOT GUILTY was entered. Defendant and counsel of record will be noticedfor trial by the District Court Judge assigned to this case. The followinginformation is current as of this date:DEFENSE COUNSEL: Brett Schwartz, Esq.BOND SET: $25,000 PSB

October 1. 2013

STEVEN LARIM ORECLERK OF COURTBy: 9 - gle

Deputy Clerk



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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDACASE NO. 13-60228-CR-SCOLAUNITED STATES OF AM ERICA,

Plaintiff,VS.CARDRA ROBW SON,Defendantts)/

ORDER RE: STATUSCONFERENCE.SPEEDY TW AL.PM TW AL M ATTERSIT IS HEREBY ORDERED that counsel for the Govelmment and the Defense shall appear beforeM agistrate Judge n/a for a Status Conference to resolvepre-trial motions and discovery problems. W here the parties are able to resolve a11 pre-trial matters priorto the date of the above scheduled status conference, they should so notify the Court, in writing and willbe excused from attendance at the conference.

DISCOVERY M ATTERSAll counsel are directed to read carefully the Standing Discovery Order which clearly delineatesthe parties' discovery obligations, including the materials sought by the vast majority of the standardpre-trial motions. Routine filing of ''boilerplate'' motions covered by the Standing Discovery Order, aswell as repeated failure to timely provide discovery has substantially contributed to the backlog ofcriminal cases in this District. Accordingly, al1 counsel are hereby advised that this Court will

recommend the imposition of sanctions against attorneys who persist in these practices.The United States Attorney shall provide discovery to the defendantts) within the time providedunder the Standing Discovery Order. Failure to timely provide such discovery absent prior approval ofthe Court for an extension of time, may result in the imposition of sanctions by the Court

SPEEDY TRIAL ACTUnder Rule 88.5 of the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District ofFlorida it is duty the of the parties to provide the Court with written reports setting forth the speedy trialstatus of each case pending before the Court. Such reports shall set forth:

A1l excludable time on which there is agreement, including the applicable statutesA1l excludable time as recorded on the docket on which there is a conflict, including theapplicable statutes;Computation of the gross time; Excludable time; Net time remaining; The final date uponwhich the defendantts) may be tried in complianee with the speedy trial plan of this Court;r dD. Any agreem ent by the parties as to excludable tim e which exceeds the amount recorded onthe docket shall have no effect unless approved by the Court. Failure to tim ely file suchreports may result in sanctions being imposed.



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M OTIONSThe parties shall file a11 m otions on a tim ely basis pursuant to Local Rule 88.9. Counsel shall abideby Local Rule 88.9 which states: At the time of filing motions in crim inal cases, counsel for the movingparty shall tile with the Clerk of the Court a statement certifying either: (1) that counsel have conferred ina good faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion and have been unable to do so; or (2) thatcounsel for the moving party has made reasonable effort (which shall be identified with specificity in thestatement) to confer with the opposing party but has been unable to do so.Any motion to travel must set forth the following:A.B.C.D.E.F.G. j-fooxs Axo ouosl'so at Fort uauderdale, ylorida-this ( day ot- Jc t , 20.,,,3.

The date the defendant desires to leave the area permitted under the bond;The date of his or her return;The address where the defendant will be staying;The telephone number at the place where the defendant will be staying;The m ethod of travel to be used by the defendant;Whether the United States Attorney has no objection to such travel; andThe name of the M agistrate Judge who originally set the conditions of release.

PATRIC M . HUNTUNITED STATES M AGISTRATE JUDGE

cc: Al1 Counsel of Record



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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT O F FLORIDACASE NO.: 13-60228-CR-SCOLA

UNITED STATES OF AM ERICA :Plaintiff,

JAIL# A o-s -tCARDRA ROBINSONDefendant,1, the undersigned defendant and l or we,the undersigned sureties,jointly and severally acknowledge that weand otlr personal representatives,jointly and severally, are bo nd to ay the United States of America,the sum$ - N /) hLp ',

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF BONDThe conditions of this bond are that the defendant:

1. Shall appear before this court and at such other places as the defendant may be required to appear, inaccordance with any and a11 orders and directions relating to the defendant's appearance in this case, includingappearance for violation of a condition of the defendant's release as may be ordered or notified by this court orany other United States District Court to which the defendant may be held to answer or the cause transferred.he defendant is to abide by any judgment entered in such matter by surrendering to serve any sentenceimposed and obeying any order or direction in connection with such judgment This is a continuing bond,ncluding any proceeding on appeal or review,which shall remain in full force and effect until such time as thecourt shall order otherwise.2. May not at any tim e, for any reason whatever, leave the Southelm District of Florida or other District towhich the case may be removed or transferred after he or she has appeared in such District pursuant to theconditions of this bond, without first obtaining written permission from the court, except that a defendantordered removed or transferred to another district may travel to that district as required for court appearancesand trial preparation upon written notice to the Clerk of this court or the cout't to which the case has beenremoved or transferred. The Southern District of Florida consists of the following counties: M onroe, M iami-ade, Broward, Palm Beach, M artin,St. Lucie, Indian River. Okeechobee, and H ighlands.3. M ay not change his or her present address as recorded on this bond without prior permission in writingrom the court.4. Is required to appear in court at a1l times as required by notice given by the court or itsclerk to theaddress on this bond or in open court or to the address as changed by permission from the court. The defendants required to ascertain from the Clerk of Court or defense counsel the tim e and place of a11 scheduledproceedings on the case. In no event may a defendant mssum e that his or her case has been dismissed unless thecourt has entered an order of dismissal5. The defendant must cooperate with law enforcem ent officers in the collection of a DNA sample if thecollection is required by 42 U.S.C. Section 14135a.6. Shall not commit any act in violation of state or federal laws.



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DEFENDANT: CARDRA ROBINSONCASE NUM BER:13-60228-CR-SCOLAPAGE TW OSPECIAL CONDITIONS OF BONDln addition to compliance with the previously stated conditions of bond, the defendant must comply with thespecial conditions checked below:

a. Surrender a1l passports and travel documents, if any, to the Pretrial Services Office and not obtain anytravel documents during the pendency of the case;.Report to Pretrial Services as follows: ( as directed or timels) a week in person and timels)a wcc/c by telephone..c. Submit to substance abuse testing and/or treatment;d. Refrain from excessive use of alcohol, or any use of a narcotic drug or other controlled substance, asefined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Ad (21 U.S.C. j802)without a prescription by alicensed medical practitioner;e. Participate in mental health assessment and/or treatment;f. Participate and undergo a sex offense specific evaluation and treatment',g. M aintain or actively seek full-time employment;h. Maintain or begin an educations program;i. Avoid all contact with victims or witnesses to the crimes charged,except through cotmsel;j. Refrain from possessing a firearm, destrudive deviee or other dangerous weapons;k.None of the signatories may sell,pledge, mortgage, hypothecate, encumber,etc., any property they own,real or personal, until the bond is discharged,or otherwise modified by the Court;1. May not visit commercial transportation establishment' airports, seaport/marinas, commercial busterminals, train stations, etc. ;m. No access to the internet via any type of connectivity device (i.e., computers, pda 'scellular phones,rp '#), and follow instructions as outlined in the agreement waiver provided to you by Pretrial Services;n. HOM E CONFINEM ENT PROGRAM The defendant shall participate in one of the following homeeonfinement program components and abide by a1l the requirements of the program which ( ) will notor ( ) will include electronic monitoring or other Iocation verilkation system, paid for by the defendantbased upon his/her ability to pay ( ) or paid for by Pretrial Services ( ).Curfew: You are restricted to your residence every day from to .or as directed by the Court.Home Detention: You are restrided to yolzr residence at a11 times except for: ( ) court appearances,( ) medical needs or medical treatment, ( ) attorney visits or court ordered obligations, and( ) OtherO.HALFW AY HOUSE PLACEM ENT The defendant shall reside at a

by all the rules and regulations of the program .You are restricted to the halfway house at a11 times except for: ( ) employment; ( ) education;( ) religious services; ( ) medical, substanct abuse, or mental health treatment; ( ) attorney visits;( ) court appearances; ( ) court ordered obligations; ( ) reporting to Pretrial Services; and( ) @ther :

p. May travel to and from: u , and must notify Pretrial Services of travelplans before leaving and upon return.

halfway house orcom munitycorrections center and abide

q. Comply with the following additional conditions of bond:



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DEFENDANT: CARDRA ROBINSONCASE NUM BER:13-60228-CR-SCOLAPAGE THREE

PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS APPLICABLE TO DEFENDANTViolation of any of the foregoing conditions of release may result in the immediate issuance of a warrantfor the defendant's arrest, a revocation of release, and order of detention, as provided in 18 U .S.C. j3148,orfeiture of any bail posted, and a prosecution for contempt as provided in 18 U .S.C. j401, which could resultn a possible term of imprisonment or a fine.The commission of any offense while on pretrial release may result in an additional sentence uponconviction for such offense to a term of imprisonment of not more than ten years,if the offense is a felony; or atenn of imprisomnent of not more than one year, if the offense is a misdemeanor This sentence shall beconsecutive to any other sentence and must be imposed in addition to the sentence received for the offenseitself.Title 18 U.S.C. j1503 makes it a criminal offense punishable by up to five years of imprisonment and a$250,000 fine to intimidate or attempt to intimidate a witness,juror or oftker of the court; 18 U.S.C. j1510

makes it a criminal offense punishable by up to 5ve years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine to obstruct acriminal investigation; 18 U.S.C. j1512 makes it a criminal offense punishable by up to ten years ofimprisonment and a $250,000 fine to tamper with a witness,victim or infonuant; and 18 U.S.C. 51513 makes ita criminal offense punishable by up to ten years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine to retaliate against awitness, victim or informant, or threaten to do so.It is a criminal offense under 18 U.S.C. j3146, if after having been released, the defendant knowinglyfails to appear as required by the conditions of release,or to surrender for the service of sentence pursuant to acourt order. If the defendant was released in connection with a charge of, or while awaiting sentence, surrenderfor the service of a sentence, or appeal or certiorari after conviction for:

(1) an offense punishable by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term of fifteen years or morethe defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than ten years,or both;(2) an offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of five years or more, but less than fifteen yearsthedefendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years,or both;(3) any other felony, the defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned not more than twoyears, or both;(4) a misdemeanor, the defendant shall be fined not more than $ 100,000 or imprisoned not more than oneyear, or both.

A term of imprisonment imposed for failure to appear or surrender shall be consecutive to the sentenceof imprisonment for any other offense. In addition, a failure to appear m ay result in the forfeiture of any bailposted, which means that the defendant will be obligated to pay the full amount of the bond, which may beenforced by a1l applicable laws of the United States



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DEFENDANT: CARDRA ROBINSONCASE NUM BER:13-60228-CR-SCOLAPAGE FOURPENALTIES AND SANCTIONS APPLICABLE TO SURETIESViolation by the defendant of any of the foregoing conditions of release will result in an immediate obligation by the surety or suretiesto pay the full amount of the bond. Forfeiture of the bond for any breach of one or more conditions may be declared by a judicialoftker of any United States District Court having cognizance of the above entitled matter at the time of such brtach,and if tht bond isforfeited and the forfeiture is not set aside or remitted, judgment may be entered upon motion in such United States District Court

against each surety jointly and severally for the amount of the bond, together with interest and costs, and execution may be issued andpayment secured as provided by the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and other laws of the United States.SIGNATURESI have carefully read and l understand this entire appearance bond consisting of four pages,or it has been read to me, and, if necessary,translated into my native Ianguage, and l know that l am obligated by 1aw to comply with all of the terms of this bond.I promise toobey all conditions of this bond, to appear in court as required,and to surrender for service of any sentence imposed.l am aware of thepenalties and sanctions outlined in this bond for violations of the terms of the bond.

If I am an agent acting for or on behalf of a corporate surety,I further represent that I am a duly authorized agent for the corporatesurety and have full power to execute this bond in the amount stated.DEFENDANT

Signed this l day of '' ( ) ,20 l lL at FORT LAUDERDALE, Flo ' a ,DE ENDANT: (Signature)$ Qil' I 'w - U -'? .City state

CORPORATE SURETYSigned this day of , 20 at FORT LAUDERDALE,FloridaSURETY: AGENT: (Signature)

PRINT NAM E:City StateINDIVIDUAL SURETIES

' edthis ? day of 1'X ,20 l '5 at Fprt, tauderdale, FloridasURETv: (signature) y Xtx--e;k'zzrf OLkA-L,RINT NAME: tlRELATIONSHIPTO DEFENDANT: /V$&n &X( sgrmr FC.City State

Signed this day of , 20 at Fort Lauderdale,FloriclaSURETY: (Signature)PRINT NAM E:RELATIONSHIP TO DEFENDANT:

City StateSiped this day of , 20 at Fort tauderdale, Florida Sired this day of ,20 at Folt M uderdale, FloridaSURETY: (Signature) SURETY: (Signature)PRINT NAM E: PRINT NAM E:RELATIONSHIPTO DEFENDANT: REIA TIONSHIPTO DEFENDANT:

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United States District C ourtSouthern District of Florida

Case Num ber: 01-273-CR-ROSENBAUM

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