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Federal Criminal Case Against Burt Wagner Dismissed
at the Request of the Department of Justice
July13, 2015
I am very excited to announce that the criminal case against my client Burt Wagner was dismissed today. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado filed a motion earlier today requesting that the U.S. District Court Judge handling the case, the Honorable William J. Martinez, dismiss the case against Mr. Wagner. Judge Martinez subsequently issued an order dismissing it.
On October 7, 2014, Mr. Wagner was charged in a single-count indictment with violating 18 U.S.C. § 1960 (operation of unlicensed money transmitting business) in connection with his purchases and sales of bitcoins. Mr. Wagner entered a plea of not guilty. Although Mr. Wagner and I both wish he had never been charged, we appreciate the U.S. Attorney's Office ultimately doing the right thing and dismissing the criminal case against him.
With this dismissal, Mr. Wagner can begin the process of resuming his regular life. It has been a true privilege to represent Mr. Wagner. I could not be happier for him and his family.
Contact:
Brian Klein
Baker Marquart LLP
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90024
Phone: (424) 652-7814
Email: [email protected]
Federal Criminal Case Against Burt Wagner Dismissed
at the Request of the Department of Justice
July13, 2015
I am very excited to announce that the criminal case against my client Burt Wagner was dismissed today. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado filed a motion earlier today requesting that the U.S. District Court Judge handling the case, the Honorable William J. Martinez, dismiss the case against Mr. Wagner. Judge Martinez subsequently issued an order dismissing it.
On October 7, 2014, Mr. Wagner was charged in a single-count indictment with violating 18 U.S.C. § 1960 (operation of unlicensed money transmitting business) in connection with his purchases and sales of bitcoins. Mr. Wagner entered a plea of not guilty. Although Mr. Wagner and I both wish he had never been charged, we appreciate the U.S. Attorney's Office ultimately doing the right thing and dismissing the criminal case against him.
With this dismissal, Mr. Wagner can begin the process of resuming his regular life. It has been a true privilege to represent Mr. Wagner. I could not be happier for him and his family.
Contact:
Brian Klein
Baker Marquart LLP
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90024
Phone: (424) 652-7814
Email: [email protected]
there is a possibility that the same person owned both accounts and that person died
WTF? Did you read Grand_Voyageur's and BurtW's post right above yours? They are two different persons and both of them are back already.
Please stop making wild guess when you have no idea about the problem.
there is a possibility that the same person owned both accounts and that person died
I noticed that 2 long-term and decent users are missing.
1) DeathAndTaxes is inactive since 7 October while his last post is from 29 August;
2) BurtW is inactive since 14 October while his last post is from 11 October.
Both users were pretty active and being offline for 1 month seems to me a bit strange. Anyone knows anything?
Just like other people answers, maybe its their real life problems dragged them off from this forum... Or maybe they got interested at another forum and moved there 1) DeathAndTaxes is inactive since 7 October while his last post is from 29 August;
2) BurtW is inactive since 14 October while his last post is from 11 October.
Both users were pretty active and being offline for 1 month seems to me a bit strange. Anyone knows anything?
But my prediction is their real life
I noticed that 2 long-term and decent users are missing.
1) DeathAndTaxes is inactive since 7 October while his last post is from 29 August;
2) BurtW is inactive since 14 October while his last post is from 11 October.
Both users were pretty active and being offline for 1 month seems to me a bit strange. Anyone knows anything?
Just like other people answers, maybe its their real life problems dragged them off from this forum... Or maybe they got interested at another forum and moved there 1) DeathAndTaxes is inactive since 7 October while his last post is from 29 August;
2) BurtW is inactive since 14 October while his last post is from 11 October.
Both users were pretty active and being offline for 1 month seems to me a bit strange. Anyone knows anything?
But my prediction is their real life
OP question was already answered many times by now, so i don't see the need to bump up to life this thread.
DeathAndTaxes was last active Today at 04:27:37 PM.
BurtW was arrested as theymos once said, here. BurtW resumed posting in mid-March and was last active Today at 04:21:54 PM.
I noticed that 2 long-term and decent users are missing.
1) DeathAndTaxes is inactive since 7 October while his last post is from 29 August;
2) BurtW is inactive since 14 October while his last post is from 11 October.
Both users were pretty active and being offline for 1 month seems to me a bit strange. Anyone knows anything?
Just like other people answers, maybe its their real life problems dragged them off from this forum... Or maybe they got interested at another forum and moved there 1) DeathAndTaxes is inactive since 7 October while his last post is from 29 August;
2) BurtW is inactive since 14 October while his last post is from 11 October.
Both users were pretty active and being offline for 1 month seems to me a bit strange. Anyone knows anything?
But my prediction is their real life
Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things.....
Are you talking about yourself here? Like, a) claiming VAT for stuff you got for free, & b) ripping miners off for VAT.....?
I could probably go through the whole alphabet with things that you've been up to.......
I don't get it. Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things, c) is now being punished for those illegal things, am I missing something?
Yes. Research Stockholm Syndrome. You suffer from it.
I don't get it. Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things, c) is now being punished for those illegal things, am I missing something?
Because the law is wrong and completely stupid?
Yeah after reading some more on what they're claiming, it does seem a bit stupid. There's no precedence, they're almost making it up and trying to backdate it.
The very best video we have found to explain the whole civil asset forfeiture happening to us to our friends and family. Most of them have the hardest time getting past "there is no way that is even possible here in the U. S. of A." thinking. In fact some of my relatives have trashed our emails because they just can't believe civil asset forfeitures are real. Please watch it, laugh and weep:
https://youtu.be/3kEpZWGgJks
The government, judiciary, and police are a criminal mafia of the worst kind. The Gambino Family had more honor than these scum. Everyone needs to get into crypto and stop paying taxes. Suck the life out of these parasites.
I don't get it. Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things, c) is now being punished for those illegal things, am I missing something?
Yes. Research Stockholm Syndrome. You suffer from it.
I don't get it. Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things, c) is now being punished for those illegal things, am I missing something?
Because the law is wrong and completely stupid?
Yeah after reading some more on what they're claiming, it does seem a bit stupid. There's no precedence, they're almost making it up and trying to backdate it.
The very best video we have found to explain the whole civil asset forfeiture happening to us to our friends and family. Most of them have the hardest time getting past "there is no way that is even possible here in the U. S. of A." thinking. In fact some of my relatives have trashed our emails because they just can't believe civil asset forfeitures are real. Please watch it, laugh and weep:
https://youtu.be/3kEpZWGgJks
I don't get it. Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things, c) is now being punished for those illegal things, am I missing something?
Yes. Research Stockholm Syndrome. You suffer from it.
I don't get it. Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things, c) is now being punished for those illegal things, am I missing something?
Because the law is wrong and completely stupid?
Yeah after reading some more on what they're claiming, it does seem a bit stupid. There's no precedence, they're almost making it up and trying to backdate it.
I don't get it. Why would we contribute to someone who a) did illegal things, b) made money from those illegal things, c) is now being punished for those illegal things, am I missing something?
Because the law is wrong and completely stupid?
The www.burtw.com web site is real. It was put up by my wife (JeanW on here now). To answer some questions posted above: I traded on localbitcoins.com. The prosecutor in the case claims I needed a business money transmittal license to do that. Instead of just notifying me that they though I might need a license they have charged me with a felony which could mean up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Because I had to hire TWO law firms, one for the criminal case and another one for the civil forfeiture case, so far, defending myself against the charge of not having a license in order to trade on localbitcoins has cost me almost $200,000. This is a large chunk of our retirement fund and our daughters college fund. This does not count the property (Bitcoins, cash, etc.) I may have to forfeit in civil forfeiture.
My family could really use your help so if you are in a giving mood please donate Bitcoins or that fiat stuff at www.BurtW.com
A bit more information can be found there.
Thanks!
PS: http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/30/politics/federal-agents-charged-with-stealing-bitcoin/index.html
Made me laugh and I have not laughed for a long time.
Because I had to hire TWO law firms, one for the criminal case and another one for the civil forfeiture case, so far, defending myself against the charge of not having a license in order to trade on localbitcoins has cost me almost $200,000. This is a large chunk of our retirement fund and our daughters college fund. This does not count the property (Bitcoins, cash, etc.) I may have to forfeit in civil forfeiture.
My family could really use your help so if you are in a giving mood please donate Bitcoins or that fiat stuff at www.BurtW.com
A bit more information can be found there.
Thanks!
PS: http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/30/politics/federal-agents-charged-with-stealing-bitcoin/index.html
Made me laugh and I have not laughed for a long time.
Well, the best way to find them is to put their tags/sigs/icons/avatars/etc on the back of a milk carton. I for one would like to see this.
Yesterday I saw a man in the news who passed 40 years in the US jail now proven innocent.
Must of been a shit life. Who was it? This? http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judges-70-year-nc-man-wrongly-convicted-decades-28434441
Does anyone know what happened to Phinnaeus Gage? He hasn't been active since last year July.
PG is still active here but on a different account now. https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/gleb-gamow-349097
Wow, that must suck, a lot.
I read somewhere that gleb was his brother, but
Edit:didn't see the above posts. Well I hope to see him pay back. What was the of the loan? He hasn't been back yet so I suppose it's large.
It wasn't that large. In fact, I just made a payment and sent him a PM stating such prior to the recent news being released. BTW, it was my idea to offer up PG as collateral to protect his interest, for I'm pretty sure none would've been needed because none was discussed prior to my offer.
Yesterday I saw a man in the news who passed 40 years in the US jail now proven innocent.
Must of been a shit life. Who was it? This? http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judges-70-year-nc-man-wrongly-convicted-decades-28434441
Does anyone know what happened to Phinnaeus Gage? He hasn't been active since last year July.
PG is still active here but on a different account now. https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/gleb-gamow-349097
Wow, that must suck, a lot.
I read somewhere that gleb was his brother, but
Edit:didn't see the above posts. Well I hope to see him pay back. What was the of the loan? He hasn't been back yet so I suppose it's large.
Yesterday I saw a man in the news who passed 40 years in the US jail now proven innocent.
Must of been a shit life. Who was it? This? http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judges-70-year-nc-man-wrongly-convicted-decades-28434441
Does anyone know what happened to Phinnaeus Gage? He hasn't been active since last year July.
PG is still active here but on a different account now. https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/gleb-gamow-349097
Why would PG want to post on a full member account when he has a legendary account?
I don't know the details of it, but IIRC he borrowed some bitcoin from another user with his "Phinnaeus Gage" account acting as collateral.
Oh, is the loan still in progress? I assume so as none of the accounts have negative trust on them for not repaying the loan.
Yesterday I saw a man in the news who passed 40 years in the US jail now proven innocent.
Must of been a shit life. Who was it? This? http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judges-70-year-nc-man-wrongly-convicted-decades-28434441
Does anyone know what happened to Phinnaeus Gage? He hasn't been active since last year July.
PG is still active here but on a different account now. https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/gleb-gamow-349097
Why would PG want to post on a full member account when he has a legendary account?
I don't know the details of it, but IIRC he borrowed some bitcoin from another user with his "Phinnaeus Gage" account acting as collateral.
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