United States v. Michael L. Meeker

OPINION

GILMAN, Circuit Judge.

Michael Meeker employed a fraudulent investment scheme to bilk 76 people and two small businesses out of nearly $3.8 million during an eight-year period. Meeker was charged with mail fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C, § 1341, and interstate transmission of funds obtained by fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2314. After pleading guilty, Meeker was sentenced to 84 months in prison and ordered to pay $3,770,445.24 in restitution.

On appeal, Meeker argues that the district court erred in (1) sentencing him on the basis of letters from victims that had not been disclosed…