Matter of Berkowsky

OPINION OF THE COURT

On August 10, 2011, upon a plea of guilty in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the respondent was convicted of bank fraud, in violation of 18 USC § 1344, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, in violation of 18 USC § 1349, both class B federal felonies. On September 11, 2013, the respondent was sentenced, inter alia, to time served, supervised release for one year, an order of forfeiture of $48,000, and a fine of $12,500.

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