United States v. Thuna

FRANCISCO A. BESOSA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Eli Lilly and Company ("Lilly"), which is not a party here, requests that the Court enter an Order of Restitution directing defendant Martin Thuna ("Thuna") to pay Lilly $ 2,099,018.01 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sections 3663(a)(2) ("Victim and Witness Protection Act," or "VWPA"), 3664, and 3771(e)(2)(A) ("Crime Victims' Rights Act," or "CVRA"). (Docket No. 23.) The United States and Thuna oppose Lilly's motion. (Docket Nos. 33 & 41.) For the reasons set forth below, the Court DENIES Lilly's motion for restitution. (Docket No. 23.)

I. Background

On…