United States v. Mark Ellison

MEMORANDUM *

Douglas Swenson, Mark Ellison, David Swenson, and Jeremy Swenson (collectively, the Appellants) appeal their convictions after a joint jury trial. All of the Appellants also appeal their restitution orders, and Douglas, David, and Jeremy also appeal their prison sentences. The Appellants worked for the DBSI Group 1 and were convicted for their roles in defrauding investors in fifteen investment offerings. Each of the Appellants was convicted of securities fraud, 2 and Douglas was also convicted of wire fraud. 3 We affirm the Appellants' convictions and sentences in virtually all…