State v. Ginter

Opinion

DAVIS, Judge:

T1 Thomas B. Ginter appeals from his convictions for communications fraud and organizing a pyramid scheme. We reverse Ginter's convictions and remand for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.

BACKGROUND

T2 Ginter started an organization called Patriot Money Gifting Program (PMGP) with the intent to create an alternative monetary system using only liberty coins.1 Ginter established PMGP out of "concern[ for} people's souls," based on his beliefs that the Federal Reserve and Internal Revenue Service are criminal organizations that intend to establish a…