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Parties Involved:
Sean Matthew Darcy
Defendant
USA
Plaintiff

Document Text:

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PROB 35 ORDER TERMINATING PROBATION

PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

vs.

Sean Matthew DARCY

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Docket Number: 2:05CR00169-01

On January 10, 2005, the above-named was placed on Probation for a period of 5 years. He

has complied with the rules and regulations of supervision. It is accordingly recommended

that he be discharged from supervision.

Respectfully submitted,

TERENCE E. SHERBONDY

Senior United States Probation Officer

Dated: November 19, 2007

Roseville, California

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REVIEWED BY: 

RICHARD A. ERTOLA

Supervising United States Probation Officer

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ORDER OF COURT

It is ordered that the probationer be discharged from Probation, and that the proceedings in

the case be terminated.

Dated: November 26, 2007

 

GARLAND E. BURRELL, JR.

United States District Judge

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Attachment: Recommendation

cc: United States Attorney's Office

FLU Unit, AUSA's Office

Fiscal Clerk, Clerk's Office

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RECOMMENDATION TERMINATING

PROBATION PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

vs.

Sean Matthew DARCY

 

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Docket Number: 2:05CR00169-01

LEGAL HISTORY:

On January 10, 2005, the above-named was placed on Probation for a period of 5 years.

Special conditions included the probationer: Shall provide a signed release authorizing credit

report inquiries, federal and state income tax returns or a signed release authorizing their

disclosure, and an accurate financial statement, with supporting documentation as to all

assets, income and expenses; Shall not apply for any loan or open any line of credit without

prior approval of the probation officer; Shall maintain one personal checking account, which

all monetary gains shall be deposited into, and which shall be used for payment of all

personal expenses. Records of all other bank accounts shall be disclosed to the probation

officer upon request; Shall not transfer, sell, give away or otherwise convey any asset with

a fair market value in excess of $500 without approval of the probation officer until all financial

obligations imposed by the Court have been satisfied in full.

SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE:

Mr. Darcy has complied with all conditions and special conditions of Probation, and has not

been involved in any further criminal activities. It is the opinion of the probation officer that

he has derived maximum benefit from supervision and is not in need of continued

supervision.

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RECOMMENDATION TERMINATING

PROBATION PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE

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RECOMMENDATION:

It is, therefore, respectfully recommended that Probation in this case be terminated early.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Terence E. Sherbondy

TERENCE E. SHERBONDY

Senior United States Probation Officer

Dated: November 19, 2007

Roseville, California

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REVIEWED BY: /s/ Richard A. Ertola 

RICHARD A. ERTOLA

Supervising United States Probation Officer

cc: AUSA (Pursuant to Rule 32, notice of proposed relief to the probationer is being provided. If no

objection is received from you within 14 days, the probation officer's Recommendation and Prob 35 -

Order Terminating Probation Prior to Expiration Date, will be submitted to the Court for approval.)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

M E M O R A N D U M

Honorable Garland E. Burrell, Jr.

Chief United States District Judge 

Sacramento, California

RE: Sean Matthew DARCY

Docket Number: 2:05CR00169-01

EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION

Hearing Date: 11/30/2007

Your Honor:

On November 9, 2007, defense counsel for Darcy filed a Motion for Early Termination of Probation.

The results of an investigation into the request for early termination are set forth below accompanied

by a recommendation in support of the motion.

On January 10, 2005, Darcy was sentenced in the United States District Court for the Central District

of California, to a five-year probation term, after being convicted for a violation of 18 USC 371 -

Conspiracy to Defraud the United States. According to the presentence report, Darcy was a longtime

friend of Tyler Davis Bingham's and maintained contact with Bingham over the years. Bingham was

described as a Commissioner of the Aryan Brotherhood (AB) while Darcy was characterized as an

AB Associate, used primarily as a message passer. Between 1995 and 2000, Darcy became involved

in transmitting messages between Bingham and other members of the Aryan Brotherhood (AB). 

More specifically, in August 1995, Bingham and other AB members arranged to have drug proceeds

sent to Darcy. Darcy advised he transferred the money without knowing it was the proceeds of

narcotics trafficking. The government reported it had no reason to dispute Darcy's contention. On

August 30, 1995, Darcy mailed money orders in the amount of $105 to eleven AB members, including

Bingham, all of whom were incarcerated at Florence, Colorado.

On July 6, 1997, Darcy spoke on the telephone with Bingham who was incarcerated in Florence,

Colorado. During that telephone conversation, Darcy discussed the whereabouts of an organized

crime leader. 

On September 24, 1998, Darcy mailed a letter to Bingham, who was incarcerated in the Administrative

Maximum Facility in Florence, Colorado. In that letter, Darcy, using obscured language, told Bingham

that some other members of the conspiracy anticipated being indicted on very serious charges.

On August 6, 2000, Darcy spoke on the telephone with Michael McElhiney, who was incarcerated at

the United States Penitentiary at Marion, Illinois. Using coded or obscured language, McElhiney told

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Darcy that McElhiney and David Michael Sahakian were in control of the activities of white inmates

at the Marion, Illinois, penitentiary. On August 29, 2000, Darcy spoke on the telephone with Bingham

who was incarcerated in Florence, Colorado. Using coded language, Darcy conveyed to Bingham

what he was told by McElhiney. 

Darcy recently provided the probation officer with a letter, and numerous attachments, detailing his

various business activities and his explanation regarding the underlying offense. A copy of Darcy's

letter is enclosed for the Court's review.

An Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Central District of California, the original

prosecuting agency, was interviewed. The AUSA believes Darcy is unlikely to commit further crimes;

however, he expressed concern that Darcy will resume contact with AB members. Although the AUSA

explained the Attorney General has placed communication restrictions on Bingham, not every AB

member has such communication restrictions.

Since the instant offense, Darcy has had no further contact with Bureau of Prisons inmates using any

of his reported telephone numbers, physical or email addresses. Moreover, Darcy has suffered no

new arrests while under probation supervision.

Concerning travel to Canada, a representative of the San Francisco-based Canadian Consulate's

Office and a probation officer from the Western District of New York, Buffalo Office, were contacted.

These parties reported Darcy will need to obtain permission, in the form of a Minister's Permit or

Waiver, to travel to Canada. It is understood the process is time consuming and the Canadian

authorities have been known to prohibit travel until the individual is 5 years beyond the date

supervision has expired. However, his supervision status would not necessarily preclude application

for a permit or waiver. 

A review of Darcy's file revealed he has paid his $10,000 fine; $100 penalty assessment; and

completed 300 hours of community service. He has submitted timely Monthly Supervision Reports

and maintained stable residence and employment. Darcy has submitted clean urine samples and he

has traveled without incident.

Darcy appears to meet each of the criteria for early termination as set forth under Monograph 109 -

The Supervision of Federal Offenders. His original offense conduct has apparently not been repeated

while he has been under supervision. Darcy argues his business activities are hindered by his

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restricted travel to Canada, due to his supervision status. However, I understand Darcy may apply

for a Waiver or Minister's Permit, irrespective of his supervision status. 

Darcy presents a strong argument for early termination based on his response to supervision. In

accordance with probation office criteria, an offender with a 5-year probation term must complete

three years of the five-year grant, for early termination consideration. Pursuant to this criteria, Darcy

is eligible for early termination on January 9, 2008, approximately 40 days from the date of the

hearing. 

Based on the results of the above investigation, and the relatively short time frame from the hearing

date and Darcy's early termination eligibility date, it is respectfully recommended the Court grant the

Motion for Early Termination and vacate the hearing scheduled for November 30, 2007. If the Court

agrees, attached is an Order Terminating Probation Prior to Expiration Date, for Your Honor's

signature. I can be reached at 786-6147 if the Court or the parties have any questions concerning

this report and recommendation. 

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Terence E. Sherbondy

TERENCE E. SHERBONDY

Senior United States Probation Officer

Dated: November 19, 2007

Roseville, California

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REVIEWED BY: /s/ Richard A. Ertola 

RICHARD A. ERTOLA

Supervising United States Probation Officer

Attachment(s) Offender's correspondence

Order Terminating Probation Prior to Expiration Date

cc: Kenneth J. Melikian, Assistant United States Attorney 

William E. Bonham, Defense Counsel

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