It's the gift that keeps on giving. February 24th, 2015 story headline: "16 Texas Lawyers Disciplined on February Bar List".
On Nov. 26, 2014, the Supreme Court of Texas accepted the resignation in lieu of discipline of Kelly G. Rogers [#17194020], 56, of Dallas. At the time of Rogers’s resignation, a judgment of conviction by jury had been entered in Case No. 380-81033-2012 styled The State of Texas v. Kelly Gordon Rogers in the 401st District Court of Collin County, wherein Rogers was found guilty of felony theft and was sentenced to 20 years in the Correctional Institutions Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Rogers was further ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $10,000 and court costs of $481.50.
His story...ending with a 20 year sentence.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Sunday, February 22, 2015
RICHARD WEYAND SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS PROBATION AND A SLAP ON THE WRIST
From the February 18th hearing...
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marcia A. Crone:
Sentencing held on 2/18/2015 for Richard Weyand (1), Count(s) 1, 5 YEARS PROBATION, Special Assessment $100, Fine $2,000 interest waived. (Court Reporter Tonya Jackson.) (snh, ) (Entered: 02/18/2015)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marcia A. Crone:
Sentencing held on 2/18/2015 for Richard Weyand (1), Count(s) 1, 5 YEARS PROBATION, Special Assessment $100, Fine $2,000 interest waived. (Court Reporter Tonya Jackson.) (snh, ) (Entered: 02/18/2015)
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
RICHARD WEYAND SCHEDULED FOR SENTENCING ON FEBRUARY 18TH, 2015
On March 24th, 2014, the assistant US Attorney Andrew Williams filed an indictment against Richard Weyand. In USA vs. Richard Weyand (Eastern District of Texas) the US Attorney charged Weyand with one felony charge.
"On or about October 21, 2009, in the Eastern District of Texas, Richard Weyand, defendant, willfully made and subscribed a United States Individual Income Tax Return Form 1040, for calendar year 2008, which was verified by written declaration under the penalties of perjury and which he did not believe true and correct as to every material matter, in that Form 1040 did not reflect the defendants had additional taxable income of $101,000 in 2008 over and above what was reflected, when he knew that he had such taxable income exceeding the amount stated on the Form 1040".
This is in violation of Making and Subscribing false Tax Returns. Penalty is Imprisonment for not more than three years; a fine of not more than $250,000, a term of supervised release of not more than one year.
On May 5th, 2014, the Judge accepted a guilty plea from the defendant. Sentencing will take place on February 18th, 2015.
Reading between the lines, it appears that those interested parties supporting Kelly G Rogers have successfully exacted their revenge on Weyand who it would appear is about to become a convicted felon.
1. Original Filing
2. Elements of the Offenses
3. Factual Statement
4. Waiver of Indictment
5. Defendant Guilty
"On or about October 21, 2009, in the Eastern District of Texas, Richard Weyand, defendant, willfully made and subscribed a United States Individual Income Tax Return Form 1040, for calendar year 2008, which was verified by written declaration under the penalties of perjury and which he did not believe true and correct as to every material matter, in that Form 1040 did not reflect the defendants had additional taxable income of $101,000 in 2008 over and above what was reflected, when he knew that he had such taxable income exceeding the amount stated on the Form 1040".
This is in violation of Making and Subscribing false Tax Returns. Penalty is Imprisonment for not more than three years; a fine of not more than $250,000, a term of supervised release of not more than one year.
On May 5th, 2014, the Judge accepted a guilty plea from the defendant. Sentencing will take place on February 18th, 2015.
Reading between the lines, it appears that those interested parties supporting Kelly G Rogers have successfully exacted their revenge on Weyand who it would appear is about to become a convicted felon.
1. Original Filing
2. Elements of the Offenses
3. Factual Statement
4. Waiver of Indictment
5. Defendant Guilty
Friday, January 30, 2015
REGULATOR IDENTIFIES TOP 10 INVESTOR THREATS & CALL OUT KELLY G ROGERS
On November 14th, 2014, the Texas State Security Board released a presser identifying the "TOP 10 INVESTOR THREATS".
Guess who was called out for Oil and Gas investments (last on the list)? Kelly Gordon Rogers.
"Oil and Gas investments are highly speculative and complex. It is difficult for a potential investor to investigate a promoter’s claims about how much oil or gas will be produced, the time it will take to start production, and how the investment is structured will affect revenue and potential profits. In addition, not all investors in oil and gas projects have the expertise to decipher geological maps, production reports, and filings with state energy regulators. Investors should not rely solely on the promoter’s promises about any aspect of the investment. It’s also critical to know the background of the promoters – some may be inexperienced or have repeatedly failed in previous ventures, but not disclosed those facts to investors.Even if the underlying project is legitimate, any revenue realized can be negated by commissions and other fees or expenses skimmed off by the managing partner, who typically sets the terms and timing of payments to investors. Interests in general partnerships or joint ventures are often non-transferable and illiquid".
State of Texas v. Kelly Gordon Rogers
U.S. v. Bruce Kyle Griffith
Guess who was called out for Oil and Gas investments (last on the list)? Kelly Gordon Rogers.
"Oil and Gas investments are highly speculative and complex. It is difficult for a potential investor to investigate a promoter’s claims about how much oil or gas will be produced, the time it will take to start production, and how the investment is structured will affect revenue and potential profits. In addition, not all investors in oil and gas projects have the expertise to decipher geological maps, production reports, and filings with state energy regulators. Investors should not rely solely on the promoter’s promises about any aspect of the investment. It’s also critical to know the background of the promoters – some may be inexperienced or have repeatedly failed in previous ventures, but not disclosed those facts to investors.Even if the underlying project is legitimate, any revenue realized can be negated by commissions and other fees or expenses skimmed off by the managing partner, who typically sets the terms and timing of payments to investors. Interests in general partnerships or joint ventures are often non-transferable and illiquid".
State of Texas v. Kelly Gordon Rogers
U.S. v. Bruce Kyle Griffith
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Kelly Gordon Rogers Moved to Hamilton Prison
First, we had to laugh when we found this blog site set up by Kelly G Rogers. If you want to brighten up your day, click on this photo below and read about Kelly Gordon Rogers, aka "Investment Advisor".
Second, Felon Kelly G Rogers was recently transferred to the J. W. Hamilton Prison at 200 Lee Morrison Lane, Bryan, TX. A lovely facility and this from a former attendee;
"The staff are okay but the Warden is very nice in my opinion. They have AC which is nice for the guys and cable TV. They cannot receive any books, magazines and no radios. It's all about their class and they have lots of homework and do the program 7 days week. Oh-and they are encouraged to confront each other on their behavior, have to walk with their hands behind their backs and refer to those in their dorm as their family. It's totally different from regular facilities and something for the guys to get used to. However, if he's serious about making a better life for himself he'll get a great deal of information to prepare him".
Remember, Rogers will be denied a parole hearing (scheduled for a year from August) if you'll get off your butt and write a letter to the parole board and explain what he did to you and why he should stay in jail. You can get the address here.
Third, 16 Texas Lawyers Disciplined on January List from Mary Flood (Thank you Mary!):
On Nov. 26, 2014, the Supreme Court of Texas accepted the resignation in lieu of discipline of Kelly G. Rogers [#17194020], 56, of Dallas. At the time of Rogers’s resignation, a judgment of conviction by jury had been entered in Case No. 380-81033-2012 styled The State of Texas v. Kelly Gordon Rogers in the 401st District Court of Collin County, wherein Rogers was found guilty of felony theft and was sentenced to 20 years in the Correctional Institutions Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Rogers was further ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $10,000 and court costs of $481.50.
Second, Felon Kelly G Rogers was recently transferred to the J. W. Hamilton Prison at 200 Lee Morrison Lane, Bryan, TX. A lovely facility and this from a former attendee;
"The staff are okay but the Warden is very nice in my opinion. They have AC which is nice for the guys and cable TV. They cannot receive any books, magazines and no radios. It's all about their class and they have lots of homework and do the program 7 days week. Oh-and they are encouraged to confront each other on their behavior, have to walk with their hands behind their backs and refer to those in their dorm as their family. It's totally different from regular facilities and something for the guys to get used to. However, if he's serious about making a better life for himself he'll get a great deal of information to prepare him".
Remember, Rogers will be denied a parole hearing (scheduled for a year from August) if you'll get off your butt and write a letter to the parole board and explain what he did to you and why he should stay in jail. You can get the address here.
Third, 16 Texas Lawyers Disciplined on January List from Mary Flood (Thank you Mary!):
On Nov. 26, 2014, the Supreme Court of Texas accepted the resignation in lieu of discipline of Kelly G. Rogers [#17194020], 56, of Dallas. At the time of Rogers’s resignation, a judgment of conviction by jury had been entered in Case No. 380-81033-2012 styled The State of Texas v. Kelly Gordon Rogers in the 401st District Court of Collin County, wherein Rogers was found guilty of felony theft and was sentenced to 20 years in the Correctional Institutions Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Rogers was further ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $10,000 and court costs of $481.50.
Friday, November 28, 2014
SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS CANCELS KELLY G ROGERS LAW LICENSE
To review that behavior, Kelly G Rogers was sentenced to a 20-years in prison for stealing $1.3 million from investors in a fraudulent oil and gas schemes and hiding his track record of violating securities laws. Collin County prosecutors began their pursuit of Rogers in 2009, after he was indicted on a felony charge of misappropriation of fiduciary property, court records indicate. As that case developed, Rogers was hit with six more felony charges in mid-2012 including theft, money laundering and securities fraud in connection with the investment scam. Prosecutors estimated at the time that Rogers had stolen in excess of $2.8 million from his victims.
"Therefore, the law license of Kelly G. Rogers of Frisco, Texas, State Bar Card Number 17194020 is canceled".
"Consequently, Kelly G. Rogers is prohibited from practicing law in the State of Texas. He is prohibited from holding himself out as an attorney at law, performing legal services for others, giving legal advice to others, accepting any fee directly or indirectly for legal services, appearing as counsel or in any representative capacity in any proceeding in any Texas court or before any Texas administrative body (whether state, county, municipal, or other), or holding himself out to others or using his name in any manner in conjunction with the words "Attorney at Law," "Counselor at Law," or "Lawyer."
"Consequently, Kelly G. Rogers is prohibited from practicing law in the State of Texas. He is prohibited from holding himself out as an attorney at law, performing legal services for others, giving legal advice to others, accepting any fee directly or indirectly for legal services, appearing as counsel or in any representative capacity in any proceeding in any Texas court or before any Texas administrative body (whether state, county, municipal, or other), or holding himself out to others or using his name in any manner in conjunction with the words "Attorney at Law," "Counselor at Law," or "Lawyer."
"And the Court further concludes that acceptance of the resignation of Kelly G. Rogers is in the BEST interest of the PUBLIC and the profession".
Did you get that? He is prohibited from holding himself out as an attorney at law. No longer can he pose as a "Big Shot" Know-it-all Lawyer and raise money from unsuspecting investors. It's over. He's toast. No longer a pariah hunting unsuspecting citizens. BOOM.
JUSTICE IS SERVED. Now it's up to you to WRITE YOUR LETTERS to the Texas State Board of Pardons and Parole explaining why Kelly G Rogers should NOT get a Parole hearing after serving two years and should not be let out of jail.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Lawsuit filed to Disbar Attorney Kelly G Rogers
Convicted Oil, Gas Investment Fraudster Faces Disbarment by Kelly Knaub @ Law360
Law360, New York (September 04, 2014, 7:27 PM ET) -- The Texas Bar has filed suit to disbar an attorney serving a 20-year prison sentence for stealing $1.3 million from investors in fraudulent oil and gas schemes and hiding his track record of violating securities laws.
According to the Aug. 29 suit, the Commission for Lawyer Discipline says that Kelly Gordon Rogers should have his law license revoked pursuant to Rule 8.05 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. A Collin County jury sentenced him to the prison term and a $10,000 fine in May, days after it found him guilty of a single count of theft for selling to investors royalty interests in bogus oil and gas drilling projects.
Collin County prosecutors began their pursuit of Rogers in 2009, after he was indicted on a felony charge of misappropriation of fiduciary property, court records indicate. As that case developed, Rogers was hit with six more felony charges in mid-2012 including theft, money laundering and securities fraud in connection with the investment scam. Prosecutors estimated at the time that Rogers had stolen in excess of $2.8 million from his victims.
Prosecutors say that rather than investing his clients’ money, Rogers used the funds, including $950,000 belonging to Oklahoma City-based oil land leasing company Basin Management Group Inc., for personal expenses and to acquire interests in unrelated projects, such as a coal mine in West Virginia.
To keep investors in the dark, Rogers ran a Ponzi-like scheme, using new investor funds to pay off older investors who wanted to cash out, prosecutors claim.
Rogers never told his investors that he had been sued in February 2007 for alleged violations of federal and Texas state securities laws, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with his sales of investments in a Louisiana oil and gas venture, according to prosecutors.
He also failed to disclose that he was one of the defendants named in a July 2007 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suit against Global Finance & Investments Inc. over a $9.9 million Ponzi scheme that preyed upon over 100 investors nationwide, authorities say.
Rogers was one of the alleged facilitators of Global Finance company head Charles Davis, according to the SEC. The suit said he created similar investment offerings and passed funds on to Davis.
Shortly after the suit was filed, Rogers settled with the SEC by agreeing to disgorgement of $100,000 and a civil penalty of $50,000. He was also enjoined from future violations of federal securities law.
Mitchell R. Nolte, who represented Gordon in the Collin County case, told Law360 this week that he is not representing Rogers in this case.
Nolte said a plea bargain was struck about three weeks after the trial, with the state agreeing to drop the other six pending charges, five of which were first-degree felonies, in exchange for Rogers' dropping the appeal of the trial conviction.
Nolte said that it wasn’t easy to waive appeal because they felt they had some very valid points of error but that it was too good of a deal to pass up.
A spokeswoman for the Texas Bar declined to comment.
The State Bar of Texas is represented by Chief Disciplinary Counsel Linda A. Acevedo and Assistant Disciplinary Counsel Rebecca B. Stevens.
Counsel information for Rogers was not immediately available.
The case is In the Matter of Kelly G. Rogers, case number 54882, before the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas.
--Additional reporting by Jeremy Heallen. Editing by Patricia K. Cole.
According to the Aug. 29 suit, the Commission for Lawyer Discipline says that Kelly Gordon Rogers should have his law license revoked pursuant to Rule 8.05 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. A Collin County jury sentenced him to the prison term and a $10,000 fine in May, days after it found him guilty of a single count of theft for selling to investors royalty interests in bogus oil and gas drilling projects.
Collin County prosecutors began their pursuit of Rogers in 2009, after he was indicted on a felony charge of misappropriation of fiduciary property, court records indicate. As that case developed, Rogers was hit with six more felony charges in mid-2012 including theft, money laundering and securities fraud in connection with the investment scam. Prosecutors estimated at the time that Rogers had stolen in excess of $2.8 million from his victims.
Prosecutors say that rather than investing his clients’ money, Rogers used the funds, including $950,000 belonging to Oklahoma City-based oil land leasing company Basin Management Group Inc., for personal expenses and to acquire interests in unrelated projects, such as a coal mine in West Virginia.
To keep investors in the dark, Rogers ran a Ponzi-like scheme, using new investor funds to pay off older investors who wanted to cash out, prosecutors claim.
Rogers never told his investors that he had been sued in February 2007 for alleged violations of federal and Texas state securities laws, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with his sales of investments in a Louisiana oil and gas venture, according to prosecutors.
He also failed to disclose that he was one of the defendants named in a July 2007 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suit against Global Finance & Investments Inc. over a $9.9 million Ponzi scheme that preyed upon over 100 investors nationwide, authorities say.
Rogers was one of the alleged facilitators of Global Finance company head Charles Davis, according to the SEC. The suit said he created similar investment offerings and passed funds on to Davis.
Shortly after the suit was filed, Rogers settled with the SEC by agreeing to disgorgement of $100,000 and a civil penalty of $50,000. He was also enjoined from future violations of federal securities law.
Mitchell R. Nolte, who represented Gordon in the Collin County case, told Law360 this week that he is not representing Rogers in this case.
Nolte said a plea bargain was struck about three weeks after the trial, with the state agreeing to drop the other six pending charges, five of which were first-degree felonies, in exchange for Rogers' dropping the appeal of the trial conviction.
Nolte said that it wasn’t easy to waive appeal because they felt they had some very valid points of error but that it was too good of a deal to pass up.
A spokeswoman for the Texas Bar declined to comment.
The State Bar of Texas is represented by Chief Disciplinary Counsel Linda A. Acevedo and Assistant Disciplinary Counsel Rebecca B. Stevens.
Counsel information for Rogers was not immediately available.
The case is In the Matter of Kelly G. Rogers, case number 54882, before the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas.
--Additional reporting by Jeremy Heallen. Editing by Patricia K. Cole.
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