Sharon Thomas Sentenced: 25 months and $1.5M +

According to The Daily Times, the assistant to convicted investment scheme "con artist" Joyce Allen received a 25-month sentence in U.S. District Court Tuesday, March 24th in line with prosecutors’ recent recommendation for a slight sentence reduction.  In addition, Sharon Kay Thomas was also sentenced to two years of supervised release after her prison term has been served.  Judge Thomas Varlan also ordered her to pay restitution of $1,583,172.

I'm sure that most of those reading this blog know that Sharon Thomas was an assistant to Joyce Allen who was convicted last September on several counts of fraud and money laundering relating to the Benchmark Capital ponzi scheme.

You can read more on this at The Daily Times .

Sharon Thomas

Tiffiny Thompson's Sentencing Postponed (Again)

Not much action lately other than Tiffiny Thompson's sentencing hearing that was scheduled for March 25, 2015 has been rescheduled for April 25, 2015, 2:00 PM at Courtroom 4 - Knoxville, Federal Courthouse, 800 Market St., Suite 130, Knoxville, TN before Judge Thomas Varlan.

It seems obvious that something is going on between the defendants lawyers and the Federal DA, but what that is we're not certain.  Hopefully and prayerfully we want this to be justice for all involved.  Right now though it's a time for more waiting.

Tiffiny Thompson

Hearing Concerning Restitution & Details on the Loses

Brian Murphy -

The sentencing hearing for Brian Murphy has been set for March 24, 2015, 11:00 AM at Courtroom 4 - Knoxville, Federal Courthouse, 800 Market St., Suite 130, Knoxville, TN before Judge Thomas Varlan.

This is a continuation of his initial sentencing. This hearing is being held to order restitution to be paid by him.

Joyce Allen -


The sentencing hearing for Joyce Allen has been set for April 20, 2015, 02:00 PM at Courtroom 4 - Knoxville, Federal Courthouse, 800 Market St., Suite 130, Knoxville, TN before Judge Thomas Varlan.

Additionally, a spreadsheet showing net loss amounts for each victim who suffered losses in this case has been provided for downloaded on the government Victim Notification System website.