Opinion
17-00205-001
01-15-2024
United States v. Askew
Date of Original Sentence: 07/26/2021
Date Supervision Commenced: 07/26/2021
REPORT ON INDIVIDUAL UNDER SUPERVISION
MICHAEL A. SHIPP, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
NONCOMPLIANCE SUMMARY
The individual under supervision has not complied with the following condition(s) of supervision:
Violation Number
Nature of Noncompliance
1
The individual under supervision has violated the mandatory supervision condition which states, “You are prohibited from incurring any new credit charges, opening additional lines of credit, or incurring any new monetary loan, obligation, or debt, by whatever name known, without the approval of the U.S. Probation Office. You must not encumber or liquidate interest in any assets unless it is in direct service of the fine and/or restitution obligation or otherwise has the expressed approval of the Court.”
U.S. Probation Officer Action:
Throughout his term of probation, Damien Askew did not comply with the new debt restrictions special condition. On January 8, 2024, our office conducted an Equifax credit inquiry, and it revealed he opened numerous credit accounts without the permission of the U.S. Probation Office. Mr. Askew advised he did not know about the special condition which is why he did not seek permission. On July 28, 2021, Mr. Askew opened a PC Richards charge account without prior approval. Mr. Askew purchased a new refrigerator with this PC Richards charge account. On October 7, 2021, Mr. Askew opened an Amazon charge account without prior approval. Mr. Askew purchased various gifts, household products, and clothing with this Amazon charge account. On March 29, 2022, Mr. Askew opened a Navy Federal Credit Union credit card without prior approval. Mr. Askew paid for household utilities with this Navy Federal Credit Union credit card. On April 18, 2022, Mr. Askew opened a Navy Federal Credit Union secure account without prior approval. In discussion with Mr. Askew, he does not recall opening a Navy Federal Credit Union secure account. On June 7, 2022, Mr. Askew opened a Navy Federal Credit Union auto loan without prior approval. In discussion with Mr. Askew, he cosigned an auto loan with his girlfriend, Leah Marotta, to purchase a used vehicle. Currently, Mr. Askew remains apologetic for his actions.
At this time, we are respectfully recommending no formal court action be taken against Mr. Askew for his failure to comply with the new debt restriction special condition. Mr. Askew has continued to make monthly payments towards his restitution. To date he has paid $7,885.84 and the outstanding balance is $737,559.16. The U.S. Probation Office will continue to closely monitor Mr. Askew. The Court will be promptly notified of any further non-compliance.
Respectfully submitted, SUSAN M. SMALLEY, Chief U.S. Probation Officer
By: PATRICK HATTERSLEY Supervising U.S. Probation Officer
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