Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg speak with the Orlando Sentinel throughout an interview at his workplace in Lake Mary, Fla. Greenberg has actually been charged with trafficking a small, stalking a political challenger, producing phony IDs, identity theft, embezzlement and bribery.
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A legal representative for Joel Greenberg, an essential figure in the federal probe including Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, asked a judge Tuesday to postpone the previous county tax collector’s sentencing date by 90 days, mentioning his ongoing cooperation with federal district attorneys.
Greenberg, who in May confessed to criminal offenses consisting of sex trafficking of a small and identity theft, concurred in a plea offer to supply “substantial assistance” to federal authorities in any examination.
That might consist of a federal probe, which supposedly outgrew Greenberg’s case, checking out possible sex trafficking by the Florida congressman.
The New York Times initially reported in March that the Department of Justice is examining whether Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old lady and spent for her journeys with him.
Gaetz, 39, has actually not been charged with any criminal activity and has actually consistently rejected any misdeed.
“Pursuant to his plea agreement with the Government, Mr. Greenberg has been cooperating with the Government and has participated in a series of proffers,” Greenberg’s attorney, Fritz Scheller, composed in a filing in U.S. District Court in Orlando.
“Said cooperation, which could impact his ultimate sentence, cannot be completed prior to the time of his sentencing,” Scheller composed in the two-page ask for a continuation, which was unopposed by federal district attorneys.
Scheller included that he anticipates his customer will comply even more with the authorities. Prosecutors will look for a decreased sentence for Greenberg if they concur that his cooperation certifies as “substantial assistance.”
Greenberg’s sentencing is presently set for Aug. 19. He deals with a compulsory minimum sentence of 12 years in jail for the identity theft and sex-trafficking convictions, Scheller composed.
The lawyer likewise stated the 90-day hold-up would enable the celebrations in the event to solve a couple of impressive problems.
Scheller kept in mind in the court filing that Greenberg’s sentence needs him to “make restitution to any victim of the offenses” for particular criminal offenses dedicated.
“Because the restitution issue involves multiple parties and disputed amounts, the matter cannot be resolved prior to Mr. Greenberg’s current sentencing date,” Scheller composed.
He included that the sentencing requirements that use to Greenberg in this case have “been complicated by both the diversity and nature of his charges.”
“Accordingly, Mr. Greenberg submits that a continuance of the sentencing hearing will allow the parties sufficient time to resolve the foregoing matters prior to Mr. Greenberg’s sentencing hearing,” Scheller composed.
