195, 196. 197. 198, 199, 200. 201. 202. 203. DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No, 5:02-CR-27-001 Pseudo Count 14 ~ Victim: Abdus Salaam Muhammad LaRoche Base Offense Level: The guideline for Interstate Transport of Minors for Unlawful Sexual ‘Activity is found at USSG §2G1.1 — Prohibited Sexual Conduct. USSG §2G1.1(a) authorizes a base offense level for this offense of 14. 4 Specific Offense Characteristics: USSG §2G1.1(b)(1) authorizes a four-level increase if the offense involved the use of physical force or coercion by threats or drugs or in any manner. As described in the Offense Conduct section of the report, the defendant coerced the victims in this case to have sexual relationships with him by withholding gifts, treats, and special dinners with him. Additionally, as long as they cooperated with his requests for sexual liberties, the children were allowed to live in clean, neat and sanitary facilities. Ifthe children refused to perform as directed by the defendant, they were sent to live in an unsanitary dormitory room. 4 USSG §2G1.1(b)(2)(B) authorizes incroases based on the age of the victims. In this case, Abdus Salaam Muhammad LaRoche was first molested by the defendant when he was 14 years of age, Thus, a seven-level enhancement is applicable as the victim was between 12 and 14 years of age. +1 Because USSG §2G1.1(6)(2) applies, pursuant to USSG §2G1.1(b)(3)(B), a two-level increase is authorized ifthe Vietim was otherwise in the custody, care or supervisory control of the defendant. Because the defendant had such a relationship with the child as that of father, this adjustment is applicable. 2 Adjustment for Role in the Offense: None 0 ‘Vietim-Related Adjustments: None. 9 Adjustment for Obstruction of Justice: None 9 Adjusted Offense Level (Subtotal): 21 Pseudo Count 15 -- Victim: Hanaan Merritt Base Offense Level: The guideline for Interstate Transport of Minors for Unlawful Sexual Activity is found at USSG §2G1.1 ~ Prohibited Sexual Conduct. USSG §2G1.1(a) authorizes a base offense level for this offense of 14. 14 34204. 205. 207. 208, 209. 210. aun. 212 DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 Specific Offense Characteristics: USSG §2G1.1(o)(1) authorizes a four-level increase if the offense involved the use of physical force or coercion by threats or drugs or in any manner. As described in the Offense Conduct section of the report, the defendant coerced the victims in this case to have sexual relationships with him by withholding gifts, treats, and special dinners with him. Additionally, as long as they cooperated with his requests for sexual liberties, the children were allowed to live in clean, neat and sanitary facilities. If the children refused to perform as directed by the defendant, they were sent to live in an unsanitary dormitory room. a4 USSG §2G1.1(b)(2)(B) authorizes increases based on the age of the victims. In this case, Hanan Merrit was first molested by the defendant when she was 13 years of age. Thus, a seven-level enhancement is applicable as the victim was between 16 and 18 years of age. az Because USSG §2G1.1(b)(2) applies, pursuant to USSG §2G1.1(b)(3)(B), a two-level increase is authorized if the victim was otherwise in the custody, care or supervisory control of the defendant. Because the defendant had such a relationship with the child as that of father, this adjustment is applicable. Ev Adjustment for Role in the Offense: None. 2 Victim-Related Adjustments: None. 0 Adjustment for Obstruction of Justice: None. Adjusted Offense Level (Subtotal): 21 Psendo Count 16 —- Victim: Sakinah Parham Base Offense Level: The guideline for Interstate Transport of Minors for Unlawful Sexual Activity ig found at USSG §2G1.1 ~ Prohibited Sexual Conduct. USSG §2G1.1(a) authorizes a base offense level for this offense of 14. 4 Specific Offense Characteristics: USSG §2G1.1(b)(1) authorizes a four-level increase if the offense involved the use of physical force or coercion by threats or drugs or in any manner. As described in the Offense Conduct section of the report, the defendant coerced the victims in this case to have sexual relationships with him by withholding the threat of gifts, treats, and special dinners with him. Additionally, as long as they cooperated with his requests for sexual liberties, the children were allowed to live in clean, neat and sanitary 35213. 214, 215. 219. 220. DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 facilities. If the cbildren refused to perform as directed by the defendant, they were sent to live in an unsanitary dormitory room, +4 USSG §2G1.1()(2)(B) authorizes increases based on the age of the victims. In this case, Sakinah Parham was first molested by the defendant when she was 15 years of age. Thus, a seven-level enhancement is applicable as the victim was between 12 and 16 years of age. Ed Because USSG §2G1.1(b)(2) applies, pursuant to USSG §2G1.1(o)G)(B), @ two-level jncrease is authorized if the victim was otherwise in the custody, care or supervisory control of the defendant. Because the defendant had such a relationship with the child as that of father, this adjustment is applicable. 2 Adjustment for Role in the Offense: The guidelines at USSG §3B1.4 authorize a two-level increase if the defendant used a person under the age of 18 to commit the offense. Investigation determined that York used Sakinah Parham to bring other minors to him for sexual purposes on many occasions prior to her 18* birthday. ayy Victim-Related Adjustments: None. 9 Adjustment for Obstruction of Justice: None. 0 Adjusted Offense Level (Subtotal): 2 £17 VI Base Offense Level: The guideline for Interstate Transport of Minors for Unlawful Sexual ‘Activity is found at USSG §2G1.1 -- Prohibited Sexual Conduct. USSG §2G1.1(a) authorizes a base offense level for this offense of 14. 4 Specific Offense Characteristics: USSG §2G1.1(6)(1) authorizes a four-level increase if the offense involved the use of physical force or coercion by threats or drugs or in any manner. As described in the Offense Conduct section of the report, the defendant coerced the ‘iotims in this case to have sexual relationships with him by withholding gifts, treats, and special dinners with him. Additionally, as long as they cooperated with his requests for sexual liberties, the children were allowed to live in clean, neat and sanitary facilities. Ifthe children refused to perform as directed by the defendant, they were sent to Jive in an unsanitary dormitory room. 4221, 222. 223. 224, 225, 226. 227. 228. 229, DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 ‘USSG §2G1.1(b)(2)(B) authorizes increases based on the age of the victims. In this case, Atiyah Thomas was first molested by the defendant when she was 13 years of age. Thus, 2 seven-level enhancement is applicable as the victim was between 12 and 16 years of age. 2 Because USSG §2G1.1(b)(2) applies, pursuant to USSG §2G1.1(b)(3)(B), @ two-level increase is authorized ifthe victim was otherwise in the custody, care or supervisory control of the defendant, Because the defendant had such a relationship with the child as that of father, this adjustment is applicable, 2 Adjustment for Role in the Offense: None, Q Victim-Related Adjustments: None, 0 Adjustment for Obstruction of Justice: None. Adjusted Offense Level (Subtotal): 2 ount 18 — Victit jomas Base Offense Level: The guideline for Interstate Transport of Minors for Unlawful Sexual Activity is found at USSG §2G1.1 -- Prohibited Sexual Conduct. USSG §2G1.1(2) authorizes a base offense level for this offense of 14 “a Specific Offense Characteristics: USSG §2G1.1(b)(1) authorizes a four-level increase if the offense involved the use of physical force or coercion by threats ot drugs or in any manner. As described in the Offense Conduct section of the report, the defendant coerced the victims in this case to have sexual relationships with him by withholding gifts, reats, and special dinners with him. Additionally, as long as they cooperated with his requests for sexual liberties, the children were allowed to live in clean, neat and sanitary facilities. Ifthe children refused to perform as directed by the defendant, they were sent to live in an unsanitary donnitory room. +4 USSG §2G1.1(6)(2)(B) authorizes increases based on the age of the vietims, In this case, Suihailya Thomas was first molested by the defendant when she was 16 years of age. Thus, 8 five-level enhancement is applicable as the victim was between 16 and 18 years of age +5 Because USSG §2G1.1(b)(2) applies, pursuant to USSG §2G1.1(6\(3)(B), a two-level ‘Increase is authorized if the viotim was otherwise in the custody, care or supervisory control a7231. 232. 233. 234, 235, 236. 237. 238. 239, 240, DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 of the defendant. Because the defendant had such a relationship with the child as that of father, this adjustment is applicable. #2 Adjustment for Role in the Offense: None. Q Victim-Related Adjustments: None. Adjustment for Obstruction of Justice: None, 0 Adjusted Offense Level (Subtotal): 25 Pseudo Count 19 -- Victim: Qamra Muhammad Base Offense Level: The guideline for Interstate Transport of Minors for Unlawful Sexual Activity is found at USSG §2G1.1 -- Prohibited Sexual Conduct. USSG §2G1.1(a) authorizes a base offense level for this offense of 14, 16 Specific Offense Characteristics: USSG §2G1.1(b)(1) authorizes a four-level increase if the offense involved the use of physical force or coercion by threats or drugs or in any manner. As described in the Offense Conduct section of the report, the defendant coerced the victims in this case to have sexual relationships with him by withholding gifts, treats, and special dinners with him. Additionally, as long as they cooperated with his requests for sexual liberties, the children were allowed to live in clean, neat and sanitary facilities, Ifthe children refused to perform as directed by the defendant, they were sent to live in an unsanitary dormitory room. 4 USSG §2G1.1(b)(2)(B) authorizes increases based on the age of the vietims. In this case, Qamra Muhammad was first molested by the defendant when she Was 16 years of age, Thus, 8 five level enhancement is applicable as the victim was between 16 and 18 years, of age. +5 Because USSG §2G1.1(6)(2) applies, pursuant to USSG §2G1.1(b)(3)(B), a two-level increase is authorized ifthe victim was otherwise in the custody, care or supervisory control of the defendant. Because the defendant had such 4 relationship with the child as that of father, this adjustment is applicable. 2 Adjustment for Role in the Offense: None. Victim-Related Adjustments: None. cS241. 242. 243. 244. 245, 246. 247. 248, 249. 250. 251. 252. 253. 254, 255. 256. 257. 258. 259. 260. 261. 262. 263, 264. 265. 266. 267. 268. DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 Adjustment for Obstruction of Justice: None. Adjusted Offense Level (Subtotal Multiple Count Adjustment (See Section USSG §3D1.4) 10 Pursuant to USSG §3D1.4, the combined offense level is determined by taking the offense level applicable to the group with the highest offense level and assigning it one unit. This is followed by determining the number of units thet the remaining count groups represent as directed by the table found in this section of the guidelines. Adjusted Offense Level for Count 1 Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 1 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 2 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 3 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 4 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 5 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 6 Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo ‘Count 7 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 8 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 9 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 10 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 11 Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 12 Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 13 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 14 Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 15 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 16 Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 17 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 18 ‘Adjusted Offense Level for Pseudo Count 19 Adjusted Offense Level for Count 2 Total Number of Units Greater Adjusted Offense Level Tncrease in Offense Level Combined Adjusted Offense Level: ‘Adjustment for Acceptance of Responsibility: As previously discussed, this adjustment is not applicable. 39 31 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 31 29 27 27 25 25 27 27 29 27 25 25 6 31 5 were RR eee eB 36 0RE: DWIGHTD. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 270, Total Offense Level: 36 Chapte: ancement: 271. None. Offense Behavior Not Part of Relevant Conduct ‘272. None. PART B. DEFENDANT’S CRIMINAL HISTORY on 273. None. Adult Criminal Convictions Date of Date Sentence Arrest Charge/Court Imposed/Disposition Guideline Pat 274. 01-07-64 ‘Unlawful Entry, 01-28-64: 30 days jail 4A1.2%(e) (age 18) Kings County Criminal Court, New York 275. Thedefendant advised that he was represented by counsel. The circumstances of the offense ‘were not available, The defendant was originally. charged with Burglary and was allowed ‘to enter a plea of guilty to the lesser offense of Unlawful Entry, 276. 06-25-64 Rape, Third Degree, 07-10-64: Convicted, 4A1.2(e) 0 (age 18) Kings County Criminal _sentence suspended, ‘Court, New York placed on probation 277. The defendant reported that he was represented by counsel. The circumstances of the offense could not be obtained. However, it is noted that the defendant related, and his sister Dale Brown confirmed, that the defendant was arrested and charged for having sexual contact with his minor girlfriend who was reported to be approximately 16 years of age. 40278. 279. 280. 281 282, 283. DWIGHT D. YORK. Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 07-13-64 Assault, Third Degree, (age 19) Kings County Criminal Court, New York 07-13-64: 3 months 4A1.2(0) jail The defendant reported that he was represented by counsel. The circumstances of the offense could not be obtained from the Kings County Criminal Court. However, the defendant related that the charges resulted from an altercation with several individuals. 10-24-64 ct (age 19) ct Dangerous Weapon (Zip Gun), Ct. 3: Resisting an Officer, Ct. 4: Disorderly Conduct, Kings County Criminal Court 01-06-65: 3 years jail 4A1.2(¢) Elmira Reception Center, 10-20-67: Paroled, 09-16-68: Parole discharged The defendant reported that he was represented by counsel. The circumstances of the offense could not be obtained from the Kings County Criminal Court. However, the defendant related that the charges were the result of his attempted retaliation in reference to the prior assault charge occuring on July 13, 1964. 10-08-87 Possession of False 06-15-88: 16 4AL.1() (age 44) Identification With the consecutive weekends Intent to Defrand the in jail, $10,000 fine, United States, U.S. $25 special District Court, Southern —_ assessment District of New York, #88CROO76 The defendant was represented by counsel. Court documents reflect that on October 7, 1987, the defendant submitted a passport application alleging his name and identity as Isa Al Haadi Al Mahdi. Bruce La Rouche appeared with the defendant and signed an affidavit identifying the defendant as Al Haadi Al Mahdi. A birth certificate was submitted from the ‘State of Pennsylvania also identifying York as Al Haadi Al Mahdi. The birth certificate was found to have been issued to a white male identified as William Martin Trypus. On October 8, 1987, the defendant and La Rouche returned to the passport office, York was questioned by a U. S. Customs agent. Upon being read his Miranda rights, York “bolted” out of the office and attempted to flee. La Rouche attempted to obstruct the defendant's arrest and wrestled with agents. York was apprehended and was found to have in his possession, $4,021 and a New York State driver's license and credit cards in the name of Isa Muhammed. He also possessed aU. 8. Passport in the name of Isa Abd Allah Ida Adu Bakr Muhammed with an expiration date of March 30, 1993. The defendant completed the 4a o284, 285. 286. DWIGHT D. YORK. Docket No. $:02-CR-27-001 service of his sentence on September 30, 1988, and paid the fine. He was released to reside at 716 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. York provided a statement to the Southern District of New York relating that he falsely submitted the application in an attempt to change his identity. York stated thet he did so in an effort to avoid the long process to change his name. 10-24-02 Aggravated Child 01-24-03: Plea of 4A1.2(a)(1) (age 57) Molestation (40 counts), guilty to 77 counts, Child Molestation (34 awaiting sentencing counts), Sexual Exploitation of Children (1 count), Influencing Witnesses (2 counts), Pumam County ‘Superior Court, #2002-CR-229-10 ‘The defendant is named in 197 counts of the 208-count indictment charging Aggravated Child Molestation, Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Children and Influencing ‘Witnesses. On January 24, 2003, the defendant entered a guilty plea to a total of 77 counts of the indictment which named a total of 13 juvenile victims. The Putnam County District ‘Attomey’s Office requested sentencing after the federal sentencing and recommends @ sentence of 14 years to serve with 36 years of probation for total sentence of 50 years. The State recommended that the Putnam County Superior Court sentence run concurrent to the ‘decal sentence, The district attomey provided reasoning that the federal sentence would quate to 12.75 yeats and the state sentence would result in a sentence of 12.3 years considering credit for good time. The state sentence is to include @ $15,000 fine and up to $150,000 restitution to the named 13 victims. The restitution is to be taken from the forfeited cash and property identified in the federal case. Criminal History Computation ‘The total of the criminal history points is one. According to the Sentencing Table at ‘Chapter Five, Part A, zero to one criminal history point establish a criminal history category of | Other None. 2288, 289. 290. DWIGHT D, YORK ‘Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 Pending Charges ‘None. Other Arrests Date of Arrest Charge Agency Disposit 02-05-64 Petit Larceny New York City Police No disposition (aget8) Department reported ‘The circumstances of this offense were not available. PART C. OFFENDER CHARACTERISTICS 291. 292. Personal and Family Data Dwight York was bom June 26, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the third of five children born to the union of David P. York and Mary C. Williams. The defendant's father died in 1993 in California. The defendant’s mother is 80 years of age and resides at 711 Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. She was formerly employed as a seamstress, is retired, and is considered in poor health. The defendant reported, and his sister Dale Brown confirmed, that the parents separated when the defendant was young, Yorkcrelated thathe has only seen his father on three occasions and that bis father provided no financial assistance for the family. The defendant's siblings are as follows: David Piper York, Jr., age 63, Dale ‘York Brown, age 58, Deborah York Dipmore, age 55, and Dennis York, age 50. The defendant has one matemal half sibling, Yolanda Hemmings, age 43, and at least two paternal siblings, Dale York and David York. York has had limited contact with his paternal siblings. The defendant's sister, Dale Brown, provided verification ofthe defendant's personal history. ‘She advised that she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, prior to 1993. The probation office cannot confirm her specific affiliation with the defendant's religious organization; however, it is noted that she was present atthe Putnam County compound during the search of the property on May 8, 2002. Additional verification was obtained through the presentence investigation report dated June 15, 1988, obtained from the Southem District of New York. The defendant was reared by his mother and her family in Brooklyn, New York, until the approximate age ofnine, The defendant's sister, Dale Brown, related that her family suffered 43294, 295. DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 economic hardship following their father’s abandonment of the family. At the approximate age of nine, the defendant was relocated to Teaneck, New Jersey, to reside with his patemal sreat-grandmother. The defendant's sister, Dale Brown, related that her mother would often disburse the children with family and friends due to their barsh financial circumstances. It is noted that a prior presentence report completed by the Souther District of New York reflects that the defendant's relocation was based on efforts to have him placed in a better environment, The defendant resided in Teaneck, New Jersey, for approximately three years and returned to Brooklyn, New York, to reside with his mother and her family. The defendant appears to have relocated on several occasions between Brooklyn and Teaneck, ‘New Jersey, priot to becoming independent following a period of incarceration during 1965 through 1967. The defendant's sister related that the family was supportive and close iit. ‘While incarcerated, the defendant was exposed to the Muslim faith. The defendant reported that he changed his name during the late 1960s to Isa Mohammad and has been associated with various religious organizations including the Orthodox Muslim Mosque in Brooklyn, New York, the Nubian Islamic Hebrew Mission and the Ansara Allah Community Confirmation of the defendant's legal name change is pending. The defendant reported, and his sister confirmed, that the defendant has traveled extensively between the early 1970s and the 1980s. His travels included trips to Beypt, Morocco, London, Sudan, Brussels, and Trinidad. The defendant related that during the late 1970s, he traveled to Egypt and studied. for three months. The defendant's sister related that during the 1970s and 1980s, the defendant traveled and taught religion mostly in upstate New York. The defendant resided in Sullivan County, New York, from 1988 until relocating to Puma County in 1993. Upon Jocating to Putnam County, the defendant started another community based on his religious Teachings. The defendant's followers migrated to this community and were under the defendant's influence and direction as identified in the offense conduct section of the report ‘The defendant has never been legally married, Although unconfirmed, York reports « marital relationship with Famatima Senosi, age 48, who resides in Sudan, Through this relationship, ‘the defendant has fathered two children: Muhammad: Senosi, age 17, and Amaal Senosi, age 13. The defendant has also fathered the following children who are known to the defendant's sister, Dale Brown: Hejar Muhammid Eatman, age 28, born to a relationship with Jamila Muhammed; Rebecca Johnson, age 10, and Elijah Johnson, age nine, bor to a relationship with Kathy Johnson; Dwight Totm, age 32, bom to a relationship with Gloria Tottn; Zain Muhammad, deceased; Yadullahi Mubammad, deceased; Jacob Muhammad, age 34; Abu. Bakr Muhammad, age 36; and Fatamah Muhammad, age 33, all born to a relationship with Dorothy Johnson. The investigation also revealed that the defendant has fathered children through relationships with various victims idemified in this case includine- Enlil ‘Washington, born to the relationship with Habiba Washington, and Harry Parham, born to the relationship with Sakinah Parham. Information reflects that the defendant has fathered numerous children through additional. relationships, The number of children fathered by the 44296. 297. DWIGHT D. YORK. Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 defendant is estimated to be approximately 100. Records seized by law enforcement personnel reflect that the defendant kept various records depicting a photograph and/or name of the mothers (47) and their children (77). ‘The defendant reported that prior to his arrest, he was residing at 155 Mansfield Court, ‘Athens, Georgia. However, information confirms that he was also residing at his residence on Shady Dale Road in Putnam County. Probation officers assigned to the Athens Division attempted to conduct a visit to the Athens home on March 6, 2002. Officers were denied ‘access to the home. The home was observed to be a large brick home situated on a large Jot ona cul-de-sac in west Clarke County, The Clarke County Tax Assessor's Office identifies ‘avalue of $575,357 for this property. The home has a pool and is considered to be in ahigh- income residential area. The property was observed to be in a state of disrepair and is currently occupied by Thomas Chhisolm who operates All Eyes on Egypt in Athens. Chisolm is identified as a long-time supporter of the defendant and is associated with York's ministries. Physical Condition ‘The defendant is 5 7" tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has brown eyes and black bair. He does not have any tattoos. The defendant related that he is in fair health but suffers from angioedema. Angioedema is a condition that causes episodic attacks of swelling which may affect the face, extremities, genitals, gastrointestinal tract, and upper airways, Since 1997, the defendant has been treated by the Family Practice of Monticello. Records obtained from this practice reflect thatthe defendant suffered episodes of swelling and edems of his mouth nd throat during February/March 2002. As reported by the defendant and confirmed by his physician, one of these incidents resulted in the asphyxiation of the defendant requiring emuseitation. Information reflects that the defendant's physician at one time resided at the Pumnam County compound. In the past, the defendant has been treated with the following quedications: Epinephrine, Diphenhydramine, Zyrtec, Hydroxyzine, Danocrine, Methyltestosterone, and Prednisone, The Jones County Sheriff's Department related that York is prescribed Hydroxyzine $0 mg. in the moming and evening and 25 mg, at night. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms associated with angioedema: ‘Mental and Emotional Health ‘A forensic psychological evaluation was completed atthe request of defense counsel. The valuation began on May 28, 2002, and included diagnostic interviews, clinical inersiews, crrorvations and various testing. The majority of the testing and interviews occurred over acix-day period between January 16,2003, and January 22, 2003, The evaluation, reflects 2 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition impression consisting of Axis I Clinical ‘Syndrome of Delusional (Paranoid) Disorder, Generalized Anxiery Disorder, Adjustment 45299. 301 DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 Disorder with Depressed Mood, and Axis Il - Personality Disorders: Histrionic Personality ‘Traits, Self-Defeating Personality Traits, and Schizotypal Personality Features, ‘Substance Abuse York related that he first used alcohol at the age of 17 and reported his use to be limited to social occasions. He denied the use of marijuana or other controlled substances. However, a presentence report conducted by the Souther District of New Vork in 1988 reflects that York reported he smoked marijuana and abused alcohol during the early 1960s and discontinued substance abuse and alcohol use during the mid-1960s. Education and Vocational Skills ‘The defendant attended high schoo} in Teaneck, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, New York. Information provided by the defendant reflects that he completed the ninth grade prior to his withdrawal. The defendant's sister, Dale Brown, was unable to confirm the completion of high school. York stated that he attended the American University in Cairo, Egypt, for approximately three months during the mid-1970s and has also attended the University of Khatum in Sudan. However, the American University in Cairo could not confirm this information and indicated no record of York's attendance. The defendant stated that the name “Doctor York” was initially a stage name, However, he related that he received a Doctorate of Divinity from a home schoo! institution in San Jon, California. Eéforts to verify this degree have been unsuccessful Employment Record The defendant was arrested on May 8, 2002, and has remained in custody since this date Prior to the defendant's arrest, the defendant was self employed as a writer, musician, religious teacher and real estate proprietor. The defendant's books and religious materials were distributed through book stores, All Byes on Egypt, Holy Tabernacle Book Ministries, Ancient Order of Melchizedek and the mail order business, Ancient Egyptian Order. The defendant maintained extensive internet links connected to these businesses to support recruiting and distribution of his materials. Records reflect that all assets and business holdings of the defendant were transferred or sold to Y.F. Limited Partnership during June 2002. Y.F. Limited Partnership is discussed further in paragraph 305. Financia) Condition: Abilitv to Pay ‘The Intemal Revenue Service provided information reflecting the defendant's gross adjusted Teported income for the following years: 46304. 305, 306. DWIGHT D. YORK, Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 2001 $151,841 2000 $142,750 1999 $149,525 1998 $140,998 1997 $184,991 1996 $260,232 ‘The defendant's attorneys completed a personal financial statement which was signed by ‘the defendant on February 5, 2003. This information, in conjunction with an independent investigation, revealed the following financial information and assets owned or controlled by the defendant as of the date of bis arrest on May 8, 2002 ‘Dwight York purchased 444 acres of form land located at 404 Shady Dale Road in Putnam County, Georgia, on Tanuary 15, 1993, for $975,000. Yori: paid $400,000 at closing and financed the remaining debt with the former owner, Ame Lassen. On September 22, 1997, aquitelaim deed was filed in Putnam County Superior Court canceling the security deed held by Ame Lassen, On February 7, 2002, York quitelaimed the property to nine individuals. Between February 26, 2002, and April 3, 2002, six of the nine individuals transferred the property to the remaining three: Ethel Richardson, Anthony Evans and Patrice Evans. On September 16, 2002, the timber on the property was sold for $106,261.10. The property is ‘how listed for sale by owner. It js noted that the Evanses are parents of two of the victims inthis case. Bthel Richardson resides in Texas and has provided a limited power of attomey to Shalmah Richardson to handle affairs related to this property. ‘YF. Limited Partnership was formed on June 18, 2002. "YF." stands for York Family. The financial affidavit submitted by the defendant reflects that the defendant invested a total of $1,000,000 to start this corporation and owns 99% interest in the business. It appears thatthe Jnitial capital investment isthe result ofthe ransfer of properties to the limited partnership. ‘All properties identified in the presentence report were transferred or sold to Y.F. Limited Partnership during June 2002. Specifically with regard to property located in Bibb County, Georgia, a 2699 Houston Avenue, the property was quitelaimed and transferred on June 18, 3002, The defendant gave his sister, Dale Brown, power of attomey, and she signed legal documents relating to this transaction. The property was transferred to Y.F. Limited Partnership for $1.00. On February 27, 2003, officers of YF. Limited Partnership were interviewed. Elizabeth ‘Westbrook, President, and Richelle Davis, Vice President of the Partnership, confirmed the Tunsfer of assets during Tune 2002, and related that they are the sole officers of the Partership. Both individuals related that they are York’s daughters but declined to give further information on their personal background. They attested to the identity of each property and related that York does not own any property and that he has one bank account 47307. 308. 310. DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 for which an estimated distribution of $1,000 per month will be made o the defendant. When questioned conceming the financial assets of Y.F. Limited Parmership, both declined to provide additional information. It is noted that on February 19, 2003, the defendant signed the appropriate documents to give general power of attorney to Richelle Davis and Blizabeth Anne Westbrook. ‘The defendant maintained a personal checking account and business account for the Holy Tabernacle store through Wachovia Bank beginning in October 28, 1998. The personal account was closed on September 16, 2002, and the business account was closed on August 31, 2002, The defendant maintains a safety deposit box at the Wachovia branch located on Mitchell Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia. The contents of the safety deposit box are unknown. ‘OnMay 8, 2002, during the search ofthe compound at 404 Shady Dale Road, and during the arrest of the defendant, agents seized a total of $414,215.14 in currency which the defendant agreed to forfeit pursuant to the plea agreement. Additionally, the investigation of financial fecords revealed that during Jamuary 2002, the defendant submitted a signed personal financial statement to a financial institution fo act as guarantee for The Egiptian Church of Karast to purchese Tabemacle Baptist Church in Macon. The statementreflects amet worth ‘of $2,590,000. The request for financing was declined. On June 24, 2002, a civil suit was filed in U. S. Distriot Court for the Middle District of Georgia, No. 3:02-CR-59, The suit was filed by Hamdha Muhammed on bebalf of a xninor thild and socks a judgement of $1,000,000,000. On August 7,2002, the Court ordered a stay ‘pending the conclusion of the federal criminal case. Information obtained from the U. S. Probation Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Teflests that the defendant under the name of Isa Muhammad owns three properties i Philedelphia as confirmed by computer records search. The properties are as follows: 1247 ‘North 52™ Street, valued at ‘$20,000; 2229 McClellan Street, valued at $13,800; and 5141 through 5147 Master Street valued at $15,000, It is noted that an ‘All Eyes On Egypt book store is operated at the location of 1247 North 52° Street. The store was visited by aU. S. Probation Officer on March 7, 2003. ‘The officer noted that the store was locked but a poster ‘was observed in the store front recruiting children ages five to 15 years ‘old for a chapter ‘densified as “EL UWLUDAAT SHIL TAMA-RE” (The Children of Tama-te). The business appears to be opersted by Bemard Williams. The probation office is awaiting receipt of specific court documents verifying ownership of these properties 4RE; DWIGHT D. YORK. Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 311, The following financial profile is a result of information as reported by the defendant in the financial statement as well as independent investigation. ASSETS Cash \Citizens Trust Personal Checking Ss 7,324 3Citizens Trust Escrow Account 3 6,696 *Citizens Trust Commercial Account S 3,751 $Citizens Trust Commercial Account S 2,948 ‘Citizens Trust Commercial Account Ss 4,490 “Tones County Jail Account $1,608 Subtotal $26,817 SS {pformation refloets that this account has a balance of $7,324 as of February 6, 2003. The acount appears to have boen opened August 22, 2002, and ia held jointly with the defendants sister, Dale Brown. This account s dentified by the defendant’s name and Social Security number. “pee aze escrow and commercial accounts for Houston Square Apartments, 362/400 J. W. Dobbs Avenue, ‘Attanma, Goorpia, Theso account balances are accurate at of February 28, 2003. The account is tensed by the ‘defendant's Social Security number. this account s a commercial checking account fr the Koly Tabernacle Store, 815 W, Brod Sweet, Athens, Georgia. Tae socount balance ie aceurae as of February 28, 2003. The account is identified by te defendant's Social Security number. “This accounts a commercial checking secount for The Ancient Egyptian Orde, 155 Mansfield Court, Athens, Georgia. The secount balance i accurate as of February 28, 2003 Irs noted that atta of $1326.97 was deposited cote veeeunt during Febroary 2003, with etoiat of $12,875 debited during the ame time frame. The secounts jdensfied by the defendant's Social Security number. Stnfornation btsined from the Jones County Iailefiects tha from January 24,2003, through March 32003, the defendant evtived a total of S1,608 i gifts via railed money orders from various Supporers. The none‘ ao aead ina "jad accouat” which allows the defendant to purchase personal irems. 49RE: DWIGHT D. YORK Docket No. 5:02-CR-27-001 Unencumbered Asseis 7ancient Egyptian Order $ 50,000 Pontoon Boat, 20’ Playbouy Fish-o-Fun $ 2,000 1982 Rolls Royce, Silver Shadow $ 15,000 1999 Lincoln Navigator $ 18,000 717 Bushwick Avenue, New York, NY $ 75,000 815 West Broad Street, Athens, GA ‘$382,500 Subtotal $ 542,500 4 er As 115 Mansfield Court, Athens, GA $ 87,791 Houston Square Apartments, Fulton County, GA $ 250,000 2699 Houston Avenue, Macon, GA S_42166 Subtotal $379,957 —_— Sam unencumbered assets were transferred during June 2002, via quitclaim deed or other menos to the entity of VF Linated Parterabip. The property located ct 717 Bushwick Avenue is a book store operated by the Limited SESE dupand leased to tira pary der the identity of All Eyes on Egypt. The propery located at 13 Wess Brosd Para Ataoas was purchased by ¥ock on Match 31, 2000. The building was formerly used forthe operation of Hoby ‘Tabernacle Ministries. “puis ascetis identified a all business equipment and holdings of stock/merchandite to operate the mail oder vpasines, The Clarke County Tax Astessars Office ideotified that during 2002 business assets for the Ancient Egyptian eae se ve vahued $116,000, No specific breakdown of business assets was provided, Tas is # mul order business that is based at 115 Mansfield Court ne residence at 115 Mansfield Cou was purchased by York on December 21, 1998, and is mortgaged shrough Counuywige Home Lom. The property bat «principle balance of $487,56537, The Cake Covnty Tas aon coffins povided a tax vale of $575,357 forthe year 2002, The property was wansfered to YF. Lite Partuership during June 2002 via guitclaim deed. “The Fulton County Clerk's Office reflects that on June 18, 2002, the property identified as Houston Square ‘apartpentwas ansered vin quis dee'o YF. Limed Patnership for: The propery es purchased by York ay 8, 1996, for $650,000 and bas 2 mortgage balance of spproximately $415,198, The morgage ¥ Nes 6» or Fy Nccporazed, The sigaed financial afidavc reflects en equity of $250,000. A tx assessed Value if aaa ya ot $743,000, The $250,000 figure is used based onthe property's deterorerion and lack of mintenéncs ove: the past few years. -tueproperylocsted 22699 Houston Avenue waspusciastdon March 10,1995 andi fnancedhrough Dank of Amarone ery ne morgagebulace of $7,623, Is nowd tat hit property ha x egessed value ob ort) The propery was transfered YF Limited Parmership during June 2002 vie gual deed 30