The Honorable Judith C. Herrara in federal court in New Mexico granted judgment in favor of the SEC on March 2, 2012, finding Hollowell, Thomas, and United American Ventures, LLC jointly liable for disgorgement of $8,652,942 and prejudgment interest of $426,430. The court also assessed civil penalties of $1,000,000 each against Hollowell and Thomas. The court had previously enjoined Hollowell and Thomas from violating Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as well as other provisions of federal securities laws.
The court also granted judgment in favor of the SEC finding Oliva and Integra Investment Group, LLC jointly liable for $284,039 in disgorgement, and Dies liable for $54,381 in disgorgement. It assessed a $130,000 civil penalty against Oliva and a $54,381 penalty against Dies.
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