Prisoner Banned From Exporting Stuff From His Cell
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
Frederick Joseph Bergmann, Jr., who was convicted for illegally trying to export ballistic vests to Haiti, is now banned from exporting anything from the U.S. for 10 years. This means he can’t get export licenses, and any he had are canceled. The ban started on his conviction date, and it’s a serious move to keep exports safe and legal.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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10-Year Export Ban for Named Individual
Frederick Joseph Bergmann, Jr. is denied U.S. export privileges for 10 years from his conviction date (convicted July 12, 2024), so he may not directly or indirectly participate in any transaction involving items exported from the United States that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations until July 12, 2034. The ban covers applying for or using licenses, negotiating, buying, selling, transporting, financing, or benefiting from such export transactions.
Revocation of BIS Licenses Held by Denied Person
Any Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses or authorizations in which Bergmann had an interest at the time of his conviction are revoked. The revocations are effective as part of this denial order tied to his conviction on July 12, 2024.
Third Parties Barred From Exporting For Denied Person
The Order prohibits any person from exporting, reexporting, transferring, financing, or otherwise facilitating acquisition of items subject to the Regulations to or for the Denied Person, or from obtaining items from the Denied Person with knowledge they will be exported, for the duration of the Order (through July 12, 2034). This blocks others from legally moving regulated items to, from, or on behalf of Bergmann.
Related Entities May Be Subject To Order
Any person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Bergmann by ownership, control, position, affiliation, or other connection in trade may also be made subject to this Order to prevent evasion. This means related businesses could face the same export restrictions if BIS determines it is needed to stop circumvention.
Right To Appeal Denial Order Within 45 Days
Bergmann may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of the Order and must follow Part 756 of the Export Administration Regulations.
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