Onyx Pharmaceuticals

[Eman]

Philip Goodwin, the guy that co-founded the Onyx Pharmaceuticals UGL with Tyler Bauman aka @musclehead320, pleaded guilty on November 29, 2017. As part of Goodwin's plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend an even longer prison term than recommended for Bauman. Prosecutors agreed to:

15 years / 8 months (188 months) for Goodwin compared to
11 years / 3 months (135 months) for Bauman aka @musclehead320

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Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney’s Office
District of Massachusetts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Counterfeit Steroid Conspiracy

BOSTON – A Lynn man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a conspiracy to traffic counterfeit steroids, including testosterone and trenbolone, to customers across the country.

Philip Goodwin, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, one count of conspiracy to traffic counterfeit drugs, one count of trafficking counterfeit drugs, one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and one count of money laundering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for Feb. 28, 2018.

In April 2017, Goodwin and five others, including Tyler Bauman, a/k/a “musclehead 320,” were arrested and charged with operating a counterfeit steroid operation on the North Shore.

According to court documents, from approximately May 2015 until April 12, 2017, the conspirators manufactured steroid products - made from raw materials purchased overseas - in Goodwin’s home, and marketed them as “Onyx” steroids using “Onyx” labels that were also ordered from overseas suppliers. Onyx, now owned by Amgen Inc., is a legitimate pharmaceutical company that does not manufacture steroids.

The defendants allegedly sold the steroids to customers across the United States using email and social media platforms, collected payment through money remitters, such as Western Union and MoneyGram, and used false identifications and multiple remitter locations to pick up the proceeds. Some of the defendants laundered proceeds from the steroid sales through Wicked Tan LLC, a tanning business located in Beverly, which they owned and operated specifically to launder the proceeds of the steroid operation.

In August 2017, Bauman pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 23, 2018.

The charges of conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit drugs and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances provide for a sentence of no greater than five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss of the conspiracy. The charge of possession of a controlled substance provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss of the conspiracy. The charge of trafficking in counterfeit drugs provides for a sentence of no greater than 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $5 million. The charge of money laundering conspiracy provides for a sentence of no greater than 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved in the laundering transactions. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Acting United States Attorney William D. Weinreb; Michael Shea, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston; Shelly Binkowski, Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; and Jeffrey Ebersole, Special Agent in Charge of the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations, New York Field Office, made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Amy Harman Burkart and David J. D’Addio of Weinreb’s Cybercrime Unit are prosecuting the case.

Source: Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Counterfeit Steroid Conspiracy

@Ickyrica

 

[MindlessWork]

So @musclehead320's got a long hard stretch coming, even more than the typical crack dealer. Strong priorities

 

[Sk8man101]

Fucking crazy man.

Makes me wanna lay even lower than I already do.

 

[Burrr]

these 2 appear to be getting hit with hardet sentences than most.
im guessing priors must play a role here.

 

[bickel29]

Fucking crazy man.

Makes me wanna lay even lower than I already do.

Apples to oranges, Sk8!

Unless you are manufacturing, distributing, using a brand name for your lab that then would bring "counterfeit" charges, and topping it off with owning a separate business SPECIFICALLY used for laundering the proceeds from the aforementioned activities... then it's not comparable at all.

Musclehead320 was about as stupid and reckless as it gets.

And again, 99% of us here are end users whose involvement in the AAS game is completely different than the Onyx crew.

 

[Sk8man101]

Apples to oranges, Sk8!

Unless you are manufacturing, distributing, using a brand name for your lab that then would bring "counterfeit" charges, and topping it off with owning a separate business SPECIFICALLY used for laundering the proceeds from the aforementioned activities... then it's not comparable at all.

Musclehead320 was about as stupid and reckless as it gets.

And again, 99% of us here are end users whose involvement in the AAS game is completely different than the Onyx crew.

Yeah but for some members on here even the smallest of chargers, even chargers that are aquited would be risking losing a good job.

 

[Evom1]

Damn they're not messing around

 

[Sk8man101]

Apples to oranges, Sk8!

Unless you are manufacturing, distributing, using a brand name for your lab that then would bring "counterfeit" charges, and topping it off with owning a separate business SPECIFICALLY used for laundering the proceeds from the aforementioned activities... then it's not comparable at all.

Musclehead320 was about as stupid and reckless as it gets.

And again, 99% of us here are end users whose involvement in the AAS game is completely different than the Onyx crew.

Well they made a strong example out of him that is forsure.

Hopefully he trashed all his customers info.

 

[Millard]

these 2 appear to be getting hit with hardet sentences than most.
im guessing priors must play a role here.

Both convicted of same 5 charges but USSG total offense level different for each:

Bauman - 34
Goodwin - 36

Goodwin's offense level was higher because he "attempted to obstruct or impede the administration of justice with respect to the prosecution of the instant offense of convction".

 

[Millard]

these 2 appear to be getting hit with hardet sentences than most.
im guessing priors must play a role here.

There's no mention of criminal history for Goodwin in court documents that I've seen.

But multiple previous felony convictions for Bauman:

• 2011: distribution of a class B controlled substance;
• 2005: cocaine trafficking (for which he received a 5-7 prison sentence);
• assault and battery; and
• assault and battery on a police officer

 

[MajinMuscle777]

I don’t see why steroids are that big of a deal tbh... shit if I want to get big let me do that... but I can give myself cancer with cigarettes

 

[Skull]

So @musclehead320's got a long hard stretch coming, even more than the typical crack dealer. Strong priorities

Why the fuck would you even attempt to try to tag him dumbass??? You think hes gunna respond to you??? Jesus fuckin christ you need to get some strong priorities yourself dipshitsmfdh

 

[ickyrica]

This case specifically had been a turning point in my mind with my involvement in brewing. I started to think of my wife, son, our life and everything involved. I couldn't think of anything other than a bad ending to what was going on in life.

Guys, if you have a family you need to think about their welfare. It's not just about you and making some cash once you have those dependants under you.

In my mind anabolics aren't anything more than the equivalent of botox. The feds think differently and will impose their will regardless. Stay safe guys.

Icky

 

[movingiron88]

So are these guys g2g?

 

[Turkish Pharmacy]

I have a question you guys seem to know a lot about the topic

As far as I know anabolic steroids are class 3 but HGH and ancilliaries are not controlled. What happens when they bust a source inside USA that doesnt sell anabolics but just hgh, fat burners and ancilliaries ?

I am curious about it as anti estrogens especially seem like they are harder to find in USA than anabolic steroids.

 

[mands]

I have a question you guys seem to know a lot about the topic

As far as I know anabolic steroids are class 3 but HGH and ancilliaries are not controlled. What happens when they bust a source inside USA that doesnt sell anabolics but just hgh, fat burners and ancilliaries ?

I am curious about it as anti estrogens especially seem like they are harder to find in USA than anabolic steroids.

Section 303(e)(1) of the FDCA, 21 U.S.C. 333(e) (1), prohibits knowingly distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute, HGH for any use in humans other than the treatment of a disease or other recognized medical condition, where such use has been authorized by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under section 505 of the FDCA (21 U.S.C. 355) and pursuant to the order of a physician. The Secretary of HHS has not authorized, for example, any HGH use for anti-aging, bodybuilding, or athletic enhancement. Thus, distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute, HGH for these uses or any other unapproved use violates section 303(e)(1) of the FDCA. A violation of section 303(e)(1) carries up to 5 years imprisonment and fines and, if the offense involves an individual under the age of 18 years of age, up to 10 years imprisonment and fines.

As far as Aromasin, Arimidex, etc. I DO NOT believe it's controlled. @Millard Baker

mands

 

[bob hughes]

Section 303(e)(1) of the FDCA, 21 U.S.C. 333(e) (1), prohibits knowingly distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute, HGH for any use in humans other than the treatment of a disease or other recognized medical condition, where such use has been authorized by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under section 505 of the FDCA (21 U.S.C. 355) and pursuant to the order of a physician. The Secretary of HHS has not authorized, for example, any HGH use for anti-aging, bodybuilding, or athletic enhancement. Thus, distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute, HGH for these uses or any other unapproved use violates section 303(e)(1) of the FDCA. A violation of section 303(e)(1) carries up to 5 years imprisonment and fines and, if the offense involves an individual under the age of 18 years of age, up to 10 years imprisonment and fines.

As far as Aromasin, Arimidex, etc. I DO NOT believe it's controlled. @Millard Baker

mands

Nope theyre not controlled, neither is gh

 

[Big_paul]

This case specifically had been a turning point in my mind with my involvement in brewing. I started to think of my wife, son, our life and everything involved. I couldn't think of anything other than a bad ending to what was going on in life.

Guys, if you have a family you need to think about their welfare. It's not just about you and making some cash once you have those dependants under you.

In my mind anabolics aren't anything more than the equivalent of botox. The feds think differently and will impose their will regardless. Stay safe guys.

Icky

Well said I recently dodged a bullet. I wasn't thinking too much about my family beforehand but I am now.

 

[mands]

Nope theyre not controlled, neither is gh

I was under the impression even while bills were passed through the house and senate and resolving differences most could be stated as law. I would think the amended bill below from H.R.5269 Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1990
would be in effect for GH. Let me know your thoughts.

Subtitle B: Human Growth Hormone - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase the criminal fine and imprisonment penalties for knowingly distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute, human growth hormone for any use in humans other than treatment of a recognized disease or other medical condition (currently, a recognized disease) pursuant to the order of a physician. Increases the penalties if the offense involves (currently, if the distribution or intended distribution is to) an individual under the age of 18 years. Declares such a violation to be a felony violation of the CSA for purposes of forfeiture. Authorizes the DEA to investigate such offenses.

Repeals provisions of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 relating to forfeiture and illegal trafficking in steroids or a human growth hormone.

mands

 

[AIRBORNE DADDY]

I was under the impression even while bills were passed through the house and senate and resolving differences most could be stated as law. I would think the amended bill below from H.R.5269 Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1990
would be in effect for GH. Let me know your thoughts.

Subtitle B: Human Growth Hormone - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase the criminal fine and imprisonment penalties for knowingly distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute, human growth hormone for any use in humans other than treatment of a recognized disease or other medical condition (currently, a recognized disease) pursuant to the order of a physician. Increases the penalties if the offense involves (currently, if the distribution or intended distribution is to) an individual under the age of 18 years. Declares such a violation to be a felony violation of the CSA for purposes of forfeiture. Authorizes the DEA to investigate such offenses.

Repeals provisions of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 relating to forfeiture and illegal trafficking in steroids or a human growth hormone.

mands

I believe ur right. And a compound or substance doesn't have to necessarily be classified or included as a controlled substance to regulate how it's dispensed or who may use it. Pennicillin isn't a controlled substance but I can't possess it without a script.