However, two hours later, Mandell received word that he was to report to prison Monday, June 18th, to the federal prison in Petersburg, VA, some 900 miles from his residence in south Florida.

FORBES: Ross Mandell Has Still Not Reported to Prison, but Hardly Free

If he is to go to prison, he has appealed to stay near his family in Florida versus the current designation of Petersburg, VA. During his sentencing, Mandell said he is financially ruined and living off of loans from family members.

FORBES: Ross Mandell Has Still Not Reported to Prison, but Hardly Free