USA v. Emily Montegna

Case Number: 25-CR-30019

Emily Montegna, 38, of Highland, pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods. She admitted to trafficking counterfeit designer goods and infringing on registered trademarks by selling items she imported from overseas through her business known by several names such as “Emily’s Creative Creations”, “Hickory Flat Farm Vinyl & Deals”, “Emily’s She Shed” or “Hickory Hill Vinyl & Deals". 

The counterfeit items included cosmetics, purses, clothing, and accessories with well-known trademarks from high-end brands like Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, Parfumes Christian Dior, Tarte, Too Faced, Deckers Outdoor, Victoria’s Secret, Kate Spade, Under Armor, Nike and Michael Kors.

Montegna’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on July 1 at the federal courthouse in East St. Louis. Customers and victims may contact the U.S. Attorney's Office's Victim Witness coordinator at USAILS.VW_ILS@usdoj.gov.