United States v. Fayne (1:20-cr-00228)

MAGISTRATE COMPLAINT as to Maurice Fayne (1). (jpa) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA] (Entered: 05/12/2020)

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Seal Documents as to Maurice Fayne (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand on 5/12/20. (jpa) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA] (Entered: 05/12/2020)

MOTION to Unseal filed by USA as to Maurice Fayne. (ddm) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA] (Entered: 05/13/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand: Bond Hearing as to Maurice Fayne. INITIAL APPEARANCE. Defendant waives Preliminary Hearing. Oral Waiver filed. Non-Surety Bond set at $10,000.00. Bond filed. Defendant released. Added attorney Bernita Malloy, Michael John Brown for USA, Tanya F. Miller for Maurice Fayne. (Tape #FTR) (bdb) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA] (Entered: 05/13/2020)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Maurice Fayne. Signed by Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand on 5/13/2020. (bdb) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA] (Entered: 05/13/2020)

THIRD AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. The time period of the continuances implemented by this General Order will be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 05/26/20. (aaq) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA] (Entered: 05/27/2020)

Document 13 is sealed. (jpa) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA]

ORDER as to Maurice Fayne re 14 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Maurice Fayne. Attorney Appointment Hearing set for 6/25/2020 at 12:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. The Defendant must participate in the hearing. However, any counsel or party, including the Defendant, wishing to participate by teleconference is permitted to do so. The Court's deputy clerk will distribute a call-in number for such purposes. The Court has also transmitted to Ms. Miller, by e-mail, a blank financial affidavit for Defendant to execute in connection with any application for Court-appointed counsel in this case. Defendant must fill-out, execute and return (by electronic means or otherwise) this affidavit prior to the hearing if he wishes Court-appointed counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand on 6/17/2020. (bdb) [1:20-mj-00370-JSA] (Entered: 06/17/2020)

INDICTMENT with forfeiture provision as to Maurice Fayne (1) count(s) 1-3, 4, 5, 6-15, 16-18. (adg) (Entered: 06/26/2020)

Request for Arraignment as to Maurice Fayne. (adg) (Entered: 06/26/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand: Motion Hearing as to Maurice Fayne re 14 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney. 14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney GRANTED, Tanya F. Miller withdrawn from case. (Tape #FTR) (adg) (Entered: 06/26/2020)

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. The time period of the continuances implemented by this General Order will be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act as to Maurice Fayne. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 07/01/2020. (rvb) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

ORDER as to Maurice Fayne. The defendant having moved for additional time in which to obtain counsel of defendant's own choosing, for good cause shown Defendant shall be allowed until 2:00 p.m. on the 14TH day of JULY, 2020, to obtain counsel of defendant's own choosing. Defendant shall promptly notify Magistrate Judge LINDA T. WALKER, and the United States attorney of the counsel employed, and counsel shall, within three days, file a written appearance with the Clerk and furnish copies to the United States attorney and magistrate judge. If counsel has not been retained by the allotted time, defendant shall appear before Magistrate Judge LINDA T. WALKER at the above date and time for a determination a to whether counsel should be appointed. Failure of defendant to comply with this Order will result in the issuance of a warrant for the immediate arrest of defendant. The Clerk is DIRECTED to exclude time in this case from this date until counsel has appeared for defendant or until further order of the Court. Let a copy of this Order be served upon defendant, the United States attorney, and the Pretrial Services officer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker on 7/9/2020. (bnp) (Entered: 07/10/2020)

Arrest Warrant Issued by Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker as to Daniel Eric Jay (jpa) [1:20-mj-00562-LTW] (Entered: 07/13/2020)

FIFTH AMENDED GENERAL ORDER as to Daniel Eric Jay in re: Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus. The period of exclusion from speedy trial shall be from March 16, 2020, through and including August 30, 2020. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 7/10/20. (jpa) [1:20-mj-00562-LTW] (Entered: 07/13/2020)

Pro Se JUDICIAL NOTICE of Attorney Termination as to Maurice Fayne re 25 Order. (adg) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

Submission of 27 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Deadline to Retain New Counsel as to Maurice Fayne, to Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker. (bdb)

Arrest of Daniel Eric Jay in Western District of Pennsylvania. (jpa) [1:20-mj-00562-LTW]

ORDER granting 27 Motion for Continuance of as to Maurice Fayne (1). The Court finds that the interests of justice in continuing the arraignment and the deadline for Defendant to find new counsel substantially outweighs the interests of the public and defendants in the speedy resolution of this matter, and thus the Clerk is directed to count as excludable any delay occurring in extending the motions deadline and the holding of the pretrial conference. 18 U.S.C. § 3161, et seq. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant shall have until July 20, 2020, at 5:00 P.M., to notify the Court of new counsel. The arraignment shall be held on July 22, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. Signed by Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker on 7/17/2020. (tmf) (Entered: 07/17/2020)

Judicial Notice of Attorney Termination filed by Maurice Fayne. (ddm) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

Return of Summons filed by Maurice Fayne. (ddm) (Entered: 07/21/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alan J. Baverman: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Daniel Eric Jay. Preliminary Examination set for 8/5/2020 at 01:30 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1879 before Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker. (Tape #FTR) (tcc) [1:20-mj-00562-LTW] (Entered: 07/20/2020)

Amended Motion to Dismiss pursuant to All Rights Reserved filed by Maurice Fayne. (ddm) (Entered: 07/24/2020)

Case as to Maurice Fayne Assigned to Judge Mark H. Cohen and Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III. (dmb)

PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER as to Maurice Fayne. Pretrial Conference set for 8/14/2020 at 9:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1834 before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins III. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 7/27/2020. (rjs) (Entered: 07/27/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker: The parties appeared before the court for a status conference re defendant's attorney representation status. The court, having previously met with defendant on 07/27/20, advised the government that defendant has decided to represent himself. The court reiterated to the parties that defendant advised the court that he is familiar with and understands the Federal Rules of CR Procedures, Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and discovery practices and procedures of the court. The court advised the parties that it would inform Magistrate Judge Larkins, who is assigned this case, of the status of defendant's choice to represent himself in this matter should Judge Larkins decide to take a different course of action than the magistrate herein did. (Tape #ZOOM iCloud) (rjs) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

Defendant Information Sheet as to Maurice Fayne. (jpa) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

Summons Issued as to Maurice Fayne. Arraignment set for 8/12/2020 at 10:30 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2022 before Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard. (jpa) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

Summons Issued as to Daniel Eric Jay. Arraignment set for 8/12/2020 at 11:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2022 before Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard. (jpa) (Entered: 07/30/2020)

ORDER OF CJA 20-Appointment to Pay Court Appointed Counsel: Appointment of Attorney Kamal Ghali for Daniel Eric Jay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alan J. Baverman on 7/30/2020. (rjs) Modified on 7/31/2020 (rjs). (Entered: 07/31/2020)

SIXTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. The time period of the continuances implemented by this General Order will be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 08/03/20. (aaq) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Maurice Fayne. (jpa) (Entered: 08/07/2020)

ORDER re 52 Motion for Continuance as to Maurice Fayne (1): The Court DENIES Mr. Fayne's motion for continuance and DIRECTS Mr. Fayne and the government to be present for a Status Conference on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., before the undersigned Magistrate Judge in Courtroom 1834, 18th Floor, United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this order, via certified mail, to Defendant Maurice Fayne to the address in CM/ECF and to the address that Pretrial Services has on file which is: 4029 Mountain Side Trail Northeast, Dacula, Georgia 30019. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 8/7/2020. (rjs) (Entered: 08/07/2020)

NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING as to Daniel Eric Jay: Arraignment set for 8/12/2020 at 11:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2022 before Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard. Connection Instructions: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1618619320 Meeting ID: 161 861 9320 Passcode: 388971 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1618619320#,,,,,,0#,,388971# US (San Jose) +16468287666,,1618619320#,,,,,,0#,,388971# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) Meeting ID: 161 861 9320 Passcode: 388971 Find your local number: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/u/adsm8i0Iz Join by SIP 1618619320@sip.zoomgov.com Join by H.323 161.199.138.10 (US West) 161.199.136.10 (US East) Meeting ID: 161 861 9320 Passcode: 388971 You must follow the instructions of the court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (aez)

ORDER DENYING 56 Motion for Continuance of Pretrial Conference as to Maurice Fayne (1). The Court DIRECTS Mr. Fayne and the government to be present for a Status Conference on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., before the undersigned Magistrate Judge in Courtroom 1834, 18th Floor, United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this order, via certified mail, to Defendant Maurice Fayne to the address in CM/ECF and to the address that Pretrial Services has on file which is: 4029 Mountain Side Trail Northeast, Dacula, Georgia 30019. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 8/10/2020. (adg) (Entered: 08/11/2020)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing to Maurice Fayne re 57 Order on Motion to Continue. CMRR #91-7199-9991-7032-5718-1293 (OK address) 91-7199-9991-7032-5718-1286 (GA address). (adg)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard: ARRAIGNMENT with a PLEA of NOT GUILTY by Daniel Eric Jay (2) as to Count 4. (Attachments: # 1 Plea of Not Guilty and Waiver of Appearance at Arraignment) (Tape #FTR/Zoom) (rjs) (Entered: 08/13/2020)

Pro Se MOTION for Discovery and Motion to Compel filed by Maurice Fayne. (ddm) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III: Status Conference held as to Maurice Fayne. Status Conference Held. The court inquired if Defendant would like to have a court appointed counsel to represent him. Mr. Fayne expressed that he wished to continue to represent himself. After questioning Mr. Fayne, the court finds that Mr. Fayne knowingly and voluntarily waives his right to represent himself in this matter. The Court appoints Mark Jeffrey as standby counsel as to Defendant Maurice Fayne. Defendant's motion for demand for specific discovery is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Defendant shall have until August 21, 2020, to provide the Government with a two terabyte hard drive in order to receive electronic discovery. Mr. Fayne advised the Court that all mail addressed to the address on record with pretrial services is being automatically forwarded to 6608 N Western Avenue #1307, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, and that all mail received there is scanned and emailed to him on the day of receipt. At this time, based on these representations, the Court will not require Mr. Fayne to maintain a mailing address in this district but cautioned Mr. Fayne that he alone bears the risk of mail being delayed or lost in transit and the consequences thereof. The Court also directed, however, that any materials to be sent via FedEx (or similar overnight delivery) to Mr. Fayne be sent to his address on record with pretrial services. (Tape #FTR) (ddm) (Entered: 08/14/2020)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Maurice Fayne re 64 Pretrial Scheduling Order,. (ddm)

MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release with Brief In Support by Daniel Eric Jay. (Ghali, Kamal) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

ORDER granting 67 Motion for Continuance as to Daniel Eric Jay (2). Pretrial Conference set for 10/27/2020 at 9:30 AM via ZOOM before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins III. The clerk is DIRECTED to exclude time from computation under the Speedy Trial Act. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 8/21/2020. (rjs) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): September 11-22, 2020, December 30, 2020 - January 8, 2021, by Mark R. Jeffrey. (Jeffrey, Mark) (Entered: 08/21/2020)

MOTION for Relief on Bond Condition filed by Maurice Fayne. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (ddm) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

ORDER granting 71 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Daniel Eric Jay (2) to permit him to travel outside the Western District of Pennsylvania to York, Pennsylvania and the Washington D.C. area from August 25, 2020 until Saturday August 29, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 8/25/2020. (rjs) (Entered: 08/25/2020)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Maurice Fayne re 75 Order. (rjs)

SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. The time period of the continuances implemented by this General Order will be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act as to Maurice Fayne, Daniel Eric Jay. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 9/1/2020. (bdb) (Entered: 09/02/2020)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Maurice Fayne re 77 Order and 78 Order. (rjs)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand: Motion Hearing was held on Defendant Maurice Fayne's motions. The Court GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART 53 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release and DENIED 72 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release. A written order will follow. (Tape #Zoom Recording) (rvb) (Entered: 09/08/2020)

ORDER as to Maurice Fayne, Defendant's travel to Arkansas from Sunday, September 6, 2020 through Wednesday, September 9, 2020, is hereby extended until Wednesday, September 16, 2020. All other conditions of his bond remain in full force and effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand on 9/8/2020. (adg) (Entered: 09/09/2020)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Maurice Fayne re 82 Order. (rjs)

PRO SE NOTICE OF FILING Letter as to Maurice Fayne (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(kt) (Entered: 09/24/2020)

ORDER granting 85 Motion to Travel outside Jurisdiction as to Maurice Fayne (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand on 9/25/20. (jpa) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. The time period of the continuances implemented by this General Order will be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 9/28/20. (jpa) (Entered: 09/29/2020)

MOTION to Travel for Work filed by Maurice Fayne. (aaq) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/30/2020: # 1 Envelope) (aaq). (Entered: 09/30/2020)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Maurice Fayne re 89 Order. (jpa)

Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Maurice Fayne re 90 Order (jpa)

NOTICE of Claim of Champerty, Maintenance and Barratry Demand for a Cure to the Breach of Contract as to Maurice Fayne (adg) (Entered: 10/22/2020)

ORDER GRANTING 93 Motion for Continuance of the pretrial conference as to Maurice Fayne (1), Daniel Eric Jay (2). Any pretrial motions are due by 11/30/20. The Pretrial Conference set for 12/1/2020 at 09:30 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins III. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 10/26/20. (jpa) (Entered: 10/26/2020)

ORDER as to Maurice Fayne (1), the Defendant's conditions of release are amended to remove the conditions of curfew and locational monitoring. While the Defendant remains restricted to the Northern District of Georgia, the pretrial services office is authorized to grant approval for travel requests. All other conditions of release remain in place. Signed by Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand on 11/9/2020. (tcc) (Entered: 11/09/2020)

SECOND SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Maurice Fayne (1) count(s) 1ss, 2ss-4ss, 5ss, 6ss, 7ss-16ss, 17ss-19ss, 20ss, Daniel Eric Jay (2) count(s) 1s, 2s-4s, 5s, Michael D. Sargent (3) count(s) 1, 2-4, Mark T. Sargent (4) count(s) 1, 2-4. (rlb) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Summons Issued as to Maurice Fayne Arraignment set for 12/17/2020 at 09:30 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1875 before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. (rlb) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Summons Issued as to Daniel Eric Jay Arraignment set for 12/17/2020 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1875 before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. (rlb) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Praecipe filed. Arrest Warrant Issued by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III as to Mark T. Sargent. Issued an delivered to U.S. Marshal on 11/19/2020. (rlb) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Defendant Information Sheet as to Daniel Eric Jay. (rlb) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Defendant Information Sheet as to Mark T. Sargent. (rlb) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Mark T. Sargent. (ddm) (Entered: 11/23/2020)

ORDER CANCELLING the pretrial conference scheduled for 12/1/20 and GRANTING 109 Motion for Continuance of the pretrial conference as to Daniel Eric Jay (2). Defendant Maurice Fayne and Daniel Jay shall have until 1/11/21 to file any necessary pretrial motions. The Pretrial Conference is rescheduled to 1/12/2021 at 09:30 AM via zoom before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins III. The delay between the original and the rescheduled pretrial conference shall be excluded from Speedy Trial Act calculations. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 11/30/20. (jpa) (Entered: 11/30/2020)

Arrest of Michael D. Sargent in Northern District of Texas (Dallas). (rvb)

NOTICE of Deed of Acknowledgement and Acceptance Without Further Consideration Nunc Pro Tunc Ab Initio; Notice of Conveyance of Legal Title by Nature Without Further Consideration Nunc Pro Tunc Ab Initio; Notice of Certificate of Legal Title by Nature on Special Deposit; Special and Private Trust Indenture Governing the Special Use of the Foreign Trust: JAMESN. HATTEN res as to Maurice Fayne. (tcc) (Entered: 12/08/2020)

NINTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. The time period of the continuances implemented by this General Order will be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/8/20. (jpa) (Entered: 12/08/2020)

Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received from Northern District of Texas (Dallas) as to Michael D. Sargent. (Attachments: # 1 Minute Sheet for Initial Appearance, # 2 Order Appointing Counsel, # 3 Bond Order, # 4 Docket Sheet)(rvb) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received from Northern District of Texas (Dallas) as to Mark T. Sargent (Attachments: # 1 Initial Appearance Minute Sheet, # 2 Order Appt CJA Counsel, # 3 Bond Order, # 4 Docket Sheet)(rvb) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

Warrant For Arrest Returned Executed on 12/4/2020 at Dallas, TX as to Michael D. Sargent. (tcc) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

NOTICE OF REMOTE PROCEEDINGS as to Maurice Fayne, Daniel Eric Jay re 98 and 100 Summonses Issued. Arraignment will be held via Zoom. Meeting ID: 160 426 5659 | Passcode: 747990. (bse)

ORDER granting 111 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Daniel Eric Jay (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on 12/16/2020. (rjs) (Entered: 12/16/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand: ARRAIGNMENT held. Defendant stood mute; PLEA of NOT GUILTY by Maurice Fayne (1) to Counts 1ss,2ss-4ss,5ss,6ss,7ss-16ss,17ss-19ss,20ss entered. (Tape #FTR) (jpa) (Entered: 12/18/2020)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand: Bond Revocation Hearing as to Maurice Fayne. The Court held a hearing on the probation officer's petition for revocation. After hearing from the parties, the Court revoked the defendant's bond. A written order will follow. (Tape #FTR) (jpa) (Entered: 12/22/2020)

ORDER as to Daniel Eric Jay rescheduling the Arraignment for 12/28/2020 at 11:30 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1834 before Magistrate Judge Catherine M. Salinas. All time between December 18, 2020 and December 28, 2020, is excluded from Speedy Trial calculations. Signed by Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand on 12/22/20. (jpa) (Entered: 12/22/2020)

Submission of 122 MOTION to Continue December 17, 2020 Arraignment as to Daniel Eric Jay, to Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins. (jpa)

Documents 130-131 are sealed. (jpa)

Pro Se NOTICE OF FILING Testimonial of Fact as to Daniel Eric Jay (tmf) (Entered: 01/08/2021)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Radka Nations appearing for USA. (Nations, Radka) (Entered: 01/11/2021)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III: Pretrial Conference as to Maurice Fayne. Defendant Maurice Fayne's oral request to appoint counsel is GRANTED. Mr. Mark Jeffrey is hereby relieved as standby counsel to Mr. Fayne. The Clerk is DIRECTED to TERMINATE Mark Jeffrey as standby counsel to defendant Maurice Fayne. Defendant Fayne shall have until February 18, 2021 to file any pretrial motions. The pretrial conference is hereby continued to Friday, February 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., via zoom. The Clerk is DIRECTED to exclude time between January 12, 2021 and February 19, 2021, under the Speedy Trial Act because the ends of justice outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial pursuant to Title 18 United States Code, Section 3161(h)(7)(A) and (B)(i). (Tape #Zoom) (jpa) (Entered: 01/12/2021)

Attorney update in case as to Maurice Fayne. Attorney Mark R. Jeffrey terminated. (jpa)

Request for Arraignment as to Michael D. Sargent. (lme) (Entered: 01/12/2021)

Summons Issued as to Michael D. Sargent. Arraignment set for 1/27/2021 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1860 before Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker. (jpa) (Entered: 01/13/2021)

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): May 28, 2021; May 31, 2021; June 1-4, 2021; July 2-7, 2021, by Saraliene Durrett. (Durrett, Saraliene) (Entered: 01/15/2021)

NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON MOTION as to Maurice Fayne re: 129 MOTION for Reconsideration re 126 Order. Hearing set for 2/4/2021 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. Join ZoomGov Meeting | https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1601662621 | Meeting ID: 160 166 2621 | Passcode: 872004 (bse) Modified on 1/26/2021 to update the time for the hearing (bse).

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Maurice Fayne held on 12/20/2020, before Judge Justin S. Anand. Court Reporter/Transcriber Jana B. Colter, FAPR, RMR, CRR, CRC. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Redaction Request due 2/16/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/26/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/26/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Transcript) (jbc) (Entered: 01/26/2021)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker: ARRAIGNMENT, PLEA of NOT GUILTY by Mark T. Sargent (4) Counts 1,2-4. Estimated Trial Time-Medium. (Attachments: # 1 Not Guilty Plea) (Tape #FTR GOLD) (jpa) (Entered: 01/28/2021)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Mark T. Sargent. (Tape #FTR GOLD) (jpa)

PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER as to Michael D. Sargent, Mark T. Sargent. Pretrial Conference set for 2/11/2021 at 09:30 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1834 before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins III. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 1/29/21. (jpa) (Entered: 01/29/2021)

ORDER granting 150 Motion to Continue Pretrial Conference as to Michael D. Sargent (3), Mark T. Sargent (4). Pretrial Conference is reset for 4/13/2021 at 10:30 AM in before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins III via Zoom. Defendants Michael D. Sargent and Mark T. Sargent shall have until 4/12/2021 to file any necessary pretrial motions. The delay between the original and the rescheduled pretrial conference shall be excluded from Speedy Trial Act calculations. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 2/2/2021. (jed) (Entered: 02/02/2021)

Unopposed MOTION to Continue pretrial motions deadline and pretrial conference by Maurice Fayne. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Durrett, Saraliene) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

ORDER GRANTING 153 Motion for extension of time to file pretrial motions and to hold the pretrial conference as to Maurice Fayne (1). Pretrial Conference reset for 4/13/2021 at 10:30 AM in No Courtroom before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins III. Defendant Maurice Fayne shall have until April 12, 2021 to file any necessary pretrial motions. The clerk is DIRECTED to exclude time from computation under the Speedy Trial Act pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 3161(h)(7)(A) & (B)(i). Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 2/4/2021. (tcc) (Entered: 02/04/2021)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand: Motion Hearing held as to Maurice Fayne re 129 MOTION for Reconsideration. 129 MOTION Taken Under Advisement. The hearing will be continued. The government is ordered to respond to defendant's motion by February 19, 2021, and the defendant shall file his reply by February 26, 2021. Motion Hearing set for March 1, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 1875; (Tape #Zoom Recording) (tcc) (Entered: 02/04/2021)

MOTION Remote Hearing with Brief In Support by Daniel Eric Jay. (Ghali, Kamal) (Entered: 02/09/2021)

Document 160 is sealed. (jpa)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III: FARETTA Hearing re Pro Se Status as to Daniel Eric Jay. The Court questioned and advised Defendant Daniel Jay regarding representing himself in this case. Defendant Daniel Jay stated that he wishes to represent himself in this case. The Court found that Mr. Jay, under oath, knowingly and voluntarily waived his right to counsel. The Court advised Defendant Daniel Jay that all filings must be sent directly to the Clerk's Office and received by the deadline for filing. The Court admonished Mr. Jay that any filings sent to the chambers of District Judge Cohen or to the chambers of Magistrate Judge Larkins via email or US Mail will not be submitted for filing. Defendant Daniel Jay is directed to send a 2 terabyte external USB hard drive that is new, unused and unopened to the AUSA, Russell Phillips, at the U.S. Attorney's Office. The Court GRANTS Mr. Kamal Ghali's motion to withdraw as counsel of record to Defendant Daniel Jay [Doc. 131]. The Clerk's Office is DIRECTED to TERMINATE Mr. Kamal Ghali as counsel of record to Defendant Daniel Jay. The Court will appoint a standby counsel in a separate order. (Tape #Zoom) (jpa) (Entered: 02/12/2021)