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United States v. Arena (1:21-cr-00168)

District Court, W.D. New York

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Date Filed
Description

1

May 28, 2021

COMPLAINT as to Adam D. Arena (1), Amanda J. Gloria (2). (RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/09/2021)

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May 28, 2021

ORDER that this matter remain sealed until further order of the Court as to Adam D. Arena, Amanda J. Gloria. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 5/28/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/09/2021)

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Jun 9, 2021

SCHEDULING NOTICE as to Adam D. Arena. Initial Appearance set for 6/9/2021 03:30 PM in the Allegany Courtroom - 6th Floor, US Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. (RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR]

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Jun 9, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances: AUSA Laura A. Higgins on behalf of government; AFPD MaryBeth Covert w/defendant Arena; DCPO Clifford D. Jackson.Initial Appearance as to Adam D. Arena held on 6/9/2021. Government advised defendant of charges contained in the Criminal Complaint and possible penalties. Court advised defendant of his rights, including right to counsel. Defendant requested assigned counsel and is sworn, questioned and found eligible. AFPD MaryBeth Covert accepted assignment.Government moved for detention. Government proceeded by proffer. Probation Office recommended detention. Continued Detention Hearing set for 6/15/2021 at 2:00 PM in the Allegany Courtroom - 6th Floor, US Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Michael J. Roemer where the issue of a preliminary hearing and the setting of a Rule 48(b) date will be addressed. Time excluded through 6/15/2021 for the purpose of the Speedy Trial Act as stated on the record. The Court advised the government of their Brady obligations. Defendant is remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal Service. (Court Reporter FTR Gold.)(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/14/2021)

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Jun 9, 2021

RULE 5(f) ORDER as to Adam D. Arena. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 6/9/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/14/2021)

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Jun 14, 2021

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Cory E. Jacobs appearing for USA. (Jacobs, Cory) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/14/2021)

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Jun 15, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances: AUSA Laura A. Higgins on behalf of government; AFPD MaryBeth Covert w/defendant Arena; USPO Brian M. Mamizuka.Continued Detention Hearing as to Adam D. Arena held not on 6/15/2021. Parties requested a short adjournment. Continued Detention Hearing set for 6/18/2021 11:30 AM before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. At the request of AFPD Covert, the Court directed the Probation Office to supply defense counsel with medical records they may have regarding the defendant. Defendant waived a preliminary hearing. Status Conference (Rule 48(b)) set for 9/15/2021 11:00 AM before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Time excluded through 9/15/2021 for the purpose of the Speedy Trial Act as stated on the record. The Court advised the government of their Brady obligations. Defendant continues to be remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal Service. (Court Reporter FTR Gold.)(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/16/2021)

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Jun 15, 2021

RULE 5(f) ORDER as to Adam D. Arena. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 6/15/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/16/2021)

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Jun 18, 2021

CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Adam D. Arena. (RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/18/2021)

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Jun 18, 2021

CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Amanda J. Gloria. (RAZ). [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/18/2021)

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Jun 18, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances: AUSA Laura A. Higgins and DOJ Trial Attorney Cory E. Jacobs on behalf of government; AFPD MaryBeth Covert w/defendant Arena; USPO Brian M. Mamizuka.Continued Detention Hearing as to Adam D. Arena not held on 6/18/2021. Government advised the Court that there is a pending order for remand awaiting the signature of Hon. Noel L. Hillman in the District of New Jersey due to charges in that district. Parties were in agreement that once Judge Hillman signs the order, the government is notify this Court and an order of remand will be issued in this district. (Court Reporter FTR Gold.)(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 06/18/2021)

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Jul 13, 2021

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Amanda J. Gloria. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 7/13/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 07/13/2021)

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Sep 10, 2021

MOTION to Adjourn Rule 48(b) dismissal date by USA as to Adam D. Arena. (Higgins, Laura) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 09/10/2021)

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Sep 14, 2021

TEXT ORDER granting 20 Motion to Adjourn Rule 48(b) Dismissal Date as to Adam D. Arena (1) and granting 21 Motion to Adjourn Rule 48(b) Dismissal Date as to Amanda J. Gloria (2). SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 9/14/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 09/14/2021)

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Sep 14, 2021

TEXT ORDER as to Adam D. Arena, Amanda J. Gloria. Status Conference set for 9/15/2021 at 11:00 AM is RESCHEDULED to 11/17/2021 at 10:30 AM before Hon. Michael J. Roemer.Time excluded through 11/17/2021 for purposes of the Speedy Trial Act, Rule 5.1 of the Fed. R. Crim. P. pursuant to Title 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) and (h)(7)(B)(iv). SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 9/14/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 09/14/2021)

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Oct 28, 2021

SCHEDULING NOTICE as to Adam D. Arena: Waiver of Indictment and Plea set for 11/17/2021 at 1:00 PM before the Hon. William M. Skretny, by Zoom. The public can obtain access information by calling Judge Skretny's chambers at 716-551-1824. (GSR) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 10/28/2021)

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Nov 16, 2021

MOTION to Adjourn Rule 48(b) dismissal date by USA as to Adam D. Arena. (Higgins, Laura) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 11/16/2021)

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Nov 16, 2021

AFFIDAVIT by USA as to Adam D. Arena 29 MOTION to Adjourn Rule 48(b) dismissal date filed by USA (Higgins, Laura) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 11/16/2021)

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Nov 17, 2021

TEXT ORDER granting 29 Motion to Adjourn Rule 48(b) Dismissal Date as to Adam D. Arena (1) and granting 28 Motion to Adjourn Rule 48(b) Dismissal Date as to Amanda J. Gloria (2). SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 11/17/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 11/17/2021)

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Nov 17, 2021

TEXT ORDER as to Adam D. Arena, Amanda J. Gloria. Status Conference (Rule 48(b)) set for 11/17/2021 at 10:30 AM is RESCHEDULED to 1/19/2022 at 2:00 PM before Hon. Michael J. Roemer.Time excluded through 1/19/2022 for purposes of the Speedy Trial Act, Rule 5.1 of the Fed. R. Crim. P. pursuant to Title 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) and (h)(7)(B)(iv). SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 11/17/2021.(RAZ) [1:21-mj-05134-MJR] (Entered: 11/17/2021)

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34

Nov 17, 2021

WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Adam D. Arena. (CGJ) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

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35

Nov 17, 2021

INFORMATION as to Adam D. Arena (1) count(s) 1, 2. (CGJ) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

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36

Nov 17, 2021

PLEA AGREEMENT as to Adam D. Arena. (CGJ) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

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37

Nov 17, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. William M. Skretny: Waiver of Indictment and Change of Plea as to Adam D. Arena held on 11/17/2021. Defendant consents to proceeding by Zoom. Defendant is sworn. Plea agreement is entered into and accepted by the Court. Defendant pleads guilty to Counts 1 and 2 of 2-Count Felony Information. Court accepts guilty plea and adjudges Defendant guilty. Sentencing is set for 3/2/2022 at 10:00 AM before Hon. William M. Skretny, by Zoom. PSR due to the parties 1/14/2022. Sentencing factor statements, objections to PSR, sentencing motions due 2/9/2022. Responses due 2/16/2022. Motions to adjourn due by 2/18/2022. PSR and character letters to Court by 2/23/2022. The public can obtain audio access information for sentencing by calling Judge Skretny's chambers at 716-551-1824. Appearances by Zoom: for Gov't - Laura Higgins. For Def't - Mary Beth Covert. Defendant appears by video; remanded. (Court Reporter Megan Pelka.)(GSR) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

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38

Nov 17, 2021

ORDER as to Adam D. Arena authorizing proceeding by videoconference. Signed by Hon. William M. Skretny on 11/17/2021.(GSR) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

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39

Nov 30, 2021

PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Adam D. Arena. Signed by William M. Skretny, United States District Judge on 11/30/2021.(JCM) (Entered: 11/30/2021)

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Dec 8, 2021

NOTICE by USA as to Adam D. Arena NOTICE OF FORFEITURE (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Parisi, Paul) (Entered: 12/08/2021)

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Dec 28, 2021

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Adam D. Arena, held on June 9, 2021, before Magistrate Judge, the Honorable Michael J. Roemer. Court Reporter/Transcriber Bonnie S. Weber, Bonnie_Weber@nywd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/18/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/28/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/28/2022. (BSW) (Entered: 12/28/2021)

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Dec 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Paul C. Parisi appearing for USA. (Parisi, Paul) (Entered: 12/29/2021)

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Jan 3, 2022

DECLARATION by USA as to Adam D. Arena DECLARATION OF PUBLICATION (Parisi, Paul) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

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Jan 5, 2022

Certificate of Service by USA as to Adam D. Arena (Parisi, Paul) (Entered: 01/05/2022)

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Jan 14, 2022

PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Adam D. Arena. (Schrack, Joette) (Entered: 01/14/2022)

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46

Feb 9, 2022

MOTION to Adjourn Sentencing Submissions Deadline by USA as to Adam D. Arena. (Higgins, Laura) (Entered: 02/09/2022)

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Feb 10, 2022

TEXT ORDER IT HEREBY IS ORDERED, that the government's unopposed 46 Motion to Adjourn Sentencing is GRANTED for good cause shown. FURTHER, that the sentencing scheduled for March 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., is ADJOURNED to March 16, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. In the absence of any objection, the sentencing will occur remotely via Zoom for Government video conference. Zoom connection information will be sent to counsel by email, and the public can obtain connection information by contacting chambers at (716) 551-1824. FURTHER, that each of the sentencing submission deadlines set forth in this Court's 37 minute entry is EXTENDED by 14 days. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. William M. Skretny on 2/10/2022.(GSR) (Entered: 02/10/2022)

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Feb 10, 2022

Set/Reset Hearings as to Adam D. Arena:( Sentencing set for 3/16/2022 11:00 AM before Hon. William M. Skretny.), Terminate Deadlines and Hearings as to Adam D. Arena: (GSR) (Entered: 02/10/2022)

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Feb 22, 2022

RECOMMENDATION (Sealed) as to Adam D. Arena. (Schrack, Joette) (Entered: 02/22/2022)

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Feb 23, 2022

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Jennifer Lee Bilinkas appearing for USA. (Bilinkas, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/23/2022)

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Feb 23, 2022

MOTION to Adjourn Sentencing Date Scheduled for March 16, 2022 for Thirty (30) Days by Adam D. Arena. (Covert, MaryBeth) (Entered: 02/23/2022)

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Feb 24, 2022

TEXT ORDER as to ADAM ARENAIT HEREBY IS ORDERED that the Defendant's Unopposed 51 Motion to Adjourn Sentencing GRANTED, and sentencing currently scheduled March 16, 2022 is ADJOURNED to April 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM, before the Hon. William M. Skretny. In the absence of any objection, the sentencing will occur remotely via Zoom for Government video conference. Zoom connection information will be sent to counsel by email, and the public can obtain connection information by contacting chambers at (716) 551-1824. FURTHER, Sentencing Factors Statements/Sentencing Motions are due by March 23, 2022. Objections/Responses are due by March 30, 2022. Character Letters are due by April 6, 2022. SO ORDERED. Issued by William M. Skretny, United States District Judge on 2/24/2022.(JCM) (Entered: 02/24/2022)

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53

Mar 11, 2022

MOTION to lift Detainer in Western District of New York and for an Order directing the Bureau of Prisons to immediately designate Adam Arena by Adam D. Arena. (Covert, MaryBeth) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

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Mar 15, 2022

DECISION AND ORDER as to ADAM D. ARENAIT HEREBY IS ORDERED, that Defendant's Motion to Lift the Detainer (Docket No. 53) is GRANTED, consistent with the foregoing decision. FURTHER, that the United States Marshals Service is directed to LIFT the Western District of New York detainer on the defendant. FURTHER, that it is RECOMMENDED that the United States Bureau of Prisons designate the defendant as soon as possible to an appropriate federal facility that can accommodate his medical needs to begin serving his District of New Jersey sentence. SO ORDERED.Signed by William M. Skretny, United States District Judge on 3/15/2022.(JCM) (Entered: 03/15/2022)

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Mar 23, 2022

Second MOTION to Adjourn Sentencing date scheduled for April 13, 2022, and scheduling order for sixty (60) days by Adam D. Arena. (Covert, MaryBeth) (Entered: 03/23/2022)

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Mar 23, 2022

TEXT ORDER as to ADAM ARENA IT HEREBY IS ORDERED, that Defendant's 55 Motion to Adjourn Sentencing is GRANTED for good cause shown. The sentencing scheduled for April 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., is ADJOURNED to June 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. FURTHER, that Sentencing Factor Statements/Sentencing Motions are due by May 18, 2022. Objections/Responses are due by May 25, 2022. Character Letters are due by June 1, 2022.FURTHER, that in the absence of any objection, the sentencing will occur remotely via Zoom for Government video conference. Zoom connection information will be sent to counsel by email, and the public can obtain connection information by contacting chambers at (716) 551-1824. SO ORDERED. Issued by William M. Skretny, United States District Judge on 3/23/2022.(JCM) (Entered: 03/23/2022)

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Mar 23, 2022

STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SENTENCING FACTORS by USA as to Adam D. Arena (Higgins, Laura) (Entered: 03/23/2022)

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Mar 23, 2022

SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Adam D. Arena (Higgins, Laura) (Entered: 03/23/2022)

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Apr 18, 2022

REVISED PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Adam D. Arena. (Schrack, Joette) (Entered: 04/18/2022)

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May 3, 2022

REVISED PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Adam D. Arena. (Schrack, Joette) (Entered: 05/03/2022)

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May 18, 2022

MOTION to Adjourn Deadline Date to file sentencing memorandum and objections to Monday, May 23, 2022 by Adam D. Arena. (Covert, MaryBeth) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

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May 18, 2022

TEXT ORDER as to Adam D. Arena. IT HEREBY IS ORDERED, that Defendant's unopposed 61 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED for good cause shown. Sentencing Factor Statements/Sentencing Motions are now due by May 23, 2022. Objections/Responses/Character Letters are now due by June 1, 2022. Sentencing remains scheduled for June 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. SO ORDERED. Issued by William M. Skretny, United States District Judge on 5/18/2022.(JCM) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

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May 18, 2022

MEMORANDUM/BRIEF Government's Reply to the USPO's April 18, 2022 Addendum to the PSR by USA as to Adam D. Arena (Higgins, Laura) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

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May 23, 2022

SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Adam D. Arena (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-H)(Covert, MaryBeth) (Entered: 05/23/2022)

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May 24, 2022

STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SENTENCING FACTORS by Adam D. Arena (Covert, MaryBeth) (Entered: 05/24/2022)

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