United States v. Sniders Jean-Jacques (1:26-cr-10031)

SEALED INDICTMENT as to Sniders Jean-Jacques (1) count(s) 1, Lorne Johnson (2) count(s) 1, Tanya Pierre (3) count(s) 1, Ashley Spike (4) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 JS45)(CS) (Main Document 1 replaced on 2/9/2026) (JAM). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/9/2026) (JAM). (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWING 2 Motion to Seal as to Sniders Jean-Jacques (1), Lorne Johnson (2), Tanya Pierre (3), Ashley Spike (4) (CS) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment as to Sniders Jean-Jacques, Lorne Johnson, Tanya Pierre, Ashley Spike; Judge Richard G. Stearns assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (CS) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

MOTION to Unseal as to Sniders Jean-Jacques, Lorne Johnson, Tanya Pierre, Ashley Spike by USA. (JAM) (Main Document 7 replaced on 2/9/2026) (JAM). (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: ENDORSED ORDER entered granting 7 Motion to Unseal Case as to Sniders Jean-Jacques (1), Lorne Johnson (2), Tanya Pierre (3), Ashley Spike (4) (JAM) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Emergency MOTION to Revoke Release Order as to Sniders Jean-Jacques by USA. (Kearney, Kristen) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 22 Motion to Revoke as to Sniders Jean-Jacques (1). Government's emergency motion to revoke the order of release is ALLOWED pending prompt transportation of the defendant to the District of Massachusetts and the opportunity of this court to hear the appeal of the Magistrate Judge's order of release on an expedited basis. (TRM) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING for Initial Appearance as to Sniders Jean-Jacques. Initial Appearance set for February 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM in Courtroom 14 (Remote only) before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (AHH) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: Arraignment Count 1 & Initial Appearance as to Sniders Jean-Jacques held on February 26, 2026. This hearing was held remotely by videoconference. The Court conducted a colloquy with the defendant as to his rights regarding appearing in person for this hearing. The defendant waives his rights to appear in person for this hearing and agrees to proceed with this hearing by video conference. The Court finds that defendant has made a knowing and voluntary waiver of his rights to appear in person for this hearing. The Court accepts the defendant's waiver to appear by video conference.The Court advised the defendant of his rights and the charges against him. The defendant to submit a financial affidavit. The Court appointed Jane F. Peachy as counsel. The government stated the maximum penalties. The defendant is currently in USMS custody per an order from the Southern District of Florida which is currently on appeal with Judge Richard G. Stearns. The defendant waived the reading of the indictment out loud and entered a plea of not guilty as to count 1 of the Indictment. Defense counsel opted for automatic discovery. The parties agreed to exclude the time. The Court reminded the government of its obligations under Rule 5 (f). The defendant remains in custody in the Southern District of Florida, awaiting transport to this district.An Interim Status Conference is set for March 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14 (Remote only) before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. A Status Report is due by March 24, 2026. (Attorneys present: Jane F. Peachy for Defendant. Kristen A. Kearney for US. Kaileen Paiva for Probation.)Court Reporter Name and Contact or digital recording information: Jennifer Vaillancourt at jenn.m.vaillancourt@gmail.com. (AHH) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: ORDER entered. ORDER PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 5(f) entered as to Sniders Jean-Jacques. (AHH) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

MOTION for transcripts at government expense as to Sniders Jean-Jacques. (Peachy, Jane) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: ORDER entered GRANTING 38 Motion for Protective Order as to Sniders Jean-Jacques (1), Lorne Johnson (2), Tanya Pierre (3) & Ashley Spike (4) (AHH) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

STATUS REPORT (Joint Initial) by USA as to Sniders Jean-Jacques, Lorne Johnson, Tanya Pierre, Ashley Spike (Kearney, Kristen) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

Opposition by Sniders Jean-Jacques re 22 Emergency MOTION to Revoke Release Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transcript of Detention Hearing, # 2 Exhibit Memorandum from Probation)(Peachy, Jane) (Entered: 04/04/2026)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 47 MOTION to Seal Document Exhibit B to Defendant's Motion for Immediate Release. (TRM) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER entered as to Sniders Jean-Jacques re 22 Emergency Motion to Revoke Release Order. (RGS, law3) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: ORDER entered. ORDER ON EXCLUDABLE DELAY as to Sniders Jean-Jacques, Lorne Johnson, Tanya Pierre, Ashley Spike. Time excluded from 5/26/2026 until 7/23/2026. Reason for entry of order on excludable delay: 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) Interests of justice. (AHH) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

(Ex Parte) Ex Parte MOTION for Authorization of Services or Funds for Investigator as to Sniders Jean-Jacques. (Peachy, Jane) (Entered: 07/05/2026)

(Ex Parte) Third Ex Parte MOTION for Authorization of Services or Funds for Paralegal as to Sniders Jean-Jacques. (Peachy, Jane) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

(Ex Parte) Ex Parte MOTION for Authorization of Services or Funds for PPP loan expert as to Sniders Jean-Jacques. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Resume of Jon Klerowski, # 2 Exhibit Resume of Abigail Symanski)(Peachy, Jane) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: Final Status Conference as to Sniders Jean-Jacques, Lorne Johnson, Tanya Pierre, Ashley Spike held on 7/23/2026. Discovery recognized as ongoing; at request, automatic discovery is to be completed by July 31, 2026; defense counsel must serve discovery letters by August 28, 2026; further Final Status Conference set for 10/1/2026 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14 (Remote hearing; no public remote access - held in courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal; parties agree to exclude time.(Attorneys present: AUSA Kearney for the Gov't; Hanye, Peachy, and Shea for the defts)Digital Recording. To order a copy of this Digital Recording, please email the Court at https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/Audio.html . For a transcript of this proceeding, contact the Court by email at mad_transcripts@mad.uscourts.gov. (JL) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal: ORDER entered. ORDER ON EXCLUDABLE DELAY as to Sniders Jean-Jacques, Lorne Johnson, Tanya Pierre, Ashley Spike. Time excluded from 7/23/2026 until 10/1/2026. Reason for entry of order on excludable delay: 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) Interests of justice. (JL) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 73 Motion for Leave to File Reply as to Sniders Jean-Jacques (1). (TRM) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Sniders Jean-Jacques re 61 MOTION for Release from Custody (Renewed) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Hospital Records (Filed Under Seal), # 2 Exhibit Apartment Lease, # 3 Exhibit North Miami Beach Police Record)(Peachy, Jane) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 77 MOTION to Seal Document (Exhibit A - Hospital Records) as to Sniders Jean-Jacques (1). (TRM) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Judge Richard G. Stearns: ORDER entered denying 61 MOTION for Release from Custody (Renewed) as to Sniders Jean-Jacques. (Duplicate order entered in 26-10030) (TRM) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Certified and Transmitted Abbreviated Electronic Record on Appeal as to Sniders Jean-Jacques to US Court of Appeals re 84 Notice of Appeal. (JAM) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

USCA Case Number as to Sniders Jean-Jacques 26-1939 for 84 Notice of Appealfiled by Sniders Jean-Jacques. (JAM) (Entered: 08/18/2026)