United States v. Williams (2:25-cr-00020)

MOTION to Continue Sentencing by Tiffany Williams. (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 01/19/2026)

Letter MOTION to Appoint Counsel under CJA by Keith Williams. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Letter Regarding the Government's Sixth Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Attorney update in case as to Keith Williams. Attorney Christopher Joseph Cassar terminated. (KM)

Letter Regarding the Government's Rule 16 Discovery Production as to Morais Dicks (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Joseph Ferrante. by Louewanda Benjamin. (Ferrante, Joseph) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

ORDER granting 110 Motion for Special Appearance as to Morais Dicks (3). Counsel is permitted to appear virtually, will call 571-353-2301 using Access code 975 842 145. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/8/2026. (KM)

PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE granting 111 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Tiffany Williams (7): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, on consent, by and between the United States and the defendant as follows: All payments made towards the Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be made by a money order, or certified and/or official bank check, payable to the U.S. Treasury with the criminal docket number noted on the face of the instrument. The defendant shall cause said payment(s) to be sent by overnight mail delivery to the Asset Forfeiture Section, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. The Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be paid in full 30 business days before the date of sentencing (the "Due Date"). Any person, other than the defendant, asserting a legal interest in the Seized Assets may, within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice or receipt of notice or no later than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication on an official government website, whichever is earlier, petition the Court for a hearing without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his or her alleged interest in the Seized Assets, and for an amendment of the order of forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6). Any petition filed in response to the notice of forfeiture of the Seized Assets must be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioners right, title, or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioners acquisition of the right, title, or interest in the property, any additional facts supporting the petitioners claim, and the relief sought. SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send, by inter-office mail, two (2) certified copies of this executed Order to the United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District of New York, Attn: Kristen Lake, FSA Paralegal, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/10/2026. (JC) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss (Memorandum of Law in Support of ECF 113 - Motion to Dismiss) by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 04/12/2026)

ORDER as to Louewanda Benjamin re 109 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Joseph Ferrante. filed by Louewanda Benjamin. ( Status Conference set for 4/15/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/13/2026. (KM)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Louewanda Benjamin held on 4/15/2026. DEFENDANT: Louewanda Benjamin present on bond with Defense Counsel Joseph Ferrante and John Kaley, present in person. A.U.S.A.: Toporovsky, Adam. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Status Conference set for 8/12/2026 at 11:00 AM in person before Judge Gary R. Brown. Motion to exclude time through 8/12/2026. Motion granted on consent. OTHER DISCUSSIONS AND RULINGS: Attorney Joseph Ferrante's 109 motion to withdraw is granted, counsel withdrawn. The court appoints John Kaley. Discovery needs to be reviewed by new counsel and possible plea negotiations. Defendant continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (NF) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Tiffany Williams as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/6/2026) (KM). (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Sentencing held on 5/8/2026 for Tiffany Williams (7): Defendant present on bond. DEFENSE COUNSEL: GILBERT BAYONNE Retained. A.U.S.A.: Adam Toporovsky and Richard Kelley. PROBATION OFFICER: Gregory Giblin. SENTENCE HEARING HELD ON COUNT(S): 21. Victims and/or witnesses not present. Hearing not requested. Statements heard from defendant, defense counsel and government. The defendant is sentenced to: THIRTY SIX MONTHS, to be followed by 2 YEARS Of supervised release. The defendant shall surrender BY AUGUST 27, 2026. The court makes the following recommendation to the Bureau of Prisons: A DESIGNATION TO A FACILITY IN THE NYC AREA. The fine is waived based on the defendants inability to pay. Restitution is ordered: $46,806,794.65. Forfeiture imposed pursuant to: $135,809.39. Special assessment in imposed in the sum of: $100.00. The Govt. moves to dismiss the open counts. Motion Granted. The defendant is advised of his right to appeal. (Court Reporter ToniAnn Lucatorto.) (NF) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Change of Plea Hearing as to Janine Davis held on 5/14/2026. Deft. 2 present on bond with FD F. Garcia; AUSA: A. Toporovsky; Counsel for all sides present. Defendant is informed of his/her rights. Defendant waives public reading. Defendant is sworn to his/her statements. Defendant is questioned as to whether s/he has read and understands the charging instrument and the plea agreement. Defendant has. Defendant withdraws previous plea of not guilty and enters a plea of guilty to count 11 of the Superseding Indictment. The defendant explains the offense committed, the Government offers the proof they would present to the Court during trial. The Court finds a factual basis for the plea and accepts it. Probation notified. Sentencing date set for 9/25/2026 AT 11:00 A.M. Deft. continued on bond. (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi.) (JC) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE granting 127 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Janine Davis (2): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, on consent, byand between the United States and the defendant as follows: All payments made towards the Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be made by a money order, or ce1tified and/or official bank check, payable to the U.S. Treasury with the criminal docket number noted on the face of the instrument. The defendant shall cause said payment(s) to be sent by overnight mail delivery to the Asset Forfeiture Section, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. The Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be paid in full 30 business days before the date of sentencing (the "Due Date"). Any person, other than the defendant, asserting a legal interest in the Seized Assets may, within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice or receipt of notice or no later than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication on an official government website, whichever is earlier, petition the Court for a hearing without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his or her alleged interest in the Seized Assets, and for an amendment of the order of forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6). Any petition filed in response to the notice of forfeiture of the Seized Assets must be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioners right, title, or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioners acquisition of the right, title, or interest in the property, any additional facts supporting the petitioners claim, and the relief sought. SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send, by inter-office mail, two (2) certified copies of this executed Order to the United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District of New York, Attn: Kristen Lake, FSA Paralegal, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/21/2026. (JC) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

ORDER granting 129 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Jamari Lewis (5). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/27/2026. (KM)

ORDER granting 130 Motion for Bond modification (travel from July 16, 2026 - July 20, 2026) as to Keith Williams (1). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/6/2026. (KM)

ORDER granting 131 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Louewanda Benjamin (8). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/13/2026. (KM)

ORDER granting 132 Motion to Continue Surrender Date as to Tiffany Williams (7). Defendant shall surrender to the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons before 2:00 p.m. on 11/30/2026. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/22/2026. (EJK) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 134 MOTION to Produce and Disclose Grand Jury Minutes (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Letter MOTION to Continue Presently Scheduled for August 12, 2026 by Louewanda Benjamin. (Kaley, John) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

ORDER as to Janine Davis, ( Sentencing set for 11/20/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/14/2026. (KM)

ORDER granting 139 Motion for Bond modification to travel 9/24/2026 - 9/28/2026 to Atlanta, Georgia. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 9/2/2026. (KM)