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USA v. Garmo
Case Name: United States of America v. Morad Marco Garmo, Leo Joseph Hamel, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, aka “Gio Tilotta”, Fred Magana, Waiel Yousif Anton, aka “Will Anton”
Case No.: 19CR4768GPC
| United States District Court, for the Southern District of California |
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| Filing Date | Filing Party | Document Description |
| 7/18/2023 | Court | Order Appointing Counsel for Defendant Tilotta |
| 7/18/2023 | Court | Order re Counsel for Cross-Appeals |
| 6/23/2023 | Court | Judgment as to Defendant Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 6/16/2023 | Court | Minute ORDER as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. The Court received confirmation from U.S. Pretrial Services that the defendant self-surrendered on 6/15/2023. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds or release collateral). Bond Exoneration Hearing set for 6/16/2023 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel is VACATED. (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/16/2023) |
| 6/5/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF RELEASE OF NON-CASH COLLATERAL (The financial section in the Clerks Office did not receive the original recorded trust deed. Since there is no recorded trust deed available from the Clerks Office, no documents were forwarded to the US Attorneys Office from the Financial Department.) (jcs) (Entered: 06/05/2023) |
| 5/11/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Status Hearing re Trial and Appointment of Counsel as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton for date of 3/2/22 before Judge Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit. Court Reporter/Transcriber Juliet Y. Eichenlaub. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 6/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/12/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/9/2023. (jye)(jrd) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Status Hearing re Trial and Appointment of Counsel as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton for date of 3/2/22 before Judge Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit. Court Reporter/Transcriber Juliet Y. Eichenlaub. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 6/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/12/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/9/2023. (jye)(jrd) (Entered: 05/11/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 8/29/22 at 3:57 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status/Motion Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 8/19/22 at 2:35 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 4/25/22 at 3:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motions in Limine/Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 2/18/22 at 2:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motions in Limine as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 1/12/22 at 3:04 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 12/20/21 at 11:32 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 10/14/21 at 1:06 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 7/28/21 at 1:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 4/29/21 at 1:12 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 12/10/20 at 1:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 2/7/20 at 11:15 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing and Sentencing Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 3/3/23 at 9:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 1/27/23 at 3:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/8/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial, Volume 1 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta for date of 8/30/22 at 8:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/30/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/7/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 05/08/2023) |
| 5/2/2023 | Court | Order Extending Defendant Tilotta’s Motion to Surrender Date |
| 5/1/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Defendant Tilotta’s Motion to Extend Surrender Date |
| 4/25/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Arraignment Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton for date of 4/15/21 before Judge Bernard G. Skomal, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Vanessa Evans. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/16/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/26/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/24/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 4/25/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton for date of 3/8/22 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Vanessa Evans. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/16/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/26/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/24/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 4/20/2023 | Plaintiff | United States’ Transcript Designation & Ordering Form |
| 4/20/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Morad Marco Garmo, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton for date of 6/3/20 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, re 407 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, 414 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court Reporter/Transcriber Ellen L. Simone. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/11/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/22/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/19/2023. (jmo) (Entered: 04/21/2023) |
| 4/18/2023 | Court | Time Schedule Order |
| 4/18/2023 | Court | Docketing Notice |
| 4/17/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Transcript Order |
| 4/13/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Notice of Appeal |
| 4/11/2023 | Court | Order Exonerating Bond and Ordering Reconveyance of Properties (ECF No. 412 ) as to Waiel Yousif Anton (5). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/11/23.(jmo) (Entered: 04/11/2023) |
| 4/10/2023 | Defendant Anton | MOTION for Bond Exoneration and Release of Property Unopposed Motion for Order Exonerating Bond and Reconveying Properties (Proposed order to be submitted to the Magistrate Judge) by Waiel Yousif Anton. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service) [OTH](Iredale, Eugene) (jmo). (Entered: 04/10/2023) |
| 3/27/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Transcript Designation and Ordering Form |
| 3/20/2023 | Court | Time Schedule Order for Defendant Tilotta Appeal |
| 3/20/2023 | Court | Docketing Notice for Defendant Tilotta Appeal |
| 3/17/2023 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Tilotta’s Motion to Declare Counts 1 and 4 Misdemeanors |
| 3/17/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Notice of Appeal of Defendant Tilotta |
| 3/17/2023 | Court | Judgment as to Defendant Tilotta |
| 3/7/2023 | Court | Corrected PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. Report prepared by: Kimberlee A. Hatter. (Document applicable to USA, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta.) (Ruiz, A.) |
| 3/3/2023 | Court | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 3/3/2023. Defendant present on bond. Oral arguments heard. Defendants Motion to Deem Counts 1 and 4 Misdemeanors (ECF No. 374 -2) is Granted. The Court to issue a written order. Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 3/3/2023 for Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3). Objections to PSR addressed. USPO directed to make corrections to the PSR. Count(s) 1s, 2s, 4s, Custody of BOP for a term of 6 months as to each count, to run concurrent. Supervised release for 1 year as to Counts 1s and 4s; 3 years as to Count 2s. All supervised release terms to run concurrent. $150 assessment ($25 as to Count 1s and 4s); $100 as to Count 2s) imposed. $1,000 fine imposed (total for all counts). Governments oral motion to dismiss remaining counts without prejudice is granted. Defendants Motion to Dismiss Count 13 of the Indictment (ECF No. 111 ) is Moot. Defendant ordered to self-surrender on or before 5/4/2023 by noon. Bond Exoneration Hearing set for 5/5/2023 01:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. The Court confirms the Motion for New Trial is Denied. Appeal rights given. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas Pilchak; AUSA Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). (USPO Cynthia Ornelas).(no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 3/6/2023 to remove attorney appointment referral (ajs). Modified to correct assessment on 3/7/2023 |
| 3/1/2023 | Plaintiff | Supplemental Notice re Proffer Agreement as to Defendant Tilotta |
| 2/27/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Defendant Tilotta’s Supplemental Sentencing Letter |
| 2/26/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Defendant Tilotta’s Sentencing Summary Chart |
| 2/26/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Defendant Tilotta’s Sentencing Memorandum |
| 2/24/2023 | Plaintiff | United States’s Sentencing Summary Chart as to Defendant Tilotta |
| 2/24/2023 | Plaintiff | United States’s Sentencing Memorandum as to Defendant Tilotta |
| 2/17/2023 | Court | OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by USA as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 2/1/2023 | Court | Judgment as to Defendant Magana |
| 1/30/2023 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana’s Motion to Return Passport |
| 1/27/2023 | Court | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 1/27/2023. Defendant present on bond. Oral argument heard. Motion for New Trial (ECF No. 374 -1) is Denied. Motion to Deem Counts 1 and 4 Misdemeanors (ECF No. 374 -2) is taken under submission. Sentence With PSR previously set for 2/17/2023 is continued to 3/3/2023 09:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 1/27/2023 | Defendant Magana | Defendant Magana’s Motion to Release Passport |
| 1/27/2023 | Court | Judgment as to Defendant Magana |
| 1/27/2023 | Court | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 1/27/2023 for Fred Magana (4). Defendant present on bond. Count(s) 1, Custody of BOP for a term of Time Served. No supervised release imposed. $100 assessment waived. Fine waived. Count(s) 10, 11, Government’s oral motion to dismiss with prejudice is granted. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds or release collateral).(Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Ezekiel Cortez, RET). (USPO Stephen Black). |
| 1/26/2023 | Court | NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING (TIME ONLY) as to Defendant Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. On the Court’s own motion, due to a conflict in the Court’s schedule: Motion Hearing set for 1/27/2023 02:30 PM VACATED AND RESET TO 1/27/2023 03:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 1/20/2023 | Plaintiff | United States’s Response in Opposition to Defendant Tilotta’s Motion for New Trial |
| 1/20/2023 | Defendant Magana | Defendant Magana’s Sentencing Summary Chart |
| 1/20/2023 | Defendant Magana | Defendant Magana’s Sentencing Memorandum |
| 1/19/2023 | Court | Minute ORDER as to Waiel Yousif Anton. The Court received confirmation that the defendant self-surrendered. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds or release collateral). Bond Exoneration Hearing set for 1/20/2023 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel is VACATED. |
| 1/17/2023 | Court | Order to Return Passports to Defendant Hamel |
| 1/13/2023 | Defendant Hamel | Motion to Order Pre-Trial Services to Return Passports |
| 1/13/2023 | Court | ADDENDUM TO PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Waiel Yousif Anton. Report prepared by: Kimberlee A. Hatter. (Document applicable to USA, Waiel Yousif Anton.) |
| 1/6/2023 | Defendant Tilotta | Motion for New Trial |
| 12/8/2022 | Court | Amended Order of Criminal Forfeiture as to Defendant Anton |
| 12/8/2022 | Plaintiff | Motion of the United States for Amended Order of Criminal Forfeiture |
| 12/1/2022 | Court | Judgment as to Anton |
| 11/30/2022 | Court | Order Granting Motion to Continue Post-Trial Motions and Sentencing Hearing |
| 11/30/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 11/30/2022 for Waiel Yousif Anton (5). Defendant present on bond. USPO directed to file an addendum to PSR re defendant’s medication and tattoo. Count(s) 8 of the Superseding Indictment, Custody of BOP for a term of 12 months and 1 day, to run concurrent to sentence imposed in 22-cr-1142-GPC. Supervised release for 3 years, to run concurrent to 22-cr-1142-GPC. $100 assessment imposed. Fine of $56,215 imposed ($15,000 of cash previously seized by government to be applied to fine). Forfeiture Order 10/7/2022 (ECF No. 339 ). Defendant to self-surrender on or before 1/19/2023 by noon. Surety Yisam Anton directed to travel with defendant to designated facility, receive removed ankle monitor, and return it to Pretrial Services in San Diego, CA, within 24 hours of self-surrender. Bond Exoneration Hearing set for 1/20/2023 01:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Government’s oral motion to dismiss all remaining counts is granted. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas Pilchak; AUSA Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney Eugene Iredale, RET). (USPO Kristen Aponte; PTSO Daniel Kim). |
| 11/29/2022 | Defendant Anton | Submission of Sentencing Summary Chart |
| 11/29/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Unopposed Motion to Continue Post-Trial Motions and Sentencing Hearing |
| 11/23/2022 | Defendant Anton | Sentencing Memorandum |
| 11/22/2022 | Defendant Anton | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 11/21/2022 | Plaintiff | United States’ Sentencing Memorandum as to Defendant Anton |
| 11/21/2022 | Plaintiff | United States’ Sentencing Summary Chart as to Defendant Anton |
| 11/9/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana. At the request of defense counsel, with no objection from the government and with the Court’s approval: Sentence With PSR set for 11/14/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 1/27/2023 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Acknowledgment of Next Court Date due by 12/2/2022. |
| 11/8/2022 | Defendant Hamel | Judgment Returned Executed |
| 11/8/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton. On the Court’s own motion, due to a conflict in the Court’s schedule: Sentence With PSR set for 11/28/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 11/30/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Defendant to file Acknowledgment of Next Court Date by 11/22/2022. |
| 11/3/2022 | Defendant Anton | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 11/1/2022 | Court | Order Continuing Sentencing Hearing |
| 10/31/2022 | Defendant Anton | Unopposed Motion for Continuance of Sentencing |
| 10/28/2022 | Court | Judgment as to Hamel |
| 10/28/2022 | Court | Docket Text: PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. Report prepared by: Kimberlee A. Hatter. (Document applicable to USA, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta.) (Ruiz, A.) |
| 10/28/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 10/28/2022 for Leo Joseph Hamel (2). Defendant present on bond. Count(s) 1, Probation for a term of 1 year (including 100 days home detention). $100 assessment imposed. No fine. Forfeiture as Ordered 7/21/2020 (ECF No. 98 ). Count(s) 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, Government’s oral motion to dismiss without prejudice is granted. Joint motion to exonerate bond is granted. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds or release collateral). Defendant directed to report to USMS cell block for pictures and prints, and to report to USPO. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Michael Pancer, RET and G. Cole Casey, RET). (USPO Joanna Lapid). |
| 10/26/2022 | Court | Order Modifying Conditions of Release for Anton |
| 10/26/2022 | Defendant Anton | Unopposed Motion for Modification of Bond to Permit Removal of Ankle Monitoring Device |
| 10/24/2022 | Court | Amended Sentencing Summary Chart for Hamel |
| 10/24/2022 | Defendant Hamel | Defendant Hamel’s Memorandum in Aid of Sentencing |
| 10/20/2022 | Plaintiff | Order Modifying Conditions of Release for Anton |
| 10/20/2022 | Plaintiff | Motion for Enlargement of Bond of Anton |
| 10/14/2022 | Defendant Hamel | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 10/14/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Leo Joseph Hamel. On the Court’s own motion, with no objection from the parties: Sentence With PSR set for 10/24/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 10/28/2022 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (ajs) (Entered: 10/14/2022) |
| 10/7/2022 | Court | Order of Criminal Forfeiture as to Defendant Anton |
| 10/4/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/8/22, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2023. (jmo)(jrd) (Entered: 10/05/2022) |
| 10/4/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial Volume 6 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/7/22, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2023. (jmo)(jrd) (Entered: 10/05/2022) |
| 10/4/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial Volume 5 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/6/22, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2023. (jmo)(jrd) (Entered: 10/05/2022) |
| 10/4/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial Volume 3 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/1/22, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2023. (jmo)(jrd) (Entered: 10/05/2022) |
| 10/4/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial Volume 2 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 8/31/22, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2023. (jmo)(jrd) (Entered: 10/05/2022) |
| 10/4/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial, Volume 1 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 8/30/22, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/4/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2023. (jmo)(jrd) (Entered: 10/05/2022) |
| 9/30/2022 | Court | Docket Text: PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Waiel Yousif Anton. Report prepared by: Kimberlee A. Hatter. (Document applicable to USA, Waiel Yousif Anton.) (Ruiz, A.) (Entered: 09/30/2022) |
| 9/21/2022 | Court | Order Granting Joint Motion to Continue Sentencing for Defendant Magana |
| 9/21/2022 | Plaintiff & Defendant Magana | Joint Motion to Continue Sentencing for Defendant Magana |
| 9/19/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial Day 4 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/2/2022, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Vanessa Evans. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/11/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/20/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/19/2022. |
| 9/19/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial Day 3 Afternoon Session as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/1/2022, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Vanessa Evans. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/11/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/20/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/19/2022. |
| 9/19/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Jury Trial Day 2 P.M. as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 8/31/2022, before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Vanessa Evans. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/11/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/20/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/19/2022. |
| 9/8/2022 | Court | Jury Verdict |
| 9/8/2022 | Court | Jury Instructions as to Defendant Tilotta |
| 9/8/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Defendant Tilotta’s Exhibit List |
| 9/8/2022 | Plaintiff | Plaintiff’s Exhibit List |
| 9/8/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Defendant Tilotta’s Witness List |
| 9/8/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/8/2022. Day of Trial 7. 12 Jurors Present. Jurors resume deliberation. Court exhibits marked and received. Defense counsel’s renewed oral Rule 29 motion as to remaining counts is DENIED. Government’s unopposed oral motion for Mistrial as to Count 7 only of the Superseding Indictment is GRANTED. Jury returned verdict at 04:37 PM. Verdict: Guilty as to Counts 1, 2, and 4 of the Superseding Indictment. Jury polled. Jury excused and departed at 04:42 PM. Government’s oral motion to dismiss Count 7 without prejudice is GRANTED. PSR Ordered. Sentence w/ PSR set for 12/5/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Defense’s post-trial motions, if any, to be filed by 11/7/2022. Government’s response by 11/28/2022. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 9/7/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/7/2022. Day of Trial 6. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 4 Alternate Jurors Present. Government witness resumes testimony. Exhibits marked/received. Government rests. Defense counsel’s Oral Rule 29 Motion as to all counts and all elements is Granted in Part and Denied in Part. The Court DENIES the motion as to Counts 1s, 2s, 4s, and 7s. The Court GRANTS the motions as to Count 5s. Defense does not present case. Closing arguments delivered. Jury retired to deliberate at 04:15 PM. Jury departs for the day at 04:30 PM. Jury Trial (Day 7 – Deliberations) to resume 9/8/2022 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 9/6/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/6/2022. Day of Trial 5. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 4 Alternate Jurors Present. Government witnesses called, sworn, and testified. Exhibits marked and received. Jury departs at 05:00 PM. Jury Trial (Day 6) set for 9/7/2022 09:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 9/4/2022 | Plaintiff | Proposed Verdict Form |
| 9/3/2022 | Plaintiff | Second Amended Proposed Jury Instructions |
| 9/2/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/2/2022. Day of Trial 4. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 4 Alternate Jurors Present. Government witnesses called, sworn, and testified. Exhibits marked and received. Jury departs at 01:00 PM. Jury Trial (Day 5) set for 9/6/2022 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Parties to contact the Court promptly if there are any matters that need to be addressed at 08:30 AM on 9/6/2022.(Court Reporter/ECR Vanessa Evans). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 9/1/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 9/1/2022. Day of Trial 3. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 4 Alternate Jurors Present. Government witnesses called, sworn, and testified. Exhibits marked and received. Jury departs at 04:45 PM. Jury Trial (Day 4) set for 9/2/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery (AM); Vanessa Evans (PM)). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 8/31/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) held on 8/31/2022. Day of Trial 2. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 4 Alternate Jurors Present. Government witnesses called, sworn, and testified. Exhibits marked and received. Jury departs at 05:00 PM. Jury Trial (Day 3) set for 9/1/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery (AM); Vanessa Evans (PM)). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 8/30/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) held on 8/30/2022. Day of Trial 1. Voir dire conducted. Jury impaneled. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 4 Alternate Jurors Present. Opening statements delivered. Jury departs at 05:08 PM. Jury Trial (Day 2) set for 8/30/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 8/30/2022 | Court | Order Denying Defendant Tilotta’s Motion to Dismiss Indictment on Violation of Second Amendment |
| 8/30/2022 | Plaintiff | Supplemental Brief re Coconspirator Statements |
| 8/29/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing re Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) held on 8/29/2022. Defendant’s presence waived. Each party allotted 20 minutes for voir dire. Four (4) alternate jurors anticipated. Government to provide brief to the Court by close of business 8/30/2022. Jury Trial set for 8/30/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel is CONFIRMED. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA; Katie Jenkins). |
| 8/26/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Response to Proposed Verdict Form |
| 8/26/2022 | Plaintiff & Defendant Magana | Stipulated Facts |
| 8/24/2022 | Plaintiff | Proposed Verdict Form |
| 8/23/2022 | Plaintiff | Amended Proposed Jury Instructions |
| 8/23/2022 | Plaintiff | Amended Trial Brief |
| 8/19/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing re Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) held on 8/19/2022. Defendant present on bond. Trial schedule confirmed. Government’s case in chief estimated 6-7 days; Defendant’s case 1-2 days. 3-4 alternate jurors anticipated. Motion Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) held on 8/19/2022 re 295 Motion to Dismiss Indictment based on a violation of the Second Amendment filed by Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. The Court tentatively denies the motion. The Court to issue a written order. Status Hearing re Trial set for 8/29/2022 04:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA). |
| 8/11/2022 | Plaintiff | Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Indictment on Violation of Second Amendment |
| 8/3/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute ORDER as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. Status Hearing set for 8/15/2022 03:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel is VACATED. |
| 8/2/2022 | Court | Order Setting Briefing on Defendant Tilotta’s Motion to Dismiss Indictment on Violation of Second Amendment |
| 8/1/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Motion to Dismiss Indictment on Violation of Second Amendment |
| 8/1/2022 | Court | Order Accepting Guilty Plea of Defendant Anton |
| 7/15/2022 | Court | Findings and Recommendations of Magistrate Judge Upon Plea of Guilty |
| 7/15/2022 | Defendant Anton | Consent to Rule 11 Plea in Felony Case |
| 7/15/2022 | Plaintiff | Plea Agreement for Defendant Anton |
| 7/15/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg: Defendant present in Court on bond. Change of Plea Hearing as to Waiel Yousif Anton held on 7/15/2022. Plea Tendered by Waiel Yousif Anton Guilty on count 8 of the Superseding Indictment. Excludable(s) started as to Waiel Yousif Anton: XK: 7/15/2022-11/7/2022. PSR Ordered. All pending motions withdrawn; Pending hearing dates vacated. Any objections to Findings due within 14 days. Plea agreement, consent and findings filed. Sentence With PSR set for 11/7/2022 at 8:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (CD# 7/15/2022 MSB 1:32-2:01). (Plaintiff Attorney Nicholas Pilchak & Andrew Haden, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Eugene Iredale, RET). |
| 7/14/2022 | Plaintiff | NOTICE of Lodgment of Plea Agreement by USA |
| 7/13/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. At the request of the parties, with the Court’s approval: Status Hearing set for 8/15/2022 03:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 7/11/2022 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release |
| 7/11/2022 | Court | Order to Modify Conditions of Supervised Release as to Defendant Hamel |
| 7/9/2022 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release |
| 7/8/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton. Per government counsel request, the Change of Plea Hearing is set for 7/15/2022 at 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg. |
| 7/6/2022 | Defendant Hamel | Motion to Modify Conditions of Release on Bond |
| 6/29/2022 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release to Permit Travel |
| 6/29/2022 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release to Permit Travel |
| 6/22/2022 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana’s Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release to Permit Travel |
| 6/22/2022 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release to Permit Travel |
| 6/16/2022 | Defendant Anton | Consent of Sureties |
| 4/25/2022 | Court | Third Amended Pretrial Order |
| 4/25/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing re Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 4/25/2022. Both defendants present on bond. Counsel for defendant Anton provides the Court with an update on defendant’s health. Government provides the Court with proposed Third Amended Pretrial Order. The Court confirms Jury Trial set for 8/30/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Time is excluded as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) under § 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice. |
| 4/25/2022 | Court | Order Modifying Defendant Giovanni Tilotta’s Conditions of Release to Permit Travel |
| 4/21/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Travel |
| 4/11/2022 | Court | Order Continuing Sentencing as to Defendant Magana |
| 4/11/2022 | Court | Order Continuing Sentencing as to Defendant Hamel |
| 4/8/2022 | Plaintiff | Joint Motion to Continue Sentencing |
| 4/7/2022 | Defendant Magana | Joint Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing |
| 3/8/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 3/8/2022. Defendant Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) appearing by phone. Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton (5) not appearing (health). Counsel for defendant Anton provides the Court with an update on defendant’s health. The Court VACATES Jury Trial set for 3/15/2022 and RESETS it to 8/30/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Status Hearing set for 4/25/2022 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Time is excluded as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) under § 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice and § 3161(h)(7)(3) unavailability of defendant from 3/8/2022 to 4/25/2022. (Court Reporter/ECR Vanessa Evans). (Appearing by phone: Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas Pilchak and AUSA Andrew Haden; Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA and Katie Jenkins (3); Eugene Iredale, RET (5)) |
| 3/3/2022 | Court | Order Granting Government’s Motion in Limine |
| 3/2/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing re Trial and Appointment of Counsel for Witness as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 3/2/2022. Both defendants waive appearance. Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton (5) is unavailable to appear (health) for trial as set for 3/8/2022. Defense counsel Iredale’s request to continue trial is granted. Jury Trial set for 3/8/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 3/15/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Witness Jesus (J.R.) Diaz appearing in person. The Court provisionally appoints Gary Burcham to represent witness Diaz. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 3/8/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA and Katie Jenkins (3); Eugene Iredale (5)). |
| 2/28/2022 | Plaintiff | United States’s Trial Brief |
| 2/28/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5). At the joint request of the parties and with the Court’s approval: Status Hearing re Trial set for 3/2/2022 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 2/24/2022 | Court | Docket Text: MINUTE ORDER granting 261 Motion to Withdraw Document as to Fred Magana (4). By Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 2/24/22. |
| 2/24/2022 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana’s Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 2/24/2022 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 2/23/2022 | Defendant Anton | Proposed Jury Instructions |
| 2/22/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Proposed Jury Instructions |
| 2/22/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5). At the request of the government and with the Court’s approval: Status Hearing re Appointment of Counsel for Witness set for 3/2/2022 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Witness shall appear in-person for hearing. |
| 2/21/2022 | Plaintiff | United States’s Proposed Jury Instructions |
| 2/18/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion In Limine Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 2/18/2022. Both defendants present on bond. Oral arguments heard from Defense counsel for defendant Waiel Yousif Anton (5) and the government as to In Limine Motion to Preclude Prejudicial Evidence Of A Recantation Defense (ECF No. 224 -11). The motion is taken under submission. The Court will issue a written order. Status Hearing re Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 2/18/2022. The Court will permit government case agents and defense investigators to be present in the courtroom during trial. Each party will be provided with thirty (30) minutes for opening statements. Number of alternate jurors to be determined. The Court confirms Jury Trial set for 3/8/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney (3) Jeremy Warren, CJA, Katie Jenkins; (5) Eugene Iredale, RET). |
| 2/15/2022 | Plaintiff | United States’s Sur-Reply in Support of Motion in Limine to Preclude Prejudicial Evidence of a Recantation Defense |
| 2/2/2022 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Tilotta’s Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Travel |
| 2/1/2022 | Defendant Tilotta | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Travel |
| 1/21/2022 | Defendant Magana | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 1/21/2022 | Defendant Anton | Notice of Supplemental Memorandum regarding Reunciation Defense |
| 1/21/2022 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana’s Motion to Continue Sentencing |
| 1/21/2022 | Defendant Magana | Joint Motion to Continue Sentencing |
| 1/18/2022 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Hamel’s Motion to Continue Sentencing |
| 1/14/2022 | Defendant Hamel | Unopposed Motion to Continue Sentencing |
| 1/12/2022 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion In Limine Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 1/12/2022. Defendants present on bond. Motion to Dismiss Count 3 as Time Barred (ECF No. 225 ) as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) is Granted. Count 3 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) is dismissed with prejudice. Motion to Dismiss Count 5 or 6 Based on Multiplicity (ECF No. 226 ) as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) is Granted. Count 6 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) is dismissed without prejudice. In Limine MOTION to Admit Co-Conspirator Statements (ECF No. 224 -1) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Admit Properly-Noticed Expert Evidence (ECF No. 224 -2) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Exclude Unnoticed Expert Evidence (ECF No. 224 -3) is found as moot. In Limine MOTION to Admit Evidence Under Rule 404(b) (ECF No. 224 -4) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Allow Firearms In Court (ECF No. 224 -5) is denied. In Limine MOTION to Admit Business Records Under R. 902(11) (ECF No. 224 -6) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Admit Digital Evidence Under R. 902(14) (ECF No. 224 -7) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Admit Testimony From A Percipient Witness Who Was Not Acting As An Attorney (ECF No. 224 -8) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Exclude Evidence Under Rule 403 (ECF No. 224 -9) is granted in part. In Limine MOTION to Preclude An Unnoticed Advice-Of-Counsel Defense (ECF No. 224 -10) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Preclude Prejudicial Evidence Of A Recantation Defense (ECF No. 224 -11) is deferred. In Limine MOTION to Preclude An Entrapment Defense (ECF No. 224 -12) is found as moot. Defense counsel for Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) Oral In Limine MOTION for attorney conducted voir dire is granted, Oral In Limine MOTION to preclude Indictment from the jury room is granted, Oral In Limine MOTION to provide each juror with a copy of the jury instructions is granted, Oral In Limine MOTION for additional peremptory challenges is denied without prejudice. Motion In Limine Hearing re In Limine Motion to Preclude Prejudicial Evidence Of A Recantation Defense (ECF No. 224 -11) set for 2/18/2022 02:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Status Hearing re Trial set for 2/18/2022 02:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton (5) to file papers by 2/11/2022. Any government response to be filed by 2/16/2022. Excludable(s) started as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5): XT – Continuance granted, failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice, and pending motions 1/12/2022 to 2/18/2022. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas W. Pilchak; AUSA Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren, CJA and Katie Jenkins (3); Eugene Iredale, RET (5)). |
| 1/10/2022 | Court | Second Amended Pretrial Order |
| 1/6/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING (TIME ONLY) as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5). On the Court’s own motion, Motion In Limine Hearing set for 1/12/2022 02:30 PM is RESET TO 1/12/2022 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 1/6/2022 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5). On the Court’s own motion, due to a conflict in the Court’s schedule: Motion In Limine Hearing set for 1/7/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 1/12/2022 02:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 12/31/2021 | Plaintiff | United States’ Reply to Tilotta and Anton’s Response to Motions in Limine |
| 12/29/2021 | Court | Docket Text: FIRST NOTICE RE: Exoneration of Bond and Release of Collateral. Response required by 01/31/2022. Please take notice that the above-entitled action is terminated, and the bond has not been exonerated. Or if exonerated, a motion with proposed order to disburse funds has not been submitted, as to Morad Marco Garmo. Pursuant to criminal local rule 46.1(g), counsel shall submit a motion with proposed order to exonerate said bond and disburse funds held in the registry of the Court to the surety or show cause why said funds cannot be disbursed. If no response, the funds, should they not be claimed and having remained on deposit for more than five years, will be deemed unclaimed funds. If question, contact finance at [email protected] or 619-446-3569. |
| 12/24/2021 | Defendant Anton | Defendant Anton’s Response to Government’s Motions in Limine |
| 12/23/2021 | Plaintiff | Response to Defendant Tilotta’s Motion to Dismiss Count 3 and 5 or 6 |
| 12/20/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing re Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 12/20/2021. The joint request of all parties to continue trial is granted. Jury Trial set for 3/8/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Trial estimated duration of 2 weeks. Defense counsel for Waiel Yousif Anton (5) to file response to in limine motions by 12/23/2021. The Court confirms the Motion In Limine Hearing set for 1/7/2022 at 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Excludable(s) started as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5): XT4 – Continuance granted in order to obtain or substitute counsel, or give reasonable time to prepare from date of MIL Hearing 1/7/2022 to 3/8/2022. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney (3) Jeremy Warren, CJA, Katie Jenkins; (5) Eugene Iredale, RET). |
| 12/16/2021 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana’s Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release and Permit Travel |
| 12/16/2021 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release to Permit Travel |
| 12/15/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5). At the joint request of all parties and with the Court’s approval: Status Hearing re: Jury Trial set for 12/20/2021 11:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 12/10/2021 | Defendant Tilotta | Motion to Dismiss Count 5 or 6 |
| 12/10/2021 | Defendant Tilotta | Motion to Dismiss Count 3 |
| 12/10/2021 | Plaintiff | United States’ Motions in Limine |
| 11/18/2021 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana’s Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release and Permit Travel |
| 11/17/2021 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release to Permit Travel |
| 11/10/2021 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Hamel’s Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond |
| 11/9/2021 | Defendant Hamel | Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond |
| 10/26/2021 | Court | Order Granting Defendant Magana’s Motion to Permit Travel |
| 10/25/2021 | Defendant Magana | Corrected Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 10/25/2021 | Defendant Magana | Motion to Withdraw Motion to Permit Travel |
| 10/25/2021 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 10/21/2021 | Court | Amended Pretrial Order as to Defendants Tilotta and Anton |
| 10/18/2021 | Defendant Anton | Consent of Surety to Modification of Condition of Release |
| 10/14/2021 | Court | Modified Pretrial Release Order for Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 10/14/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendant Anton appearing in person on bond. Court accepts defendant Tilotta’s waiver of presence for this hearing. Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton held on 10/14/2021, Parties to submit Proposed Joint Amended Pretrial Order; defense counsel’s oral request to modify defendant Waiel Yousif Anton (5) bond to include GPS with curfew instead of home detention – granted. Court Modifies bond to include GPS with curfew (defendant restricted to residence everyday from 8 pm to 7 am) all other bond conditions to remain the same. Acknowledgment of sureties to be filed by 10/18/21 at noon. Court confirms Jury Trial set for 1/25/22 at 8:30 am. Court directs defendant Waiel Yousif Anton to report to USM cellblock to have fingerprints and photographs taken. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas Pilchak and AUSA Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney #3 Jeremy Warren CJA and #5 Eugene Iredale RET). (PTS: Aldo Lopez). |
| 10/6/2021 | Defendant Hamel | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 10/4/2021 | Defendant Magana | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 9/30/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana. At the joint request of counsels and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 6/7/21 VACATED and RESET TO 2/25/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 9/30/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Leo Joseph Hamel. At the joint request of counsels and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 10/15/21 VACATED and RESET TO 2/14/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 9/16/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Order Modifying Conditions of Release to Permit Limited Travel 204 as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt on 9/16/21. |
| 9/16/2021 | Defendant Tilotta | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Limited Travel |
| 9/15/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton. On Court’s own motion (due to conflict in Court’s schedule); Jury Trial set for 1/24/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 1/25/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 9/9/2021 | Court | Docket Text: P/S Bond Filed as to Waiel Yousif Anton in amount of $ $500,000 secured by real property, Receipt # N/A. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 9/9/21. |
| 9/7/2021 | Court | Order Granting Extension for Filing Approved Bond Package of Defendant Anton |
| 9/3/2021 | Defendant Anton | Unopposed Motion for Additional Time Within Which to Obtain U.S. Attorney Approval for Bail Bond |
| 8/24/2021 | Court | Pretrial Release Order for Defendant Anton |
| 8/23/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Waiel Yousif Anton held on 8/12/2021 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 9/13/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/23/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/22/2021. |
| 8/12/2021 | Court | Docket Text: CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendant appearing in person on bond.Motion Hearing as to Waiel Yousif Anton held on 8/12/2021 re 187 SEALED MOTION filed by USA; Court’s tentative: Discovery to be returned by Mr. Anton and confirmed that he has returned it and have no other copies. (attorneys eyes only); Court modifies conditions of bail: Defendant Anton is precluded from having ANY contact with Lance Kachi and Michael Yono. Court directs parties to meet and confer re transcripts and stipulation. Defense counsel supplemental response due Wednesday 8/18/21; Government to provide transcripts of intercepted conversations due by noon on Friday 8/20/21. Motion Hearing reset for 8/24/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas Pilchak and AUSA Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney Eugene Iredale RET). (PTS: Aldo Lopez). |
| 8/11/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton (5). At the request of defense counsel, the Motion Hearing set for 8/13/2021 is vacated and advanced to 8/12/2021 at 03:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. The Defendant’s response to the Government’s motion for an order to show cause why pretrial release should not be revoked is now due by 8/12/2021 by 12:00 PM. |
| 8/11/2021 | Court | Docket Text: ORDER Granting 184 Motion for Bond Exoneration and Release of Property as to Leo Joseph Hamel (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 8/11/21. |
| 8/10/2021 | Defendant Hamel | Docket Text: MOTION for Bond Exoneration and Release of Property (Proposed order to be submitted to the Magistrate Judge) by Leo Joseph Hamel. |
| 8/10/2021 | Court | Order Directing Defendant to Respond and Scheduling Hearing |
| 7/28/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Both defendants appearing on bond.Status Hearing re Trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton held on 7/28/2021, Defense counsel for defendant #3 oral motion to continue trial date due to unavailability of expert witness – granted; (Status Hearing (if needed) re trial set for 10/14/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Motion In Limine Hearing set for 8/13/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 1/7/2022 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Jury Trial set for 9/1/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 1/24/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton: XT4 – Continuance granted in order to obtain or substitute counsel, or give reasonable time to prepare 7/28/21 to 1/24/22, XT1 – Continuance granted, failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice 7/28/21 to 1/24/22 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden and AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney #3 Jeremy Warren CJA and Katie Jenkins and #5 Eugene Iredale RET). |
| 7/27/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton. Status Hearing re trial set for 7/28/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 7/8/2021 | Court | Pretrial Order as to Giovanni V. Tilotta |
| 7/7/2021 | All Parties | Joint Motion for Entry of Pretrial Order |
| 6/28/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Arraignment, Change of Plea, Initial Appearance) as to Leo Joseph Hamel and Fred Magana held on 11/22/2019 before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 7/19/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/29/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/27/2021. |
| 6/28/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Arraignment) as to Morad Marco Garmo held on 11/22/2019 before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 7/19/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/29/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/27/2021. |
| 6/23/2021 | Court | Order Modifying Conditions of Release to Permit Travel |
| 6/22/2021 | Defendant Tilotta | Surety’s Acknowledgment and Non-Opposition to Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Travel |
| 6/21/2021 | Defendant Tilotta | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Travel |
| 6/14/2021 | Plaintiff | Transcript Order Form |
| 6/11/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute ORDER as to Morad Marco Garmo, Court received confirmation from Pretrial Services that defendant has self-surrendered to designated facility. Bond exonerated. Bond Exoneration hearing set for 6/11/21 – VACATED. (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds or release collateral); NOTE: DEFENDANT WAS ORDERED TO PAY A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,350 (THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO APPLY $8,350 FROM THE $10,000 CASH DEPOSIT POSTED FOR THE BOND IN THIS CASE, WHICH HAS BEEN EXONERATED, TO THE PAYMENT OF DEFENDANTS FINE). |
| 6/10/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Sentencing Hearing) as to Morad Marco Garmo held on 3/12/2021 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 7/1/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/12/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/8/2021. |
| 6/10/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Change of Plea Hearing) as to Morad Marco Garmo held on 9/15/2020 before Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. Dembin. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 7/1/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/12/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/8/2021. |
| 6/10/2021 | Defendant Hamel | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 6/8/2021 | Plaintiff | Transcript Order Form |
| 6/7/2021 | Defendant Magana | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 6/2/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Leo Joseph Hamel. At the joint request of the parties and with Court’s approval; Sentence With PSR set for 6/14/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 10/15/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 6/1/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana. At the joint request of counsels and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 6/7/21 VACATED and RESET TO 10/15/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 5/20/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Status Hearing) as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton held on 4/29/2021 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chari L. Bowery. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 6/10/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/21/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/18/2021. |
| 4/29/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Both defendants appearing in-person.Status Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton held on 4/29/2021, Motions In Limines due 7/30/21; Response due 8/6/21; ( Motion In Limine Hearing set for 8/13/2021 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Jury Trial (9 days) set for 9/1/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Court discusses proposed pretrial deadlines with parties; Trial memo due 1 week prior to trial. Excludable(s) started as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton: XT1 – Continuance granted, failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice and time to prepare 4/29/21 to 9/1/21; MH/TS set for 5/27/21 – Vacated. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden and Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney #3 Jeremy Warren CJA and #5 Eugene Iredale RET). |
| 4/15/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal: Defendants present on bond. Arraignment on Superseding Indictments as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) Count 1s,2s,3s,4s,5s,6s,7s and Waiel Yousif Anton (5) Count 2s,8s held on 4/15/2021. Not Guilty plea entered. Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 5/27/2021 09:00 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (CD# 4/15/2021 BGS 21: 1:33-1:35). (Plaintiff Attorney Badih Mouannes, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren/ Eugene Iredale). |
| 4/12/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton. At the request of the government, an IN PERSON Arraignment is set for 4/15/2021 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. |
| 4/5/2021 | Court | Indictment as to Defendants Tilotta and Anton |
| 3/24/2021 | Court | Order Granting Corrected Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 3/24/2021 | Defendant Magana | Corrected Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 3/24/2021 | Defendant Magana | Defendant’s Motion to Withdraw Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 3/24/2021 | Defendant Magana | Unopposed Motion to Permit Travel |
| 3/16/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE of Vacated Hearing(s): Motion Hearing set for 3/26/21 – VACATED. |
| 3/12/2021 | Court | Judgment as to Morad Marco Garmo |
| 3/12/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 3/12/2021 for Morad Marco Garmo (1), Count(s) 1, BOP: 24 months; supv release for 3 years; Fine: $8,350 (THE FINE PAYMENT IS TO BE PAID FROM THE $10,000 CASH DEPOSIT POSTED FOR THE BOND IN THIS CASE, WHICH WILL BE RELEASED FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS SELF-SURRENDER TO HIS DESIGNATED FACILITY. A BOND EXONERATION HEARING IS SET FOR JUNE 11, 2021 AT 1:30 PM); $100 Assessment; Forfeiture ordered (10/7/20); Count(s) 10, 11, 12, 16-17, 19, 2, 20-22, 23, 3, 8, 9, Govt’s oral motion to dismiss remaining counts as to this defendant – granted.. Court directs defendant to self-surrender to designated facility on or before noon on 6/10/21; ( Bond Exoneration Hearing set for 6/11/2021 01:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.) (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas Pilchak and AUSA Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney Kevin McDermott RET). (USPO: Kristen Aponte). |
| 3/8/2021 | Court | Order on Joint Motion to Resolve Third Party Petition of Hollan Garmo with Respect to Forfeiture of Firearms and Ammunition |
| 3/5/2021 | All Parties | Joint Motion to Resolve Third Party Petition of Hollan Garmo with Respect to Forfeiture of Various Firearms and Ammunition |
| 2/17/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana. At the joint request of counsels and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 3/5/21 VACATED and RESET TO6/7/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 2/16/2021 | Court | ADDENDUM TO PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Leo Joseph Hamel. Report prepared by: Amberly Alvarado. |
| 2/2/2021 | Court | Docket Text: Minute ORDER as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton, On Court’s own motion and with consent of the parties; ( TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 2/4/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 4/29/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton: XT1 – Continuance granted, failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice and judicial emergency 2/4/21 to 4/29/21 |
| 1/28/2021 | Defendant Hamel | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date |
| 1/26/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Leo Joseph Hamel. At the joint request of the parties and with Court’s approval; Sentence With PSR set for 2/11/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 6/14/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Defendants on bond to file acknowledgment of next court date. |
| 1/7/2021 | Court | First Amended Order of Criminal Forfeiture |
| 1/6/2021 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Morad Marco Garmo. At the request of defense counsel with no objection from government and with Court’s approval; Sentence With PSR set for 1/13/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 3/12/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 1/6/2021 | Plaintiff | Motion of the United States for First Amended Order of Criminal Forfeiture |
| 12/10/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Both defendants consent to appear by phone. TELEPHONIC Motion hearing NOT held. Court defers ruling on Motion to dismiss [111-1];TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re trial as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton held on 12/10/2020, (TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 2/4/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton: XT1 – Continuance granted, COVID-19 and CJO#52/52A from 12/10/20 to 2/4/21 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden and AUSA Nicholas Pilchak (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney #3 Jeremy Warren (by phone) and #5 Eugene Iredale (by phone)). |
| 12/9/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Morad Marco Garmo. On Court’s own motion and due to CJO and with consent of parties; Sentence With PSR set for 12/10/20 VACATED AND RESET TO 1/13/2021 01:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 12/3/2020 | Plaintiff | USA’s Response to Tilotta’s Motion to Dismiss |
| 12/3/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Morad Marco Garmo. On Court’s own motion and with consent of both parties; Sentence With PSR set for 12/9/20 VACATED AND RESET TO 12/10/2020 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 12/2/2020 | Plaintiff | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Morad Marco Garmo |
| 12/2/2020 | Plaintiff | SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by USA as to Morad Marco Garmo |
| 11/30/2020 | Court | Order Continuing Hearing on Petition in Opposition to Forfeiture and Motion for Return of Property |
| 11/25/2020 | Defendant Garmo | SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by Morad Marco Garmo |
| 11/25/2020 | Defendant Garmo | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Morad Marco Garmo |
| 11/25/2020 | All Parties | Joint Motion to Continue Hearing on Petition in Opposition to Forfeiture and Motion for Return of Property |
| 11/18/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana (4): At the joint request of counsel and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 12/4/2020 is VACATED and RESET TO 3/5/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 11/9/2020 | Court | Order Setting Hearing and Briefing Schedule on Hollan Garmo’s Petition in Opposition to Forfeiture |
| 11/6/2020 | Interested Party | Petitioner Hollan Garmo’s Petition in Opposition to Forfeiture and for Hearing |
| 11/4/2020 | Court | PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Morad Marco Garmo. Report prepared by: Adrienne Scott. (Document applicable to USA, Morad Marco Garmo.) |
| 11/4/2020 | Court | Order Modifying Conditions of Release to Permit Limited Travel to Defendant Tilotta |
| 11/2/2020 | Defendant Tilotta | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Limited Travel |
| 10/15/2020 | Defendant Anton | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date by Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 10/7/2020 | Court | Preliminary Order of Criminal Forfeiture as to Morad Marco Garmo |
| 10/5/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. At the request of defense counsel with no objection from government and with Court’s approval; Motion Hearing set for 10/8/20 VACATED AND RESET TO 12/10/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. ***Excludable(s) started as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta: XE – Pretrial motions 10/8/20 to 12/10/20 |
| 10/5/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton. At the request of defense counsel with no objection from government and with court’s approval; Status Hearing re trial/Motion Hearing set for 10/8/20 VACATED AND RESET TO 12/10/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. ***Excludable(s) started as to Waiel Yousif Anton: XE – Pretrial motions 10/8/20 to 12/10/20 |
| 9/29/2020 | Court | Order Acepting Morad Marco Garmo’s Plea of Guilty to Count 1 of Indictment |
| 9/25/2020 | Defendant Tilotta | Motion to Dismiss Count 13 for Failure to Include Necessary Elements |
| 9/15/2020 | Defendant Garmo | Consent to Rule 11 Plea in a Felony Case Before US Magistrate Judge for Morad Marco Garmo |
| 9/15/2020 | Plaintiff | Plea Agreement for Morad Marco Garmo |
| 9/15/2020 | Court | Findings and Recommendations of Judge as to Plea of Guilty of Morad Marco Garmo |
| 9/15/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. Dembin: Change of Plea Hearing as to Morad Marco Garmo held on 9/15/2020. Defendant present on bond. Plea Tendered by Morad Marco Garmo Guilty on counts 1 of the Indictment. Excludable(s) started as to Morad Marco Garmo: XK: 9/15/2020-12/9/2020. PSR Ordered. All pending motions withdrawn; Pending hearing dates vacated. Sentence With PSR set for 12/9/2020 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Plea documents filed. (CD# 9/15/2020 MDD 200-214). (Plaintiff Attorney Andrew Haden, AUSA; Nicholas Pilchak, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Kevin McDermott, RET). |
| 9/14/2020 | Court | NOTICE of Lodgment of Plea Agreement by USA |
| 9/8/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Morad Marco Garmo. At the request of defense counsel, a Change of Plea Hearing set for 9/15/2020 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Mitchell D. Dembin. ****All Plea paperwork must be lodged on the docket by 12:00 PM or earlier the day before the hearing. Plea documents must be fully executed and have the signatures of the Government, Defense Counsel and Defendant. If properly executed plea paperwork is not lodged the matter will be taken off calendar.**** |
| 8/31/2020 | Court | Order to Continue Sentencing |
| 8/29/2020 | Defendant Hamel | Unopposed Motion to Continue Sentencing |
| 8/27/2020 | Court | Order Modifying Conditions of Bond for Leo Hamel |
| 8/27/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendant appearing on bond.Status Hearing as to Waiel Yousif Anton held on 8/27/2020, ( Status Hearing re trial set for 10/8/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Court also confirms Motion Hearing set for 10/8/20 at 1:00 pm. Excludable(s) started as to Waiel Yousif Anton: XT1 – Continuance granted, failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice 8/27/20 to 10/8/20 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney Eugene Iredale RET). (Defendant Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden and AUSA Nicholas Pilchak (by phone)). |
| 8/26/2020 | Defendant Hamel | Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 8/20/2020 | Plaintiff | PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Leo Joseph Hamel. Report prepared by: Amberly Alvarado. |
| 7/21/2020 | Court | Amended Order of Criminal Forfeiture as to Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 7/15/2020 | Plaintiff | United States of America’s Motion for Amended Order of Criminal Forfeiture as to Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 7/14/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana. At the request of defense counsel with no objection from the government and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 8/14/2020 is VACATED AND RESET to 12/4/2020 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 7/9/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing as to Waiel Yousif Anton held on 7/9/2020, Court to issue an Order re excluded time; ( Status Hearing set for 8/27/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.) Defendant may waive presence at next hearing. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery(remote)). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Nicholas Pilchak (in person) and AUSA Andrew Haden (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Eugene Iredale RET). |
| 6/22/2020 | Plaintiff | Pre-SENTENCE REPORT as to Fred Magana. Report prepared by: Jill Johnson-Pogue. |
| 6/10/2020 | Defendant Anton | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date by Defendant Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 6/3/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Court waives defendant’s presence. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing as to Morad Marco Garmo, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton held on 6/3/2020, ( Status Hearing re motion to sever as to defendant Waiel Anton only (defendant may waive presence for this hearing) set for 7/9/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Motion Hearing for defendants #1,#3 and #5set for 10/8/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.)Motions due by 9-10-20; response due by 9-24-20. Acknowledgment of 7/9/20 hearing to be filed by defendant Anton. (Court Reporter/ECR Ellen Simone). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden and AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney #1 Kevin McDermott RET; #3 Jeremy Warren and #5 Eugene Iredale RET). |
| 4/28/2020 | Court | Order Granting Joint Motion to Continue Status Hearing and Exclude Time Under Speedy Trial Act |
| 4/27/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute ORDER as to Morad Marco Garmo, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton, Due to the COVID-19 national pandemic and in compliance with Chief Judge Larry A. Burns General Order 24, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A), (h)(7)(B)(i), and (h)(B)(iv) time excluded from 5/1/20 to 6/3/20. Status Hearing set for 5/1/20 VACATED AND RESET TO 6/3/2020 11:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court waives defendants presence. |
| 4/24/2020 | All Parties | Joint Motion to Continue Status Hearing and Exclude Time Under Speedy Trial Act |
| 4/9/2020 | Court | Preliminary Order of Criminal Forfeiture for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 4/6/2020 | Defendant Magana | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date by Defendant Fred Magana |
| 4/3/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana (4): At the request of defense counsel with no objection from the government and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 5/22/2020 is VACATED AND RESET to 8/14/2020 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEXT COURT DATE DUE. |
| 4/3/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Leo Joseph Hamel (2): At the joint request of counsel and with the Court’s approval, the Sentence With PSR set for 5/28/2020 is VACATED AND RESET to 9/25/2020 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEXT COURT DATE DUE. |
| 3/20/2020 | Court | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed for Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 3/20/2020 | Court | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed for Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 3/13/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendant appearing on bond. Motion Hearing as to Waiel Yousif Anton held on 3/13/2020 re 78 MOTION to Sever filed by Waiel Yousif Anton – Denied without prejudice. Court confirms Status hearing set for 5/1/20 at 11:30 am. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney Eugene Iredale RET). |
| 3/6/2020 | Court | Order Modifying Conditions of Release to Permit Limited Travel for Giovanni Tilotta |
| 3/6/2020 | Plaintiff | Response in Opposition to Defendant Anton’s Motion to Sever |
| 2/28/2020 | Defendant Anton | Notice of Motion and Motion for Severance |
| 2/27/2020 | Court | Notice of Document Discrepancy and Rejection of Leo Joseph Hamel Verification Letter |
| 2/26/2020 | Defendant Tilotta | Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Limited Travel |
| 2/7/2020 | Court | Docket Text: CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing as to Morad Marco Garmo (1), Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5) held on 2/7/2020. As to Deft #5: Counsel’s request for a motion hearing – Granted; Motion Hearing as to Waiel Yousif Anton (5) set for 3/13/2020 11:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel; Deft #5 to appear at next hearing. As to Defts #1, #3: Counsels’ request to continue matter, with no objection from government – Granted; Status Hearing as to Morad Marco Garmo (1), Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) set for 5/1/2020 11:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel; counsels’ request to waive defts’ appearances – Granted; waiver of presence to be filed. Excludable(s) started as to Morad Marco Garmo (1), Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3), Waiel Yousif Anton (5): XE – Pretrial motions 2/7/2020 – 5/1/2020; XT2 – Continuance granted, case unusual or complex 2/7/2020 – 5/1/2020; XT4 – Continuance granted in order to obtain or substitute counsel, or give reasonable time to prepare 2/7/2020 – 5/1/2020. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorneys: Andrew Richard Haden, AUSA; Nicholas W. Pilchak, AUSA). (Defendant Attorneys: Deft #1 – Kevin McDermott, RET; Deft #3 – Jeremy D. Warren, CJA; Deft #5 – Eugene G. Iredale, RET). |
| 2/6/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt: Attorney Appointment Hearing as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta held on 2/6/2020. Defense counsel’s request to be appointed on the case. Financial affidavit submitted. The court reviewed the affidavit and confirms appointment of Jeremy Warren subject to repayment if defendant has ability to repay. (CD# 2/6/2020 JLB20 9:48 – 9:58). (Plaintiff Attorney Andrew Haden). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren). |
| 2/6/2020 | Court | CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 2/5/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. At the request of defense counsel, Attorney Appointment Hearing set for 2/6/2020 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt. |
| 1/27/2020 | Defendant Magana | Acknowledgment of Next Court Date by Defendant Fred Magana |
| 1/10/2020 | Court | PS Bond Filed as to Leo Joseph Hamel in amount of $250,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 1/10/20. |
| 1/10/2020 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing/Trial Setting as to Morad Marco Garmo, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton held on 1/10/2020; ( Status Hearing re discovery set for 2/7/2020 10:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Morad Marco Garmo, Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta, Waiel Yousif Anton: XE – Pretrial motions 1/10/2020 to 2/7/2020, XT2 – Continuance granted, case unusual or complex 1/10/20 to 2/7/20, XT4 – Continuance granted in order to obtain or substitute counsel, or give reasonable time to prepare 1/10/2020 to 2/7/2020 ; #3 – Defense counsel referred to Magistrate Judge for request discussed at sidebar. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery (sidebar sealed)). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Andrew Haden and AUSA Nicholas Pilchak). (Defendant Attorney #1 Kevin McDermott RET; #3 Jeremy Warren and #5 Eugene Iredale RET). |
| 1/8/2020 | Court | Order to Continue Sentencing for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 1/8/2020 | Plaintiff | Response in Opposition to Motion for Discovery and for Leave to File Further Motions and Rule 16.1 Status Report |
| 1/6/2020 | Court | Order to Modify Conditions of Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 1/6/2020 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendant Fred Magana. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEXT COURT DATE DUE BY 1/31/2020. At the request of defense counsel with no objection from government and with Court’s approval; Sentence With PSR set for 2/21/2020 VACATED AND RESET TO 5/22/2020 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. |
| 1/2/2020 | Defendant Garmo | Defendant Garmo’s Joinder in Defendant Tilotta’s Motion for Discovery and for Leave to File Further Motions |
| 1/2/2020 | Defendant Tilotta | Motion for Discovery and for Leave to File Further Motions and Rule 16.1 Status Report |
| 1/2/2020 | Defendant Hamel | Unopposed Motion to Continue Sentencing |
| 1/2/2020 | Defendant Hamel | Declaration of Michael Pancer regarding Amended Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 12/30/2019 | Defendant Hamel | Amended Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 12/27/2019 | Defendant Hamel | Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 12/17/2019 | Court | Protective Order as to Fred Magana |
| 12/13/2019 | Court | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed for Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 12/13/2019 | Court | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed for Morad Marco Garmo |
| 12/12/2019 | Court | Protective Order as to Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 12/12/2019 | Court | Protective Order as to Morad Marco Garmo |
| 12/12/2019 | Court | Protective Order as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 12/10/2019 | Court | Docket Text: ***English. No Interpreter needed as to Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 12/10/2019 | Court | Docket Text: MINUTE ORDER Granting 45 Joint Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Leo Joseph Hamel (2). Court orders that bail be modified to $250,000 P/S , secured by 2 FRAs with a net worth of at least $250,000. The new bond packet needs to be submitted to the Court by 12/12/2019 at 10am or this matter will be on Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal at 1:30pm 12/12/19 calendar. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 12/10/2019. |
| 12/9/2019 | All Parties | Joint Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Leo Joseph Hamel. On the Court’s own motion, Bond Hearing re Bond Packet set for 12/10/2019 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: ***English. No Interpreter needed as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt: Arraignment on Indictment and Initial Appearance as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) Count 1,13 held on 11/25/2019. Defendannt present in court. Attorney Jeremy Warren specially appearing at this time. Not Guilty plea entered. Bond set as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta (3) $25,000 PS secured by 1 FRA and defendant signature. Bond submitted. Abstract issued. ( Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 1/10/2020 10:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.) (CD# 11/25/2019 JLB 19-1:2:13-2:28). (Plaintiff Attorney Nicholas Pilchak AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Jeremy Warren S/A). |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: ***English. No Interpreter needed as to Morad Marco Garmo, Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal: Arraignment on Indictment and Initial Appearance as to Morad Marco Garmo (1) Count 1,2,3,4-5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,16-17,19,20-22,23 and Waiel Yousif Anton (5) Count 1,18 held on 11/22/2019. Not Guilty plea entered. Attorney Kevin McDermott present and retained as counsel for Morad Marco Garmo and attorney Eugene G. Iredale present and retained as counsel for Waiel Yousif Anton. Bond set as to Morad Marco Garmo (1) $100,000 PS secured by 2 FRAs and 10% cash deposit. Bond set as to Waiel Yousif Anton (5) $50,000 PS secured by Trust Deed by wife’s property; one week to provide trust deed. ( Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 1/10/2020 10:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel) (CD# 11/22/2019 BGS 19-1:1:57-2:10;2:30-3:00). (Plaintiff Attorney Andrew Haden AUSA, Nicholak Pilchak AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Kevin McDermott RET, Daniel Iredale RET). |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta: Arraignment on Indictment set for 11/25/2019 at 2:00 P.M. before Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt. |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal: Government motion to unseal entire case for all proceedings is granted. Arraignment on Indictment as to Leo Joseph Hamel (2) Count 1,3,6,7,10,11,14,15 and Fred Magana (4) Count 1,10,11 held on 11/22/2019. Not Guilty plea entered. Change of Plea Hearing as to Leo Joseph Hamel, Fred Magana held on 11/22/2019. Plea Tendered by Leo Joseph Hamel, Fred Magana Guilty on count 1 of the Indictment. Excludable started as to Leo Joseph Hamel, Fred Magana: XK 11/22/19-2/21/20 (proposed plea agreement). PSR Ordered.( Sentence With PSR set for 2/21/2020 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.). (Sealed Clerk Notified). Attorney Nicholas W. Pilchak,Andrew Richard Haden for USA,John W. Dillon,Michael Pancer,Glenn Cole Casey for Leo Joseph Hamel,Ezekiel E Cortez for Fred Magana added. Bond set as to Leo Joseph Hamel (2) $250,000 P/S secured by real property and Fred Magana (4) $25,000 P/S secured by signature of 1 FRA and signature of Defendant. *******Bond is signed by the Court under the condition that both Defendants file supporting bond documents within one week.******* Defendants are ordered fingerprinted and released. Abstracts issued to USM. (CD# 11/22/2019 BGS19-10:56-11:18). (Plaintiff Attorney Andrew Haden, AUSA; Nicholas Pilchak, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Michael Pancer, RET; Ezekiel Cortez, RET). |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Morad Marco Garmo, Waiel Yousif Anton: Arraignment on Inditment set for 11/22/2019 before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: Arrest of Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 12/9/2019 | Court | Docket Text: Arrest of Morad Marco Garmo |
| 12/6/2019 | Court | Order Accepting Leo Joseph Hamel’s Plea of Guilty to Count 1 of Indictment |
| 12/6/2019 | Court | Order Accepting Fred Magana’s Plea of Guilty to Count 1 of Indictment |
| 12/5/2019 | Defendant Anton | Supporting Documents to Bond 21 Filed as to Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 12/2/2019 | Court | PS Bond Filed as to Fred Magana in amount of $25,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 12/2/19. |
| 11/29/2019 | All Parties | Joint Motion to Modify Conditions of Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/26/2019 | Court | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed for Morad Marco Garmo |
| 11/26/2019 | Court | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/26/2019 | Court | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed for Fred Magana |
| 11/25/2019 | Court | PS Bond Filed as to Morad Marco Garmo in amount of $ 100,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 11/22/19. |
| 11/25/2019 | Court | Abstract of Order Releasing Morad Marco Garmo |
| 11/25/2019 | Court | PS Bond Filed as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta in amount of $ 25,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt on 11/25/19. |
| 11/25/2019 | Court | Abstract of Order Releasing Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 11/25/2019 | Court | Pretrial Release Order Setting Conditions of Release Bond for Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Pretrial Release Order Setting Conditions of Release Bond for Morad Marco Garmo |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | PS Bond Filed as to Waiel Yousif Anton in amount of $ 50,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 11/22/19. |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Abstract of Order Releasing Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Pretrial Release Order Setting Conditions of Release Bond for Waiel Yousif Anton |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | PS Bond Filed as to Leo Joseph Hamel in amount of $ 250,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 11/22/19. |
| 11/22/2019 | Defendant Hamel | Consent to Rule 11 Plea in a Felony Case Before US Magistrate Judge for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Abstract of Order Releasing Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Pretrial Release Order Setting Conditions of Release Bond for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Findings and Recommendations of Judge as to Plea of Guilty of Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/22/2019 | Plaintiff | Forfeiture Addendum re Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/22/2019 | Plaintiff | Plea Agreement for Leo Joseph Hamel |
| 11/22/2019 | Defendant Magana | Consent to Rule 11 Plea in a Felony Case Before US Magistrate Judge for Fred Magana |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Abstract of Order Releasing Fred Magana |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Pretrial Release Order Setting Conditions of Release Bond for Fred Magana |
| 11/22/2019 | Court | Findings and Recommendations of Judge as to Plea of Guilty of Fred Magana |
| 11/22/2019 | Plaintiff | Plea Agreement for Fred Magana |
| 11/21/2019 | Court | ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal in case as to Waiel Yousif Anton. |
| 11/21/2019 | Court | ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal in case as to Fred Magana. |
| 11/21/2019 | Court | ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal in case as to Giovanni Vincenzo Tilotta. |
| 11/21/2019 | Court | ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal in case as to Leo Joseph Hamel. |
| 11/21/2019 | Court | ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal in case as to Morad Marco Garmo. |
| 11/21/2019 | Court | Indictment |