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U.S. District Court
Southern District of New York (Foley Square)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:18-cr-00693-RMB All Defendants


Case title: USA v. Owens

Date Filed: 09/27/2018

Assigned to: Judge Richard M. Berman

Defendant (1)
Ramses Owens
also known as
Sealed Defendant 1
represented byCharlie Ezra Carrillo
Carrillo &Carrillo, LLC
7621 13th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(202)-808-4074
Fax: (301)-576-4453
Email: charlie@carrillobrux.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Jeremy M Iandolo
J. Iandolo Law, PC
7621 13th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11228
718-305-1702
Fax: 718-395-1732
Email: iandololaw@gmail.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Pending Counts

Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(1)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(2)
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT TAX EVASION
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(5)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
None

Assigned to: Judge Richard M. Berman

Defendant (2)
Dirk Brauer
also known as
Sealed Defendant 2

Pending Counts

Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(1)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(2)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
None

Assigned to: Judge Richard M. Berman

Defendant (3)
Richard Gaffey
also known as
Sealed Defendant 3
represented byWilliam J Lovett
Hogan Lovells US LLP
100 High Street
Ste 20th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
617-371-1007
Email: william.lovett@hoganlovells.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Robert Belmont Buehler
Hogan Lovells US LLP (NYC)
875 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(212)-918-3000
Fax: (212)-918-3100
Email: Robert.Buehler@hoganlovells.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Shaun Michael Donnelly
Hogan Lovells US LLP
100 High Street
Ste 20th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
617-371-1009
Email: shaun.donnelly@hoganlovells.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Pending Counts

Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT TAX EVASION
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(5)
31:5322A.F PENALTIES (WILLFUL FAILURE TO FILE A FBAR)
(6-9)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
None

Assigned to: Judge Richard M. Berman

Defendant (4)
Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz
also known as
Sealed Defendant 4
represented byAlexander Benjamin Spiro
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (NYC)
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
212-849-7000
Fax: 212-849-7100
Email: alexspiro@quinnemanuel.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Daniel Rickert Koffmann
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
51 Madison Avenue
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10010
212-849-7617
Fax: 212-849-7100
Email: danielkoffmann@quinnemanuel.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

William Anthony Burck
Quinn Emmanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
777 6th Street NW 11th floor
Washington, DC 20005
202-538-8000
Fax: 202-538-8100
Email: williamburck@quinnemanuel.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Pending Counts

Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT TAX EVASION
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(5)
31:5322A.F PENALTIES (WILLFUL FAILURE TO FILE A FBAR)
(6-9)
18:1001.F STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(10-11)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
None


Plaintiff
USA represented byKristy Jean Greenberg
United States Attorney's Office, SDNY
One Saint Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212)-637-2469
Fax: (212)-637-2286
Email: kristy.greenberg@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael Parker
U.S. Department of Justice -- Criminal Division
1400 New York Ave. NW
Ste 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
202-514-0421
Email: michael.parker@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Nathan Martin Rehn
United States Attorney's Office
One St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212)-637-2354
Fax: (212)-637-2527
Email: nathan.rehn@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant US Attorney

Sarah Elizabeth Paul
United States Attorney's Office, SDNY
One Saint Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212) 637-2326
Fax: (212) 637-2937
Email: sarah.paul2@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant US Attorney

Parker Reid Tobin , I
DOJ-Crm
1400 New York Avenue
Washington, DC 20005
202-305-3903
Email: parker.tobin@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed #Docket Text
09/27/2018SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (mhe) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
09/27/2018SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (mhe) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
09/27/2018SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (mhe) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
09/27/2018SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (mhe) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
09/27/2018SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (mhe) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
09/27/20187 SEALED INDICTMENT as to Sealed Defendant 1 (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Sealed Defendant 2 (2) count(s) 1, 2, Sealed Defendant 3 (3) count(s) 3, 4, 5, 6-9, Sealed Defendant 4 (4) count(s) 3, 4, 5, 6-9, 10-11. (Attachments: # 1 indictment part 2) (jm) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
10/03/2018SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 10/03/2018)
12/04/20188 Order to Unseal Indictment as to Sealed Defendant 1, Sealed Defendant 2, Sealed Defendant 3, Sealed Defendant 4. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 12/4/18)(jm) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
12/04/2018 INDICTMENT UNSEALED as to Ramses Owens, Dirk Brauer, Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (jm) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
12/04/2018 Case Designated ECF as to Ramses Owens, Dirk Brauer, Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (jm) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
12/04/2018 Case as to Ramses Owens, Dirk Brauer, Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz ASSIGNED to Judge Richard M. Berman. (jm) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
12/04/2018 Attorney update in case as to Ramses Owens, Dirk Brauer, Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. Attorney Sarah Elizabeth Paul,Nathan Martin Rehn for USA added. (jm) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
12/11/20189 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Kristy Jean Greenberg appearing for USA. (Greenberg, Kristy) (Entered: 12/11/2018)
12/12/201810 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Charlie Ezra Carrillo appearing for Ramses Owens. Appearance Type: Retained. (Carrillo, Charlie) (Entered: 12/12/2018)
12/12/201811 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jeremy M Iandolo appearing for Ramses Owens. Appearance Type: Retained. (Iandolo, Jeremy) (Entered: 12/12/2018)
12/14/201812 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Michael Parker appearing for USA. (Parker, Michael) (Entered: 12/14/2018)
12/14/201813  MOTION for William J. Lovett to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-16058624. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Richard Gaffey as to Ramses Owens. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William J. Lovett, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Lovett, William) (Entered: 12/14/2018)
12/14/201814  MOTION for Shaun Donnelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-16058760. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Richard Gaffey as to Ramses Owens, Dirk Brauer, Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Shaun Donnelly, # 2 Ceritficate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Donnelly, Shaun) (Entered: 12/14/2018)
12/14/2018 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 14 MOTION for Shaun Donnelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number NYSDC-16058760. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., 13 MOTION for William J. Lovett to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-16058624. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (ma) (Entered: 12/14/2018)
12/17/201815 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 14 Motion for Shaun Donnelly to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Ramses Owens (1), Dirk Brauer (2), Richard Gaffey (3), Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz (4). The motion of Shaun Donnelly for admission to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above captioned matter is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned litigation in the US District Court for the Southern District of NY. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 12/17/18) (jw) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
12/17/2018 Attorney update in case as to Richard Gaffey. Attorney Shaun Michael Donnelly for Richard Gaffey added. (jw) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
12/17/201816 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Parker Reid Tobin, I appearing for USA. (Tobin, Parker) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
12/17/201817 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 13 Motion for William J. Lovett to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Ramses Owens. The motion of William J. Lovett for admission to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above captioned matter is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above-captioned litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 12/17/18) (jw) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
12/17/2018 Attorney update in case as to Richard Gaffey. Attorney William J Lovett for Richard Gaffey added. (jw) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
12/17/2018 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard M. Berman:Arraignment as to Richard Gaffey (3) Count 3,4,5,6-9 held on 12/17/2018., Plea entered by Richard Gaffey (3) Count 3,4,5,6-9 Not Guilty. Plea entered by Richard Gaffey (3) Count 3,4,5,6-9 ( Pretrial Conference set for 3/12/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard M. Berman.) AUSAs Sarah Paul, Thane Rehn, Michael Parker present; Defendant Richard Gaffey present with attorneys William Lovett and Robert Buehler; Court Reporter Jennifer Thun present; defendant arraigned on Indictment; defendant waives a public reading and enters a not guilty plea; see transcript of proceedings held for a complete record; next conference is scheduled for 3/12/19 at 11:00 am; speedy trial time is excluded for the reasons set forth on the record from 12/17/18 to 3/12/19 pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) and (B). (jw) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
12/17/201821 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. AGREED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: TRAVEL LIMITED TO CONTINENTAL U.S.; SURRENDER TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (& NO NEW APPLICATIONS); DEFT NOT TO POSSESS FIREARM/DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE/OTHER WEAPON; DEFT TO BE DETAINED UNTIL ALL CONDITIONS ARE MET (NO BOND); DEFT MAINTAIN CURRENT RESIDENCE AND NOT MOVE W/OUT PRIOR PERMISSION; DEFT TO REPORT AS DIRECTED TO SDNY FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS; (AS THE COURT WOULD ANTICIPATE THAT SUPERVISION WOULD BE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, IT ANTICIPATES THAT SUPERVISION CAN BE HANDLED BY THE SDNY, IF PTS DETERMINES A HIGHER LEVEL OF SUPERVISION WOULD BE WARRANTED, IT CAN SEEK TO HA VE DEFT SUPERVISED INSTEAD BY D. MASS (Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman on 12/17/2018)(ft) (Entered: 12/21/2018)
12/17/201822 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: William J Lovett appearing for Richard Gaffey. (ft) (Entered: 12/21/2018)
12/17/201823 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Robert Belmont Buehler appearing for Richard Gaffey. (ft) (Entered: 12/21/2018)
12/17/201824 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman: Initial Appearance as to Richard Gaffey held on 12/17/2018. Defendant Richard Gaffey present with Attorney Bill Lovett, AUSA Sarah Paul present for the Government. AGREED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: TRAVEL LIMITED TO CONTINENTAL U.S.; SURRENDER TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (& NO NEW APPLICATIONS); DEFT NOT TO POSSESS FIREARM/DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE/OTHER WEAPON; DEFT TO BE DETAINED UNTIL ALL CONDITIONS ARE MET (NO BOND); DEFT MAINTAIN CURRENT RESIDENCE AND NOT MOVE W/OUT PRIOR PERMISSION ; DEFT TO REPORT AS DIRECTED TO SDNY FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS; (AS THE COURT WOULD ANTICIPATE THAT SUPERVISION WOULD BE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, IT ANTICIPATES THAT SUPERVISION CAN BE HANDLED BY THE SDNY, IF PTS DETERMINES A HIGHER LEVEL OF SUPERVSION WOULD BE WARRANTED, IT CAN SEEK TO HAVE DEFT SUPERVISED INSTEAD BY D. MASS. (Pretrial Conference set for 12/17/2018 at 02:15 PM before Judge Richard M. Berman.) (ft) (Entered: 12/21/2018)
12/18/201818 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Shaun Michael Donnelly appearing for Richard Gaffey. Appearance Type: Retained. (Donnelly, Shaun) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
12/18/201819 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: William J Lovett appearing for Richard Gaffey. Appearance Type: Retained. (Lovett, William) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
12/19/201820 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Robert Belmont Buehler appearing for Richard Gaffey. Appearance Type: Retained. (Buehler, Robert) Modified on 12/19/2018 (ka). (Entered: 12/19/2018)
01/08/201925  LETTER by Richard Gaffey addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Robert B. Buehler dated January 8, 2019 re: requesting that the Court modify Richard Gaffney's bail conditions (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Reservation Confirmation, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Reservation Confirmation)(Buehler, Robert) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/201926 MEMO ENDORSEMENT re: 25 Letter requesting bail modification to permit travel as to Richard Gaffey...ENDORSEMENT: Government shall file a written response by 1/15/19. So Ordered. (Responses due by 1/15/2019) (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 1/8/19)(jbo) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/201927 PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Richard Gaffey...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 1/8/19)(jbo) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/15/201928  FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - RESPONSE by USA as to Richard Gaffey re: 25 Letter, filed by Richard Gaffey . (Rehn, Nathan) Modified on 1/15/2019 (ka). (Entered: 01/15/2019)
01/15/2019 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - EVENT TYPE ERROR as to Richard Gaffey: Notice to Attorney Rehn, Nathan to RE-FILE Document 28 Response. Use the event type Letter found under the event list Other Documents. (ka) (Entered: 01/15/2019)
01/15/201929  LETTER by USA as to Richard Gaffey addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Sarah E. Paul and Thane Rehn dated January 15, 2019 re: Response in Opposition to Defendant's Letter Requesting Modification of Bail Conditions Document filed by USA. (Rehn, Nathan) (Entered: 01/15/2019)
01/16/201930 MEMO ENDORSED on 29 Letter re: Response in Opposition to Defendant's Letter Requesting Modification of Bail Conditions as to Richard Gaffey...ENDORSEMENT: The court will hold a conference/bail review on 1/24/19 at 12:00 noon. So Ordered. (Bond Hearing set for 1/24/2019 at 12:00 PM before Judge Richard M. Berman.) (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 1/16/19)(jbo) (Entered: 01/16/2019)
01/23/201931 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Gaffey re: Conference held on 12/17/18 before Judge Richard M. Berman. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Jennifer Thun, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/13/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/25/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/23/2019. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/23/2019)
01/23/201932 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Richard Gaffey. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 12/17/18 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/23/2019)
01/24/2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard M. Berman: Bond Hearing as to Richard Gaffey held on 1/24/2019. AUSAs Sarah Paul, Thane Rehn and Michael Parker present; Defendant Richard Gaffey not present due to issues with flight; Defense counsel Robert Buehler present; Also present is pretrial services officer Lea Harmon; Court Reporter Paula Speer present; bail hearing held; Court finds that with regard to the proposed international trips, the government demonstrated risk of flight by a preponderance of the evidence on the current release conditions; Court states that it would permit defendant to take proposed trip to Mexico if defendant is willing to post homes as security; Defense counsel to notify Court after conferring with defendant; See transcript of proceedings held for a complete record. (jbo) (Entered: 01/24/2019)
02/01/201933  LETTER by Richard Gaffey addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Robert B. Buehler dated February 1, 2019 re: request that the Court issue an order amending Mr. Gaffey's bail conditions. (Buehler, Robert) (Entered: 02/01/2019)
02/04/201934 ORDER as to Richard Gaffey. The Court is willing to modify the bail conditions of Defendant Richard Gaffey, as follows: 1- The issuance of a $680,000 personal recognizance bond signed by the Defendant (and any other owners of the real property described herein) and secured by Defendant's equity interest (in the amount of $680,000) in the two homes owned by the Defendant and located at 3 Onondaga Lane, Medfield, Massachusetts and 21 Nashawena Park, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts; and the posting of such real property by Defendant to secure the bond and as security for Defendant's appearance in these proceedings, shall be completed by Friday, February 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm. 2- Upon the successful posting of Defendant's two homes and issuance of the bond referred to in paragraph 1 above, the U.S. Pretrial Services Department may release Mr. Gaffey's passport to him and Defendant may travel for vacation to Mexico on Sunday, February 10, 2019 and return to the United States on February 17, 2019. 3- Upon Defendant's return to the United States, Defendant shall forthwith return his passport to the U.S. Pretrial Services Department. 4- All other terms and conditions in the Order Setting Conditions of Release, dated December 17, 2018 [#21], still remain in full force and effect. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 2/4/19)(jbo) (Entered: 02/04/2019)
02/05/201935 Appearance Bond Entered as to (18-Cr-693-3) Richard Gaffey in amount of $680,000.00. Agreed conditions of release; Travel limited to Continental U.S.; Surrender travel documents (& no new applications); Defendant not to possess firearm/destructive device/other weapon; Defendant to be detained until all conditions are met (no bond); Defendant maintain current residence and not move without prior permission; Defendant to report as directed to SDNY for court proceedings; (As the Court would anticipate that supervision would be by telephone or internet, it anticipates that supervision can be handled by the SDNY, if PTS determines a higher level of supervision would be warranted, it can seek to have Defendant supervised instead by D. Mass. BAIL MODIFIED BY JUDGE BERMAN 2/4/2019: $680,000 PRB; Signed by Defendant and other owners of real property described; Secured by equity interest in two homes owned by Defendant and located at 3 Onondaga Lane, Medfield, Massachusetts and 21 Nashawena Park, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts in the amount of $680,000.00; Property to be posted by 2/8/2019 at 3:00 P.M.; Upon successful posting of Defendant's two homes and issuance of the bond the U.S. Pretrial Services Department may release Mr. Gaffey's passport to him and Defendant may travel for vacation to Mexico on Sunday February 10, 2019 and return to the U.S. February 17, 2019; Upon Defendant's return to the U.S. Defendant shall forthwith return his passport to the U.S. Pretrial Services Department; All other terms and conditions dated December 17, 2018 remain in full force and effect. (bw) (Entered: 02/11/2019)
02/19/201936  LETTER by Richard Gaffey addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Robert B. Buehler dated February 19, 2019 re: Richard Gaffney's bail conditions (Buehler, Robert) (Entered: 02/19/2019)
02/20/201937 MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Richard Gaffey on re: 36 Letter filed by Richard Gaffey requesting that the Court modify his bail conditions a second time in order to permit Mr. Gaffey to travel to Grand Cayman Island for a trip that he and his wife take annually with a group of close friends...ENDORSEMENT...Respectfully the Court agrees with the Government with respect to the Cayman Islands proposed trip modification is denied. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 2/20/19)(jw) (Entered: 02/20/2019)
02/21/201938 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: William Anthony Burck appearing for Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. Appearance Type: Retained. (Burck, William) (Entered: 02/21/2019)
02/21/201939 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Alexander Benjamin Spiro appearing for Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. Appearance Type: Retained. (Spiro, Alexander) (Entered: 02/21/2019)
02/21/201940 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Daniel Rickert Koffmann appearing for Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. Appearance Type: Retained. (Koffmann, Daniel) (Entered: 02/21/2019)
02/21/201941 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Gaffey re: Hearing held on 1/24/19 before Judge Richard M. Berman. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Paula Speer, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/14/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/25/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/22/2019. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 02/21/2019)
02/21/201942 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Richard Gaffey. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Hearing proceeding held on 1/24/19 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 02/21/2019)
02/28/201943 LETTER as to Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz addressed to The Honorable Richard M. Berman from AUSA Sarah Paul dated 2/28/19 re: request that the Court sign the enclosed Revised Protective Order Document filed by USA. (jbo) (Entered: 02/28/2019)
02/28/201944 REVISED PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 2/28/19)(jbo) (Entered: 02/28/2019)
03/08/201945  LETTER by Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from William A. Burck dated March 8, 2019 re: Conference Scheduled for March 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. (Burck, William) (Entered: 03/08/2019)
03/11/201946 MEMO ENDORSED granting 45 Letter re: permission for counsel to appear and participate in Tuesday's conference as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz...ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 3/11/19) (Status Conference set for 3/12/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard M. Berman.)(jbo) (Entered: 03/11/2019)
03/12/2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard M. Berman:Status Conference as to Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz held on 3/12/2019 ( Status Conference set for 10/16/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard M. Berman.) AUSAs Than Rehn and Michael Parker present; Defendant Richard Gaffey present with attorneys William Lovett and Robert Buehler; Defendant Joachim Von Der Goltz not present; Attorneys William Burck, Alex Spiro and Daniel Kaffmann present for defendant Von Der Goltz; Court Reporter Alena Lynch present;Trial is scheduled for 10/28/19;pretrial submissions including names/places for voir dire; motions in limine; joint jury charges; joint verdict sheet by 9/26/19; response to motion in limine by 10/3/19; final pretrial conference scheduled for 10/16/19 at 11:00 am; counsel to advise the Court in writing re: other pretrial motions and proposed schedule; counsel to submit joint proposed order re: Gaffeys bail conditions; speedy trial time is excluded for the reasons set forth on the record from 3/12/19 to 10/28/19 pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) and (B). (jw) (Entered: 03/12/2019)
03/18/201947  LETTER by Richard Gaffey addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Robert B. Buehler dated March 18, 2019 re: requesting that the Court restore the original bail conditions (Buehler, Robert) (Entered: 03/18/2019)
03/21/201948 SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 03/21/2019)
03/21/201949 MEMO ENDORSED granting 47 Letter requesting that the Court restore the original bail conditions as to Richard Gaffey...ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 3/21/19)(jbo) (Entered: 03/21/2019)
03/22/2019 Arrest of Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz (4). [*** NOTE: Refer to Disposition Sheet for Proceeding held on 3/22/2019. ***](bw) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
03/22/201950 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron: Initial Appearance as to (18-Cr-693-04) Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz held on 3/22/2019. Date of Arrest: 3/22/2019. AUSA Sarah Paul for Nathan Rehn. Defense Counsel: Daniel Koffman/Alex Spiro. BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; $650,000 PRB, to be posted within 2 weeks; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY/SD FLA, D. Mass and DDC and travel only between; Surrender travel documents (& no new applications); Pretrial supervision as directed by Pretrial Services; Curfew; Electronic Monitoring; GPS; Defendant shall reside at his home in Key Biscayne, FL., with curfew from 11PM to 8AM; No entering or visiting any port, airport or international rail station, except for travel authorized above. ADDITIONAL PROCEEDING: Arraignment before District Judge on 3/27/2019 at 9:30 am. (bw); [*** NOTE: SEE ORDER, DOC.#63, FILED ON 4/12/2019 ALSO. ***] Modified on 4/15/2019 (bw). (Entered: 03/25/2019)
03/22/2019 ORAL ORDER as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz (4). Arraignment set for 3/27/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Richard M. Berman. (By Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron on 3/22/2019) (bw) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
03/22/201951 Appearance Bond Entered as to (18-Cr-693-04) Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz in amount of $650,000. Agreed conditions of release; $650,000 Personal Recognizance Bond; To be posted within 2 weeks; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY/SDFL/DMASS/DDC and travel only between; Surrender travel documents and no new applications; Pretrial supervision as directed by Pretrial Services; Curfew; Electronic monitoring; GPS; Defendant shall reside at his home in Key Biscayne, FL with curfew from 11PM to 8AM; No entering or visiting any port, airport or international rail station, except for travel authorized above. [Advice of Penalties and Sanctions dated 3/22/2019 attached. Defendant Released.] (bw) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
03/27/2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard M. Berman: Arraignment as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz (4) Count 3,4,5,6-9,10-11 held on 3/27/2019. Plea entered by Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz Not Guilty. AUSAs Thane Rehn, Sarah Paul, Michael Parker and Parker Tobin present; Defendant Harald Joachim von der Goltz present with defense attorneys Daniel Koffmann and Alex Spiro; Court Reporter Karen Gorlaski present; conference held; Defendant is arraigned; defendant waives a public reading of the indictment and enters a plea of not guilty; defense counsel proposes a change in the primary residence from Florida to Massachusetts; Court requests that the proposed bail modification be made in writing; next conference is scheduled for 10/16/19 at 11:00 am. (Pretrial Conference set for 10/16/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard M. Berman.) (jbo) (Entered: 03/27/2019)
03/27/201952  LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from William A. Burck dated March 27, 2019 re: Modify Conditions of Release . Document filed by Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (Burck, William) (Entered: 03/27/2019)
03/27/201953 MEMO ENDORSED granting 52 LETTER MOTION requesting to alter bail terms to permit primary residence in the District of Massachusetts as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz (4)...ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 3/27/19) (jbo) (Entered: 03/27/2019)
04/04/201954  LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Daniel Koffmann dated April 4, 2019 re: Request for Extension of Time to Post Bond . Document filed by Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (Koffmann, Daniel) (Entered: 04/04/2019)
04/04/201955 MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to (18-Cr-693-04) Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz on re: 54 LETTER MOTION filed by Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Attorney Daniel Koffmann dated April 4, 2019 re: Request for Extension of Time to Post Bond. As a result of this bureaucratic logjam, Mr. von der Goltz respectfully requests a one week extension of the April 5 deadline to satisfy the $650,000 cash bond. ENDORSEMENT: Extension granted to April 12, 2019. SO ORDERED: (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 4/4/2019)(bw) (Entered: 04/04/2019)
04/05/201956 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz re: Initial Appearance held on 3/22/2019 before Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Mary Greco, (518) 581-8973, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/26/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/6/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/5/2019. (ft) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
04/05/201957 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Initial Appearance proceeding held on 3/22/2019 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. (ft) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
04/11/201958  LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from Daniel Koffmann dated April 11, 2019 re: Request for Extension of Time to Post Bond . Document filed by Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Koffmann, Daniel) (Entered: 04/11/2019)
04/11/201959  MOTION for Bill of Particulars . Document filed by Richard Gaffey. (Buehler, Robert) (Entered: 04/11/2019)
04/11/201960 MEMORANDUM in Support by Richard Gaffey re 59 MOTION for Bill of Particulars .. (Buehler, Robert) (Entered: 04/11/2019)
04/11/201961 DECLARATION of Robert B. Buehler in Support as to Richard Gaffey re: 59 MOTION for Bill of Particulars .. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Indictment, # 2 Exhibit 2 - January 7, 2019 Discovery Letter, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Email Correspondence)(Buehler, Robert) (Entered: 04/11/2019)
04/11/201962 MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting 58 LETTER MOTION We write on behalf of Defendant Harald Joachim von der Goltz regarding the conditions of his pretrial release. As the Court is aware, Mr. von der Goltz's bail package includes a $650,000 bond, which is to be satisfied with the 500,000 provided to the Central London Magistrate's Court after Mr. von der Goltz was arrested in London pursuant to the indictment in this case. See Dkt. Nos. 51, 54. The original deadline to post the bond was April 5, which the Court previously extended by one week due to administrative delays in the U.K. court's return of the 500,000. Dkt. No. 55 as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz...ENDORSEMENT...One week extension granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 4/11/2019) (jw) (Entered: 04/11/2019)
04/12/201963 ORDER as to (18-Cr-693-4) Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. WHEREAS, the disposition sheet signed by me in this case on March 22, 2019, does not indicate whether the $650,000 bond is secured by property or cash, it is hereby ORDERED that the disposition sheet be deemed amended to provide that the bond be secured by $650,000 cash. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron on 4/12/2019)(bw) (Entered: 04/15/2019)
04/15/201964 MEMO ENDORSED re: 59 Motion for Bill of Particulars as to Richard Gaffey (3)...ENDORSEMENT: It would be helpful if this and subsequent motions were "joint motions" of course reflecting both defendants' individual interests. Please respond to this endorsement order by 4/18/19 at noon. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 4/15/19) (jbo) (Entered: 04/15/2019)
04/15/201965  LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from William A. Burck dated April 15, 2019 re: to Join Defendant Richard Gaffey's Motion for a Bill of Particulars, Dkt. No. 59 . Document filed by Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (Burck, William) (Entered: 04/15/2019)
04/16/201966 MEMO ENDORSED re: 65 LETTER MOTION to Join Defendant Richard Gaffey's Motion for a Bill of Particulars, Dkt. No. 59 as to Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz (4)...ENDORSEMENT: Government to respond to Defendant's joint motion by 4/23/19. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 4/16/19) (jbo) (Entered: 04/16/2019)
04/17/201967  LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Richard M. Berman from AUSA Sarah E. Paul dated 4-17-2019 re: 59 MOTION for Bill of Particulars . re: Extension of Time to Respond . Document filed by USA as to Ramses Owens, Dirk Brauer, Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz. (Paul, Sarah) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
04/18/201968 MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting 67 LETTER MOTION The Government respectfully submits this letter, with the consent of defense counsel, to respectfully request an extension to file its opposition to the Defendants' Motion for a Bill of Particulars (Dkt. No: 59) (Apr. 11, 2019), which is presently due on April 23, 2019....ENDORSEMENT...On consent of the Defendants, the Government's request for an extension to respond to the Defendant's Motion for a Bill of Particulars (Dkt No. 59) by May 2, 2019 is hereby GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard M. Berman on 4/18/19) (jw) (Entered: 04/18/2019)
04/18/2019 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Richard Gaffey, Harald Joachim Von Der Goltz:Government Responses due by 5/2/2019. (jw) (Entered: 04/18/2019)


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