USA v. Cadena-Verdugo et al

2:16-cr-01308 | Arizona District Court

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Division Phoenix
Judge Judge Diane J Humetewa
Filed Oct. 25, 2016
Case Flags SEVER-DEFENDANT
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Filing Date # Docket Text
12/17/2024NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: Stuart Zander appearing for USA. Attorney Lisa Jennis terminated . (Zander, Stuart) (Entered: 12/17/2024)
12/12/2024NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE GRANT OF CLEMENCY by President Joseph R Biden issued on 12/12/24 as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (MAP) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
5/20/2021NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: Lisa E. Jennis appearing for USA. Attorney Coleen Patricia Schoch terminated 5/20/2021. (Jennis, Lisa) (Entered: 05/20/2021)
1/7/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: Coleen Schoch appearing for USA. Attorney Joshua Stanley Rowen Kolsrud terminated . (Schoch, Coleen) (Entered: 01/07/2020)
4/1/2019MANDATE of USCA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (17-10455) affirming the decision of the district court re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum) (LAD) (Entered: 04/02/2019)
3/21/2018
  • OrderGranted
ORDER granting the 139 Motion as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 3/21/2018. (See Order for details.) (LFIG) (Entered: 03/21/2018)
3/8/2018
  • Motion
MOTION to inspect sealed documents by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Eisenberg, David) (Entered: 03/08/2018)
3/2/2018NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of STATUS HEARING proceedings as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for date of 05/22/2017 before Judge Diane J. Humetewa re: 125 Notice of Appeal as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Court Reporter: Patricia Lyons). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/23/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/2/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/31/2018. (RAP) (Entered: 03/07/2018)
2/22/2018NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of JURY TRIAL - DAY 3 (Pages 436 through 569, inclusive.) proceedings as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for date of 07/07/2017 before Judge Diane J. Humetewa re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Court Reporter: Linda Schroeder). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/15/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/26/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/23/2018. (RAP) (Entered: 02/28/2018)
2/22/2018NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of JURY TRIAL - DAY 2 (Pages 204 through 435, inclusive.) proceedings as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for dates of 07/06/2017 before Judge Diane J. Humetewa re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Court Reporter: Linda Schroeder). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/15/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/26/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/23/2018. (RAP) (Entered: 02/28/2018)
2/22/2018NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of JURY TRIAL - DAY 1 (Pages 1 through 203, inclusive.) proceedings as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for date of 07/05/2017 before Judge Diane J. Humetewa re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Court Reporter: Linda Schroeder). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/15/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/26/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/23/2018. (RAP) (Entered: 02/28/2018)
2/2/2018NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of SENTENCING proceedings as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for date of 10/16/2017 before Judge Diane J. Humetewa re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Court Reporter: Robin G. Bobbie). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/23/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/5/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/3/2018. (RAP) (Entered: 02/06/2018)
1/23/2018TRANSCRIPT REQUEST AMENDED by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for proceedings held on 5/22/2017; 6/23/2017; 7/5/2017; 7/6/2017; 7/7/207; 10/16/2017; voire dire; opening statements; closing arguments; jury instructions, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s) re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Eisenberg, David) (Entered: 01/23/2018)
1/19/2018*(AMENDED BY DOC. 133 ) - AMENDED TRANSCRIPT REQUEST pursuant to Notice of Deficiency by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for proceedings held on 5/22/2017; 6/23/2017; 7/5/2017; 7/6/2017; 7/7/2017; 10/16/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s) re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Eisenberg, David) *Modified to reference amended version on 1/29/2018 (RAP). (Entered: 01/19/2018)
1/19/2018131NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: AO435 130 Transcript Request - Appeal filed by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Item(s) are incorrect: 13. CASE NAME missing. Item 16 ORDER FOR - Applicable Box(es) Not Checked: CRIMINAL & CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT. Item 18 - ORDER: E-mail address not provided where e-mail copy should be sent. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile with correction to the item(s) described above. Please refile with each box in Item 16 checked that applies. Please refile and provide an email address for delivery. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RAP) (Entered: 01/19/2018)
1/18/2018TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for proceedings held on 5/22/2017;6/23/2017;7/5/2017;7/6/2017;7/7/2017;10/16/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s) re: 125 Notice of Appeal. (Eisenberg, David) (Entered: 01/18/2018)
12/20/2017
  • Motion to Appoint Counsel
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo re 17-10455: CJA Attorney David S Eisenberg is appointed to represent Defendant as provided in 9th Cir. R. 4-1. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 12/20/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
12/15/2017
  • Motion to Withdraw as CounselGranted
ORDER of USCA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo motion of John S. Cossum, Esq. to withdraw as counsel for appellant granted; appellant's motion for appointment of new counsel granted; new counsel will be appointed by separate order; Federal Public Defender will locate appointed counsel; District Court shall provide clerk of this court with name and address of appointed counsel within 14 days of locating counsel; new counsel shall designate transcripts by 2/2/18; transcripts due 3/5/18; remaining briefing schedule reset, re: 17-10455 as to 125 Notice of Appeal. (SLQ) (Entered: 12/15/2017)
12/6/2017NOTICE re: PASSPORT DISPOSITION as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Defendant is not permitted to apply for the issuance of a passport and/or passport card during the pendency of this action is no longer in effect. Passport returned to the U.S. Dept. of State via FedEx 811285746829 on 12/06/17. (PTS-MG, ) (Entered: 12/06/2017)
10/26/2017USCA Case Number as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo re: 125 Notice of Appeal. Case number 17-10455, Ninth Circuit. (DXD) (Entered: 10/26/2017)
10/26/2017NOTICE OF APPEAL to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo re: 123 Judgment and Commitment/of Probation Issued. (Cossum, John) (Entered: 10/26/2017)
10/17/2017
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT AND COMMITMENT ISSUED as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2), Count(s) 1s, 2s, BOP for a term of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) MONTHS as to Counts 1 and 2 of the Superseding Indictment, to run concurrent, followed by Supervised Release for a term of THREE (3) YEARS as to Counts 1 and 2 of the Superseding Indictment, to run concurrent. Special Assessment: $200.00. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 10/16/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 10/17/2017)
10/16/2017122MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Sentencing as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 10/16/2017. Sentence imposed. Judgment to issue.

Appearances: AUSA Kathy Lemke and Joshua Kolsrud for the Government, retained attorney John Cossum for defendant. Defendant is present and in custody (restraint level 2L). (Court Reporter Robin Bobbie.) Hearing held 2:00 PM to 3:01 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG) (Entered: 10/16/2017)
9/26/2017NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL EXCERPTED TRANSCRIPT of JURY TRIAL - DAY 3 (TESTIMONY OF STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ-VERDUGO) proceedings as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 07/07/2017, before Judge Diane J. Humetewa. (Court Reporter: Linda Schroeder). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/17/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/27/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/26/2017. (RAP) (Entered: 09/29/2017)
9/20/2017TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for proceedings held on 07/07/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s). (Kolsrud, Joshua) (Entered: 09/20/2017)
8/30/2017
  • Order
MINUTE ORDER re: Exhibits as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 08/30/2017)
7/20/2017111
  • Order
MINUTE ORDER as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo: Sentencing is RESET from 9/11/2017 to 10/16/2017 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/20/2017)
7/11/2017
  • Order
MINUTE ORDER re: Exhibits as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 08/03/2017)
7/7/2017JURY VERDICT as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/12/2017)
7/7/2017FINAL Jury Instructions as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/12/2017)
7/7/2017PRELIMINARY Jury Instructions as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/12/2017)
7/7/2017EXHIBIT LIST by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/12/2017)
7/7/2017WITNESS LIST by USA, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/12/2017)
7/7/2017EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/12/2017)
7/7/2017MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Jury Trial (Day 3) as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 7/7/2017. Jury Trial completed. Verdict reached. Defendant is found guilty as to Count 1 and Count 2 of the Superseding Indictment. Defendant is remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. Sentencing is set for 9/11/2017 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003. (Court Reporter Linda Schroeder.) Hearing held 8:46 AM to 4:02 PM.(LFIG) (Entered: 07/07/2017)
7/7/2017TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for proceedings held on July 6, 2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s). (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 07/07/2017)
7/6/2017NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL EXCERPTED TRANSCRIPT of DIRECT EXAMINATION OF STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ-VERDUGO proceedings as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 07/06/2017, before Judge Diane J. Humetewa. (Court Reporter: Linda Schroeder). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/27/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/7/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/4/2017. (RAP) (Entered: 07/18/2017)
7/6/2017AMENDED MINUTE ENTRY (Amending Doc. 96 MINUTE ENTRY) for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Jury Trial (Day 2) as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 7/6/2017. Evidence entered. Jury Trial to resume on 7/7/2017. (Court Reporter Linda Schroeder.) Hearing held 9:02 AM to 4:46 PM.(LFIG)

Reason for Amendment: Amended to add beginning of Defendant's case. (LFIG) (Entered: 07/07/2017)
7/6/2017AMENDED by Doc. 98 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Jury Trial (Day 2) as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 7/6/2017. Evidence entered. Jury Trial to resume on 7/7/2017. (Court Reporter Linda Schroeder.) Hearing held 9:02 AM to 4:46 PM. (LFIG) Modified on 7/7/2017 (LFIG). (Entered: 07/06/2017)
7/6/2017
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)Granted
ORDER granting the United States' 89 Motion to Dismiss Forfeiture Allegation as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo (1), Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 7/6/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 07/06/2017)
7/6/2017Third Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 07/06/2017)
7/5/2017AMENDED MINUTE ENTRY (Amending Doc. 91 MINUTE ENTRY) for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Jury Trial (Day 1) as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 7/5/2017. Jury selected. Evidence entered. Jury Trial to resume on 7/6/2017. (Court Reporter Linda Schroeder.) Hearing held 9:58 AM to 4:36 PM.(LFIG)

Reason for Amendment: (Amended to remove duplicate "2:45 p.m." text and to add beginning of Government's case.). (LFIG) (Entered: 07/18/2017)
7/5/2017AMENDED by Doc. 110 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Jury Trial (Day 1) as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 7/5/2017. Jury selected. Evidence entered. Jury Trial to resume on 7/6/2017. (Court Reporter Linda Schroeder.) Hearing held 9:58 AM to 4:36 PM.(LFIG) Modified on 7/18/2017 (LFIG). (Entered: 07/05/2017)
7/5/2017MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Final Pretrial Conference as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2) held on 7/5/2017. IT IS ORDERED the parties' 84 Stipulation to Sever Defendant Nidia Cadena-Verdugo from Co-Defendant Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo is granted. ORDERED denying as moot Defendant's 41 Motion in Limine, 52 Motion for Discovery and 53 Motion for Disclosure as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED denying Defendant's 79 Motion in Limine as set forth on the record. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Defendant's 85 Motion in Limine is granted with respect to number four. The Court will reserve its ruling as set forth on the record with respect to the remaining parts.
Frye/Cooper Hearing held. Government makes the terms of the recent plea offer known to Defendant on the record. Defendant acknowledges having rejected the plea and is ready to proceed to trial.
(Court Reporter Linda Schroeder.) Hearing held 8:35 AM to 9:20 AM.(LFIG) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
7/5/2017
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
First MOTION to Dismiss Forfeiture Allegation by USA as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Borup, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
7/5/2017Second Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
7/5/2017Supplemental Proposed Jury Instructions by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Cossum, John) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
7/5/2017EXHIBIT LIST by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Cossum, John) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
7/4/2017NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of VOLUNTARINESS HEARING proceedings as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 06/23/2017, before Judge Diane J. Humetewa. (Court Reporter: Elizabeth A. Lemke). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/25/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/4/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/2/2017. (RAP) (Entered: 07/14/2017)
7/4/2017
  • Motion in Limine
First MOTION in Limine Pursuant to Rules 401 and 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order on Motion in Limine)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 07/04/2017)
7/3/2017
  • Motion to Sever
STIPULATION Stipulation to Sever from Co-Defendant's Trial by Nidia Cadena-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Berardoni, Mark) (Entered: 07/03/2017)
6/30/201783
  • Order
MINUTE ORDER as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo: On the Court's own motion, Final Pretrial Conference is RESET from 6/30/2017 to 7/5/2017 at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG) (Entered: 06/30/2017)
6/29/2017NOTICE POSSIBLE REBUTTAL EVIDENCE by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Kolsrud, Joshua) (Entered: 06/29/2017)
6/28/2017EXHIBIT LIST by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Cossum, John) (Entered: 06/28/2017)
6/28/2017
  • Motion in Limine
First MOTION in Limine to Prelude Admission of Alleged Statements of Nidia Cadena-Verdugo by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order on Motion in Limine)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 06/28/2017)
6/28/2017NOTICE Of Rejection of Second Plea Proposal by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/28/2017)
6/28/2017TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Voluntariness Hearing by USA as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo for proceedings held on 6/23/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s). (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/28/2017)
6/27/2017EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/27/2017)
6/26/2017Joint Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/26/2017)
6/26/2017WITNESS LIST by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/26/2017)
6/26/2017WITNESS LIST by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/26/2017)
6/26/2017Joint Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/26/2017)
6/26/2017Joint Proposed Verdict Form by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/26/2017)
6/26/2017Joint Statement of the Case by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/26/2017)
6/23/2017
  • Order
MINUTE ORDER re: Exhibits as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 06/27/2017)
6/23/2017WITNESS LIST re: Voluntariness Hearing by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 06/27/2017)
6/23/2017EXHIBIT LIST re: Voluntariness Hearing by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 06/27/2017)
6/23/2017WITNESS LIST re: Voluntariness Hearing by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 06/27/2017)
6/23/2017EXHIBIT LIST re: Voluntariness Hearing by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (LFIG) (Entered: 06/27/2017)
6/23/2017MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: This is the time set for a Donald Hearing as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. The United States makes the terms of the plea offer known to Defendant on the record. Defendant acknowledges having rejected the plea and is ready to proceed. Voluntariness Hearing as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 6/23/2017. Evidence entered. Argument heard. For the reasons stated on the record, IT IS ORDERED that Defendant's 50 Motion to Suppress is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Court finds Defendant's statements were voluntarily made. The Court extends the deadline to file trial documents by noon, Monday, June 26, 2017. (Court Reporter Liz Lemke.) Hearing held 9:35 AM to 5:06 PM.(LFIG) (Entered: 06/26/2017)
6/22/201758MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: Arraignment on Superseding Indictment as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 6/22/2017. Defendant enters plea of NOT guilty to all pending counts.

Appearances: AUSA Monica Klapper for Kathy Lemke and Joshua Kolsrud for the Government, retained attorney John Cossum for defendant. Defendant is present and released. Jury Trial set for 7/5/2017 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 2:27 PM to 2:30 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SMH) (Entered: 06/22/2017)
6/22/2017
  • Response
RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo re: 40 First MOTION to Suppress and for Hearing on Voluntariness of Statement, 50 First MOTION to Suppress Statement . (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 06/22/2017)
6/21/201755MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: This is the time set for Arraignment Hearing on Superseding Indictment as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo on 6/21/2017. Defense counsel nor defendant is present for this hearing. Order to Show Cause for Failure to Appear set for 6/23/17 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle as to defense counsel John Cossum. LATER: Defense counsel contacted the Court, Order to Show Cause Hearing vacated and Arraignment Hearing reset.

Appearances: AUSA Todd Allison for Joshua Kolsrud for the Government, retained attorney John Cossum (not present) for defendant. Defendant is not present and released. Arraignment Hearing on Superseding Indictment reset for 6/22/2017 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 302, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 10:16 AM to 10:22 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SMH) (Entered: 06/21/2017)
6/21/201754MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: This is the time set for Arraignment Hearing on Superseding Indictment as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo on 6/21/2017. The defendant is not present for this hearing. Bench warrant to be issued. Hearing vacated.

Appearances: AUSA Todd Allison for Joshua Kolsrud for the Government, CJA Attorney Mark Berardoni for defendant. Defendant is not present and released. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 10:16 AM to 10:22 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SMH) (Entered: 06/21/2017)
6/12/2017
  • Motion
AMENDED First MOTION for Disclosure of Jenks Act Materials by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order on Amended Motion for Production of Jencks Act Materials)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 06/12/2017)
6/9/2017
  • Motion
First MOTION for Discovery of Exculpatory Evidnence by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order to Produce Exculpatory Evidence)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 06/09/2017)
6/9/2017
  • Motion
*First MOTION for Discovery of Jencks Act Material by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order on Jencks Act Motion)(Cossum, John) *Document reflects an incorrect event caption on 6/12/2017 (LSP). (Entered: 06/09/2017)
6/9/2017
  • Motion to Suppress
AMENDED First MOTION to Suppress Statement by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum and Points of Authority, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order Suppressing Statement)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 06/09/2017)
6/6/2017SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2) count(s) 1s, 2s with Forfeiture Allegations. Arraignment set for 6/21/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 302, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle. (LSP) (Entered: 06/07/2017)
6/6/2017NOTICE Expert Witness Testimony by USA as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Kolsrud, Joshua) (Entered: 06/06/2017)
5/31/2017NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Joshua Kolsrud appearing for USA . (Kolsrud, Joshua) (Entered: 05/31/2017)
5/30/2017
  • Motion to Continue TrialGranted
ORDER granting the 39 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). Jury Trial is continued as to all Defendants pending trial from 6/6/2017 to 7/5/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Motions due by 6/9/2017. ORDERED setting a setting a Donald Hearing for 6/23/2017 at 9:30 AM followed by a Voluntariness Hearing on 6/23/2017 at 10:00 AM. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting a Final Pretrial Conference for 6/30/2017 at 10:00 AM. Order to Continue Trial applies to the following defendants: Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 5/25/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 05/30/2017)
5/22/201744MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Status Conference as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 5/22/2017. Firm trial date discussed. Order to follow.

Appearances: AUSA Kathy Lemke for the Government. CJA attorney Mark Berardoni for Nidia Cadena-Verdugo. Defendant is not present and her whereabouts are unknown. Mr. Berardoni unable to waive her presence. Retained attorney John Cossum for Defendant Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Defendant is not present and released. Defendant's presence is waived by counsel. (Court Reporter Patricia Lyons.) Hearing held 10:32 AM to 10:56 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG) (Entered: 05/22/2017)
5/17/201743
  • Order
MINUTE ORDER as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo: A Status Conference is set for 5/22/2017 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG) (Entered: 05/17/2017)
5/12/2017
  • Motion to File
First MOTION for Leave to File Additional Motions by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Additional Motions)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 05/13/2017)
5/12/2017
  • Motion in Limine
First MOTION in Limine and for Disclosure of 404(B) Information, First MOTION for Leave to File by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order To Disclose and In Limine)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 05/12/2017)
5/12/2017
  • Motion to Suppress
First MOTION to Suppress and for Hearing on Voluntariness of Statement by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Hearing on Voluntariness of Statement)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 05/12/2017)
5/12/2017
  • Motion to Continue Trial
Fifth MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Continuance)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 05/12/2017)
4/18/2017
  • Motion to Continue TrialGranted
ORDER granting the 37 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). Jury Trial continued as to all Defendants pending trial from 5/2/2017 to 6/6/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Motions due by 5/12/2017. Order to Continue Trial applies to the following defendants: Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 4/17/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 04/18/2017)
4/7/2017
  • Motion to Continue Trial
Fourth MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for Continuance)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 04/07/2017)
2/27/2017
  • Motion to Substitute CounselGranted
ORDER granting the 35 Motion to Substitute Attorney as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). ORDERED that retained counsel, John S. Cossum is hereby substituted as counsel of record in the above-entitled action, in place and stead of Jeanette Alvarado and the Office of the Federal Public Defender, effective immediately. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 2/27/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 02/27/2017)
2/24/2017
  • Motion to Substitute Counsel
First MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cossum, John) (Entered: 02/24/2017)
1/31/2017
  • Motion to Continue TrialGranted
ORDER granting the 33 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). Jury Trial as to all Defendants pending trial is continued from 4/4/2017 to 5/2/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Motions due by 4/7/2017. Order to Continue Trial applies to the following defendants: Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 1/31/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 01/31/2017)
1/27/2017
  • Motion to Continue Trial
Third MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alvarado, Jeanette) (Entered: 01/27/2017)
1/10/2017
  • Motion to Continue TrialGranted
ORDER granting the 23 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). Jury Trial continued as to all Defendants pending trial from 2/7/2017 to 4/4/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Motions due by 3/10/2017. Order to Continue Trial applies to the following defendants: Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 1/9/2017.(LFIG) (Entered: 01/10/2017)
1/9/2017
  • Motion to Continue Trial
Second MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alvarado, Jeanette) (Entered: 01/09/2017)
1/3/2017NOTICE OF FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER SUBSTITUTION: Jeanette E. Alvarado appearing for Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Attorney Elizabeth Janney Kruschek terminated . (Alvarado, Jeanette) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
11/12/2016NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROY CONTRABAND by USA as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Lemke, Kathy) (Entered: 11/12/2016)
11/10/2016
  • Motion to Continue TrialGranted
ORDER granting the 19 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2). Jury Trial as to all Defendants is continued from 12/6/2016 to 2/7/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Motions due by 1/13/2017. Order to Continue Trial applies to the following defendants: Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 11/10/2016.(LFIG) (Entered: 11/10/2016)
11/10/2016
  • Motion to Continue Trial
MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions by Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kruschek, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/10/2016)
11/9/201618MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: Arraignment as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 11/9/2016. Defendant enters plea of NOT guilty to all pending counts.

Appearances: AUSA Vincent Kirby for Kathy Lemke for the Government, AFPD Elizabeth Kruschek for defendant. Defendant is present and released. Motions due in 21 days. Jury Trial set for 12/6/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Hearing held 10:08 AM to 10:13 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SMH) (Entered: 11/09/2016)
11/9/201617MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: Arraignment as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo held on 11/9/2016. Defendant enters plea of NOT guilty to all pending counts.

Appearances: AUSA Karen McDonald for Kathy Lemke for the Government, CJA Attorney Mark Berardoni for defendant. Defendant is present and released. Motions due in 21 days. Jury Trial set for 12/6/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 9:46 AM to 9:48 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SMH) (Entered: 11/09/2016)
10/25/2016DOJ CONFLICT MEMO. No probable conflict re Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle. No probable conflict re Judge Diane J Humetewa. No probable conflict re Judge Steven P Logan. No probable conflict re Judge John J Tuchi. Filed by USA as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (DXD) (Entered: 10/26/2016)
10/25/2016INDICTMENT as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo (1) count(s) 1, 2 and Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo (2) count(s) 1, 2 with Forfeiture Allegations. Arraignment set for 11/9/2016 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 302, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle. (DXD) (Entered: 10/26/2016)
10/12/2016NOTICE re SURRENDER of Passport as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Passport Number 546274669 issued by USA. Defendant not permitted to apply for passport/passport card during the pendency of this action. (PTS-MG, ) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/12/2016)
10/6/2016
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bridget S. Bade on 10/06/16.(ESL) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/06/2016)
10/6/2016
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bridget S. Bade on 10/06/16.(ESL) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/06/2016)
10/6/20169MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bridget S. Bade: Detention Hearing and Status Hearing re: Preliminary Hearings as to defendants Nidia Cadena-Verdugo and Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 10/6/2016. Detention Hearing submitted as to both defendants. Defendants are both ordered released with conditions. Preliminary Hearing as to both defendants waived. Defendant held to answer before District Court.

Appearances: AUSA Kathy Lemke for the Government, CJA Attorney Mark Berardoni for defendant Nidia Cadena-Verdugo. AFPD Elizabeth Kruschek for defendant Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Defendants are present and in custody. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 10:31 AM to 10:46 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (ESL) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/06/2016)
10/5/2016NOTICE OF FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER SUBSTITUTION: Elizabeth Kruschek appearing for Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. Attorney George Jacob Romero terminated . (Kruschek, Elizabeth) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/05/2016)
10/5/2016NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: Kathy J. Lemke appearing for USA. Attorney Louis C Uhl terminated . (Lemke, Kathy) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/05/2016)
10/3/20162MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James F Metcalf: Initial Appearance as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo held on 10/3/2016. Appointing CJA Bruce Yancey (Yuma hearing only) for Nidia Cadena-Verdugo and AFPD George Jacob Romero for Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS TAKEN. This case is transferred to the District Court in Phoenix. Defendants are ordered temporarily detained. Phoenix CJA Mark Berardoni is appointed to represent Nidia Cadena-Verdugo for all further proceedings.

Appearances: AUSA Louis Uhl for the Government, AFPD George Romero for defendant Rodriguez-Verdugo, CJA Attorney Bruce Yancey for defendant Cadena-Verdugo. Defendants are present and in custody. Detention Hearing and Status Conference regarding Preliminary Hearing set for 10/6/2016 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Bridget S Bade. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 1:41 PM to 1:49 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (JMA) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/03/2016)
10/3/2016
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT as to Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo. (JMA) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/03/2016)
9/30/2016Arrest of Nidia Cadena-Verdugo, Stephanie Rodriguez-Verdugo on 9/30/2016. (JMA) [2:16-mj-01775-JFM] (Entered: 10/03/2016)