USA v. Bychak et al

3:18-cr-04683 | California Southern District Court

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Division San Diego
Judge Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel
Filed Oct. 31, 2018
Terminated June 13, 2023
Case Flags CLOSED, PROTO, RELATED, SEALDC, and TRIAL
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  • 5/23/2025
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6/23/2023
  • Motion for Judgment
Judgment of Dismissal Returned Executed as to Petr Pacas on 6/27/23, re 531 Judgment of Dismissal in Criminal Case. (jmo) (Entered: 06/23/2023)
6/13/2023
  • Motion for JudgmentGranted
JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL in Criminal Case as to Petr Pacas (4), Count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Government motion to dismiss with prejudice - granted. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/12/23. (jmo) (Entered: 06/14/2023)
6/12/2023530Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Deferred Prosecution Hearing as to Petr Pacas held on 6/12/2023. Defendant present on bond. Government's oral motion to dismiss with prejudice is Granted. Judgment of Dismissal issued. Government's oral motion to exonerate bond is Granted. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds or release collateral). (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve). (Defendant Attorney Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk, RET). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
5/2/2023
  • OrderGranted
Order Approving Mr. Pacas's Travel Request (ECF No. 528 ) as to Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 5/2/23.(jmo) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
5/1/2023
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel (Unopposed) by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alexis A. Wiseley in Support of Unopposed Motion for Order Approving Mr. Pacass Travel Request, # 2 Exhibit A to Alexis A. Wiseleys Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Alexis A. Wiseleys Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Alexis A. Wiseleys Declaration)(Wiseley, Alexis) (jmo). (Entered: 05/01/2023)
10/7/2022
  • Motion for Judgment
Amended Judgment Returned Executed as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum on 10/7/22, re 523 . (jmo) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
10/7/2022
  • Motion for Judgment
Judgment Returned Executed as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum on 10/6/22, re 519 Judgment. (jmo) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
10/7/2022
  • Motion for Judgment
Judgment Returned Executed as to Mark Manoogian on 10/6/22, re 521 Judgment. (jmo) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
10/7/2022
  • Motion for Judgment
Judgment Returned Executed as to Jacob Bychak on 10/6/22, re 522 Judgment. (jmo) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
10/6/2022
  • Motion for JudgmentGranted
AMENDED JUDGMENT as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Government's oral motion to dismiss underlying Indictment is granted. Count(s) 2s, Custody of the BOP for a term of Time Served. Supervised release for 1 year (see ECF No. 520 ). $25 assessment imposed. $25,000 fine imposed. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (ajs) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
10/6/2022
  • OrderGranted
Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Correct the Imposed Term of Supervised Release (ECF No. 518 ) as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 10/6/22.(jmo) (Main Document 520 replaced on 10/6/2022) (jmo). (Entered: 10/06/2022)
10/5/2022
  • Motion for JudgmentGranted
JUDGMENT as to Jacob Bychak (1), Count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Government's oral motion to dismiss underlying Indictment - granted.; Count(s) 1s, Probation for a term of 1 year. $25 assessment imposed. $100,000 fine imposed. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (jmo) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
10/5/2022
  • Motion for JudgmentGranted
JUDGMENT as to Mark Manoogian (2), Count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Government's oral motion to dismiss underlying Indictment - granted.; Count(s) 1s, Probation for a term of 1 year. $25 assessment imposed. $100,000 fine imposed. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (jmo) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
10/5/2022
  • Motion for JudgmentGranted
JUDGMENT as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Government's oral motion to dismiss underlying Indictment - granted.; Count(s) 2s, Custody of the BOP for a term of Time Served. Supervised release for 3 years. $25 assessment imposed. $25,000 fine imposed. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (jmo) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
10/5/2022 MOTION to Amend/Correct the Imposed Term of Supervised Release by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. (Bernstein, Whitney)(jmo). (Entered: 10/05/2022)
10/3/2022517Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 10/3/2022 for Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3). Defendant present on bond. Count(s) 2 of the Superseding Information, Custody of the BOP for a term of Time Served. Supervised release for 1 year (see ECF No. 520 ). $25 assessment imposed. $25,000 fine imposed. Government's oral motion to dismiss underlying Indictment is granted. Government's oral motion to exonerate bond is granted. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds, if any, or release collateral). Defendant directed to report to USPO on 10/3/2022.(Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Whitney Bernstein, RET). (USPO Kristen Aponte). (no document attached) (ajs) Modified term of supervised release on 10/6/2022 per ECF No. 520 ) (ajs). (Entered: 10/04/2022)
10/3/2022516Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 10/3/2022 for Mark Manoogian (2). Defendant present on bond. Objections to PSR addressed. Count 1 of the Superseding Information, Probation for a term of 1 year. $25 assessment imposed. $100,000 fine imposed. Government's oral motion to dismiss underlying Indictment is granted. Government's oral motion to exonerate bond is granted. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds, if any, or release collateral). Defendant directed to report to USPO on 10/3/2022.(Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET (by phone)). (USPO Kristen Aponte). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
10/3/2022515Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 10/3/2022 for Jacob Bychak (1). Defendant present on bond. Count(s) 1 of the Superseding Information, Probation for a term of 1 year. $25 assessment imposed. $100,000 fine imposed. Government's oral motion to dismiss underlying Indictment is granted. Government's oral motion to exonerate bond is granted. Bond exonerated (Counsel must prepare an order to disburse funds, if any, or release collateral). Defendant directed to report to USPO on 10/3/2022. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Jessica Munk, RET and David Wiechert, RET). (USPO Kristen Aponte). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
9/28/2022
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting Travel Request 512 as to Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 9/28/2022.(ddf) (Entered: 09/29/2022)
9/27/2022ADDENDUM TO PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. Report prepared by: Cynthia Ornelas. (Document applicable to USA, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum.) (Doski, P.) (Entered: 09/27/2022)
9/27/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel (Unopposed) by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alexis A. Wiseley in Support of Unopposed Motion for Order Approving Mr. Pacass Travel Request, # 2 Exhibit A to Alexis A. Wiseleys Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Alexis A. Wiseleys Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Alexis A. Wiseleys Declaration)(Wiseley, Alexis) (jmo). (Entered: 09/27/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by Jacob Bychak (Munk, Jessica) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART (Amended) by USA as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022ADDENDUM TO PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Mark Manoogian. Report prepared by: Steven Evert. (Document applicable to USA, Mark Manoogian.) (Pitts, P.) (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Jacob Bychak (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Munk, Jessica) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by USA as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by USA as to Mark Manoogian (Feve, Sabrina) **QC Mailer 9/27/2022 re: chart not flattened** (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by USA as to Jacob Bychak (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by Mark Manoogian (Jones, Randy) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/26/2022SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Mark Manoogian (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Matthew Manoogian Letter of Support, # 2 Supplement David Manoogian Letter of Support)(Jones, Randy) (jmo). (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/19/2022OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 09/19/2022)
9/19/2022OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by Mark Manoogian (Jones, Randy) (jmo). (Entered: 09/19/2022)
8/31/2022
  • OrderGranted
Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Travel for Mark Manoogian (ECF No. 497 )as to Mark Manoogian (2). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 8/31/22.(jmo) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
8/31/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel [Unopposed] by Mark Manoogian. (Jones, Randy) (jmo). (Entered: 08/31/2022)
8/29/2022 PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. Report prepared by: Cynthia Ornelas. (Document applicable to USA, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum.) (Doski, P.) (Entered: 08/29/2022)
8/26/2022 PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Jacob Bychak. Report prepared by: Michael B. Morrill. (Document applicable to USA, Jacob Bychak.) (Ruiz, A.) (Entered: 08/26/2022)
8/26/2022 PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Mark Manoogian. Report prepared by: Steven Evert. (Document applicable to USA, Mark Manoogian.) (Ruiz, A.) (Entered: 08/26/2022)
7/26/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Arraignment and Change of Plea) as to Mark Manoogian held on 6/10/2022 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Tricia Rosate. 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 8/16/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/26/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/24/2022. (akr) (Entered: 07/27/2022)
7/22/2022
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting Unopposed Motion For Jacob Bychak to Travel [ECF No. 488 ]. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 7/22/2022.(axc) (Entered: 07/22/2022)
7/22/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel (Unopposed) by Jacob Bychak. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Munk, Jessica)(jrm). (Entered: 07/22/2022)
7/18/2022
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Approving Mr. Paca's Travel Request[ECF No. 486 ]. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 7/18/2022.(axc) (Entered: 07/18/2022)
7/12/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel (Unopposed) by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alexis A. Wiseley in Support of Unopposed Motion For Order Approving Mr. Pacas's Travel Request, # 2 Exhibit A to Alexis A. Wiseley's Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Alexis A. Wiseley's Declaration)(Wiseley, Alexis) (jmo). (Entered: 07/12/2022)
6/10/2022** Docket entry for statistical purposes only re Mistrial as to Petr Pacas (4) on Count 1,2-5,6-10. ** (no document attached) (rmc) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
6/10/2022** Docket entry for statistical purposes only re Mistrial as to Petr Pacas ** (no document attached) (rmc) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
6/10/2022485
  • Motion for Mistrial
DECLARATION OF MISTRIAL as to Jacob Bychak (1) on Count 1,2-5,6-10 and Mark Manoogian (2) on Count 1,2-5,6-10 and Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3) on Count 1,2-5,6-10 and Petr Pacas (4) on Count 1,2-5,6-10. (see ECF No.475) (no document attached) (Procedural intervals updated)(ajs) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
6/10/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3). (Main document added on 6/13/2022) (ajs). (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022483Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Arraignment on Superseding Information and Change of Plea as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3) Count 2s held on 6/10/2022. Guilty plea entered. PSR Ordered. All pending motions withdrawn. Pending hearing dates vacated. Sentence With PSR set for 10/3/2022 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Tricia Rosate). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney Thomas Bienert (by phone) and John Littrell). (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Mark Manoogian (2). (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022481Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Arraignment and Change of Plea on Superseding Information as to Mark Manoogian (2) Count 1s held on 6/10/2022. Guilty plea entered. PSR Ordered. All pending motions withdrawn. Pending hearing dates vacated. Sentence With PSR set for 10/3/2022 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Tricia Rosate). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET). (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Jacob Bychak (1). (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022479Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Arraignment and Change of Plea on Superseding Information as to Jacob Bychak (1) Count 1s held on 6/10/2022. Guilty plea entered. PSR Ordered. All pending motions withdrawn. Government withdraws ECF Nos. 464 , 469 , 471 , 473 . Pending hearing dates vacated. Sentence With PSR set for 10/3/2022 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Tricia Rosate). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney David Wiechert RET (by phone) and Jessica Munk RET). (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022SUPERSEDING MISDEMEANOR INFORMATION as to Jacob Bychak (1) count(s) 1s, Mark Manoogian (2) count(s) 1s, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3) count(s) 2s. (ajs). Main document attached on 9/27/2022 (ajs). (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022DEFERRAL OF PROSECUTION AGREEMENT as to Petr Pacas (4). (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022476Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Deferred Prosecution Hearing as to Petr Pacas (4) held on 6/10/2022. Defendant present on bond. Defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives right to speedy trial and double jeopardy. Deferred Prosecution Agreement filed. Deferred Prosecution Hearing set for 6/12/2023 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Defendant required to appear in person on 6/12/2023 unless government moves to dismiss prior to hearing. (Court Reporter/ECR Tricia Rosate). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney Darren Patrick RET and Alexis Wiseley RET (in person), Gary Lincenberg (by phone). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022475Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 6/10/2022. Day of Trial 4. 12 Jurors and 4 Alternate Jurors Present by phone at 11:05 AM. The Court with no objection from the government or defense Declares a Mistrial. Jurors excused from service at 11:25 AM. (Court Reporter/ECR Tricia Rosate). (Plaintiff Attorneys: AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson and AUSA Candina Heath (all in person)). (Defendant Attorneys: #1 Jessica Munk RET (in person) and David Wiechert RET (by phone); #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET (all in person); #3 John Littrell RET (in person) and Thomas Bienert RET (by phone); #4 Darren Patrick RET and Alexis Wiseley RET (in person), Gary Lincenberg (by phone)). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/10/2022NOTICE of Lodgment of Corrected Information by USA re 471 Notice of Lodgment of Corrected Information (Pierson, Melanie) **QC Mailer instructing filer to withdraw the incorrect duplicate lodgment 6/10/2022 (jmo). (Entered: 06/10/2022)
6/10/2022*WITHDRAWN PER ECF NO.479* NOTICE of Lodgment of Corrected Information by USA re 471 Notice of Lodgment of Corrected Information (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). Modified on 6/13/2022 (ajs). (Entered: 06/10/2022)
6/9/2022NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: John Lewis Littrell appearing for Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Littrell, John)Attorney John Lewis Littrell added to party Mohammed Abdul Qayyum(pty:dft) (jmo). (Entered: 06/09/2022)
6/8/2022*WITHDRAWN PER ECF NO.479* NOTICE of Lodgment of Corrected Information by USA re 469 Notice of Lodgment of Corrected Information (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). Modified on 6/13/2022 (ajs). (Entered: 06/08/2022)
6/8/2022470Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Hearing re Trial as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 6/8/2022. Jury Trial set for 6/10/2022 08:30 AM is VACATED. Arraignment and Change of Plea Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3) set for 6/10/2022 09:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Deferred Prosecution Hearing as to Petr Pacas (4) set for 6/10/2022 09:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. All defendants to appear in person on 6/10/2022. Telephonic status update with jury to proceed immediately following proceedings. (Court Reporter/ECR Vanessa Evans).(Plaintiff Attorneys all telephonic: AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorneys all telephonic: #1 Jessica Munk RET and David Wiechert RET; #2 Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Thomas Bienert RET, Whitney Bernstein RET and Carlos Nevarez RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET and Alexis Wiseley RET) (no document attached) (ajs) Modified text for type of hearing and vacated trial date on 6/8/2022 (ajs). (Entered: 06/08/2022)
6/8/2022*WITHDRAWN PER ECF NO.479* NOTICE of Lodgment of Corrected Information by USA (Pierson, Melanie)(jmo). Modified on 6/13/2022 (ajs). (Entered: 06/08/2022)
6/8/2022NOTICE of Lodgment by USA Deferred Prosecution Agreement (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 06/08/2022)
6/7/2022NOTICE of Lodgment of Plea Agreement by USA (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022NOTICE of Lodgment of Plea Agreement by USA (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022NOTICE of Lodgment of Plea Agreement by USA (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022*WITHDRAWN PER ECF NO.479* NOTICE of Lodgment of Information by USA Superseding (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). Modified on 6/13/2022 (ajs). (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/6/2022463Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 6/6/2022. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 6/8/2022 03:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Parties to dial 1-(877)-848-7030 Access Code: 7030611. Jury Trial set for 6/9/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 6/10/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Frank Rangus). (Plaintiff Attorneys all telephonic: AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorneys all telephonic: #1 Jessica Munk RET and David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Thomas Bienert RET, Whitney Bernstein RET and Carlos Nevarez RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET and Gary Lincenberg RET) (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/06/2022)
6/3/2022462Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 6/3/2022. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial set for 6/6/2022 08:20 AM is confirmed. Parties to dial 1-(877)-848-7030 Access Code: 7030611. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorneys all telephonic: AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorneys all telephonic: #1 Jessica Munk RET and David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Thomas Bienert RET, James Riddet RET, Whitney Bernstein RET and Carlos Nevarez RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET and Gary Lincenberg RET) (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/03/2022)
6/2/2022460Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 6/2/2022. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial set for 6/3/2022 03:00 PM confirmed. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial set for 6/6/2022 08:20 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Parties to dial 1-(877)-848-7030 Access Code: 7030611. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorneys all telephonic: AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorneys all telephonic: #1 Jessica Munk RET and David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Thomas Bienert RET, James Riddet RET, Whitney Bernstein RET and Carlos Nevarez RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET and Gary Lincenberg RET). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/02/2022)
6/1/2022459Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 6/1/2022. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial set for 6/2/2022 02:00 PM confirmed. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial set for 6/3/2022 03:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Parties to dial 1-(877)-848-7030 Access Code: 7030611. Jury Trial set for 6/7/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 6/9/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery).(Plaintiff Attorney all telephonic: AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorneys all telephonic: #1 Jessica Munk RET and David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Thomas Bienert RET, James Riddet RET, Whitney Bernstein RET and Carlos Nevarez RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET and Alexis Wiseley RET) (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/01/2022)
6/1/2022NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Nicholas W. Pilchak appearing for USA. Filter Counsel (Pilchak, Nicholas)Attorney Nicholas W. Pilchak added to party USA(pty:pla) (jmo). (Entered: 06/01/2022)
6/1/2022457NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. At the request of the government and with the Court's approval: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 6/1/2022 03:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Parties to dial 1-(877)-848-7030 Access Code: 7030611.(no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 06/01/2022)
6/1/2022TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 06/01/2022)
5/31/2022455Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing re Trial as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 5/31/2022. One alternate juror excused from service. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 6/2/2022 02:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney all telephonic: AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorneys all telephonic: #1 Jessica Munk RET and David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Thomas Bienert RET, James Riddet RET and Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET, Gary Lincenberg RET)(no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/31/2022)
5/27/2022453Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Telephonic Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 5/27/2022. Telephonic Status Hearing set for 5/31/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Jury Trial set for 5/31/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 6/7/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Frank Rangus). (Plaintiff Attorney all telephonic: AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney all telephonic: #1 Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Carlos Nevarez RET, Thomas Bienert RET, James Riddet RET and Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET, Gary Lincenberg RET) (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/27/2022)
5/27/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Jury Trial, Volume 2, Opening Statements) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 5/24/2022 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 6/17/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/27/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/25/2022. (akr) (Entered: 05/27/2022)
5/26/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Jury Trial, Volume 3) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 5/25/2022 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 6/16/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/27/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/24/2022. (akr) (Entered: 05/26/2022)
5/26/2022447NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. At the request of the government and with the Court's approval: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 5/27/2022 03:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.(no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/26/2022)
5/25/2022446Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 5/25/2022. Day of Trial 3. Jurors arrive at 8:30 AM. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 5 Alternate Jurors Present. Jurors leave at 9:00 AM. Jury Trial continued to 5/31/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney: #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Carlos Nevarez RET, Thomas Bienert RET, and Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET, Gary Lincenberg RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/25/2022)
5/24/2022445Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 5/24/2022. Day of Trial 2. Jury selection resumes at 8:30 AM. Defense provided one additional peremptory challenge. Jury impaneled. 12 Trial Jurors Present. 5 Alternate Jurors Present. Opening statements delivered. Jury leaves at 4:30 PM. The Court rules on 902(11) matters. Jury Trial continued to 5/25/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney: #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Carlos Nevarez RET, Thomas Bienert RET, and Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET, Gary Lincenberg RET) (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/25/2022)
5/24/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Preclude Exhibits Under Business Records Exception to the Hearsay Rule based upon Court's May 24, 2022 order by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 05/24/2022)
5/23/2022443Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jury Trial as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 5/23/2022. Day of Trial 1. Jury selection begins. Jury selection continued to 5/24/2022. Jury Trial (Day 2) set for 5/24/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney: #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET; #3 Carlos Nevarez RET, Thomas Bienert RET, and Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Darren Patrick RET, Alexis Wiseley RET, Gary Lincenberg) (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/24/2022)
5/20/2022
  • OrderGranted
Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Permit Defendants' Trial Technician's Use of Certain Technology (ECF No. 435 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 5/20/22.(jmo) (Entered: 05/23/2022)
5/20/2022
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 432 MOTION to Withdraw Document 430 Reply to Defendants Response re Certification Pursuant to FRE 902(11) & 902(13) (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 05/20/2022)
5/20/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 5/12/2022 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 6/10/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/21/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/18/2022. (akr) (Entered: 05/20/2022)
5/20/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Permit Trial Technician's Use of Certain Technology by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Jones, Randy)Attorney Randy K Jones added to party Jacob Bychak(pty:dft), Attorney Randy K Jones added to party Mohammed Abdul Qayyum(pty:dft), Attorney Randy K Jones added to party Petr Pacas(pty:dft) (jmo). (Entered: 05/20/2022)
5/19/2022434Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Evidentiary Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) on 5/19/2022 held and concluded. Motion Hearing re 902(11) held on 5/19/2022. Government's reply to defendants' response in opposition (ECF No. 431 ) to be filed by close of business 5/20/2022. Matters related to 902(11) to be addressed after jury selection. Jury Questionnaires reviewed. Prospective jurors stipulated by parties excused for cause or hardship removed from prospective juror list. Each parties' challenges for cause and/or hardship ruled on. Each defendant and the government allotted 30 minutes for voir dire. Defense to get 16 peremptory challenges. Government to get 8 peremptory challenges. 50 prospective to be voir dired at a time. Defense counsel to submit a proposed order to the Court regarding the need for computer monitor for defense's trial technician. Each defendant and government will get 1 hour for opening statements. Proposed preliminary instructions reviewed. The Court confirms Jury Trial set for 05/23/2022 08:30 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.(Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve (by phone), AUSA Melanie Pierson (in person); AUSA Nicholas Pilchak S/A as filter counsel (in person)). (Defendant Attorney: #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET (both by phone); #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET (all in person); #3 Carlos Nevarez RET, Thomas Bienert RET, Whitney Bernstein RET, and James Riddet RET (all by phone); #4 Darren Patrick RET and Alexis Wiseley RET (both by phone)). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/20/2022)
5/19/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw
MOTION to Withdraw Document 430 by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Bernstein, Whitney) Modified on 5/19/2022 to withdraw document per chambers and term motion (jmo). (Entered: 05/19/2022)
5/19/2022SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas Objection to Dkt. 397 (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 05/19/2022)
5/19/2022**DOCUMENT WITHDRAWN BY FILER PER 432 **SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas Objection to Dkt. 397 (Bernstein, Whitney) Modified on 5/19/2022 to withdraw per Chambers (jmo). (Entered: 05/19/2022)
5/18/2022429 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Evidentiary Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 5/18/2022. Evidentiary Hearing will resume 5/19/2022 01:00 PM. Motion Hearing re 902(11) set for 5/19/2022 01:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Parties may appear telephonically. Any matters related to jury questionnaires to be addressed on 5/19/2022. (Court Reporter/ECR V. Evans) (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Candina Heath; AUSA Nicholas Pilchak S/A as filter counsel).(Defendant Attorney: #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET (both in person); #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET (all in person); #3 Carlos Nevarez RET, Thomas Bienert RET (both in person) and Whitney Bernstein RET, James Riddet RET (both by phone); #4 Darren Patrick RET (in person) and Gary Lincenberg RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 5/19/2022 to fix clerical error (ajs). (Entered: 05/19/2022)
5/18/2022SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 397 Notice (Other) Re: Authentication of Evidence under FRE 902(11) (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 05/18/2022)
5/17/2022Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Attachments: # 1 Comparison Table of Proposed Fact Instructions, # 2 Comparison Table of Contested Proposed Preliminary Jury Instructions)(Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 05/17/2022)
5/17/2022
  • Order
Order Permitting the Filing of an Oversized Brief (ECF No. 425 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 5/17/22.(jmo) (Entered: 05/17/2022)
5/17/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Allow Oversize Brief by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 05/17/2022)
5/16/2022TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 05/16/2022)
5/14/2022SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 419 Motion Hearing,,,,,, Set Hearings,,,,, Response re Reciprocal Discovery (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 05/14/2022)
5/13/2022420
  • Order
Minute ORDER as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. On the Court's own motion, Evidentiary Hearing re Defendants' MIL to Exclude Testimony of Government Expert Witnesses set for 5/18/2022 09:00 AM VACATED AND RESET TO 5/18/2022 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Witnesses and their counsel to appear in person. (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 05/13/2022)
5/12/2022419Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 5/12/2022 re Defendants' MIL to Exclude Testimony of Government Expert Witnesses. All defendants present on bond. Evidentiary Hearing re Defendants' MIL to Exclude Testimony of Government Expert Witnesses set for 5/18/2022 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Defense to submit a brief in camera explaining reciprocal discovery provided to the government. Government to issue subpoena(s) for witnesses for 5/18/2022 hearing. Parties provided with copies of jury questionnaires. Jury questionnaires to be addressed on 5/18/2022 upon conclusion of Evidentiary Hearing. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve, and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET (all by phone); #3 Whitney Bernstein RET and Carlos Nevarez RET (both in person) and James Riddet RET (by phone); #4 Darren Patrick RET (in person), Alexis Wiesely RET and and Gary Lincenberg RET (both by phone)). (no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 5/19/2022 to fix clerical error (ajs). (Entered: 05/13/2022)
5/12/2022
  • Motion to SuppressDenied
Order Denying Defendants' Motion to Suppress and Dismiss Under the Fourth Amendment (ECF No. 330 ) as to Jacob Bychak (1). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 5/12/22.(jmo) (Main Document 418 replaced on 5/16/2022 to correct caption and regenerate NEF to all parties) (jmo). Modified on 5/16/2022, per chambers (jmo). (Entered: 05/13/2022)
5/12/2022NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDER (re ECF No. 406) by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 406 Order on Motion to Exclude Evidence,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Admit Evidence,,,,,,, Order on Motion to Preclude 1,,,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Defendants' Joint Exhibit List)(Lincenberg, Gary) (jmo). (Entered: 05/12/2022)
5/12/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 5/6/2022 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 6/2/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/13/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/10/2022. (akr) (Entered: 05/12/2022)
5/11/2022Proposed Jury Instructions by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 05/11/2022)
5/11/2022
  • Order
Order Permitting Limited Unsealing of Government's Response and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Exclude the Testimony of Benkert and Kinrich (ECF No. 410 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 5/11/22.(jmo) (Entered: 05/11/2022)
5/10/2022Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 05/10/2022)
5/10/2022 MOTION to Unseal Document (Govt's Response to Sealed Defense Pleading to Exclude Testimony of Experts Benkert and Kinrich for Limited Purpose of Providing to Counsel by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 05/10/2022)
5/6/2022406Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 5/6/2022. All defendants present on bond. ( 350 -1) Government's MIL to admit evidence as to AFRINIC netblocks is DENIED. ( 354 -1) Defendant's MIL to Exclude Evidence in Government's Case in Chief Beyond the Eleven Identified Netblocks is GRANTED. ( 387 -1) Defendant's Supplemental MOTION to Preclude References to "Hijacking" or "Hijacked" is DENIED. Suppression and 902(11) matters DEFERRED to 5/12/2022 hearing. Defense to provide the government with reciprocal discovery as soon as practicable but no later than 5/12/2022. Parties to file preliminary jury instructions by the morning of 5/12/2022. Counsel Randy Jones (2) may appear by phone on 5/12/2022. Defense counsel may present their opening statement during presentation of defense's case. Parties are permitted to bring folding table(s) for counsel to use at trial. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson and AUSA Sabrina Feve (in person); AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)).(Defendant Attorney Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET (both by phone); #2 Randy Jones RET (in person), Daniel Goodrich RET and Ryan Dougherty RET (both by phone); #3 Whitney Bernstein RET and Carlos Nevarez RET (both in person) and James Riddet RET (by phone); #4 Alexis Wiesely RET and Darren Patrick RET (in person) and Gary Lincenberg RET (by phone)).(no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 5/9/2022 to correct filed date (ajs). (Entered: 05/09/2022)
5/6/2022 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 05/06/2022)
5/6/2022WITNESS LIST by Jacob Bychak as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Munk, Jessica) (jmo). (Entered: 05/06/2022)
5/5/2022NOTICE of Redacted Response to the Government's Notice of Supplemental 404(b) Evidence by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum re 398 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Whitney Z. Bernstein, # 2 Exhibit A through J)(Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 05/05/2022)
5/5/2022NOTICE Supplemental by USA re 397 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Authenticity, # 2 Exhibit)(Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 05/05/2022)
5/4/2022
  • OrderGranted
Order Granting Government's Motion for Limited Unsealing of Defendant's Redacted Motion & Attatchments Filed Pursuant to ECF No. 348 re: 399 Motion to Unseal Document. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 5/4/22.(jmo) (Entered: 05/04/2022)
5/2/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion in limine Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 4/26/2022 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 5/23/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/2/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/1/2022. (akr) (Entered: 05/03/2022)
5/2/2022 MOTION to Unseal Document or for Limited Unsealing to Permit the Government to Share Defendant Bychak's Redacted Briefing with Company A by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina)(jrm). (Entered: 05/02/2022)
4/29/2022NOTICE Supplement to Prior 404(b) Notice by USA re 347 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 04/29/2022)
4/29/2022NOTICE to Authenticate Evidence Pursuant to FRE 902(11) & (13), Amended by USA re 347 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 04/29/2022)
4/26/2022396Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion In Limine Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 4/26/2022. All defendants present on bond. Defendants to refile a redacted version of sealed MIL to Exclude Government's Experts under seal and provide a copy to the government by 4/29/2022. Government to file a response by 5/6/2022. Defense's reply by 5/11/2022. Motion Hearing set for 5/12/2022 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. ( 351 -1) Government MIL to Exclude Certain Evidence Elicited at Depositions and Request for rulings on deposition objections Overruled in Part and Sustained in Part. ( 350 -1) Government MIL to Admit Evidence as to AFRINIC netblocks DEFERRED to 5/6/2022 hearing. Government to file brief by 4/29/2022. Defendants' response by noon on 5/6/2022. Motion Hearing set for 5/6/2022 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. ( 354 -1) Defendants MIL to Exclude Evidence in Government's Case in Chief Beyond the Eleven Identified Netblocks is DEFERRED to 5/6/2022 hearing. ( 228 -1) Government MIL as to Setting Time Limits is GRANTED. Government and defense will each have 52 hours starting at the beginning of opening statements. ( 329 -1) Defendants Motion to Dismiss Based on Outrageous Governmental Misconduct is DENIED. The Court requests government inquire to determine if there are other internal emails that have not yet been obtained by government. The government is directed to provide electronic version of exhibits and exhibit list to defense as soon as practicable. Defense to provide reciprocal discovery to the government by 5/6/2022. Jury to have 4 alternates.(Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve; and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Daniel Goodrich RET; Ryan Dougherty RET (by phone); #3 Whitney Bernstein RET, Carlos Nevarez RET; and James Riddet RET (by phone); #4 Gary Licenberg RET and Alexis Wiesely). (no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 5/2/2022 to add reply date (ajs). (Entered: 04/26/2022)
4/25/2022 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List)(Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 04/25/2022)
4/25/2022
  • OrderGranted
Order Granting Government's Motion to Extend the Filing Deadline for its Trial Exhibit List (ECF No. 392 ) as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/25/22.(jmo) (Entered: 04/25/2022)
4/22/2022WITNESS LIST by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 04/22/2022)
4/21/2022 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Trial Exhibit List from April 22, 2022 to April 25, 2022 by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 04/21/2022)
4/18/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motions in limine Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 4/11/2022 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 5/9/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/19/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/18/2022. (akr) (Entered: 04/19/2022)
4/15/2022
  • Motion
Supplemental MOTION to Preclude References to "Hijacking" or "Hijacked" by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 04/15/2022)
4/15/2022SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas to Distinguish Unpublished, Non-Precedential Cases Cited as Justification for the Government's Late Noticed 404(b) Evidence 347 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Whitney Z. Bernstein, # 2 Exhibit A)(Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 04/15/2022)
4/11/2022382AMENDED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion In Limine Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 4/11/2022. All defendants present on bond. ( 228 -1) Government MIL to Preclude Speaking Objections found as Moot; as to Set Time Limits is DEFERRED to 4/26/2022 hearing. ( 349 -1) Defendants MIL to Preclude The Government From Improperly Relying On The Nortel Transaction At Trial To Prove Defendants State Of Mind When Acquiring IP Addresses From GetAds (Defendants' MIL No. 3) is DENIED. ( 350 -1) Government MIL to Admit Evidence of (1) Coconspirator Statements DEFERRED to trial; as to (2) GetAds is DEFERRED to trial and as to AFRINIC netblocks DEFERRED to 4/26/2022 hearing. ( 351 -1) Government MIL to Exclude Certain Evidence Elicited at Depositions and Request for rulings on deposition objections DEFERRED to 4/26/2022 hearing. ( 352 ) Government MIL to Exclude Evidence & Testimony of: 1) Undisclosed Experts is DEFERRED; 2) Undisclosed Reciprocal Discovery is DEFERRED to trial; 3) the Law is DEFERRED to trial; 4) Advice of Counsel is DEFERRED to trial; 5) Courtroom Witnesses is GRANTED IN PART; 6) Unadopted FBI Reports & Notes is DEFERRED to trial and 7) Immigration Status is GRANTED & Punishment is GRANTED. ( 353 -1) Defendants Motions in Limine Nos. 1 & 2 to Preclude Reference at Trial to Spam is DENIED; and/or That Defendants Were Spammers is GRANTED; and Preclude Reference at Trial to Mr. Manoogian's Status as an Attorney is DENIED. ( 354 -1) Defendants MIL to Exclude Evidence in Government's Case in Chief Beyond the Eleven Identified Netblocks is DEFERRED to 4/26/2022 hearing. ( 355 -1) Defendants MIL to Exclude References to Identity Theft at Trial (Defendants MIL No. 4) is DENIED. ( 356 -1) Defendants MIL to Preclude The Government From Framing Its Evidence And Argument To Suggest That The Use Of DBAs, P.O. Boxes, And Email Addresses Under Different Names Is Illegal Conduct, And For A Clarifying Instruction (Defendants' MIL No. 5) is DENIED. ( 357 -1) Defendants MIL for Attorney Voir Dire is GRANTED. ( 358 -1) Defendants MIL to Preclude References to Certain Individuals as Victims is DENIED. ( 359 -1) Defendants MIL to Preclude Irrelevant and Unfairly Prejudicial Expert Testimony, or Alternatively, Request a Daubert Hearing is DEFERRED to trial. ( 360 -1) Defendants MIL to Exclude Government's Evidence Under Rule 404(b) is DEFERRED to trial. ( 362 ) Defendants MIL to Exclude Government's Experts is DEFERRED to 4/26/2022 hearing. Government to provide a draft of exhibit list and witness list tonight 4/11/2022. Government final exhibit and witness lists due by 4/22/2022. Reciprocal exhibit and witness lists due by 4/29/2022. Motion In Limine Hearing set for 4/26/2022 01:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Defendant Attorneys: #1 Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET and Daniel Goodrich RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET, Carlos Nevarez RET and James Riddet RET (phone); #4 Alexis Wiseley and Gary Licenberg RET). no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 4/15/2022 to clarify rulings on MIL; Regenerated NEF. Modified on 4/26/2022 to clarify rulings on MIL; Regenerated NEF (ajs). (Entered: 04/13/2022)
4/4/2022SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM of Legal Authority in Support of Motion to Exclude Immigration Status by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Pierson, Melanie) (axc). (Entered: 04/04/2022)
4/4/2022
  • Order
Order Shortening Time for Filing Supplemental Legal Authority in Support of Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence of Immigration Status 378 . Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/4/22.(jmo) (Entered: 04/04/2022)
4/4/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Shorten Time for filing Supplemental Legal Authority in Support of Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence of Immigration Status by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 04/04/2022)
4/1/2022381Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 4/5/2022. All defendants present on bond. Oral arguments heard. The Joint Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 329 ) and Joint Motion to Suppress (ECF No. 330 ) are taken under submission. Parties are to submit proposed jury questionnaire to the Court by 4/5/2022. Motion in Limine Hearing set for 4/7/2022 VACATED AND RESET TO 4/11/2022 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Anne Roldan). (Plaintiff Attorney Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone))). (Defendant Attorney Defendant Attorneys: #1 David Wiechert RET (phone) and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET, Daniel Goodrich RET (phone); #3 Whitney Bernstein RET, Carlos Nevarez RET, James Riddet RET (phone); #4 Alexis Wiseley and Gary Licenberg RET). (no document attached) (ajs) Modified on 4/20/2022 to correct filed date (ajs). (Entered: 04/05/2022)
4/1/2022
  • Motion
MOTION for Order Permitting the Filing of Oversized Brief by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). Modified on 4/4/2022 to term per order entered at 375 and chambers. (jmo). (Entered: 04/01/2022)
4/1/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw
MOTION to Withdraw Document 372 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Oversize Brief by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) **QC mailer on 4/4/22 that court already ruled on motion they are trying to withdraw which has been refiled**(jmo). Modified on 4/4/2022 to term per order entered at 375 and chambers. (jmo). (Entered: 04/01/2022)
4/1/2022
  • Order
Order Permitting the Filing of an Oversized Brief (ECF No. 372 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/1/22.(jmo) (Entered: 04/01/2022)
3/31/2022RESPONSE in Opposition by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 352 In Limine MOTION to Exclude Evidence & Testimony of: 1) Undisclosed Experts; 2) Undisclosed Reciprocal Discovery; 3) the Law; 4) Advice of Counsel; 5) Courtroom Witnesses; 6) Unadopted FBI Reports & Notes; and 7) Immigration Status & Punishment (Jones, Randy) (jmo). (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/31/2022
  • Response
RESPONSE to Motion by Jacob Bychak as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 351 In Limine MOTION to Exclude Certain Evidence Elicited at Depositions (Munk, Jessica) (jmo). (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/31/2022
  • Motion to File
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Oversize Brief by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) **QC Mailer sent 4/1/2022 re: no signature. Instructed to withdraw and refile.** (jmo). (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/31/2022RESPONSE in Opposition by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 228 In Limine MOTION to Preclude Speaking Objections and Set Time Limits (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/31/2022
  • Response
RESPONSE to Motion by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 350 In Limine MOTION to Admit Evidence of (1) Coconspirator Statements, and (2) GetAds & AFRINIC netblocks (Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/31/2022RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 358 In Limine MOTION to Preclude References to Certain Individuals as "Victims", 349 MOTION to Preclude The Government From Improperly Relying On The Nortel Transaction At Trial To Prove Defendants State Of Mind When Acquiring IP Addresses From GetAds (Defendants' Motion in Limine No. 3), 356 MOTION to Preclude The Government From Framing Its Evidence And Argument To Suggest That The Use Of DBAs, P.O. Boxes, And Email Addresses Under Different Names Is Illegal Conduct, And For A Clarifying Instruction (Defendants' Motion in Limine, 357 In Limine MOTION for Attorney Voir Dire , 360 In Limine MOTION to Exclude Government's Evidence Under Rule 404(b), 353 Joint MOTION to Preclude Motions in Limine Nos. 1 & 2 to Preclude Reference at Trial to "Spam" and/or That Defendants Were "Spammers" and Preclude Reference at Trial to Mr. Manoogian's Status as an Attorney, 359 In Limine MOTION to Preclude Irrelevant and Unfairly Prejudicial Expert Testimony, or Alternatively, Request a Daubert Hearing, 355 MOTION to Exclude References to Identity Theft at Trial (Defendants' Motion in Limine No. 4) (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/30/2022NOTICE of Potential Expert Witnesses by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Lincenberg, Gary) (jmo). (Entered: 03/30/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Exclude Government's Evidence Under Rule 404(b) by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Bernstein, Whitney) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Preclude Irrelevant and Unfairly Prejudicial Expert Testimony, or Alternatively, Request a Daubert Hearing by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Carlos A. Nevarez, # 3 Exhibit A through D)(Nevarez, Carlos) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Preclude References to Certain Individuals as "Victims" by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Carlos A. Nevarez, # 3 Exhibit A through H)(Nevarez, Carlos) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION for Attorney Voir Dire by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Carlos A. Nevarez, # 3 Exhibit A)(Nevarez, Carlos) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Preclude The Government From Framing Its Evidence And Argument To Suggest That The Use Of DBAs, P.O. Boxes, And Email Addresses Under Different Names Is Illegal Conduct, And For A Clarifying Instruction (Defendants' Motion in Limine No. 5) by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Lincenberg, Gary) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion to Exclude
MOTION to Exclude References to Identity Theft at Trial (Defendants' Motion in Limine No. 4) by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Lincenberg, Gary) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Exclude Evidence in Government's Case in Chief Beyond the Eleven Identified Netblocks by Jacob Bychak. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Jessica C. Munk, # 3 Exhibit A to Munk Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B to Munk Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C to Munk Declaration, # 6 Exhibit D to Munk Declaration, # 7 Exhibit E to Munk Declaration, # 8 Exhibit F to Munk Declaration)(Munk, Jessica) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion
Joint MOTION to Preclude Motions in Limine Nos. 1 & 2 to Preclude Reference at Trial to "Spam" and/or That Defendants Were "Spammers" and Preclude Reference at Trial to Mr. Manoogian's Status as an Attorney by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit To Goodrich Declaration, # 4 Exhibit To Goodrich Declaration, # 5 Exhibit To Goodrich Declaration, # 6 Exhibit To Goodrich Declaration)(Jones, Randy) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Exclude Evidence & Testimony of: 1) Undisclosed Experts; 2) Undisclosed Reciprocal Discovery; 3) the Law; 4) Advice of Counsel; 5) Courtroom Witnesses; 6) Unadopted FBI Reports & Notes; and 7) Immigration Status & Punishment by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Index of Reciprocal Discovery))(Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Exclude Certain Evidence Elicited at Depositions by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit transcript of LWT deposition, # 2 Exhibit transcript of SAD deposition, # 3 Exhibit 6, # 4 Exhibit 7)(Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Admit Evidence of (1) Coconspirator Statements, and (2) GetAds & AFRINIC netblocks by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022
  • Motion
MOTION to Preclude The Government From Improperly Relying On The Nortel Transaction At Trial To Prove Defendants State Of Mind When Acquiring IP Addresses From GetAds (Defendants' Motion in Limine No. 3) by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Patrick, Darren) (jmo). (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/24/2022NOTICE of Motion for Leave to File Documents Ex Parte/In-Camera and Under Seal by Jacob Bychak (Munk, Jessica) **Modified on 3/25/22 to send QC Mailer re incorrect sealed filing request - filing in paper. Instructed to file motion to withdraw and strike this document per crd (jmo).** (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/18/2022NOTICE of FRE 404(b) evidence, 902(11) & (13) Certificates, and 1006 Summary of Voluminous Evidence by USA (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/18/2022)
3/14/2022
  • Order
Order Permitting Defendants to File an Oversized Reply Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Based on Outrageous Governmental Misconduct 344 (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 3/14/22.(jmo) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
3/12/2022
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 329 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Based on Outrageous Governmental Misconduct (Lincenberg, Gary) (jmo). (Entered: 03/12/2022)
3/12/2022
  • Motion to File Reply
MOTION for Leave to File An Oversized Reply Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Based on Outrageous Governmental Misconduct by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas as to Petr Pacas. (Lincenberg, Gary)Attorney Gary S Lincenberg added to party Jacob Bychak(pty:dft), Attorney Gary S Lincenberg added to party Mark Manoogian(pty:dft), Attorney Gary S Lincenberg added to party Mohammed Abdul Qayyum(pty:dft) (jmo). (Entered: 03/12/2022)
3/12/2022
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 330 Joint MOTION to Suppress and Dismiss Under the Fourth Amendment and Request for Evidentiary Hearing (Munk, Jessica) (jmo). (Entered: 03/12/2022)
3/10/2022NOTICE of Expert Witnesses (Third) by USA (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/10/2022)
3/10/2022NOTICE of Expert Witnesses (Second) by USA (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/10/2022)
3/10/2022NOTICE of Expert Witnesses (First) by USA (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/10/2022)
3/4/2022RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 330 Joint MOTION to Suppress and Dismiss Under the Fourth Amendment and Request for Evidentiary Hearing (Feve, Sabrina) (jmo). (Entered: 03/04/2022)
3/4/2022
  • Order
ORDER Permitting the United States to File Excess Pages in Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Outrageous Government Conduct 335 as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 3/4/2022.(axc) (Entered: 03/04/2022)
3/4/2022
  • Motion to File
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in response in opposition to motion to dismiss for outrageous government conduct by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Pierson, Melanie) (jmo). (Entered: 03/04/2022)
3/4/2022RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 329 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Based on Outrageous Governmental Misconduct (Pierson, Melanie)(jmo). (Entered: 03/04/2022)
2/18/2022
  • Motion to Suppress
Joint MOTION to Suppress and Dismiss Under the Fourth Amendment and Request for Evidentiary Hearing by Jacob Bychak. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Jacob Bychak, # 3 Declaration of Mark Manoogian, # 4 Declaration of Mohammed Abdul, # 5 Declaration of Petr Pacas)(Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2/18/2022
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Based on Outrageous Governmental Misconduct by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Lincenberg, Gary) (dlg). (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2/2/2022
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 323 Motion to Modify Trial Schedule. The first week of trial will proceed on May 23-25, 2022, and continue thereafter as scheduled. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 2/1/22.(dlg) (Entered: 02/02/2022)
2/1/2022SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to Defendant Pacas's Unopposed Motion to Modify the Trial Schedule; Request for Telephonic Status Conference Re Same by Petr Pacas (Lincenberg, Gary) (dlg). (Entered: 02/01/2022)
1/31/2022 MOTION to Amend/Correct to Modify the Trial Schedule; Request For Telephonic Status Conference Re Same (Unopposed) by Petr Pacas. (Lincenberg, Gary) (dlg). (Entered: 01/31/2022)
1/25/2022322
  • Order
Minute ORDER as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Defense motions to be filed by 2/18/2022. Government oppositions to be filed by 3/4/2022. Defense replies to be filed by 3/11/2022. Motion Hearing set for 4/1/2022 02:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 01/25/2022)
1/21/2022SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 316 Response in Opposition,, Declaration (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 01/21/2022)
1/18/2022320Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 1/18/2022. All defendants waive in person appearance. All parties appear by phone. Status Hearing set for 1/21/2022 is VACATED. The Court confirms the Motion in Limine Hearing set for 04/07/2022 01:00 PM and Jury Trial set for 05/24/2022 08:30 AM. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorneys: #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; Daniel Goodrich RET ; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET; Carlos Nevarez RET ; #4 Alexis Wiseley and Gary Licenberg RET) (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
1/18/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Status Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 1/18/2022 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 2/8/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/18/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/18/2022. (akr) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
1/14/2022318NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). On the Court's own motion, TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 1/18/2022 01:15 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.(no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
1/4/2022317NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING (TIME ONLY) as to Defendants Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). On the Court's own motion, with agreement from all parties, Status Hearing set for 1/21/2022 02:30 PM is RESET TO 1/21/2022 01:00 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (ajs) (Entered: 01/04/2022)
12/10/2021RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 281 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery , 282 Joint MOTION for Reconsideration re 93 Order on Motion to Compel Discovery,,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,,, Speedy Trial - Excludable Start/Stop,,,,, , 257 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery , 307 Joint MOTION for Leave to File An Update Regarding Their Supplemental Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Of Defendants Motions For Reconsideration And To Compel [Dkt. 295] and Exhibit A (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Chabalko Declaration), # 2 Exhibit 2 (Pierson Declaration))(Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 12/10/2021)
12/3/2021SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Petr Pacas re 313 Motion Hearing,,, DEFENDANTS PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SCOPE OF THE IN CAMERA HEARING INVOLVING SPECIAL AGENT CHABALKO (Van Dyk, Nicole) (jmo). (Entered: 12/03/2021)
11/22/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 11/18/2021 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 12/13/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/23/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/22/2022. (akr) (Entered: 11/22/2021)
11/18/2021313Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing re discovery matters as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) held on 11/18/2021. All defendants appearing in-person on bond. Defendants to file an additional brief not to exceed five (5) pages by 12/3/2021. Government to respond by 12/10/2021. Status Hearing set for 1/21/2022 02:30 PM in Courtroom 2D before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Time excluded based upon pending discovery. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve; and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; Daniel Goodrich RET (by phone) ; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET; James Riddet RET (by phone); #4 Alexis Wiseley and Gary Licenberg RET). (no document attached) (ajs) (Entered: 11/19/2021)
11/16/2021
  • Motion to FileGranted
ORDER Granting 307 Defendants' Motion Requesting Leave to File an Update Regarding their Supplemental Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motions for Reconsideration and to Compel. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/16/21.(dlg) (Entered: 11/16/2021)
11/12/2021
  • OrderGranted
ORDER granting 306 Motion to Travel as to Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/12/21.(dlg) (Entered: 11/12/2021)
11/11/2021
  • Motion to File
Joint MOTION for Leave to File An Update Regarding Their Supplemental Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Of Defendants Motions For Reconsideration And To Compel [Dkt. 295] and Exhibit A by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Van Dyk, Nicole) (dlg). (Entered: 11/11/2021)
11/10/2021
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel Unopposed by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration OF NICOLE R. VAN DYK IN SUPPORT OF UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR ORDER APPROVING TRAVEL REQUEST, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proposed Order)(Patrick, Darren) (dlg). (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/1/2021RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 281 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery , 282 Joint MOTION for Reconsideration re 93 Order on Motion to Compel Discovery,,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,,, Speedy Trial - Excludable Start/Stop,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of AUSA Melanie K. Pierson, # 2 Exhibit 1 (Timeline))(Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 11/01/2021)
10/18/2021
  • Motion for Reconsideration
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND TO COMPEL by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Van Dyk, Nicole) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
10/7/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Status Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 10/4/2021 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 10/28/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/8/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/5/2022. (akr) (Entered: 10/07/2021)
10/5/2021
  • Motion to File ReplyDenied
ORDER Denying Defendants' Joint Motion Requesting Leave to File Reply to Government's Consolidated Opposition 288 . Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 10/5/21.(dlg) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/4/2021289Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: All defendants appearing in-person on bond.Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 10/4/2021, Court grants leave for defense to file supplemental briefs by 10/18/21; government response due by 11/1/21; ( Motion Hearing re discovery matters set for 11/18/2021 02:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Motion In Limine Hearing set for 11/18/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 4/7/2022 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Jury Trial set for 11/30/21 VACATED AND RESET TO 5/24/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Reciprocal discovery deadline 3/10/2022 (including government's Jencks); Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XT1 - Continuance granted, pending motions 7/30/21 to 11/18/21 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson; AUSA abrina Feve and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone))). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; Daniel Goodrich RET (by phone) and Ryan Dougherty RET (by phone); #3 Whitney Bernstein RET; Thomas Riddet RET (by phone) and Thomas Bienert RET(by phone); #4 Nicole Van Dyk RET ; Alexis Wiseley RET (by phone); Darren Patrick RET (by phone) and Gary Licenberg RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 10/04/2021)
10/1/2021
  • Motion to File Reply
Joint MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to the Government's Consolidated Opposition [DKT No 283] by Mark Manoogian as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Declaration of Randy K. Jones, # 3 Exhibit 1A)(Jones, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 10/01/2021)
10/1/2021
  • Motion
MOTION re NOTICE of Stipulation by USA (Heath, Candina) wrong event selected, changed to motion (dlg). (Entered: 10/01/2021)
10/1/2021NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Alexis A. Wiseley appearing for Petr Pacas (Wiseley, Alexis)Attorney Alexis A. Wiseley added to party Petr Pacas(pty:dft) (dlg). (Entered: 10/01/2021)
9/27/2021RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 281 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery , 282 Joint MOTION for Reconsideration re 93 Order on Motion to Compel Discovery,,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,,, Speedy Trial - Excludable Start/Stop,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Of Assistant U.S. Attorney Melanie Pierson)(Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/20/2021
  • Motion for Reconsiderationby Δ
Joint MOTION for Reconsideration re 93 Order on Motion to Compel Discovery,,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,,, Speedy Trial - Excludable Start/Stop,,,,, by Jacob Bychak as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Jessica C. Munk, # 3 Proposed Order)(Munk, Jessica) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/20/2021
  • Motion to Compel Discovery
Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery by Jacob Bychak as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Jessica C. Munk, # 3 Exhibit A to Munk Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B to Munk Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C to Munk Declaration, # 6 Proposed Order)(Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 09/20/2021)
9/3/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Telephonic Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 8/20/2021 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 9/24/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/4/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/2/2021. (akr) (Entered: 09/03/2021)
8/20/2021275Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendant Jacob Bychak appearing by phone; Defendant Mark Manoogian presence waived; Mohammed Qayyum appearing by phone and Petr Pacas appearing by phone.TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 8/20/2021 re 257 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by Jacob Bychak - Granted in part/Denied in part. Government to ask informant to identify documents that were provided to government re Chris Young. Oral request for AN1 documents - denied. Court directs government to take steps to depose witness SAD. Status Hearing set for 10/4/21 at 1 pm - confirmed. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson (in person) and AUSA Sabrina Feve (in person)). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET (by phone); #2 Daniel Goodrich RET (by phone), Randy Jones RET (by phone) and Ryan Dougherty RET (by phone); #3 Carlos Nevarez RET (by phone); #4 Darren Patrick RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
8/17/2021274PRO HAC APPROVED: Daniel J. Goodrich, Ryan T. Dougherty appearing for Defendant Mark Manoogian (no document attached) (rmc) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/17/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Dougherty, Ryan) (rmc). (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/17/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Goodrich, Daniel) (rmc). (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/17/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 213 receipt number CASDC-16041401.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Dougherty, Ryan)QC mail sent re missing signature (rmc). (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/17/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 213 receipt number CASDC-16041357.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Goodrich, Daniel) QC mail sent re missing signature (rmc). (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/13/2021NOTICE of Waiver of Appearance for Hearing on August 20, 2021 by Mark Manoogian (Jones, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 08/13/2021)
8/13/2021NOTICE of DEFENDANT PETR PACAS WAIVER OF APPEARANCE FOR HEARING ON AUGUST 20, 2021 by Petr Pacas (Patrick, Darren) (dlg). (Entered: 08/13/2021)
8/6/2021RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 257 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of AUSA Melanie K. Pierson)(Feve, Sabrina) (Entered: 08/06/2021)
8/6/2021NOTICE of Waiver of Appearance for Hearing on August 20,2021 by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Riddet, James) (Entered: 08/06/2021)
8/6/2021NOTICE of Waiver of In-Person Appearance for Hearing on August 20, 2021 by Jacob Bychak (Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 08/06/2021)
8/4/2021
  • Response
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak re 261 Order to Show Cause, (Munk, Jessica) (zda). (Entered: 08/04/2021)
8/3/2021
  • Order
ORDER directing Government to Provide Additional Materials to the Defense Relating to Rule 15 Motion to Depose Witness. If the Government elects to resist the production of these pages, it should file a response to this order to show cause no later than August 6, 2021.. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 8/3/2021. (jmr) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
8/2/2021258NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION in case as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas 257 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery : Motion Hearing set for 8/20/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 08/02/2021)
7/30/2021
  • Motion to Compel Discovery
Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery by Jacob Bychak as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Jessica C. Munk, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Proposed Order)(Munk, Jessica((zda). (Entered: 07/30/2021)
7/8/2021254Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jacob Bychak (appearance by phone); Mark Manoogian (presence waived); Mohammed Qayyum (appearance by phone); Petry Pacas (appearance by phone); TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 7/8/2021 re 242 MOTION to Take Deposition under Rule 15 filed by USA - granted in part as to witness LWT. Court directs parties to meet and confer re: time, date, location and means of deposition. re 242 MOTION to Take Deposition under Rule 15 filed by USA - Denied without prejudice as to witness SAD. Court directs government to file supplemental motion with medical documents re witness SAD. Court also directs government to include in supplemental motion information re the length and means of travel plans for SAD by car. Defense response to supplemental motion due 3 days after the filing of governments supplemental motion. The matter will then be taken under submission and decided on the papers.Court directs government to provide in camera the unredacted e-mails between the handling agent and witness SAD. for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Jacob Bychak (appearance by phone); Mark Manoogian (presence waived); Mohammed Qayyum (appearance by phone); Petry Pacas (appearance by phone); TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 7/8/2021 re 242 MOTION to Take Deposition under Rule 15 filed by USA - granted in part as to witness LWT. Court directs parties to meet and confer re: time, date, location and means of deposition. re 242 MOTION to Take Deposition under Rule 15 filed by USA - Denied without prejudice as to witness SAD. Court directs government to file supplemental motion with medical documents re witness SAD. Court also directs government to include in supplemental motion information re the length and means of travel plans for SAD by car. Defense response to supplemental motion due 3 days after the filing of governments supplemental motion. The matter will then be taken under submission and decided on the papers.Court directs government to provide in camera the unredacted e-mails between the handling agent and witness SAD. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson, AUSA Sabrina Feve, AUSA Ashley Goff and AUSA Candina Heath). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; # 3 Carlos Nevarez RET; #4 Nicole Van Dyk RET and Darren Patrick RET).(no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/6/2021NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Carlos Aaron Nevarez appearing for Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Nevarez, Carlos) (dlg). (Entered: 07/06/2021)
6/30/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 6/25/2021 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 7/21/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/2/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/28/2021. (akr) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
6/25/2021249Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: #1 Jacob Bychak - presence waived by Court; #2 Mark Manoogian - appearing by phone; #3 Mohammed Qayyum - appearing by phone; #4 - Petr Pacas - presence waived by Court.TELEPHONIC Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 6/25/2021, Defense response to Rule 15 motion due by 7/2/21;( TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing re Rule 15 motion set for 7/8/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 10/4/2021 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.); Court will accept waivers for defendants presence for next hearings. Time previously excluded under 3161(h)(7)(B)(iv); COUNSEL AND THE PUBLIC - FOR TELEPHONIC HEARINGS: Dial (877) 848-7030, Access Code: 7030611. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson (by phone); AUSA Ashley Goff (by phone); AUSA Sabrina Feve (by phone) and AUSA Candina Heath (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET (by phone) and Jessica Munk (by phone); #2 Randy Jones RET (by phone); #3 Thomas Bienert RET (by phone); Whitney Bernstein RET (by phone) and #4 Gary Licenberg RET (by phone) and Nicole Van Dyk (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
6/24/2021
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 240 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gary S. Lincenberg)(Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 06/24/2021)
6/24/2021
  • Motion to File ReplyGranted
ORDER granting 243 Defendants' Joint Motion for Leave to File a Reply to Government's Response as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Defendants are ordered to file Exhibit A as soon as possible after the date of this order. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/24/2021.(zda) (Entered: 06/24/2021)
6/23/2021244NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. At the request of the government and with Court's approval;TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 6/25/2021 11:00 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. COUNSEL AND THE PUBLIC - FOR TELEPHONIC HEARINGS: Dial (877) 848-7030, Access Code: 7030611. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 06/23/2021)
6/23/2021
  • Motion to File Replyby Δ
Joint MOTION for Leave to File A Reply to the Government's Opposition [Dkt. 241] by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - proposed reply brief and decl)(Bernstein, Whitney) (Entered: 06/23/2021)
6/23/2021
  • Motion
MOTION to Take Deposition under Rule 15 by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Pierson, Melanie) (Entered: 06/23/2021)
6/17/2021RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 240 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 06/17/2021)
6/11/2021
  • Motion to Continue Trial
Joint MOTION to Continue Trial by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Whitney Z. Bernstein, # 2 Exhibit A)(Bernstein, Whitney). (Modified on 6/14/2021: Added restriction to the transcript filed as attachment #2. The transcript was officially filed at document 239 on 6/10/2021.) (akr). (dlg). (Entered: 06/11/2021)
6/10/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Status Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 1/21/2021 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. (akr) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
6/9/2021
  • OrderGranted
Order Approving Travel Request 237 Motion to Travel as to Petr Pacas (4).Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/9/21.(jmo) (Entered: 06/09/2021)
6/9/2021
  • Motionby Δ
MOTION to Travel by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Darren L. Patrick, # 2 Exhibit A to Patrick Declaration)(Patrick, Darren) (Entered: 06/09/2021)
6/9/2021NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk appearing for Petr Pacas (Van Dyk, Nicole)Attorney Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk added to party Petr Pacas(pty:dft) (dlg). (Entered: 06/09/2021)
6/8/2021NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Darren Lamaina Patrick appearing for Petr Pacas (Patrick, Darren)Attorney Darren Lamaina Patrick added to party Petr Pacas(pty:dft) (jpp). (Entered: 06/08/2021)
6/4/2021NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel (Naeun Rim) by Petr Pacas (Lincenberg, Gary) (dlg). (Entered: 06/04/2021)
5/26/2021NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Candina S. Heath appearing for USA. "Candy Heath" (Heath, Candina)Attorney Candina S. Heath added to party USA(pty:pla) (dlg). (Entered: 05/26/2021)
2/25/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)Denied
ORDER Denying 169 Motion to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 2/25/21.(dlg) (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2/24/2021NOTICE of Change of Address by Thomas Bienert (Bienert, Thomas) (dlg). (Entered: 02/24/2021)
2/24/2021NOTICE of Change of Address by James D Riddet (Riddet, James) (dlg). (Entered: 02/24/2021)
2/24/2021NOTICE of Change of Address by Whitney Z. Bernstein (Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 02/24/2021)
1/26/2021
  • Motion in Limine
In Limine MOTION to Preclude Speaking Objections and Set Time Limits by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 01/26/2021)
1/21/2021227CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: All defendants consent to appear by phone. TELEPHONIC Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 1/21/2021, Motions in limine due 11/4/21; Response due 11/11/21; Jencks/Giglio due 10/29/21; Court orders reciprocal discovery due 10/29/21; ( Motion In Limine Hearing set for 11/18/2021 02:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Jury Trial set for 11/30/2021 08:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XT1 - Continuance granted, failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice 1/21/21 to 11/18/21 and the Court finds that the ends of justice are served by continuing proceedings in this matter, and that the need and justifications for a continuance outweigh the interest of the public, of the government, and of criminal defendants in a speedier trial and criminal proceedings. As an alternative basis for these findings, the Court relies on the previously issued Judicial Emergency Declaration. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve (by phone); AUSA Melanie Pierson (by phone) and AUSA Ashley Goff (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET (by phone); #2 Randy Jones RET (by phone); #3 James Riddet RET (by phone) and #4 Gary Lincenberg RET (by phone) and Naeun Rim RET (by phone). (no document attached) (ksr) Modified on 1/21/2021 to include additional text for exclusion of time. (ksr). (Entered: 01/21/2021)
12/29/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 12/17/2020 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 1/19/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/29/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/29/2021. (akr) (Entered: 12/29/2020)
12/17/2020225CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendants consents to appear by phone. TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 12/17/2020 re 169 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections filed by Petr Pacas - Submitted. ( TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 1/21/2021 02:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XT1 - Continuance granted, failure to continue would stop further proceedings or result in miscarriage of justice 12/17/20 to 1/21/21 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve (by phone) and AUSA Melanie Pierson (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET (by phone); #2 Randy Jones RET (by phone); #3 James Riddet RET (by phone) and #4 Naeun Rim RET (by phone) and Gary Lincenberg RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) Modified on 12/21/2020 to correct misspellings (ksr). (Entered: 12/17/2020)
12/10/2020224NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. Motion Hearing set for 12/17/20 at 2:30 will be converted to a TELEPHONIC HEARING. The parties and defendants shall dial the toll-free number: 1-877-848-7030, and enter the Access Code: 7030611. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
12/7/2020
  • Reply
RESPONSE in Support by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 169 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections and 221 Supplemental Briefing (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 12/07/2020)
11/23/2020RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 169 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections (Supplement Briefing) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Declaration Supp. Decl. of John Curran)(Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 11/23/2020)
11/2/2020SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 169 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Naeun Rim, # 2 Exhibit A to Rim Decl., # 3 Exhibit B to Rim Decl.)(Rim, Naeun) qc email re supplemental document (dlg). (Entered: 11/02/2020)
10/20/2020
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 219 Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Motion Hearing set for 12/17/2020 at 2:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 10/20/20.(dlg) (Entered: 10/20/2020)
10/16/2020
  • Motion to Continue
MOTION to Continue Briefing Schedule by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) QC email re document not signed, attorney should withdraw and refile (dlg). (Entered: 10/16/2020)
10/16/2020
  • Motion to ContinueGranted
ORDER Granting 216 Motion to Continue Briefing Schedule as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Responses due by 11/16/2020, Replies due by 11/23/2020. Motion Hearing set for 12/3/2020 at 1:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 10/15/20.(dlg) (Entered: 10/16/2020)
10/15/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Ashley E. Goff appearing for USA. (Goff, Ashley)Attorney Ashley E. Goff added to party USA(pty:pla) (dlg). (Entered: 10/15/2020)
10/15/2020
  • Motion to Continueby Δ
Joint MOTION to Continue Briefing Schedule; Declaration of Naeun Rim by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order)(Rim, Naeun) (Entered: 10/15/2020)
10/2/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Telephonic Status Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 10/1/2020 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 10/23/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/2/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/31/2020. (akr) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
10/1/2020214CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 10/1/2020, All defendants appearing by phone. Court requests further defense briefing on the issue of subject interest (net block) being described as property (10 pages) due by 10/15/20; government response (10 pages) due by 10/29/20; reply (5 pages) due by 11/5/20; (IN-COURT Motion Hearing set for 11/19/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XT - Continuances granted 10/1/20 to 11/19/20 (COVID-19 Emergency) (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Melanie Pierson (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET (by phone); #2 Randy Jones RET (by phone); #3 Whitney Bernstein RET (by phone) and #4 Naeum Rim RET (by phone) and Gary Lincenberg RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) Modified on 10/1/2020 to correct spelling(ksr). (Entered: 10/01/2020)
9/30/2020NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney by USA (Grossman, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 09/30/2020)
8/20/2020212Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 8/20/2020, ( TELEPHONIC Status Hearing continued to 10/1/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XA - Exam or hrg for mental or physical incapacity 8/20/20 to 10/1/20 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve (by phone) and AUSA Melanie Pierson (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET (by phone); #3 Whitney Bernstein RET (by phone); #4 Naeun Rim RET (by phone) and Gary Licenberg (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 08/20/2020)
8/18/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum held on 8/7/2020 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 9/8/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/18/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/16/2020. (akr) (Entered: 08/18/2020)
8/7/2020210Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum held on 8/7/2020 re 162 MOTION to Suppress Statements and Hold an Evidentiary Hearing filed by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum - Moot. Court confirms TELEPHONIC Status hearing set for 8/20/20 at 1:00 pm. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve; AUSA Randy Grossman and AUSA Melanie Pierson (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Whitney Bernstein RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 08/07/2020)
8/7/2020
  • Motion to Withdraw
MOTION to Withdraw Document 174 Response in Opposition by USA as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. (Feve, Sabrina) QC email, wrong filer, wrong event selected. Attorney should withdraw & refile (dlg). (Entered: 08/07/2020)
7/22/2020
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 163 Motion to Shorten Time. The Court sua sponte continues the TELEPHONIC Motion hearing scheduled for July 24, 2020 at 2:30 P.M to August 7, 2020 at 2:30 P.M AS TO DEFENDANT MOHAMMED ABDUL QAYYUM ONLY( 162 ). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 7/22/20.(dlg) Modified on 7/23/2020 to include additional text. (ksr). (Entered: 07/22/2020)
7/20/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 7/16/2020 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 8/10/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/20/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/19/2020. (akr) (Entered: 07/20/2020)
7/16/2020202Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel:Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 7/16/2020. re 169 Motion to Dismiss as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4) - Submitted. ( TELEPHONIC Status Hearing set for 8/20/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.); All defendant to appear telephonically at next hearing. Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XE - Pretrial motions 7/16/20 to 8/20/20, XG - Proceedings under advisement not to exceed thirty days 7/16/20 to 8/20/20. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve; AUSA Randy Grossman; AUSA Ashley Goff (by phone)and AUSA Melanie Pierson (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET (by phone); #4 Naeun Rim RET and Gary Licenberg (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 07/16/2020)
7/10/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Redacted Transcript of Motion Hearing) as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum held on 6/26/2020 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 7/31/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/10/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/8/2020. (akr) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Order
ORDER Authorizing 195 Disclosure of Discovery Materials and Protective Order. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 7/2/20.(dlg) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/2/2020
  • Motion for Protective Order
MOTION for Protective Order Unopposed by Defense Counsel by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Signed Stipulation to Protective Order)(Feve, Sabrina) (Entered: 07/02/2020)
6/26/2020194Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendant appearing by phone.TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum held on 6/26/2020 re 180 RESPONSE in Support by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum re 162 MOTION to Suppress Statements and Hold an Evidentiary Hearing; Court approves redactions re Protective Order dated 6/8/20; (TELEPHONIC Motion Hearing re additional discovery set for 7/24/2020 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.), Court confirms Motion Hearing set 7/16/20 at 2:00 pm; Excludable(s) started as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum: XT - Continuances granted 6/26/20 to 7/24/20 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery- Sealed portion). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve (by phone); AUSA Ashley Goff (by phone) and AUSA Randy Grossman (by phone)). (Defendant Attorney Whitney Bernstein RET (by phone)). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 06/26/2020)
6/26/2020Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Jacob Bychak to appear on July 16, 2020. (Wiechert, David) (Entered: 06/26/2020)
6/23/2020Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Petr Pacas to appear on July 16, 2020. (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 06/23/2020)
6/22/2020
  • Reply
RESPONSE in Support by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 169 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 06/22/2020)
6/19/2020Sur-Reply RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum re 162 MOTION to Suppress Statements and Hold an Evidentiary Hearing Sur-Reply to Defendant's Reply Brief (Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 06/19/2020)
6/18/2020Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mark Manoogian to appear on July 16, 2020. (Jones, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 06/18/2020)
6/16/2020182
  • Order
Minute ORDER as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas, Court directs Government to file a sur-reply addressing the discovery issue that was raised in the Qayyum reply. Only defendant Qayyum, needs to be present at the 6/26/20 hearing. ( Court converts previously set motion hearing re suppression to Motion Hearing re discovery AS TO DEFENDANT MOHAMMED ABDUL QAYYUM ONLY set for 6/26/2020 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel., Motion Hearing re Joint motion to dismiss 169 set for 7/16/2020 02:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.); Remaining Defendants should file an acknowledgement of the 7/16/20 hearing date. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 06/16/2020)
6/16/2020ORDER Granting 179 Motion for Extension of Time to File to File Oversized Brief. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/16/20.(dlg) (Entered: 06/16/2020)
6/12/2020
  • Motion to Suppress
RESPONSE in Support by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum re 162 MOTION to Suppress Statements and Hold an Evidentiary Hearing (Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 06/12/2020)
6/11/2020 MOTION for Extension of Time to File and to File Oversized Reply by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 06/11/2020)
6/9/2020
  • Motion to File Oversized BriefGranted
ORDER Granting 177 Government's Motion to File an Oversized Brief. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/9/20.(dlg) (Entered: 06/09/2020)
6/8/2020
  • Motion
MOTION for Order Permitting Oversized Brief, MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 06/08/2020)
6/8/2020RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 169 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A through F)(Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 06/08/2020)
6/5/2020RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum re 162 MOTION to Suppress Statements and Hold an Evidentiary Hearing (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Charles Chabalko IV and Exhibit A)(Grossman, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 06/05/2020)
6/1/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Randy S. Grossman appearing for USA. (Grossman, Randy)Attorney Randy S. Grossman added to party USA(pty:pla) (dlg). (Entered: 06/01/2020)
5/28/2020
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Declaration of Naeun Rim)(Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 05/28/2020)
5/28/2020NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order)(Rim, Naeun) Proposed order not necessary, motion withdrawn (dlg). (Entered: 05/28/2020)
5/27/2020NOTICE OF ERRATA by Petr Pacas re 164 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities Corrected)(Rim, Naeun) qc email re errata. Attorney should withdraw and refile(dlg) (Entered: 05/27/2020)
5/22/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Telephonic Status Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 4/8/2020 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 6/12/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/22/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/20/2020. (akr) (Entered: 05/22/2020)
5/20/2020
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 163 Motion to Shorten Time re 164 as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3). The Government's opposition brief will be due June 8, 2020. Defendants] reply will be due June 15, 2020. The hearing will take place on June 26, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 5/20/20.(dlg) (Entered: 05/20/2020)
5/18/2020*** WITHDRAWN PER ECF 168 *** Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts for Violating the Fifth Amendment Due Process and Sixth Amendment Fair Notice Protections by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Declaration of Naeun Rim)(Rim, Naeun) (dlg). Modified on 5/29/2020 (dlg). (Entered: 05/18/2020)
5/18/2020
  • Motion
MOTION to Shorten Time (Unopposed) by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rim, Naeun) qc email re proposed order (dlg). (Entered: 05/18/2020)
5/15/2020
  • Motion to Suppress
MOTION to Suppress Statements and Hold an Evidentiary Hearing by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Mohammed Abdul Qayyum)(Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 05/15/2020)
4/8/2020161Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Telephonic Status Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 4/8/2020, Defendants #1, #2 and #4 appearing by phone. Defense papers due 5/15/20; Goverment's response due by 6/5/20; Defense's reply due by 6/12/20; ( (In person) Motion Hearing set for 6/26/2020 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.) Court will waive the presence of all dfts at the 6/26/20 hearing. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET and James Riddet RET; #4 Gary Lincenberg RET and Naeum Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 04/08/2020)
4/8/2020
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)Denied
ORDER Denying 149 Motion to Dismiss Counts 2 through 5 of the Indictment and Strike Wire Fraud Allegation from Count 1. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/7/20.(dlg) (Entered: 04/08/2020)
4/6/2020NOTICE of Waiver of Appearance for Hearing on April 8, 2020 by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Riddet, James) (dlg). (Entered: 04/06/2020)
3/17/2020158NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. On Court's own motion; Telephonic Status Hearing set for 3/18/20 VACATED AND RESET TO 4/8/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 03/17/2020)
3/17/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 2/20/2020 before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. 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 4/7/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/17/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2020. (akr) (Entered: 03/17/2020)
3/2/2020
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 155 Motion to Travel as to Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 3/2/20.(dlg) (Entered: 03/02/2020)
2/28/2020
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Naeun Rim in Support of Unopposed Motion for Order Approving Travel, # 2 Proposed Order)(Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 02/28/2020)
2/28/2020
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)Denied
ORDER Denying 69 Motion to Dismiss the Can-Spam Act Counts 1 and 6 through 10. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 2/27/20.(dlg) (Entered: 02/28/2020)
2/27/2020NOTICE of Waiver of Appearance for Hearing on March 18, 2020 by Petr Pacas (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 02/27/2020)
2/20/2020152Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: All defendants present. Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 2/20/2020 re 149 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts 2-5 and to Strike Wire Fraud Allegations in Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense filed by Petr Pacas - Submitted. (Telephonic Status Hearing set for 3/18/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.); Court will allow all defendants to waive their presence at the telephonic status hearing. Court to issue Order re motion to dismiss re vagueness. Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XE - Pretrial motions 2/20/2020 to 3/18/2020, XG - Proceedings under advisement not to exceed thirty days 2/20/2020 to 3/18/2020. (Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 James Riddet RET and Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Naeum Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2/14/2020
  • Reply
RESPONSE in Support by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 149 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts 2-5 and to Strike Wire Fraud Allegations in Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 02/14/2020)
2/10/2020RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 149 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts 2-5 and to Strike Wire Fraud Allegations in Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 02/10/2020)
1/23/2020
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Wire Fraud Counts 2-5 and to Strike Wire Fraud Allegations in Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Naeun Rim)(Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 01/23/2020)
1/22/2020NOTICE OF FIRM NAME AND EMAIL CHANGE by Jacob Bychak (Wiechert, David) (dlg). (Entered: 01/22/2020)
1/22/2020NOTICE OF FIRM NAME AND EMAIL CHANGE by Jacob Bychak (Munk, Jessica) QC email, each attorney needs to update their firm and email address (dlg). (Entered: 01/22/2020)
12/23/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Petr Pacas to appear on February 20, 2020. (Rim, Naeun) (anh). (Entered: 12/23/2019)
12/18/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mark Manoogian to appear on February 20, 2020. (Jones, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/18/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mohammed Abdul Qayyum to appear on February 20, 2020. (Riddet, James) (dlg). (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/17/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Jacob Bychak to appear on February 20, 2020. (Munk, Jessica) (rmc). (Entered: 12/17/2019)
12/11/2019142Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Presence of all defendants waived by the Court. Telephonic Status Conference as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 12/11/2019, Acknowledgments of next court date due for each defendant within 2 weeks. Court to issue written order in about 30 days on motion to dismiss re vagueness that was submitted on 10/24/19. Defendant's Motion to dismiss re wire fraud count due by 1/23/2020; Response due by 2/10/2020; Reply due 2/14/2020; ( Motion Hearing set for 2/20/2020 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.) Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XT2 - Continuance granted, case unusual or complex 12/11/19 to 2/20/2020. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET and James Riddet RET and #4 Naeun Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
11/22/2019NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing, Redacted) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 10/24/2019 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 12/13/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/23/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/20/2020. (akr) (Entered: 11/22/2019)
11/20/2019139Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Status Conference as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 11/20/2019, Court provided copies of documents from ARIN to each party. Court waives appearance of defendants at telephonic status hearing. ( Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/11/2019 12:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.) ***Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XE - Pretrial motions 11/20/19 to 12/11/19 (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Robert Ciaffa and Sabrina Feve). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 James Riddet RET; #4 Naeum Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) Modified on 11/21/2019 (ksr). (Entered: 11/20/2019)
11/1/2019NOTICE of Waiver of Appearance for Hearing on November 20, 2019 by Jacob Bychak (Munk, Jessica) (mme). (Entered: 11/01/2019)
10/30/2019NOTICE of Waiver of Appearance for Hearing on November 20, 2019 by Petr Pacas (Rim, Naeun) (Entered: 10/30/2019)
10/29/2019NOTICE of WAIVER of defendant's presence at 11/20/19 hearing by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Riddet, James) (Entered: 10/29/2019)
10/24/2019135CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel:Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 10/24/2019 re 69 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment (re Counts 6 through 10) as Void for Vagueness filed by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum - Submitted. Court to issue written order. RE 70 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Based on the Government Misadvising the Grand Jury on the Law; In the Alternative, for Disclosure of Grand Jury Matters filed by Petr Pacas - DENIED. ( Status Hearing set for 11/20/2019 12:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.); Court will allow all defendants to waive their presence at next hearing with a filed waiver and an acknowledgement of next court date once determined. Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XE - Pretrial motions 10/24/19 to 11/20/19, XT2 - Continuance granted, case unusual or complex 10/24/19 to 11/20/19. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery- in camera proceeding sealed). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Robert Ciaffa and AUSA Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET, Thomas Bienert RET (n/a) and James Riddet RET; #4 Gary Lincenberg RET (n/a) and Naeum Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) Modified on 10/25/2019 to rule on motion 70 (ksr). (Entered: 10/24/2019)
10/15/2019134NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING (TIME CHANGE ONLY) as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. On Court's own motion and with consent of the parties; Motion Hearing RESET TO 10/24/2019 02:30 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 10/15/2019)
9/30/2019NOTICE of Change of Address by Jessica C. Munk (Munk, Jessica) Courtesy QC mail sent re address not changed in filer account (rmc). (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/4/2019
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Jacob Bychak as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 122 MOTION for Order (Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 09/04/2019)
9/4/2019
  • Motion to File ReplyGranted
ORDER Granting 125 Motion for Leave to File a Reply to Governments' Counter Declaration and Request for Oral Argument. Defendants are ordered to file Exhibit A as soon as possible after the date of this order. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 9/4/19.(dlg) (Entered: 09/04/2019)
9/3/2019
  • Motion to File Reply
Joint MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to the Government's Response to Defendants' Counter Declaration and Request for Oral Argument by Jacob Bychak as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Motion)(Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 09/03/2019)
8/29/2019
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 123 Motion to Travel as to Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 8/29/19.(dlg) (Entered: 08/29/2019)
8/28/2019
  • Motion
Joint MOTION to Travel by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Naeun Rim, # 2 Proposed Order)(Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 08/28/2019)
8/27/2019
  • Motion
MOTION re NOTICE Response to Defendants' Notice of Declaration and Request for Oral Argument by USA re 116 Notice (Other), (Ciaffa, Robert) (dlg). (Entered: 08/27/2019)
8/21/2019NOTICE Of Ex Parte In Camera Submission in Response to Court's Order of August 1, 2109 by USA (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 08/21/2019)
8/21/2019NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 8/1/2019 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 9/11/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/23/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/19/2019. (akr) (Entered: 08/21/2019)
8/20/2019NOTICE of Declaration of Marc A. Lindsey in Response to Government's Declaration of John Curran; Request for Oral Argument by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 08/20/2019)
8/9/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Petr Pacas to appear on October 24, 2019. (Rim, Naeun) (tcf). (Entered: 08/09/2019)
8/7/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mohammed Abdul Qayyum to appear on October 24, 2019. (Bernstein, Whitney) (mme). (Entered: 08/07/2019)
8/5/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mark Manoogian to appear on October 24, 2019. (Jones, Randy) (mme). (Entered: 08/05/2019)
8/5/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Jacob Bychak to appear on October 24, 2019. (Munk, Jessica) (mme). (Entered: 08/05/2019)
8/1/2019111CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 8/1/2019; Court grants in camera review. Court directs parties to explain why an evidentiary hearing is needed re[ECF 69] due by 8/20/19. Govt response due by 8/27/19. Court to issue ruling to issue 1-2 weeks before next hearing. Counter declaration to be filed by defense by 8/20/19. Motion Hearing set for 10/24/2019 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Robert Ciaffa). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert RET and Jessica Munk; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET, Thomas Bienert RET and James Riddet RET; #4 Gary Lincenberg RET and Naeum Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) Modified on 8/2/2019 to correct date hearing held.(ksr). (Entered: 08/02/2019)
7/22/2019
  • Motion to ContinueGranted
ORDER Granting 109 Motion to Continue Response to Government's Declaration and Continue Hearing for Motion to Dismiss the Can-Spam Act Counts of the Indictment as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 7/22/19.(dlg) (Entered: 07/22/2019)
7/17/2019
  • Motion to Continue
Joint MOTION to Continue Response to Government's Declaration [Dkt 107] and to Continue Hearing for Motion to Dismiss for Void for Vagueness by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 07/17/2019)
7/16/2019108
  • Order
MINUTE ORDER by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: On the Court's own motion, Defendants are granted leave to file a response to the Government's filing of the Declaration of John Curran (ECF No. 107 ), due no later than July 23, 2019. Any response may not exceed five pages. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 7/16/2019. (no document attached) (lrf) (Entered: 07/16/2019)
7/10/2019NOTICE of Filing of Declaration by USA re 75 Response in Opposition, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of John Curran, # 2 Exhibit List of IP addressses)(Ciaffa, Robert) (dlg). (Entered: 07/10/2019)
6/11/2019
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 77 Agreement to Modify Protective Order; Protective Order. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 6/11/19.(dlg) (Entered: 06/11/2019)
5/15/2019
  • Response
RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 101 Supplemental Briefing, re 77 MOTION for Order to Modify Protective Order (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 05/15/2019)
5/13/2019NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FIRM NAME AND EMAIL by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Bienert, Thomas) (dlg). (Entered: 05/13/2019)
5/13/2019NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FIRM NAME AND EMAIL by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Riddet, James) (dlg). (Entered: 05/13/2019)
5/10/2019NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FIRM NAME AND EMAIL by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Bernstein, Whitney) QC email, each attorney should file under their own login (dlg). (Entered: 05/10/2019)
5/8/2019SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 77 MOTION for Order to Modify Protective Order (Feve, Sabrina) QC email re "under seal" on caption. Attorney should file a motion to strike if under seal (dlg). (Entered: 05/08/2019)
5/7/2019NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 4/30/2019 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 5/28/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/7/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2019. (akr) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
5/7/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mohammed Abdul Qayyum to appear on August 1, 2019. (Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 05/07/2019)
5/7/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Jacob Bychak to appear on August 1, 2019. (Munk, Jessica) (dlg). (Entered: 05/07/2019)
5/7/2019NOTICE of Withdrawal of Document No. 94 by Jacob Bychak re 94 Acknowledgment of Next Court Date (Wiechert, David) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
5/7/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Petr Pacas to appear on August 1, 2019. (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 05/07/2019)
5/6/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mark Manoogian to appear on August 1, 2019. (Jones, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 05/06/2019)
5/2/2019*** WITHDRAWN PER ECF 97 *** Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Jacob Bychak to appear on August 1, 2019. (Wiechert, David). Modified on 5/3/2019 - Signature does not match CM/ECF account. Sent QC email to w/d and refile (jdt). Modified on 5/8/2019 (dlg). (Entered: 05/02/2019)
4/30/201993CORRECTED Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel:Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 4/30/2019 re 71 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery Relating to Confidential Informant filed by Petr Pacas - denied. Court directs government to file further briefing re clarification on motion to modify protective order by 5/8/19; defense responses due by 5/15/19, then Court will take the matter under submission and issue a written order. Government's oral motion to unseal 2703(d) Order for the limited purpose of providing a copy to defense counsels - granted. The Court directs all defendants to file acknowledgments of next court date by 5/10/19. Government's exhibit #1 - marked. ( Motion Hearing re motions to dismiss set for 8/1/2019 09:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.); Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XE - Pretrial motions 4/30/19 to 8/1/19, XT2 - Continuance granted, case unusual or complex 4/30/19 to 8/1/19. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve and AUSA Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorney #1 David Wiechert and Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein; James Riddet and Thomas Bienert RET; #4 Naeun Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) Modified on 5/1/2019 to include govt's exhibit. (ksr). (Entered: 05/01/2019)
4/19/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mark Manoogian to appear on 04/30/2019. (Jones, Randy) (jpp). (Entered: 04/19/2019)
4/19/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Mohammed Abdul Qayyum to appear on 4/30/19. (Bernstein, Whitney) (jpp). (Entered: 04/19/2019)
4/18/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Petr Pacas to appear on April 30, 2019. (Rim, Naeun) (jpp). (Entered: 04/18/2019)
4/18/2019Acknowledgment of next court date by defendant Jacob Bychak to appear on April 30, 2019. (Wiechert, David) (jpp). (Entered: 04/18/2019)
4/17/201988NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF NEXT COURT DATE DUE BY 4/22/19. On Court's own motion; Motion Hearing set for 4/25/19 VACATED AND RESET 4/30/2019 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
4/17/201987NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF NEXT COURT DATE DUE BY 4/22/19. On Court's own motion; Motion Hearing set for 4/19/19 VACATED AND RESET TO 4/25/2019 09:00 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
4/15/2019
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 79 Government to File Ex Parte Declaration Under Seal Regarding the Need for a Protective Order. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/15/19.(dlg) (Entered: 04/15/2019)
4/12/2019
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 77 MOTION for Order to Modify Protective Order and Opposition to 79 Government's Motion for Ex Parte Filing (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 04/12/2019)
4/12/2019
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 69 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment (re Counts 6 through 10) as Void for Vagueness (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Whitney Bernstein, # 2 Exhibit A to Declaration, # 3 Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Exhibit RJN-A)(Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 04/12/2019)
4/12/2019
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 71 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery Relating to Confidential Informant (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Naeun Rim, # 2 Exhibit B)(Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 04/12/2019)
4/12/2019
  • Reply
REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 70 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Based on the Government Misadvising the Grand Jury on the Law; In the Alternative, for Disclosure of Grand Jury Matters (Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 04/12/2019)
4/9/2019Findings and Order Regarding Speedy Trial Act as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. Excludable(s) started as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: XT2 - Continuance granted, case unusual or complex XT (03/18/2019 to 4/19/2019). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 4/8/2019. (tcf)(jrd) (Entered: 04/09/2019)
4/5/2019RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 77 MOTION for Order to Modify Protective Order & Certificate of Service (Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 04/05/2019)
4/5/2019
  • Motion to File
MOTION for Order to File Ex Parte Declaration Under Seal by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 04/05/2019)
4/5/2019
  • Motion to Continue
Joint MOTION to Continue by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Riddet, James) (dlg). (Entered: 04/05/2019)
3/29/2019
  • Motion
MOTION for Order to Modify Protective Order by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Naeun Rim, # 3 Exhibit A to Rim Decl., # 4 Exhibit B to Rim Decl., # 5 Exhibit C to Rim Decl., # 6 Exhibit D to Rim Decl.)(Rim, Naeun) (dlg). (Entered: 03/29/2019)
3/29/2019RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 70 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Based on the Government Misadvising the Grand Jury on the Law; In the Alternative, for Disclosure of Grand Jury Matters (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 03/29/2019)
3/29/2019RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 69 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment (re Counts 6 through 10) as Void for Vagueness (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transfer to ARIN)(Ciaffa, Robert) (dlg). (Entered: 03/29/2019)
3/29/2019RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 71 Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery Relating to Confidential Informant & Certificate of Service (Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 03/29/2019)
3/20/2019
  • Motion to File
ORDER Vacating ECF No. 72 and Granting ECF No. 68 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 3/20/19. (dlg) (Entered: 03/20/2019)
3/18/2019
  • OrderDenied
*** VACATED PER ECF 73 *** ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MOTIONS IN EXCESS OF 25 PAGES re 68 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 3/18/2019.(sjm) Modified on 3/20/2019 (dlg). (Entered: 03/18/2019)
3/15/2019
  • Motion to Compel Discovery
Joint MOTION to Compel Discovery Relating to Confidential Informant by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion to Compel Disclosure of Discovery Relating to Confidential Informant)(Rim, Naeun) (sjm). (Entered: 03/15/2019)
3/15/2019
  • Motion to Dismiss Indictment
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Based on the Government Misadvising the Grand Jury on the Law; In the Alternative, for Disclosure of Grand Jury Matters by Petr Pacas as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendants' Motion: (1) to Dismiss the Indictment Based on the Government Misadvising the Grand Jury on the Law; (2) in the Alternative, for Disclosure of Grand Jury Matters, # 2 Declaration of Naeun Rim in Support of Defendants' Motion: (1) to Dismiss the Indictment Based on the Government Misadvising the Grand Jury on the Law; (2) in the Alternative, for Disclosure of Grand Jury Matters)(Rim, Naeun) (sjm). (Entered: 03/15/2019)
3/15/2019
  • Motion to Dismiss Indictment
MOTION to Dismiss Indictment (re Counts 6 through 10) as Void for Vagueness by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Bernstein, Whitney) (sjm). (Entered: 03/15/2019)
3/15/2019
  • Motion to File
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bernstein, Whitney) (sjm). (Entered: 03/15/2019)
3/6/2019
  • Motion for Protective OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 57 Motion for Protective Order as to Jacob Bychak (1), Mark Manoogian (2), Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3), Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 3/6/19.(dlg) (Entered: 03/06/2019)
2/22/2019
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting Amended 65 Motion to Continue Deadline for Briefing of Supplemental Issues. Defendants' deadline to serve and submit motions and briefing of supplemental issues, currently set for February 22, 2019, shall be continued to March 15, 2 019; the Government' s deadline to serve and submit any responses to motions and briefs regarding supplemental issues, currently set for March 8, 2019, shall be continued to March 29, 2019; Defendants are granted leave to file a reply by April 12, 2019; and the motion hearing on supplemental motions will be held as initially scheduled, on April 19, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 2/21/19.(dlg) (Entered: 02/22/2019)
2/19/2019
  • Motion to Continue
Amended MOTION to Continue Deadline for Briefing of Supplemental Issues by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Randy K. Jones in Support of Amended Joint Motion to Continue Deadline for Briefing of Supplemental Issues)(Jones, Randy) Duplicate of 64 motion; QC mail sent to withdraw whichever motion should not be considered (rmc). (Entered: 02/19/2019)
2/19/2019
  • Motion to Continue
Joint MOTION to Continue Deadline for Briefing of Supplemental Issues by Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Jones, Randy) (rmc). Modified on 2/22/2019 to term per dj chambers (dlg). (Entered: 02/19/2019)
2/15/2019NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 2/14/2019 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 3/8/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/18/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/16/2019. (akr) (Entered: 02/15/2019)
2/14/201962Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Defendants not appearing; Waiver of appearances for all defendants filed for this hearing.Motion Hearing as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 2/14/2019 re 57 Amended MOTION for Protective Order; Court directs government to provide Amended Protective Order to defense counsels for review. Court confirms Motion Hearing set for 4/19/19 at 1:00 pm. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Sabrina Feve and Melanie Pierson). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Naeun Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 02/14/2019)
2/8/2019RESPONSE in Opposition by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 57 Amended MOTION for Protective Order & Certificate of Service (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 02/08/2019)
2/7/2019WAIVER of Appearance for Hearing on February 14, 2019 by Mark Manoogian (Jones, Randy) (ag). (Entered: 02/07/2019)
2/5/2019NOTICE of Waiver of Appearance and Acknowledgement of Next Court Date by Jacob Bychak (Wiechert, David) (emailed crd. dlg). (Entered: 02/05/2019)
2/5/2019WAIVER of defendant's presence at 2/14/19 hearing by Petr Pacas (Rim, Naeun) (Main Document 58 replaced on 2/5/2019 to correct filing header information. NEF was regenerated.) (mdc) (dlg). Modified on 2/7/2019 to correct title of document. (ksr). (Entered: 02/05/2019)
2/4/2019
  • Motion for Protective Order
Amended MOTION for Protective Order & Certificate of Service by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) (dlg). (Entered: 02/04/2019)
2/1/2019
  • Motion for Protective Order
MOTION for Protective Order & Certificate of Service by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Feve, Sabrina) QC email, incorrect filer and missing signature on page 10. Attorney should withdraw and file correctly (dlg). Modified on 3/6/2019 to term per dj chambers, amended motion filed (dlg). (Entered: 02/01/2019)
2/1/2019WAIVER of defendant's presence at 2/14/19 hearing by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). Modified on 2/1/2019 to correct title of document. (ksr). (Entered: 02/01/2019)
1/30/2019NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing/Trial Setting) as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 1/25/2019 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 2/20/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/4/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/30/2019. (akr) (Entered: 01/30/2019)
1/25/201953NOTICE OF CHANGE OF HEARING as to Defendants Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. On Court's own motion and with consent of the parties; Motion Hearing set for 2/15/19 VACATED AND RESET TO 2/14/2019 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
1/25/201952Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel: Motion Hearing/Trial Setting as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas held on 1/25/2019; Counsels to meet and confer re forfeiture. Government oral motion to stay dissemination of discovery - granted in part/denied in part. Motions re protective order due by 2/1/19; response due by 2/8/19; Motion Hearing re protective order set for 2/15/2019 10:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Court will allow defendants to waive presence at the hearing on 2/15/19. Supplemental issues to be briefed by 2/22/19; response due by 3/8/19; Motion Hearing re discovery set for 4/19/2019 01:00 PM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. (Court Reporter/ECR Chari Bowery). (Plaintiff Attorney AUSA Melanie Pierson and AUSA Sabrina Feve). (Defendant Attorney #1 Jessica Munk RET and David Weichert RET; #2 Randy Jones RET; #3 Whitney Bernstein RET; #4 Naeun Rim RET). (no document attached) (ksr) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
1/18/2019RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 38 MOTION for Bill of Particulars (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 01/18/2019)
1/11/2019
  • Motion
MOTION for Reciprocal Discovery by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Pierson, Melanie) (Entered: 01/11/2019)
1/11/2019RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas re 36 MOTION to Compel Discovery /Preserve Evidence, Preserve & Inspect Evidence, and Grant Leave to File Further Motions (Pierson, Melanie) (dlg). (Entered: 01/11/2019)
1/11/2019NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Sabrina L. Feve appearing for USA. (Feve, Sabrina)Attorney Sabrina L. Feve added to party USA(pty:pla) (dlg). (Entered: 01/11/2019)
12/20/2018
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 44 Motion to Travel as to Mark Manoogian (2). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 12/20/18.(dlg) (Entered: 12/20/2018)
12/18/2018
  • Motion
MOTION to Travel Unopposed by Mark Manoogian. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Randy Jones in Support of Unopposed Motion for Order Approving Travel Request)(Jones, Randy) (dlg). (Entered: 12/18/2018)
12/4/2018
  • OrderGranted
ORDER Granting 42 Motion for Order Approving Travel Request as to Petr Pacas (4). Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 12/4/18.(dlg) (Entered: 12/04/2018)
11/30/2018
  • Motion
MOTION for Order Approving Travel Request by Petr Pacas. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Naeun Rim in support of Unopposed Motion for Order Approving Travel, # 2 Exhibit A)(Rim, Naeun) (sjm). (Entered: 11/30/2018)
11/29/2018
  • Motion to ContinueGranted
ORDER Granting 40 Motion to Continue Motion Hearing/Trial Setting. The Motion Hearing/Trial Setting date in this matter now scheduled for December 7, 2018 be continued to January 25, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Time is excludable. Signed by Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel on 11/29/18.(dlg) (Entered: 11/29/2018)
11/28/2018
  • Motion to Continue
Joint MOTION to Continue Motion Hearing by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas. (Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 11/28/2018)
11/26/2018
  • Motion for Joinder
MOTION for Joinder by Jacob Bychak. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Wiechert, David) (dlg). (Entered: 11/26/2018)
11/21/2018
  • Motion
MOTION for Bill of Particulars by Jacob Bychak (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Wiechert, David). Modified on 11/23/2018 - Wrong event, needs to be Motion. Proof of Service has s/ of staff. QC Email sent to file Corrected Proof of Service. Changed to Motion and corrected text (jah). (Entered: 11/21/2018)
11/21/2018NOTICE of Joinder and Joinder in Defendant Mohammed Abdul Qayyum's Discovery Motion by Mark Manoogian re 36 MOTION to Compel Discovery/Preserve Evidence, Preserve & Inspect Evidence, and Grant Leave to File Further Motions (Jones, Randy). (jah). (Entered: 11/21/2018)
11/20/2018
  • Motion to Compel Discovery
MOTION to Compel Discovery /Preserve Evidence, Preserve & Inspect Evidence, and Grant Leave to File Further Motions by Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Bernstein, Whitney) (dlg). (Entered: 11/20/2018)
11/19/2018NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Naeun Rim appearing for Petr Pacas (Rim, Naeun)Attorney Naeun Rim added to party Petr Pacas(pty:dft) (dlg). (Entered: 11/19/2018)
11/19/2018NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Gary S Lincenberg appearing for Petr Pacas (Lincenberg, Gary)Attorney Gary S Lincenberg added to party Petr Pacas(pty:dft) (dlg). (Entered: 11/19/2018)
11/15/2018NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: James D Riddet (Riddet, James)Attorney James D Riddet added to party Mohammed Abdul Qayyum(pty:dft) (dlg). (Entered: 11/15/2018)
11/12/2018NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: David W Wiechert appearing for Jacob Bychak (Wiechert, David)Attorney David W Wiechert added to party Jacob Bychak(pty:dft) qc emai, missing certificate of service and incorrect form. Attorney is not to refile (dlg). (Entered: 11/12/2018)
11/9/2018NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Thomas Bienert appearing for Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (Bienert, Thomas)Attorney Thomas Bienert added to party Mohammed Abdul Qayyum(pty:dft) qc email, incorrect form & missing certificate of service. Attorney is not to refile (dlg). (Entered: 11/09/2018)
11/8/2018Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 11/5/18, in case as to Petr Pacas (dlg) (Entered: 11/08/2018)
11/5/2018ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Petr Pacas re 27 Bond. (dxj) Modified on 11/8/2018 - Corrected docket file-date to read 11/5/2018 to match date on document. (mdc) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/2018ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Mohammed Abdul Qayyum re 25 Bond. (dxj) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/2018P/S Bond Filed as to Petr Pacas in amount of $ 50,000. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid. (Document applicable to USA, Petr Pacas.) (dxj) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/2018
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Petr Pacas (4) $50,000 P/S secured by defendant. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid on 11/5/2018. (dxj) (Main Document 26 replaced on 11/9/2018) (yeb). (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/2018Arrest of Petr Pacas. (no document attached) (dxj) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/2018P/S Bond Filed as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum in amount of $ 50,000. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid. (Document applicable to USA, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum.) (dxj) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/2018Arrest of Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. (no document attached) (dxj) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/2018
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3) $50,000 P/S secured by 1 FRA. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid on 11/5/2018. (dxj) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/5/201823***English. No Interpreter needed as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas (no document attached) (jjg) (Entered: 11/05/2018)
11/5/201822Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid: Initial Appearance and Arraignment on Indictment as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum and Petr Pacas held on 11/5/2018. Attorney Whitney Z. Bernstein retained as counsel for Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. Bond set as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3) $50,000 P/S secured by 1 FRA and Petr Pacas (4) $50,000 P/S secured by defendant. Not Guilty plea entered as to each defendant.( Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 12/7/2018 at 10:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel.) (CD# 11/5/2018 RAM 18:10:41-10:48; RAM 18:11:50-11:58). (Plaintiff Attorney Robert Ciaffa AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Whitney Bernskin/ Josh Robinns). (jjg) Modified on 11/5/2018 (yeb). (Entered: 11/05/2018)
11/5/2018NOTICE of Change of Address by David W Wiechert (Wiechert, David) QC email, attorney has not appeared in case. (dlg). (Entered: 11/05/2018)
11/2/201820 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum, Petr Pacas: Arraignment on Indictment set for 11/5/2018 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid. (no document attached) (lao) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/2/2018Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 11/1/18, in case as to Jacob Bychak (dlg) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/2/2018Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 11/1/18, in case as to Mark Manoogian (dlg) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/2/2018NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Melanie K Pierson appearing for USA. (Pierson, Melanie)Attorney Melanie K Pierson added to party USA(pty:pla) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/2/2018NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Robert Ciaffa appearing for USA. (Ciaffa, Robert)Attorney Robert Ciaffa added to party USA(pty:pla) (dlg). (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/1/2018
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Mark Manoogian (2) $50,000 P/S. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/1/18. (dlg) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/1/2018
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Jacob Bychak (1) $50,000 PS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/1/18. (dlg) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/1/2018ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Jacob Bychak. (dlg) (mdc) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/1/2018PS Bond Filed as to Jacob Bychak in amount of $ 50,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/1/181. (Document applicable to USA, Jacob Bychak.) (dlg) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/1/2018ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Mark Manoogian. (dlg) (mdc) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/1/2018PS Bond Filed as to Mark Manoogian in amount of $ 50,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/1/18. (Document applicable to USA, Mark Manoogian.) (dlg) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/1/20189***English. No Interpreter needed as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian (no document attached) (mxn) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
11/1/20188Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford: Initial Appearance as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian held on 11/1/2018. Defendants self surrendered. Jessica C. Munk Retained for Jacob Bychak and Randy K Jones Retained for Mark Manoogian. Bond set as to Jacob Bychak (1) $50,000 P/S secured by own signature and Mark Manoogian (2) $50,000 P/S secured by own signature. Arraignment on Indictment as to Jacob Bychak (1) Count 1,2-5,6-10 and Mark Manoogian (2) Count 1,2-5,6-10 held on 11/1/2018. Not Guilty plea entered. Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 12/7/2018 at 10:30 AM before Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel. Bond packets filed. Warrants recalled as to defendant (1) and defendant (2). (CD# 11/1/2018 KSC 18 11:12-11:32). (Plaintiff Attorney Eric Olah, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney C. Peterson FD/SA). (mxn) Modified on 11/1/2018 (ecs). (Entered: 11/01/2018)
11/1/20187 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Jacob Bychak, Mark Manoogian: Arraignment on Indictment set for 11/1/2018 before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. (no document attached) (dxj) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
10/31/2018ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford in case as to Petr Pacas. (lrc) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
10/31/2018ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford in case as to Mohammed Abdul Qayyum. (lrc) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
10/31/2018ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford in case as to Mark Manoogian. (lrc) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
10/31/2018ARREST WARRANT ISSUED by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford in case as to Jacob Bychak. (lrc) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
10/31/2018NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by USA of case(s) 18-cr-822-GPC, 18-cr-3469-GPC. (lrc) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
10/31/2018INDICTMENT as to Jacob Bychak (1) count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Mark Manoogian (2) count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Mohammed Abdul Qayyum (3) count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10, Petr Pacas (4) count(s) 1, 2-5, 6-10. (lrc) (dsn) (Entered: 11/01/2018)