USA v. Ghuman

3:23-cr-02019 | California Southern District Court

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Division San Diego
Judge District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro
Filed Sept. 29, 2023
Case Flags PROV, BRADY, PROTO, and SEALDC
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Filing Date # Docket Text
4/9/2025Notice of Hearing (No PDF)
2/5/2025Acknowledgment of Next Court Date
1/31/2025~Util - Excludable Start, ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, Order, ~Util - Terminate Motions and Judge Association, Order, ~Util - Terminate Motions and Judge Association, ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, ~Util - Excludable Start, ~Util - Excludable Start, ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, ~Util - Terminate Motions and Judge Association, Order, ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings, ~Util - Terminate Motions and Judge Association, ~Util - Excludable Start, Order
1/31/2025Continue, Continue, Continue, Continue
1/30/2025Order on Motion to Modify Conditions of Release
1/29/2025Order on Motion to Modify Conditions of Release
1/29/2025Modify Conditions of Release
1/28/2025Acknowledgment of Sureties
1/28/2025Modify Conditions of Release
11/12/2024Restitution Judgment Returned Executed as to Venin Patel on 11/12/2024, re 144 Order amending Restitution Judgment. (jpp) (Entered: 11/13/2024)
11/12/2024Judgment Returned Executed as to Venin Patel on 11/12/2024, re 145 Amended Judgment,. (jpp) (Entered: 11/13/2024)
11/7/2024AMENDED JUDGMENT as to Venin Patel (7), Count(s) 25, Dismissed on Government's motion; Count(s) 25s, 1 year of unsupervised probation, $100 special assessment imposed, fine waived and $224,020.87 restitution imposed. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro (jpp) (Entered: 11/07/2024)
11/5/2024ORDER amending restitution judgment (ECF No. 141 at 5) as to Venin Patel (7). Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 11/04/2024.(jpp) (Entered: 11/05/2024)
11/4/2024Judgment Returned Executed as to Venin Patel on 11/04/2024, re 141 Amended Judgment,. (jpp) (Entered: 11/05/2024)
10/31/2024 MOTION to Amend/Correct Judgment 141 Amended Judgment, Unopposed by USA as to Venin Patel. (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 10/31/2024)
10/31/2024AMENDED JUDGMENT as to Venin Patel (7), Count(s) 25, Dismissed on Government's motion; Count(s) 25s, 1 year of unsupervised probation, $100 special assessment imposed, fine waived and $224,020.87 restitution imposed. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro (jpp) (Entered: 10/31/2024)
10/30/2024140Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro: Defendant 4 present on bond, Defendants 3, 5, and 6 presence waived. Status Hearing as to Mohammad Ray Khan (3), Joshua Schwass (4), Benjamin Loustaunau (5), Jaswinder Shanker (6) held on 10/30/2024 re 126 MOTION to Exclude Time Under STA; Status Report; and Request for Scheduling Order filed by USA. 126 MOTION to Exclude Time Under STA; Status Report; and Request for Scheduling Order is GRANTED. Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 2/7/2025 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5B before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro. Time is excluded from 10/30/2024 to 2/7/2025. (Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney George Manahan AUSA). (Defendant Attorney 3) Jennifer Coon CJA; 4) S/A Ashley Mangold for Kerry Steigerwalt RET; 5) Julie Blair CJA; 6) Benjamin Davis FD. (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 10/30/2024)
10/30/2024139MINUTE ORDER:The Court grants in part and denies in part the 133 motion to correct and amend judgment. The Court grants the request to correct the judgment by eliminating the reference to the wire fraud; and otherwise denies the motion. (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 10/30/2024)
10/29/2024ORDER granting 136 Motion to Excuse Appearance of Jaswinder Shanker at Status Hearing for 10/30/2024. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 10/28/2024. Appearance for Jaswinder Shanker (6) is waived. (axc) (Entered: 10/29/2024)
10/29/2024ORDER granting 135 Motion to Excuse Appearance of Mohammad Ray Khan at Status Hearing for 10/30/2024. . Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 10/28/2024. Appearance for Mohammad Ray Khan (3) is waived. (axc) (Entered: 10/29/2024)
10/28/2024Joint MOTION to Excuse Appearance of Jaswinder Shanker at Status Hearing, by Jaswinder Shanker. (Davis, Benjamin) (jpp). (Entered: 10/28/2024)
10/25/2024Joint MOTION to Excuse Appearance of Mohammad Ray Khan at Status Hearing of October 30, 2024, by Mohammad Ray Khan. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Coon, Jennifer) (jpp). (Entered: 10/25/2024)
10/24/2024Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 10/18/2024, in case as to Venin Patel, re 18 Warrant Issued. (jpp) (Entered: 10/25/2024)
10/24/2024 MOTION to Amend/Correct Judgment 131 Judgment, by Venin Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Coleman, Benjamin) (jpp). (Entered: 10/24/2024)
10/23/2024Judgment Returned Executed as to Venin Patel on 10/22/2024, re 131 Judgment,. (jpp) (Entered: 10/24/2024)
10/22/2024JUDGMENT as to Venin Patel (7), Count(s) 25, Dismissed on Government's motion; Count(s) 25s, 1 year of unsupervised probation, $100 special assessment imposed, fine waived and $224,020.87 restitution imposed. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro (jms) (Entered: 10/22/2024)
10/18/2024PLEA AGREEMENT as to Venin Patel (Attachments: # 1 Financial Addendum)(jms) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
10/18/2024ABSTRACT OF ORDER Recalling Warrant and be booked and released as to Venin Patel. (Attachments: # 1 USM Receipt) (axc) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024128Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro: Defendant present. Arraignment on Superseding Indictments as to Venin Patel (7) Count 25s held on 10/18/2024. Guilty plea entered. Change of Plea Hearing held on 10/18/2024. PSR Waived. Pending hearing dates vacated. Sentence Without PSR held on 10/18/2024, Count(s) 25, Dismissed on Government's motion; Count(s) 25s, 1 year of unsupervised probation, $100 special assessment imposed, fine waived and $224,020.87 restitution imposed. Warrant recalled. Defendant ordered to report to USMS and to be booked and released. Abstract order issued to USMS. (Court Reporter/ECR Adrian Baule). (Plaintiff Attorney George Manahan AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Benjamin Coleman RET). (Michelle McHale USPO). (axc) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/18/2024127***English. No Interpreter needed as to Venin Patel (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/16/2024 MOTION to Exclude Time Under STA; Status Report; and Request for Scheduling Order by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 10/16/2024)
10/11/2024Sentencing Document: Rap Sheet by USA as to Venin Patel (Manahan, George) (rxc). (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/11/2024SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by Venin Patel (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Coleman, Benjamin) (rxc). (Entered: 10/11/2024)
10/3/2024ORDER granting 120 Motion to Continue as to Mohammad Ray Khan (3), Joshua Schwass (4), Benjamin Loustaunau (5), Jaswinder Shanker (6). Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 10/3/2024. Status Hearing set for 10/18/2024 is RESET for 10/30/2024 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5B before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro.(axc) (Entered: 10/03/2024)
9/23/2024SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Venin Patel (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Coleman, Benjamin) (jpp). (Entered: 09/23/2024)
9/23/2024NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Benjamin L Coleman appearing for Venin Patel (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Coleman, Benjamin)Attorney Benjamin L Coleman added to party Venin Patel(pty:dft) (jpp). (Entered: 09/23/2024)
9/22/2024Joint MOTION to Continue Status Conference by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel. (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 09/22/2024)
9/20/2024SENTENCING SUMMARY CHART by USA as to Venin Patel (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 09/20/2024)
9/20/2024SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Venin Patel (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 09/20/2024)
9/20/2024NOTICE of Lodgment of Plea Agreement by USA (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 09/20/2024)
9/20/2024ORDER granting 114 Motion for Order as to Mohammad Ray Khan (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 9/20/24.(ecf) (Entered: 09/20/2024)
9/20/2024NON Opposition by USA as to Mohammad Ray Khan re 114 MOTION for Order to Temporarily Release Passport (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 09/20/2024)
9/20/2024 MOTION for Order to Temporarily Release Passport by Mohammad Ray Khan. (Coon, Jennifer) (jpp). (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/20/2024: # 1 Acknowledgment) (ecf). (Entered: 09/20/2024)
9/9/2024113NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Venin Patel. At the request of Defense and Government Counsel, Arraignment set for 10/18/2024 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5B before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro. Change of Plea Hearing set for 10/18/2024 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5B before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro. By no later than Monday, September 23, the plea agreement is to be lodged and the government and defendants sentencing submissions are to be filed. The Court will reserve judgement on immediate sentencing until it has reviewed all filed documents. (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 09/09/2024)
7/12/2024ORDER granting 111 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Mohammad Ray Khan (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 7/12/24.(ecf) (Entered: 07/12/2024)
7/12/2024 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release (Unopposed) by Mohammad Ray Khan. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Acknowledgment of Surety)(Coon, Jennifer) (jpp). (Entered: 07/12/2024)
6/26/2024110Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro: Status Hearing as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker held on 6/26/2024. 105 MOTION to Exclude Time under the Speedy Trial Act filed by USA - GRANTED. Request to sever Defendants Joshua Schwass and Jaswinder Shanker - Court inclined to delay trial. Further Status Hearing set for 10/18/2024 11:00 AM in Courtroom 5B before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro. Time excluded as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker from 6/26/2024 to 10/18/2024. (Court Reporter/ECR Jessica Torres Borynack). (Plaintiff Attorney George Manahan AUSA). (Defendant Attorney 3) Jennifer Coon CJA; 4) Kerry Steigerwalt RET; 5) Julie Blair CJA; 6) Benjamin Davis and Cindy Muro FD). (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 06/26/2024)
6/24/2024ORDER granting 108 Motion to Excuse Appearance of Benjamin Loustaunau (5) at Status Hearing on 6/26/2024. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 6/24/2024.(axc) (Entered: 06/24/2024)
6/21/2024Joint MOTION to Excuse Appearance of Benjamin Loustaunau at June 26, 2024 Status Hearing, by Benjamin Loustaunau. (Blair, Julie) (jpp). (Entered: 06/21/2024)
6/21/2024ORDER granting 106 Motion to Excuse Appearance of Mohammad Ray Khan (3) at Status Hearing on 6/26/2024. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 6/21/2024.(axc) (Entered: 06/21/2024)
6/20/2024Joint MOTION to Excuse Appearance of Mohammad Ray Khan at Status Hearing of June 26, 2024, by Mohammad Ray Khan. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Coon, Jennifer) (jpp). (Entered: 06/20/2024)
6/12/2024 MOTION to Exclude Time under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 06/12/2024)
2/29/2024ORDER: (1) DENYING MOTION TO DECLARE COMPLEX [Doc. 78]; (2) DENYING MOTION TO DISMISS COUNT 1 AND SEVER COUNTS AND DEFENDANTS [Doc. 79]; (3) DENYING MOTION TO SEVER COUNT 25 AND SEVER DEFENDANTS [Doc. 95]. [Docs. 78, 79, 93, 95]. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 2/29/2024.(jpp) (Entered: 02/29/2024)
2/28/2024103Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro: Defendants 3, 4, 5, and 6 present on bond. Status Hearing as Mohammad Ray Khan (3), Joshua Schwass (4), Benjamin Loustaunau (5), Jaswinder Shanker (6) held on 2/28/2024. The Court denies 78 Motion to Declare Complex Case and Motion to Exclude; denies 95 Motion to Sever Counts and Motion to Sever Defendants; denies 79 Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Sever Counts, Motion to Sever, and Motion to Sever Defendants.Further Status Hearing set for 6/26/2024 10:00 AM in Courtroom 5B before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro. Time excluded from 2/28/2024 to 6/26/2024.Request for Permission to Travel as to Jaswinder Shanker (6) is Granted. Defendant has permission to travel to Mexico from 2/29/2024 to 3/1/2024 and is ordered to return passport book to Pretrial Services by 3/1/2024 5:00pm. (Court Reporter/ECR Adrian Baule). (Plaintiff Attorney George Manahan AUSA). (Defendant Attorney 3) Jennifer Coon CJA; 4) Kerry Steigerwalt RET; 5) Julie Blair CJA; 6) Benjamin Davis and Cindy Muro FD). (Adriana Chavez USPTS).(no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 02/28/2024)
2/28/2024Pretrial Services Request for Modifying the Conditions of Pretrial Release and Order thereon in case as to Mohammad Ray Khan. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 2/28/2024. (Stanziano, C.) (Entered: 02/28/2024)
1/23/2024Pretrial Services Request for Modifying the Conditions of Pretrial Release and Order thereon in case as to Mohammad Ray Khan. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 1/23/2024. (Stanziano, C.) (Entered: 01/23/2024)
1/11/2024RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Joshua Schwass re 95 MOTION to Sever Counts MOTION to Sever Defendants (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 01/11/2024)
1/2/2024REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel re 78 MOTION to Declare Complex Case MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 01/02/2024)
12/29/2023REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Jaswinder Shanker re 79 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(a) MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(b) MOTION Sever Counts Under Rule 14(a) MOTION to Sever Defendants Under Rule 14(a) MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions (Davis, Benjamin) (jpp). (Entered: 12/30/2023)
12/29/2023RESPONSE in Opposition by Jaswinder Shanker re 78 MOTION to Declare Complex Case MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act (Davis, Benjamin) (jpp). (Entered: 12/29/2023)
12/28/2023 MOTION to Sever Counts , MOTION to Sever Defendants by Joshua Schwass. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Steigerwalt, Kerry) (jpp). (Entered: 12/28/2023)
12/28/2023RESPONSE in Opposition by Joshua Schwass re 78 MOTION to Declare Complex Case MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act (Steigerwalt, Kerry) (jpp). (Entered: 12/28/2023)
12/27/2023Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 11/16/2023, in case as to Jaswinder Shanker, re 17 Warrant Issued. (jpp) (Entered: 01/02/2024)
12/27/2023 MOTION for Joinder to Defendant Jaswinder Shanker's Motion to Dismiss Count One of the Superseding Indictment by Joshua Schwass. (Steigerwalt, Kerry) (jpp). (Entered: 12/27/2023)
12/22/202392Minute Order Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford as to (3) Mohammad Ray Khan: Financial Affidavit submitted; Court confirms appointment of counsel; PROV Flag cleared. (no document attached) (ecf) (Entered: 12/22/2023)
12/22/202391Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro: Defendants 3, 4, 5, and 6 present on bond. On Government's oral request, Motion Hearing/Trial Setting as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker is CONTINUED for a Status Hearing on 2/28/2024 10:00 AM in Courtroom 5B before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro. Time is excluded as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker from 12/22/2023 to 2/28/2024. (Court Reporter/ECR Adrian Baule). (Plaintiff Attorney George Manahan AUSA). (Defendant Attorney 3) Jennifer Coon CJA; 4) Kerry Steigerwalt RET; 5) Julie Blair CJA; 6) Benjamin Davis and Cindy Muro FD). (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 12/22/2023)
12/21/2023CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Mohammad Ray Khan (jpp) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
12/20/2023STATUS REPORT IAW CrimLR 16.1.a by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/20/2023RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Jaswinder Shanker re 79 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(a) MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(b) MOTION Sever Counts Under Rule 14(a) MOTION to Sever Defendants Under Rule 14(a) MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/19/202387MINUTE ORDER by Honorable Ruth Bermudez Montenegro Setting Briefing Schedule, as to Jaswinder Shanker,re 79 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(a) MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(b) MOTION Sever Counts Under Rule 14(a) MOTION to Sever Defendants Under Rule 14(a) MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions : Replies due by 12/29/2023. (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 12/19/2023)
12/19/202386MINUTE ORDER by Honorable Ruth Bermudez Montenegro Setting Briefing Schedule, as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel,re 78 MOTION to Declare Complex Case MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act : Any opposing party must file a Response by 12/29/2023 and Replies due by 1/5/2024. (no document attached) (axc) (Entered: 12/19/2023)
12/15/2023 MOTION for Reciprocal Discovery , MOTION to Produce Witness Statements IAW FRCrP 26.2, MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions by USA as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker. (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 12/15/2023)
12/15/2023RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker re 76 MOTION to Compel Discovery MOTION to Preserve Evidence MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions , 77 MOTION to Compel Discovery MOTION to Preserve Evidence MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions , 65 MOTION to Compel Discovery MOTION to Preserve Evidence MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions , 75 MOTION to Compel Discovery MOTION to Preserve Evidence MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 12/15/2023)
12/13/2023ORDER granting United States' Motion for extension of time to oppose motions to dismiss and sever (ECF No. 79 ) as to Jaswinder Shanker (6). Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 12/13/2023.(jpp) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
12/11/2023RESPONSE to Motion by Jaswinder Shanker re 81 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 79 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(a) MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(b) MOTION Sever Counts Unde (Davis, Benjamin) (dim). (Entered: 12/11/2023)
12/11/2023 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 79 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(a) MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(b) MOTION Sever Counts Under Rule 14(a) MOTION to Sever Defendants Under Rule 14(a) MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions by USA as to Jaswinder Shanker. (Manahan, George) (dim). (Entered: 12/11/2023)
12/8/2023DECLARATION by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel 78 MOTION to Declare Complex Case MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act filed by USA (Manahan, George) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1 for Failure to State an Offense, MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(a), MOTION to Sever Counts Under Rule 8(b), MOTION Sever Counts Under Rule 14(a) , MOTION to Sever Defendants Under Rule 14(a), MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions by Jaswinder Shanker. (Davis, Benjamin) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023 MOTION to Declare Complex Case , MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Manahan, George) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023 MOTION to Compel Discovery , MOTION to Preserve Evidence , MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions by Jaswinder Shanker. (Muro, Cindy) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023 MOTION to Compel Discovery , MOTION to Preserve Evidence , MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions by Joshua Schwass. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Steigerwalt, Kerry) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023 MOTION to Compel Discovery , MOTION to Preserve Evidence , MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions by Mohammad Ray Khan. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Coon, Jennifer) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Cindy Vanessa Muro appearing for Jaswinder Shanker as Co-Counsel (Muro, Cindy)Attorney Cindy Vanessa Muro added to party Jaswinder Shanker(pty:dft) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023ORDER granting 66 Motion to waive appearance as to Benjamin Loustaunau (5). Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 12/08/2023.(jpp) (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023AMENDED ORDER regarding discovery as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 12/08/2023. (jpp) (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023PROTECTIVE ORDER regarding discovery as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel. Signed by District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 12/08/2023. (jpp) (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023ORDER granting 67 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Benjamin Loustaunau (5). Signed by Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner on 12/07/2023.(jpp) (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/8/2023NON Opposition by USA as to Benjamin Loustaunau re 67 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release , 66 MOTION Waive Appearance in Court on December 22, 2023 (Manahan, George) (dim). (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/7/2023 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Benjamin Loustaunau. (Blair, Julie) (Entered: 12/07/2023)
12/7/2023 MOTION Waive Appearance in Court on December 22, 2023 by Benjamin Loustaunau. (Blair, Julie) (Entered: 12/07/2023)
12/7/2023 MOTION to Compel Discovery , MOTION to Preserve Evidence , MOTION for Leave to File Further Motions by Benjamin Loustaunau. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Blair, Julie) (Entered: 12/07/2023)
12/6/2023P/S Bond Filed as to Benjamin Loustaunau in amount of $ 10,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner on 12/06/2023. (Document applicable to USA, Benjamin Loustaunau.) (jpp) (Entered: 12/07/2023)
12/6/2023PS Bond Filed as to Jaswinder Shanker in amount of $ 10,000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 12/6/23. (Document applicable to USA, Jaswinder Shanker.) **No Abstract issued per defendant's release from Eastern District of California - LR**(ecf) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/5/2023ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Benjamin Loustaunau (5) $10,000 PS secured by 1 FRRA.. Signed by Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner on 12/5/2023. (cxl) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/5/2023ABSTRACT OF ORDER Fingerprint and release Benjamin Loustaunau re 58 . (Attachments: # 1 USMS Read Receipt) (mme) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/5/2023ORDER as to Benjamin Loustaunau: The Court orders the United States to comply with the continuing duty to disclose evidence which is favorable to the defendant as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny. Upon finding that the government has failed to comply with this order, the Court may, as appropriate, order the production of such information, grant a continuance, impose evidentiary sanctions, or, in extreme cases, dismiss charges.. Signed by Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner on 12/5/23. (aje) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/5/202359***English. No Interpreter needed as to Benjamin Loustaunau (no document attached) (aje) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/5/202358Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner: Arraignment on Superseding Indictment and Initial Appearance as to Benjamin Loustaunau (5) Count 1s,2s-9s,10s-17s,18s,19s-24s held on 12/5/2023. Not Guilty plea entered. Appointed Attorney Julie A Blair for Benjamin Loustaunau. Bond set as to Benjamin Loustaunau (5) $10,000 PS secured by 1 FRRA; bond packet due by COB 12/6/23. Government oral motion to recall arrest warrant is granted. Abstract issued for fingerprint and release. Rule 5 advisement provided. ( Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 12/22/2023 09:00 AM before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro.) (CD# 12/5/2023 DDL 23-1:2:17-2:42). (Plaintiff Attorney Hunter Norton AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Julie Blair CJA). (aje) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/5/2023Amended MOTION for Protective Order Amended Joint Motion as to US and Defendants 3-6 by USA as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker. (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 12/05/2023)
12/5/2023Joint MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker. (Manahan, George) (jpp). (Entered: 12/05/2023)
12/5/202355Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford: Attorney Appointment Hearing as to Mohammad Ray Khan held on 12/5/2023. Attorney Jennifer L Coon Provisionally appointed for Mohammad Ray Khan.Financial Affidavit due 12/13/23.(CD# 12/5/2023 KSC 939-940). (Plaintiff Attorney David Kete AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Delaina Contreras S/A). (no document attached) (ecf) (Entered: 12/05/2023)
12/4/2023NOTICE TO APPEAR as to Defendant Benjamin Loustaunau. (mef) (Entered: 12/04/2023)
11/30/2023Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 11/28/2023, in case as to Mohammad Ray Khan, re 14 Warrant Issued. (jpp) (Entered: 12/04/2023)
11/29/2023P/S Bond Filed as to Joshua Schwass in amount of $ 20000, Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/29/2023. (Document applicable to USA, Joshua Schwass.) (cxl) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/4/2023: # 1 Deposit) (ecf). (Entered: 11/30/2023)
11/29/2023ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Joshua Schwass (4) $20,000 P/S secured by 1 FRRA, 10% cash deposit.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/29/2023. (cxl) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
11/29/2023ORDER as to Joshua Schwass: The Court orders the United States to comply with the continuing duty to disclose evidence which is favorable to the defendant as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny. Upon finding that the government has failed to comply with this order, the Court may, as appropriate, order the production of such information, grant a continuance, impose evidentiary sanctions, or, in extreme cases, dismiss charges.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/29/23. (aje) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
11/29/202348Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford: Arraignment on Superseding Indictment as to Joshua Schwass (4) Count 1s,2s-9s,10s-17s,18s,19s-24s held on 11/29/2023. Not Guilty plea entered. Attorney Kerry L Steigerwalt present and retained as counsel for Joshua Schwass. Bond set as to Joshua Schwass (4) $20,000 PS secured by 1 FRRA and 10% cash deposit. Bond filed. Cash deposit due 12/6/23. Abstract issued for fingerprint and release. Rule 5 advisement provided. ( Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 12/22/2023 09:00 AM before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro.) (CD# 11/29/2023 KSC 23-1:2:01-2:17). (Plaintiff Attorney George Manahan AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Kerry Steigerwalt RET). (aje) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
11/29/2023ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Joshua Schwass. (ecf) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/29/2023PS Bond Filed as to Mohammad Ray Khan in amount of $ 20,00, Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/29/23. (Document applicable to USA, Mohammad Ray Khan.) (ecf) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/29/2023NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Benjamin P. Davis appearing for Jaswinder Shanker (Davis, Benjamin)Attorney Benjamin P. Davis added to party Jaswinder Shanker(pty:dft) (jpp). (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/2023ORDER as to Jaswinder Shanker: The Court orders the United States to comply with the continuing duty to disclose evidence which is favorable to the defendant as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny. Upon finding that the government has failed to comply with this order, the Court may, as appropriate, order the production of such information, grant a continuance, impose evidentiary sanctions, or, in extreme cases, dismiss charges.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/28/23. (aje) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/2023ORDER as to Mohammad Ray Khan: The Court orders the United States to comply with the continuing duty to disclose evidence which is favorable to the defendant as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny. Upon finding that the government has failed to comply with this order, the Court may, as appropriate, order the production of such information, grant a continuance, impose evidentiary sanctions, or, in extreme cases, dismiss charges.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/28/23. (aje) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/202344***English. No Interpreter needed as to Jaswinder Shanker (no document attached) (aje) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/202343Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford: Arraignment on Superseding Indictment and Initial Appearance as to Mohammad Ray Khan (3) Count 1s,2s-9s,10s-17s,18s,19s-24s,25s and Jaswinder Shanker (6) Count 1s held on 11/28/2023. Not Guilty plea entered. Attorney Nancy Rodriguez present and specially appearing as to defendant Mohammad Ray Khan (3); Status Hearing re Counsel set for 12/5/2023 at 9:30am before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford as to Mohammad Ray Khan (3). Appointed Attorney Federal Defenders provisionally for Jaswinder Shanker(6); **Financial Affidavit due 12/8/23**. Bond set as to Mohammad Ray Khan (3) $20,000 PS secured by 1 FRA and Jaswinder Shanker (6) $10,000 PS secured by 1 FRRA. Bond packet due as to each defendant 12/5/23. Abstracts issued as to each defendant for fingerprint and release. Rule 5 advisements provided. ( Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 12/22/2023 09:00 AM before District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro.) (CD# 11/28/2023 KSC 23-1:3:06-3:36). (Plaintiff Attorney George Manahan AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Nancy Rodriguez S/A for dft 1, Brittany Sherron FD-S/A for dft 6). (aje) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/2023ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Mohammad Ray Khan (3) $20,000 P/S secured by 1 FRA.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/28/2023. (cxl) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/2023ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Bond set for Jaswinder Shanker (6) $10,000 P/S secured by 1 FRAA.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 11/28/2023. (cxl) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/2023AMENDED ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Mohammad Ray Khan. (ecf) (Entered: 11/28/2023)
11/28/2023ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Mohammad Ray Khan. (ecf) (Entered: 11/28/2023)
11/24/202336 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Joshua Schwass: Initial Appearance - Arraignment on Superseding Indictment set for 11/29/2023 before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. (no document attached) (bas1) (Entered: 11/24/2023)
11/24/202335 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Benjamin Loustaunau: Initial Appearance - Arraignment on Indictment set for 12/5/2023 before Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner. (no document attached) (bas1) (Entered: 11/24/2023)
11/22/202334 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Mohammad Ray Khan, Jaswinder Shanker: Initial Appearance - Arraignment on Superseding Indictment set for 11/28/2023 before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. (no document attached) (bas1) (Entered: 11/22/2023)
11/21/202333***English. No Interpreter needed as to Joshua Schwass (no document attached) (ecf) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
11/21/202331***English. No Interpreter needed as to Mohammad Ray Khan (no document attached) (ecf) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
11/20/2023Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Jaswinder Shanker t/w documents and docket sheet from Eastern District of California, Sacramento. (Attachments: # 1 Abstract releasing Defendant on $250,000 Bond from Eastern District of California, Sacramento)(jpp) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
11/17/202330 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Jaswinder Shanker: Initial Appearance - Arraignment on Indictment set for 11/28/2023 before Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. (no document attached) (bas1) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
11/17/202329 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Jaswinder Shanker: Initial Appearance - Arraignment on Indictment set for 11/21/2023 before Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu. (no document attached) (mef) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
11/15/2023ORDER granting 27 Motion to Unseal Indictment and Superseding Indictment as to Sukhjit Singh Ghuman (1), Kiranjit Ghuman (2), Mohammad Ray Khan (3), Joshua Schwass (4), Benjamin Loustaunau (5), Jaswinder Shanker (6), Venin Patel (7). Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major on 11/15/2023.(jpp) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
11/15/2023 MOTION to Unseal Indictment and Superseding Indictment by USA as to Sukhi, Kiranjit Ghuman, Mohammad Ray Khan, Joshua Schwass, Benjamin Loustaunau, Jaswinder Shanker, Venin Patel. (jpp)Attorney George Vincent Manahan added to party USA(pty:pla) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
10/30/2023Sealed Document. ORDER GRANTING UNITED STATES EX PARTE MOTION FOR PARTIAL UNSEALING OF INDICTMENT AND ARREST WARRANTS. Signed by Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 10/30/2023 (cc: AUSA George Manahan) (jpp) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
10/30/2023Sealed Document. UNITED STATES' EX PARTE MOTION FOR PARTIAL UNSEALING OF SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT AND ARREST WARRANTS (cc: AUSA George Manahan) (jpp) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
10/13/2023SUPERSEDING SEALED INDICTMENT as to Sukhjit Singh Ghuman (1) count(s) 1s, 2s-9s, 10s-17s, 18s, 19s-24s, 25s, Kiranjit Ghuman (2) count(s) 1s, 2s-9s, 10s-17s, 18s, 19s-24s, 25s, Mohammad Ray Khan (3) count(s) 1s, 2s-9s, 10s-17s, 18s, 19s-24s, 25s, Joshua Schwass (4) count(s) 1s, 2s-9s, 10s-17s, 18s, 19s-24s, Benjamin Loustaunau (5) count(s) 1s, 2s-9s, 10s-17s, 18s, 19s-24s, Jaswinder Shanker (6) count(s) 1s, Venin Patel (7) count(s) 25s. (Attachments: # 1 unredacted) (cc: Pretrial Services) (jpp) (Main Document 11 replaced on 11/16/2023 to unseal) (jpp). (Entered: 10/17/2023)
10/11/2023Sealed Document. ORDER GRANTING UNITED STATES' EX PARTE MOTION FOR PARTIAL UNSEALING OF INDICTMENT AND ARREST WARRANTS. Signed by Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro on 10/11/2023 (cc: AUSA George Manahan) (jpp) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
10/11/2023Sealed Document. UNITED STATES' EX PARTE MOTION FOR PARTIAL UNSEALING OF INDICTMENT AND ARREST WARRANTS (cc: AUSA George Manahan) (jpp) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
9/29/2023INDICTMENT as to Sukhjit Singh Ghuman (1) count(s) 1, 2-9, 10-17, 18, 19-24, 25, Kiranjit Ghuman (2) count(s) 1, 2-9, 10-17, 18, 19-24, 25, Mohammad Ray Khan (3) count(s) 1, 2-9, 10-17, 18, 19-24, Joshua Schwass (4) count(s) 1, 2-9, 10-17, 18, 19-24, Benjamin Loustaunau (5) count(s) 1, 2-9, 10-17, 18, 19-24, 25, Jaswinder Shanker (6) count(s) 1, Venin Patel (7) count(s) 25. (Attachments: # 1 part 2 of 2, # 2 Unredacted) (cc: Pretrial Services) (jpp) (rmc). (Main Document 1 replaced on 11/16/2023 to unseal) (jpp). (Entered: 10/02/2023)