USA v. Klundt et al

1:22-cr-00015 | Illinois Northern District Court

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Division Chicago
Judge the Honorable Manish S. Shah
Filed Jan. 10, 2022
Terminated Dec. 20, 2023
Case Flags COX, PROTO, and TERMED
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Filing Date # Docket Text
7/16/2024Order on Motion to Supplement, Order on Motion to Supplement
7/16/2024Supplement
5/31/2024Order on Motion to Supplement, Order on Motion to Supplement
5/31/2024Supplement
12/20/2023ORDER as to David Sargent: For the reasons stated in open court, Defendant's post-trial motions for acquittal or new trial 101 are granted. Enter Judgment of Acquittal as to defendant Sargent. The Order Setting Conditions of Release 24 is vacated. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 12/20/2023. Mailed notice (emc, ) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/19/2023JUDGMENT of Acquittal as to David Sargent Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 12/19/2023. Mailed notice (emc, ) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/11/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to David Sargent. An in-person status hearing is set for 12/20/23 at 10:30 a.m. at which the court intends to make an oral ruling on the pot-trial motions. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 12/11/2023)
11/5/2023ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant David Sargent by Ryan J Levitt (Levitt, Ryan) (Entered: 11/05/2023)
5/11/2023REPLY by David Sargent to MOTION by David Sargent for acquittal MOTION by David Sargent for new trial 101 Defendant Sargent's Reply in Support of His Post-Trial Motions (Chocron, Carly) (Entered: 05/11/2023)
5/2/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. The motion for leave to file excess pages 106 is granted, and defendant has leave to use excess pages in reply. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
5/1/2023MOTION by USA for leave as to David Sargent GOVERNMENT'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN EXCESS OF 15 PAGES (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2023)
5/1/2023RESPONSE by USA as to David Sargent regarding MOTION by David Sargent for acquittal MOTION by David Sargent for new trial 101 (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B)(Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2023)
4/18/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time 103 is granted. The government's response is now due 5/1/23; defendant's reply is due 5/15/23. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
4/17/2023MOTION by USA for extension of time as to David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 04/17/2023)
3/6/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to David Sargent held on 02/23/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Order Number: 45302. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.

Redaction Request due 3/27/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/6/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/5/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
3/2/2023MOTION by David Sargent for acquittal , MOTION by David Sargent for new trial (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Grohman, Christopher) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
2/23/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to David Sargent. Status hearing held. Defendant Sargent's motion for leave to file post-trial motions for judgment of acquittal or, in the alternative, for a new trial brief in excess of 15 pages 99 is granted. The briefing schedule on post-trial motions is modified as follows: post-trial motions are now due 3/9/2023. The government's response is due 4/13/2023. Defendant's reply is due 4/27/2023. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) (Entered: 02/23/2023)
2/22/2023MOTION by David Sargent for leave to file brief in excess of fifteen pages (Chocron, Carly) (Entered: 02/22/2023)
2/16/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to David Sargent. A status hearing is set for 2/23/23 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1919. The briefing schedule on post-trial motions is modified at the parties' request as follows: post-trial motions are now due 2/23/23. The government's response is due 3/30/23. Defendant's reply is due 4/13/23. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
2/9/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/05/2023, Final Pretrial Conference, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Order Number: 45068. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.

Redaction Request due 3/2/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/10/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/19/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 8, Pages 1385-1394 (Verdict). Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/18/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 7, Pages 1313-1384. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/17/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 6 PM, Pages 1226-1312. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.

Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/17/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 6 AM, Pages 1107-1225. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.

Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/13/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 5 PM, Pages 934-1106. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/13/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 5 AM, Pages 814-933. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/12/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 4 PM, Pages 681-813. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/12/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 4 AM, Pages 564-680. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/11/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 3 PM, Pages 450-563. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/11/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 3 AM, Pages 320-449. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/10/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 2 PM, Pages 184-319. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/10/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 2 AM, Pages 49-183. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

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Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/8/2023TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent held on 01/09/2023, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Trial, Vol. 1, Pages 1-48. Order Number: 45036, 45042. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594.

IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings.

Redaction Request due 3/1/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/9/2023. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
1/19/2023JURY Verdict as to David Sargent (2) guilty on Count 2-4,5-7David Sargent (2) not guilty on Count 1. Verdict form emailed to defendant's counsel of record as to David Sargent (RESTRICTED.) (sxh, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/19/2023JURY Verdict as to Christopher Klundt (1) not guilty on Count 1,2-4,5-7. Verdict form emailed to defendant's counsel of record as to Christopher Klundt (RESTRICTED.) (sxh, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/19/2023JURY Notes as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/19/2023JURY Instructions as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/19/2023JUDGMENT of Acquittal as to Christopher Klundt. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/19/2023. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/19/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury deliberates and returns a verdict. The jury finds defendant Klundt not guilty on all Counts, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Enter Judgment of Acquittal as to defendant Klundt. Defendant Klundt's Order Setting Conditions of Release and Appearance Bond are vacated. The jury finds defendant Sargent not guilty as to Count 1, and guilty as to Counts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Post-trial motions are due by 3/20/23. The government's response is due 5/1/23. Defendant's reply is due 5/15/23. The court will rule on defendant Sargent's post-trial motions via cm/ecf, and any further court dates or deadlines as to defendant Sargent will be set thereafter. Defendant Sargent's Order Setting Conditions of Release and Appearance Bond remain in place. Enter Jury Instructions. Enter Jury notes. Enter verdict forms. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/18/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury trial held. Defendant Klundt delivers closing statements. Government makes rebuttal closing statement. Final jury instruction given. Jury begins deliberations. Jury trial continued to 1/19/23 for jury deliberations. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/19/2023)
1/17/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury trial held. Evidence entered. Defendants rest their case in chief. The government offers no rebuttal case. Defendants renew their Rule 29 motions for judgment of acquittal. The motions are taken under advisement. Jury instructions given. Government delivers closing arguments. Defendant Klundt delivers closing arguments. Jury trial continued to 1/18/23 at 10:00 a.m. for defendant Sargent's closing arguments and the government's rebuttal. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/17/2023)
1/16/2023RESPONSE by David Sargent to miscellaneous other 73 (Chocron, Carly) (Entered: 01/16/2023)
1/16/2023Position Paper as to 1348 Counts of Indictment by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 01/16/2023)
1/13/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury trial held. Evidence entered. Jury trial continued to 1/17/23 at 10:00 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/17/2023)
1/12/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury trial held. Evidence entered. The government rests its case in chief. Defendants orally move for directed verdict. Those motions are taken under advisement. Jury trial continued to 1/13/23 at 10:00 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
1/11/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury trial held. Evidence entered and jury trial continued to 1/12/23 at 10:00 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
1/10/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury trial held. For the reasons stated in open court, defendants' motion for mistrial is denied. Juror excused and replaced by alternate juror for reasons stated on the record. Opening statement given by Defendant Sargent. Evidence entered and jury trial continued to 1/11/23 at 10:00 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/11/2023)
1/9/2023ORDER as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent: Voir dire held. Jury selected and jury trial begun. Opening statements given by the government and Defendant Klundt. Jury trial continued to 1/10/23 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/9/2023. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 01/10/2023)
1/8/2023PROPOSED Jury Instructions by Christopher Klundt as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 01/08/2023)
1/6/2023ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/6/23: The remainder of defendant Sargent's motion in limine 49 is granted in part. [For further detail see attached order.] Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
1/5/2023SUPPLEMENT by Christopher Klundt to motion in limine 49 - Supplemental Authority (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
1/5/2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Final pretrial conference held. For the reasons stated in open court, defendant Klundt's motion to file a response to the government's Santiago proffer, 63 , is granted. The government's Santiago proffer and related motion to admit out-of-court statements pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2)(E), 47 , is granted. The government's motions in limine Nos. 1-2, 50 , are granted. Defendant Klundt's motions in limine Nos. 1-2, 54 , are granted in part and denied in part as follows: no. 1 is denied; no. 2 is granted. Defendant Sargent's motions in limine, 49 , are granted in part and under advisement in part as follows: the motion to admit evidence of other trades is under advisement; the motion to exclude evidence of other uncharged insider trading is granted. Sargent's motion in limine to exclude evidence about his tax returns, 61 , is denied. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
1/3/2023RESPONSE by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent regarding MOTION by David Sargent in limine to Exclude Introduction of Defendant's Tax Returns 61 (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 01/03/2023)
1/2/2023MOTION by Christopher Klundt for leave to File Instanter Defendant's Response to the Government's Santiago Proffer (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 01/02/2023)
1/2/2023RESPONSE by Christopher Klundt regarding MOTION by USA in limine as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent 50 Response to Govt's Santiago Proffer (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 01/02/2023)
12/29/2022MOTION by David Sargent in limine to Exclude Introduction of Defendant's Tax Returns (Grohman, Christopher) (Entered: 12/29/2022)
12/29/2022RESPONSE by David Sargent regarding MOTION by USA in limine as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent 50 (Grohman, Christopher) (Entered: 12/29/2022)
12/29/2022RESPONSE by Christopher Klundt regarding MOTION by USA in limine as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent 50 (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 12/29/2022)
12/29/2022RESPONSE by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent regarding MOTION by Christopher Klundt in limine as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent 54 (Didwania, Vikas) (Entered: 12/29/2022)
12/29/2022NOTICE of of Joinder of Motion by Christopher Klundt as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent regarding MOTION by David Sargent in limine 49 (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 12/29/2022)
12/29/2022RESPONSE by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent regarding MOTION by David Sargent in limine 49 (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 12/29/2022)
12/22/2022PROPOSED Jury Instructions by Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
12/22/2022MOTION by Christopher Klundt in limine as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C)(Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
12/22/2022GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSED STATEMENT OF THE CASE by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
12/22/2022WITNESS List by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
12/22/2022PROPOSED Jury Instructions by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
12/22/2022MOTION by USA in limine as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
12/21/2022MOTION by David Sargent in limine (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Grohman, Christopher) (Entered: 12/21/2022)
12/21/2022PROPOSED Voir Dire by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 12/21/2022)
12/19/2022GOVERNMENT'S SANTIAGO PROFFER AND MOTION TO ADMIT OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENTS by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Didwania, Vikas) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
11/21/2022SUPPLEMENTAL PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING DISCOVERY as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 11/21/22. Notices mailed. (psm, )
11/21/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for protective order 44 is granted as to Christopher Klundt (1), David Sargent (2). The parties must submit the proposed order to proposed_order_shah@ilnd.U.S.courts.gov. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
11/18/2022MOTION by Christopher Klundt for protective order as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent AGREED (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
10/11/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The parties report that no status hearing is necessary before the pretrial conference. The trial schedule remains as set, and the parties should contact the courtroom deputy in the event they require an earlier hearing. Time remains excluded under the Speedy Trial Act until 1/9/23. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
10/7/2022STATUS REPORT by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
7/14/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent. Jury trial is set for 1/9/23 at 9:30 a.m. The court will reserve 6 business days for trial in this matter. Proposed jury instructions and consolidated motions in limine must be filed by 12/22/22. Proposed jury instructions, proposed jury selection questions, a list of names that may be mentioned at trial, and a statement of the case must also be emailed in Microsoft Word format to proposed_order_shah@ilnd.uscourts.gov on 12/22/22. Responses to motions in limine are due 12/29/22. The court will rule on the motions in limine at the final pretrial conference set for 1/5/23 at 1:30 p.m. The court excludes time through the trial date of 1/9/23 under the Speedy Trial Act to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation of the case, which includes trial preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. No status report on 7/28/22 is necessary. The parties shall file a joint status report on 10/7/22 to report on any issues for the court or to request a status conference. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
7/1/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant David Sargent by Carly Alana Chocron (Chocron, Carly) (Entered: 07/01/2022)
6/30/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent. Telephone status hearing held. The parties shall consult one another and email susan_mcclintic@ilnd.uscourts.gov with their trial availability for 2023. A joint status report is due 7/28/22. Defendant Sargent's oral motion for early return of trial subpoenas is granted without objection and is reciprocal. Any party receiving items pursuant to an early return of a trial subpoena shall promptly notify the other party and produce the received items to counsel of record (or make them available for inspection or copying). Time is excluded under the Speedy Trial Act until 8/1/22 to serve the ends of justice. The delay is necessary to give the parties time for effective preparation, which includes discussions regarding trial availability and scheduling trial, and outweighs the interests of the public and defendants in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
6/30/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Members of the public, media, and parties to the case may listen/participate in the hearing on 6/30/22 by dialing 1-888-204-5984 and using access code 9146677. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
6/24/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: A telephone status hearing is set for 6/30/22 at 10:30 a.m. Time is excluded under the Speedy Trial Act until 6/30/22 to serve the ends of justice. The delay is necessary to give the parties time for effective preparation, which includes discovery review and consideration of potential pretrial motions, and outweighs the interests of the public and defendants in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 06/24/2022)
6/21/2022STATUS REPORT JOINT by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Didwania, Vikas) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
4/26/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The parties shall file a joint updated status report on 6/22/22. Time is excluded under the Speedy Trial Act until 6/27/22, without objection, to serve the ends of justice. The delay is necessary to give the parties time for effective preparation, which includes review of voluminous discovery, and outweighs the interests of the public and defendants in a speedy trial. The motion to withdraw as attorney 33 is granted. Anne Louise Yonover is hereby withdrawn from the case. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 04/26/2022)
4/25/2022STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 04/25/2022)
4/7/2022MOTION to withdraw as attorney as to David Sargent Motion to Withdraw the Appearance of Anne L. Yonover as Co-Counsel for David Sargent Anne L. Yonover (Yonover, Anne) (Entered: 04/07/2022)
3/10/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Christopher Klundt by Michael E Maione (Maione, Michael) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
3/8/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Christopher Klundt, David Sargent by Elizabeth Ann Winkowski (Winkowski, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2/28/2022ORDER FOR DISCLOSURE OF TAX RETURNS AND RETURN INFORMATION AT TRIAL. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 2/28/22: The motion for disclosure of tax returns 29 is granted as to Christopher Klundt (1), David Sargent (2). Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/28/2022)
2/25/2022APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO DISCLOSE TAX RETURNS AND RETURN INFORMATION AT TRIAL by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) Modified on 2/28/2022 (rp, ). (Entered: 02/25/2022)
2/23/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The parties shall file a joint status report stating the progress of the defense's discovery review and with a proposal for a deadline to file Fed. R. Crim. 12(b) motions. The status report is due 4/25/22. Time is excluded under the Speedy Trial Act, without objection, until 4/27/22. The delay is necessary to give the parties time for effective preparation, which includes defense discovery review, and outweighs the interests of the public and defendants in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/23/2022)
2/22/2022STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USA as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
2/18/2022PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING DISCOVERY. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 2/18/22: The motion for protective order 25 is granted as to Christopher Klundt (1), David Sargent (2). Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2/17/2022MOTION by USA for protective order as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (Getter, Matthew) (Entered: 02/17/2022)
1/31/2022ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to David Sargent in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/31/2022. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
1/31/2022APPEARANCE Bond as to David Sargent in the amount of $ 4,500.00. (ph, ) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
1/31/2022ORDER as to David Sargent: Arraignment proceedings held. Defendant consents to proceed via telephone. Defendant's motion for substitution of attorney 17 is granted. Attorney James Kopecky's appearance on behalf of the defendant is withdrawn. Defendant acknowledges receipt of the indictment and waives formal reading. Defendant enters a plea of not guilty to the charges in the Indictment. The parties are advised, under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f)(1) and U.S. Supreme Court decisions including Brady v. Maryland, that the prosecutor has federal constitutional disclosure obligations in this case. The Court orders the government to comply with its Brady obligations. The parties are further advised that the government's failure to comply with its Brady obligations may result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, and contempt proceedings. Local Criminal Rule 16.1(A) conference shall occur by 2/7/22. The parties' joint status report is due on or before 2/22/22. Time is excluded under the Speedy Trial Act through 2/24/22 to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes the production and review of discovery materials and for the defense to consider pretrial motions. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The government and defense agree on conditions of release. Enter Appearance Bond. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Defendant shall be released after processing by the U.S. Marshal Service. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/31/2022. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
1/27/2022NOTICE of Correction regarding designation form 3 as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent (jn, ) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
1/26/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Christopher Klundt, David Sargent by Anne Louise Yonover Appearance on behalf of David Sargent (Yonover, Anne) (Entered: 01/26/2022)
1/26/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Christopher Klundt, David Sargent by Peter E. Deegan Appearance on behalf of David Sargent (Deegan, Peter) (Entered: 01/26/2022)
1/26/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Christopher Klundt, David Sargent by Christopher T Grohman Appearance on behalf of David Sargent (Grohman, Christopher) (Entered: 01/26/2022)
1/26/2022MOTION by David Sargent to substitute attorney as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent Defendant David Sargent's Motion for Substitution of Attorney (Grohman, Christopher) Modified on 5/25/2022 (psm, ). (Entered: 01/26/2022)
1/18/2022ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Christopher Klundt in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/18/2022. Mailed notice (jn, ) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
1/18/2022APPEARANCE Bond as to Christopher Klundt in the amount of $ 4,500.00 (jn, ) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
1/18/2022ORDER as to Christopher Klundt: Arraignment proceedings held. Defendant consents to proceed via telephone. Terence Campbell appears as retained counsel on behalf of defendant. Defendant acknowledges receipt of the indictment and waives formal reading. Defendant enters plea of not guilty to the charges in the Indictment. Local Criminal Rule 16.1(A) conference shall occur by 1/25/22. The parties are advised, under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f)(1) and U.S. Supreme Court decisions including Brady v. Maryland, that the prosecutor has federal constitutional disclosure obligations in this case. The Court orders the government to comply with its Brady obligations. The parties are further advised that the government's failure to comply with its Brady obligations may result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, and contempt proceedings. The parties shall file a status report on 2/22/22. Time is excluded under the Speedy Trial Act, without objection, to 2/24/22. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time for the government to produce and the defense to review discovery materials. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The government and the defense agree on conditions of pretrial release. Enter Appearance Bond. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Defendant shall be released after processing and is directed to contact the U.S. Marshals Service to arrange for processing. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/18/2022. Mailed notice (jn, ) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
1/18/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Christopher Klundt. Members of the public, media, and parties to the case may listen/participate in the arraignment proceedings on 1/18/22 by dialing 1-888-204-5984 and using access code 9146677. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
1/18/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to David Sargent. Arraignment is reset to 1/31/2022 at 10:30 a.m. via telephone. Members of the public, media, and parties to the case may listen/participate in these proceedings by dialing 1-888-204-5984 and using access code 9146677. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
1/14/2022PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Christopher Klundt (SEALED) (tm, ) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
1/13/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Christopher Klundt by Eric S Pruitt (Pruitt, Eric) (Entered: 01/13/2022)
1/13/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Christopher Klundt by Terence H. Campbell (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 01/13/2022)
1/13/2022PRETRIAL Bail Report as to David Sargent (SEALED) (tm, ) (Entered: 01/13/2022)
1/11/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant David Sargent by James L. Kopecky (Kopecky, James) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
1/11/2022ATTORNEY Appearance for USA byVikas Kumar Didwania (Didwania, Vikas) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
1/11/2022NOTICE of Arraignment as to Christopher Klundt, David Sargent before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/18/2022 at 01:30 PM. (ph, ) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
1/10/2022MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sheila M. Finnegan: THE GOVERNMENT WILL DETERMINE BOND AT ARRAIGNMENT AS TO BOTH DEFENDANTS. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
1/10/2022DESIGNATION Sheet: FELONY (Category 3). (ph, ) (Main Document 3 replaced on 1/27/2022) (jn, ). (Entered: 01/11/2022)
1/10/2022INDICTMENT as to Christopher Klundt (1) count(s) 1, 2-4, 5-7, David Sargent (2) count(s) 1, 2-4, 5-7. (ph, ) (Entered: 01/11/2022)