USA v. Cooper et al

1:25-cr-00010 | New York Eastern District Court

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Division Brooklyn
Judge Judge Diane Gujarati
Filed Jan. 8, 2025
Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago Show Interactive Timeline
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11 Weeks
  • 6/24/2025
Time excluded from 2/25/2025 until 6/24/2025.
For the reasons set forth on the record, the period from February 25, 2025 to June 24, 2025 was excluded from the computation of the time within which the trial of this matter must commence, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A).
Next Status Conference set for June 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Diane Gujarati in Courtroom 4B South.
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3/6/2025
  • Motion for Protective OrderGranted
ORDER granting 47 MOTION for Protective Order as to David Cooper, Randy Grewal, John Lowe, Richard Ringel -- Good cause having been shown, the proposed Stipulation and Order, see ECF No. 47-1, is So Ordered. SEE ATTACHED ORDER. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 3/6/2025. (AD) (Entered: 03/06/2025)
3/3/2025
  • Motion for Protective Order
MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to David Cooper, Randy Grewal, John Lowe, Richard Ringel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Weigel, Jessica) (Entered: 03/03/2025)
2/25/2025
  • Motion to Continue
ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to David Cooper, Randy Grewal, John Lowe, Richard Ringel. Time excluded from 2/25/2025 until 6/24/2025. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 2/25/2025. (AD) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Diane Gujarati: Initial Status Conference as to David Cooper (1), Randy Grewal (2), John Lowe (3), and Richard Ringel (4) held on February 25, 2025 before Judge Diane Gujarati. AUSA Jessica Weigel appeared on behalf of the Government. Paralegal Liam McNett also present. Retained counsel Zach Intrater appeared on behalf of Defendant David Cooper (1). James Darrow of Federal Defenders of New York appeared on behalf of Defendant Randy Grewel (2). Retained counsel Eric P. Franz and Samidh Guha appeared on behalf of Defendant John Lowe (3). Retained counsel Scott E. Leemon appeared on behalf of Defendant Richard Ringel (4). All defendants present and on bond. The Government was reminded to comply with any victim notification requirements. As set forth on the record, the Motions for Protective Orders filed at ECF Nos. 17, 18, and 33 were deemed withdrawn without prejudice. For the reasons set forth on the record, the period from February 25, 2025 to June 24, 2025 was excluded from the computation of the time within which the trial of this matter must commence, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). Next Status Conference set for June 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Diane Gujarati in Courtroom 4B South. (Court Reporter Kristi Cruz.) (AD) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025REDACTION as to Richard Ringel re: 38 1 - Sealed Document CR, Order Setting Conditions of Release (IH) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Richard Ringel (4) $200,000.00. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy on 2/25/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy: Bond Hearing as to Richard Ringel held on 2/25/2025. 1 surety present by telephone, sworn advised of the bond obligations and granted the courtpermission to sign the bond on their behalf. (FTR Log #11:41-11:46.) (IH) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025REDACTION as to John Lowe re: 35 Order Setting Conditions of Release, 1 - Sealed Document CR. (IH) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to John Lowe (3) $250,000.00. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy on 2/25/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy:Bond Hearing as to John Lowe held on 2/25/2025. 1 surety present by telephone, sworn advised of the bond obligations and granted the court permission to sign the bond on their behalf. (FTR Log #11:33-11:40.) (IH) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025
  • Motion for Protective Order
MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to John Lowe. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order PII, # 2 Proposed Order Sensitive Discovery Material) (Weigel, Jessica) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/25/2025NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Samidh Guha appearing for John Lowe (Guha, Samidh) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/24/2025
  • Order
ORDER: This order is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) to confirm the prosecution's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations as to Randy Grewal, John Lowe, Richard Ringel. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy on 2/24/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/24/2025
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Richard Ringel (4) $200,000.00. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy on 2/24/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy: Arraignment / Initial Appearance as to Richard Ringel (4) Count 1,2 held on 2/24/2025, Plea entered by Richard Ringel (4) Count 1,2. Not Guilty on All Counts. Status Conference set for 2/25/2025 at 11:00 AM before Judge Diane Gujarati. (FTR Log #2:09-2:25.) (IH) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to John Lowe (3) $250,000.00. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy on 2/24/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy: Arraignment / Initial Appearance as to John Lowe (3) Count 1,2 held on 2/24/2025, Plea entered by John Lowe (3) Count 1,2. Not Guilty on All Counts. Status Conference set for 2/25/2025 11:00 AM before Judge Diane Gujarati. (FTR Log #2:09-2:25.) (IH) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Randy Grewal (2) $250,000.00. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy on 2/24/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy: Arraignment / Initial Apperance as to Randy Grewal (2) Count 1,2 held on 2/24/2025, Plea entered by Randy Grewal (2) Count 1,2. Not Guilty on All Counts. Status Conference set for 2/25/2025 at 11:00 AM before Judge Diane Gujarati. (FTR Log #2:09-2:25.) (IH) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/21/2025NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Adam Toporovsky appearing for USA. (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 02/21/2025)
2/13/2025
  • Motion to ContinueDenied
ORDER denying 23 Consent MOTION to Continue Status Conference to 11:30 a.m. or consolidate proceedings -- The motion is denied. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 2/13/2025. (AD) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
2/12/2025
  • Motion to Continue
Consent MOTION to Continue Status Conference to 11:30 a.m. or consolidate proceedings by Randy Grewal. (Von Dornum, Deirdre) (Entered: 02/12/2025)
2/4/2025
  • Motion to Continue
ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Randy Grewal. Time excluded from 2/3/2025 until 2/5/2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 2/4/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/04/2025)
2/3/2025
  • Motion to Appoint CounselGranted
ORDER granting 20 Motion to Appoint Counsel. James Darrow for Randy Grewal appointed. as to Randy Grewal (2). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak on 2/3/2025. (IH) (Entered: 02/04/2025)
2/3/2025
  • Motion to Appoint Counsel
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Randy Grewal. (Von Dornum, Deirdre) (Entered: 02/03/2025)
1/31/2025NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Eric P. Franz appearing for John Lowe (Franz, Eric) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
1/29/2025
  • Motion for Protective Order
MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to David Cooper. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order PII, # 2 Proposed Order Sensitive discovery material) (Weigel, Jessica) (Entered: 01/29/2025)
1/28/2025
  • Motion for Protective Order
MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to Richard Ringel. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order PII, # 2 Proposed Order Sensitive discovery material) (Weigel, Jessica) (Entered: 01/28/2025)
1/24/2025Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Randy Grewal (AM) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/24/2025: # 1 CJA 23, # 2 sureties IDS) (AM). (Entered: 01/24/2025)
1/20/2025NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Scott E. Leemon appearing for Richard Ringel (Leemon, Scott) (Entered: 01/20/2025)
1/15/2025
  • Order
ORDER: This order is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) to confirm the prosecution's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations as to David Cooper. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Marutollo on 1/15/2025. (IH) (Entered: 01/16/2025)
1/15/2025REDACTION as to David Cooper re: 11 1 - Sealed Document CR, Order Setting Conditions of Release (IH) (Entered: 01/16/2025)
1/15/2025
  • Order
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to David Cooper (1) $250,000.00. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Marutollo on 1/15/2025. (IH) (Entered: 01/16/2025)
1/15/2025
  • Motion to Continue
ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to David Cooper. Time excluded from 1/15/2025 until 2/25/2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Marutollo on 1/15/2025. (IH) (Entered: 01/16/2025)
1/15/2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Marutollo: Arraignment as to David Cooper (1) Count 1,2 held on 1/15/2025, Plea entered by David Cooper (1) Count 1,2 Not Guilty on All Counts. Status Conference set for 2/25/2025 at 11:00 AM before Judge Diane Gujarati. (FTR Log #2:21-2:44.) (IH) (Entered: 01/16/2025)
1/15/2025NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Zach Intrater appearing for David Cooper (Intrater, Zach) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2025: # 1 Signed Notice of Appearance) (IH). (Entered: 01/15/2025)
1/15/2025
  • Order
Order to Unseal Indictment as to David Cooper, Randy Grewal, John Lowe, Richard Ringel: Upon the application of Judy Philips, Acting Attorney for the United States Acting Under Authority Conferred by 28 U.S.C. § 515, by Assistant United States Attorney Jessica K. Weigel, for an order unsealing the indictment and arrest warrants in the above-captioned matter.

WHEREFORE, it is ordered that the indictment and arrest warrants in the above-captioned matter be unsealed.

SO Ordered by Magistrate Judge Joseph A. Marutollo on 1/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Sealing Cover Sheet) (JT) (Entered: 01/15/2025)

1/15/2025
  • Order
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE as to David Cooper, Randy Grewal, John Lowe, Richard Ringel. Reassigned to Judge Diane Gujarati. Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr no longer assigned to the case. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such.. Ordered by Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie on 1/15/2025. (KD) (Entered: 01/15/2025)
1/8/2025SEALED INDICTMENT as to David Cooper (1) count(s) 1, 2, Randy Grewal (2) count(s) 1, 2, John Lowe (3) count(s) 1, 2, Richard Ringel (4) count(s) 1, 2. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet, # 2 Indictment Sealing Form, # 3 Indictment with foreperson signature, # 4 Sealing Cover Sheet) (JT) (Entered: 01/08/2025)