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2:24-cr-00238 | New York Eastern District Court
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Division
Central Islip
Judge
Judge Joan M. Azrack
Filed
June 7, 2024
Terminated
Dec. 17, 2024
Case Flags
CLOSED
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MAG
Magistrate
Magistrate Judge Anne Y. Shields
Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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| Filing Date | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2025 | 59 | ORDER FOR RETURN OF CASH BAIL granting 58 Motion to Release Bond Obligation as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York return Mr. Pflugbeil's remaining $50,000 cash bail to him via Krieger Lewin LLP. So Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 2/5/2025. c/email to Stephanie Wu, Financial, Brooklyn (LC) (Entered: 02/06/2025) |
| 2/5/2025 | 58 | MOTION to Release Bond Obligation (Unopposed) by Klaus Pflugbeil. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for Return of Cash Bail) (Chang-Frieden, Michael) (Entered: 02/05/2025) |
| 1/14/2025 | ORDER as to Klaus Pflugbeil re 57 1 - Sealed Document CR, Letter. Upon the representation that the victim is not seeking restitution, no restitution will be imposed. The Judgment entered on Decmber 17, 2024 is deemed the final judgment in this case. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 1/14/2025. (LP) (Entered: 01/14/2025) | |
| 1/13/2025 | 57 | Letter re Victim Restitution as to Klaus Pflugbeil (Sise, Ellen) (Entered: 01/13/2025) |
| 1/10/2025 | SCHEDULING ORDER as to Klaus Pflugbeil - 1/20/2025 is a Federal Holiday. As such, the defendant's surrender date is extended to 1/21/2025. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 1/10/2025. (LP) (Entered: 01/10/2025) | |
| 1/10/2025 | ORDER granting 56 Motion to Continue as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1) - The defendant shall surrender to the institution designated by the BOP by 2:00 PM on 1/20/2025. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 1/10/2025. (LP) (Entered: 01/10/2025) | |
| 1/9/2025 | 56 | Second MOTION to Continue Surrender Date (Unopposed) by Klaus Pflugbeil. (Chang-Frieden, Michael) (Entered: 01/09/2025) |
| 12/30/2024 | ORDER granting 55 Motion to Continue as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1). The defendant shall surrender to the institution designated by the BOP by 2:00 PM on 1/10/2025. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 12/30/2024. (LP) (Entered: 12/30/2024) | |
| 12/30/2024 | 55 | MOTION to Continue Surrender Date (Unopposed) by Klaus Pflugbeil. (Chang-Frieden, Michael) (Entered: 12/30/2024) |
| 12/17/2024 | 51 | JUDGMENT as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1). THE DEFENDANT: pleaded guilty to count(s) one (1) of a single-count Information. The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of twenty-four (24) months. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: that the defendant be designated to FCI Coleman, or another facility near Sarasota, Florida, to be near extended family. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons: before 2 p.m. on 1/2/2025. Upon release from imprisonment, you will be on supervised release for a term of: two (2) years. The defendant must pay a special assessment in the lump sum payment of $100.00. The determination of restitution is deferred until 3/17/2025. An Amended Judgment in a Criminal Case (AO 245C) will be entered after such determination. The defendant shall forfeit the defendant's interest in the following property to the United States: Pursuant to the Order of Forfeiture signed on November 20, 2024 and annexed hereto. SEE ATTACHED JUDGMENT for details. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 12/17/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Order of Forfeiture) (LC) (Entered: 12/18/2024) |
| 12/16/2024 | 54 | ORDER JUDICIAL REMOVAL re 53 as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1). WHEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, pursuant to Section 238(c) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. § l 228(c), that the defendant shall be removed from the United States promptly upon his re lease from confinement, or, if the defendant is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment, promptly upon his sentencing, and that the defendant be ordered removed to Germany, or Canada in the alternative. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 12/16/2024. c/emailed to AUSA's Alessi and Sise (LC) (Entered: 12/19/2024) |
| 12/16/2024 | 53 | MOTION to Compel /NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST JUDICIAL REMOVAL by USA as to Klaus Pflugbeil. (LC) (Entered: 12/19/2024) |
| 12/16/2024 | 50 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joan M. Azrack:CRIMINAL CAUSE FOR SENTENCING. DEFENDANT: Klaus Pflugbeil DEF. #: 1 Present on Bail. DEFENSE COUNSEL: Michael Chang-Frieden, Nick Lewin Retained. AUSA: Ellen Sise, Samantha Alessi. Sentencing held on 12/16/2024 for Klaus Pflugbeil (1), Count(s). Statements of defendant and counsel heard. Defendant sentenced on Count 1 of the Information. Imprisonment: 24 months. Supervised release: 2 years, with special conditions. Special Assessment: $100.00. Forfeiture pronounced on the record. Court advised defendant of right to appeal. Shall surrender to the institution designated by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons by 2:00 PM on 1/2/2025. Submissions regarding restitution should be filed by 1/17/2025. $100,000 cash bond shall be applied to the forfeiture amount.(Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (AMF) (Entered: 12/16/2024) |
| 11/20/2024 | 49 | ORDER granting 48 Motion for Forfeiture as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1). SEE ATTACHED ORDER for details. So Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 11/20/2024. Three (3) certified copies forwarded via inter-office mail to the USAO/EDNY, Attn: Beth Glorioso, FSA Supervisory Paralegal, Central Islip (LC) Modified on 11/21/2024 to indicate copies were certified (LC). (Entered: 11/20/2024) |
| 11/19/2024 | 48 | MOTION for Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Klaus Pflugbeil. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order of Forfeiture) (Razzagone, Tracie) (Entered: 11/19/2024) |
| 11/6/2024 | SCHEDULING ORDER as to Klaus Pflugbeil - At the request of counsel, sentencing is rescheduled for 12/16/2024 at 2:00 PM. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 11/6/2024. (LP) (Entered: 11/06/2024) | |
| 11/4/2024 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Klaus Pflugbeil - The telephone status conference scheduled for 11/5/2024 is CANCELLED. Sentencing is advanced to 11/13/2024 at 11:30 AM before Judge Joan M. Azrack. (LP) (Entered: 11/04/2024) | |
| 10/9/2024 | 43 | MINUTE ENTRY for SENTENCING held on 10/9/2024. Defendant: Klaus Pflugbeil (1) (via telephone) on bail. Defense Counsel: Michael Chang-Frieden, Nick Lewin, retained. AUSA: Ellen Sise, Samantha Alessi. Courtroom Deputy: LMP. Case called. Counsel present for all sides. Sentencing adjourned to 12/16/2024 at 2:00 PM. (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi.) (LC) (Entered: 10/10/2024) |
| 10/1/2024 | SCHEDULING ORDER as to Klaus Pflugbeil - The sentencing hearing scheduled for 10/9/2024 at 2:30 PM is converted to a sentencing scheduling conference. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 10/1/2024. (LP) (Entered: 10/01/2024) | |
| 9/23/2024 | 39 | Letter enclosing Victim Impact Statements and Pitch Deck as to Klaus Pflugbeil (Sise, Ellen) (Entered: 09/23/2024) |
| 9/23/2024 | 38 | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Klaus Pflugbeil (Sise, Ellen) (Entered: 09/23/2024) |
| 9/19/2024 | SCHEDULING ORDER as to Klaus Pflugbeil - Due to a change in this Court's calendar, the sentencing scheduled for 10/9/2024 will be held at 2:30 PM. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 9/19/2024. (LP) (Entered: 09/19/2024) | |
| 8/26/2024 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Klaus Pflugbeil - Sentencing is set for 10/9/2024 at 11:30 AM before Judge Joan M. Azrack. In accordance with the undersigned's Individual Rules, counsel for the defendant shall submit a sentencing memorandum by 9/18/2024. The government's response, if any, should be filed by 9/25/2024. Any requests for adjournment of sentencing must be filed prior to the submission deadline. (LP) (Entered: 08/26/2024) | |
| 7/23/2024 | 35 | ORDER ACCEPTING GUILTY PLEA as to Klaus Pflugbeil. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the guilty plea of the defendant, offered on June 13, 2024 before Magistrate Judge Lindsay is accepted. IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 7/23/2024. (LC) (Entered: 07/23/2024) |
| 7/22/2024 | 34 | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Klaus Pflugbeil held on 06/13/2024, before Mag. Judge Arlene R. Lindsay. Transcriber Writer's Cramp, Inc., Telephone number 609-588-8043. Email address: wtrscramp@verizon.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/12/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/22/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/21/2024. (CG) (Entered: 07/22/2024) |
| 6/13/2024 | 33 | ORDERas to Klaus Pflugbeil: 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. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 6/13/2024. (LC) (Entered: 06/24/2024) |
| 6/13/2024 | 32 | STANDARD PLEA FORM as to Klaus Pflugbeil. (LC) (Entered: 06/24/2024) |
| 6/13/2024 | 31 | MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay: Criminal Cause for ARRAIGNMENT held on 6/13/2024. Defendant: Klaus Pflugbeil (1) present on Bail/Bond. Attorney: Michael Change-Frieden. AUSA: Ellen H. Sise/Samantha Alessi. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Arraignment held. Defendant Pleads NOT GUILTY to the Information. Order Setting Conditions of Release and Bond Continued. Probation notified. Next Court appearance schedule for Sentence on 10/9/2024 at 11:30. NOTES: Mr. Pflugbeil consented to the filing of the Information and waived his right to an Indictment. Mr. Pfugbeil further waived his right to appear before the District Judge and consented to the Magistrate hearing his plea. For the reasons set forth on the record, this Court respectfully reports and recommends that the plea of guilty be accepted. (Log #1:10-1:50.) (LC) (Entered: 06/24/2024) |
| 6/13/2024 | 30 | WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Klaus Pflugbeil. (LC) (Entered: 06/24/2024) |
| 6/13/2024 | 29 | INFORMATION as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1) count(s) 1. (LC) (Entered: 06/24/2024) |
| 6/13/2024 | 28 | ORDER OF REFERRAL as to Klaus Pflugbeil. The above-referenced criminal case is hereby referred to Magistrate Judge Lindsay for the following purposes: Upon application by a defendant for permission to enter a plea of guilty, to conduct an allocution, pursuant to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and to (a) determine if the plea is knowingly and voluntarily made and not coerced, and (b) recommend if the plea of guilty should be accepted, reporting to the undersigned as soon as is practicable. So Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 6/7/2024. (LC) (Entered: 06/24/2024) |
| 6/13/2024 | ORDER granting 27 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1). Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 6/14/2024. (LP) Modified on 6/24/2024 to correct the file date (LC). (Entered: 06/14/2024) | |
| 6/13/2024 | 27 | MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Klaus Pflugbeil. (Chang-Frieden, Michael) (Entered: 06/13/2024) |
| 6/7/2024 | 26 | ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Anne Y. Shields as to Klaus Pflugbeil. The Clerk of the Court is directed to refer all criminal cases, at the time of filing, to the Magistrate Judge assigned to each case for the purposes of conducting arraignments and bail hearings. Ordered by Judge Joan M. Azrack on 8/11/2021. (LF) (Entered: 06/10/2024) |
| 6/7/2024 | 25 | NOTICE of Intent to proceed under FRCrP 7(b) as to Klaus Pflugbeil. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet) (LF) (Entered: 06/10/2024) |
| 5/10/2024 | 24 | ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Klaus Pflugbeil Time excluded from 5/18/2024 until 6/17/2024.Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 5/10/2024. (DW) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 05/10/2024) |
| 4/29/2024 | 23 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michael Chang-Frieden appearing for Klaus Pflugbeil (Chang-Frieden, Michael) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 04/29/2024) |
| 4/15/2024 | 22 | TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Klaus Pflugbeil held on March 22, 2024, before Judge Kuo. Court Transcriber: eScribers, LLC. Email address: sales@escribers.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.File redaction request using event "Redaction Request - Transcript" located under "Other Filings - Other Documents". Redaction Request due 5/6/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/16/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/15/2024. (RC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 04/15/2024) |
| 4/11/2024 | 21 | ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Klaus Pflugbeil Time excluded from 4/18/2024 until 5/18/2024. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/11/2024. (DW) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 04/11/2024) |
| 4/11/2024 | 20 | ORDER granting 19 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1)Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/11/2024. (DW) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 04/11/2024) |
| 4/10/2024 | 19 | MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Klaus Pflugbeil. (Lewin, Nicholas) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 04/10/2024) |
| 4/9/2024 | 18 | TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Klaus Pflugbeil held on March 19, 2024, before Judge Kuo. Court Transcriber: eScribers, LLC. Email address: sales@escribers.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.File redaction request using event "Redaction Request - Transcript" located under "Other Filings - Other Documents". Redaction Request due 4/30/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/10/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/8/2024. (RC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 04/09/2024) |
| 3/28/2024 | 16 | ORDER reflecting the receipt of cash bail as to Klaus Pflugbeil re 10 Order. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 3/22/2024. (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/28/2024) |
| 3/28/2024 | 15 | REDACTION by Klaus Pflugbeil to 14 1 - Sealed Document CR, Order Setting Conditions of Release (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/28/2024) |
| 3/28/2024 | 14 | ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1) 1,000,000. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 3/28/2024. (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/28/2024) |
| 3/26/2024 | 13 | Letter Re Waiver of Preliminary Hearing as to Klaus Pflugbeil (Lewin, Nicholas) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/26/2024) |
| 3/26/2024 | 12 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Nicholas Lewin appearing for Klaus Pflugbeil (Lewin, Nicholas) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/26/2024) |
| 3/22/2024 | 11 | SCHEDULING ORDER as to Klaus Pflugbeil Status Conference set for 4/5/2024 11:00 AM in Courtroom 2A South before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Counsel is to provide an update to the court as to whether the properties have been posted and the cash bail has been deposited with the clerk of the court. If both of the criteria has been satisfied, the conference will be cancelled. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 3/22/2024. (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/25/2024) |
| 3/22/2024 | 10 | ORDER for acceptance of cash bail as to Klaus Pflugbeil. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 3/22/2024. (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/23/2024) |
| 3/22/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo:Bond Hearing as to Klaus Pflugbeil held on 3/22/2024. AUSA Ellen Sise present. Dft present w/ret counsel Nick Lewin. Dfse counsel proposed a bail application of $500,000 with $150,000 cash to be posted with the clerk of the court and 3 sureties; govt opposed the amount of the bond and the based on dft's risk of flight; court would require property to be posted and a higher dollar amount of the bond. 2nd call: Dfse counsel informs the court that the 3 sureties are willing to post their property. Court sets the bond @ $1,000,000 with 2 properties to be posted and $150,000 cash to be deposited with the clerk of the court. 3 sureties appeared via teleconference, sworn and advised of the bond obligations and gave consent to the court to sign the bond on their behalf. Dft advised of the bond conditions and signed the bond. Dft will not be released until the property is posted and the cash is deposited with the clerk of the court. Order of detention remains in effect. (FTR Log #3/22/24 2:16-2:43; 3:59-4:34.) (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/23/2024) | |
| 3/19/2024 | 9 | 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 Klaus Pflugbeil. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 3/19/2024. (DW) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/20/2024) |
| 3/19/2024 | 8 | TEMPORARY COMMITMENT Issued as to Klaus Pflugbeil (DW) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/20/2024) |
| 3/19/2024 | 7 | CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Klaus Pflugbeil (DW). [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/20/2024) |
| 3/19/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo: Arraignment as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1) Count Complaint held on 3/19/2024, Attorney Appointment Hearing as to Klaus Pflugbeil held on 3/19/2024, Initial Appearance as to Klaus Pflugbeil held on 3/19/2024. AUSA Sise Ellen present. Defendant present with FDNY Deirdre Von Dornum. Defendant arraigned on the complaint. Defendant did not waive a Preliminary Hearing and reserved until next appearance on 3/22/2024. Defense counsel did not present a bail application. TOD entered until appearance on 3/22/2024 at 11 AM in courtroom 2A. Medical Memo issued. Rule 5f warnings given to the Government. (FTR Log #4:54-5:00 3/19/2024.) (DW). [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/20/2024) | |
| 3/19/2024 | 6 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Samantha Alessi appearing for USA. (Alessi, Samantha) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/19/2024) |
| 3/19/2024 | 5 | Letter Regarding the Government's Motion for Detention as to Klaus Pflugbeil (Sise, Ellen) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/19/2024) |
| 3/19/2024 | 4 | Order to Unseal Case as to Klaus Pflugbeil, Yilong Shao. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 3/19/2024. (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/19/2024) |
| 3/18/2024 | 1 | SEALED COMPLAINT as to Klaus Pflugbeil (1), Yilong Shao (2). (Attachments: # 1 Sealing Cover Sheet) (FC) [1:24-mj-00226-PK] (Entered: 03/19/2024) |
