USA v. Martinez-Aguilar

1:20-cr-00333 | New York Southern District Court

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Division Foley Square
Judge Judge Laura Taylor Swain
Filed June 30, 2020
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Filing Date # Docket Text
11/4/2024NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jonathan Andrew Langer appearing for Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. Appearance Type: Retained. (Langer, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/04/2024)
6/14/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Sentence proceeding held on 5/3/2024 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 06/14/2024)
6/14/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar re: Sentence held on 5/3/2024 before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Amy Walker, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/8/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/15/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/12/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 06/14/2024)
6/28/2024CONSENT PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE/MONEY JUDGMENT as to (S3 20-Cr-333) Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. SO ORDERED: (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/3/2024) [*** NOTE: See this Order as set forth. ***](bw) (Entered: 06/28/2024)
2/28/2024***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 44 LETTER, as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. The document was incorrectly filed in this case, as per Chambers via email on 2/29/2024. (ap) (Entered: 02/29/2024)
3/11/2024PROBATION FORM 22 (TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION) as to (20-Cr-333-4) Sebastian Ramos. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3605 the jurisdiction of the probationer or supervised releasee named above be transferred with the records of the Court to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York upon that Courts order of acceptance of jurisdiction. This Court hereby expressly consents that the period of probation or supervised release may be changed by the District Court to which this transfer is made without further inquiry of this Court.* (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/8/2024) [*** NOTE: Awaiting acceptance by Receiving Court, no documents sent. ***] (bw) (Entered: 03/11/2024)
1/5/2024
  • Motion to Withdraw
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1), Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2), Miguel Lovos (3), Sebastian Ramos (4), Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) on 142 MOTION to Withdraw and Terminate Appearance. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/5/2024) (ap) (Entered: 01/05/2024)
12/14/2023
  • Motion to Withdraw
MOTION to Withdraw and Terminate Appearance. Document filed by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
3/31/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Sebastian Ramos. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 2/18/22 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/31/2022TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Sebastian Ramos re: Conference held on 2/18/22 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sonya Ketter Moore, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/21/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/2/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/29/2022. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 03/31/2022)
3/1/2022
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT In A Criminal Case. Date of Imposition of Judgment: 2/15/2022. Defendant Miguel Lovos (3) pleaded guilty to Count(s) 1. Count(s) 2, 4, are dismissed on the motion of the United States. IMPRISONMENT: On count 1: Eighty Four (84) months. - The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: Incarceration in Southern California. - The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. SUPERVISED RELEASE: Count 1: Four (4) years. Standard Conditions of Supervision (See page 4 of Judgment). Special Conditions of Supervision (See page 5 of Judgment). ASSESSMENT: $100.00, due immediately. - The defendant shall forfeit the defendant's interest in the following property to the United States: Any & all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained as a result of said offense including but not limited to a sum of money in U.S currency representing the amount of proceeds traceable to the commission of said offense. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/18/2022)(bw) (Entered: 03/01/2022)
2/28/2022Sentencing
2/25/2022
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE as to Sebastian Ramos (4). The defendant pleaded guilty to Count(s) 1. Imprisonment: Time served. Supervised release: Three (3) years. While on supervised release, defendant must perform 150 hours of Community Service as directed by the Probation Officer. Assessment: $100.00 due immediately. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 2/25/22)(jbo) (Entered: 02/28/2022)
2/18/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Sentencing held on 2/18/2022 for Sebastian Ramos (4) Count 1. Defendant Sebastian Ramos (4) present with counsel, Martin Cohen. For the Gov't Jarrod L. Schaeffer, AUSA present. Court Reporter Sonya Moore present. Defendant is sentenced to TIME SERVED as to Count One (1) followed by 3 years of supervised release as to Count One (1). Defendant is to pay a special assessment of $100.00 to be paid immediately. Defendant must perform 150 hours of Community Service as directed by the Probation Officer. Defendant must participate in an outpatient substance abuse treatment program approved by the U.S. Probation Office, which program may include testing to determine whether the defendant has reverted to using drugs or alcohol. Defendant must contribute to the costs of services rendered (co-payment), in an amount determined by the Probation Officer, based on ability to pay or availability of third-party payment. The Court authorizes the release of available drug treatment evaluations and reports, including the presentence investigation report, to the substance abuse treatment provider, as directed by the Probation Officer. Defendant must submit defendant's person, and any property, residence, vehicle, papers, computer, other electronic communication, data storage devices cloud storage or media, and effects to a search by any United States Probation Officer, and if needed, with the assistance of any law enforcement. The search must be conducted when there is reasonable suspicion concerning violation of a condition of supervision or unlawful conduct by the defendant being supervised. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation of release. Defendant must inform any other residents that the premises may be subject to searches pursuant to this condition. Any search shall be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner. Defendant is to be supervised by the district of residence. (jbo) (Entered: 02/28/2022)
2/15/2022DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Miguel Lovos (3) Count 2,4. (bw) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2/15/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Sentencing held on 2/15/2022 for Miguel Lovos (3) Count 1. On 2/15/2022 Judge Rakoff held a video sentencing. Present were the defendant and his counsel Elon Berk, AUSA Rushmi Bhaskaran for the government and court reporter Raquel Robles. SENTENCE: On Count 1: 84 months jail, remanded. $100 assessment, 4 years SR. Forfeiture as in Final Order of Forfeiture, to be filed by the government. Dismiss counts 2,3,4,5. (bw) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2/14/2022SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Miguel Lovos. (Brill, Steven) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2/14/2022MEMORANDUM TO THE DOCKET CLERK: as to Miguel Lovos. The public may access this sentencing on February 15, 2022 at 11:00am by dialing: USA toll free 888-363-4735, international caller paid 215-446-3657, Access code 1086415. (jbo) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2/14/2022
  • Order
ORDER as to Sebastian Ramos. The sentencing in this case is scheduled to proceed on February 18, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 17C. The parties' attention is directed to the Court's policies regarding courthouse entry and COVID-19 test reporting protocols, which are available on the Courts website, at https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 2/14/22)(jw) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2/11/2022SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Sebastian Ramos. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2/10/2022SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Miguel Lovos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter from Mr. Lovos, # 2 Exhibit Letter in Support of Mr. Lovos, # 3 Exhibit Letter in Support of Mr. Lovos, # 4 Exhibit Letter in Support of Mr. Lovos)(Brill, Steven) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2/8/2022SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Miguel Lovos. (Bhaskaran, Rushmi) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2/7/2022SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Sebastian Ramos. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 02/07/2022)
1/23/2022NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jodi L. Morales appearing for Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. Appearance Type: Pro Bono. (Morales, Jodi) (Entered: 01/23/2022)
1/12/2022
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to (20-Cr-333-4) Sebastian Ramos on re: 128 LETTER MOTION filed by Sebastian Ramos addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Attorney Martin Cohen dated January 11, 2022 re: consent request to adjourn sentence. ENDORSEMENT: The foregoing adjournment request is granted. The sentencing is hereby rescheduled for February 18, 2022 at 11:30 am. DE 128 is resolved. SO ORDERED. ( Sentencing set for 2/18/2022 at 11:30 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. ) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 1/12/2022)(bw) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
1/11/2022
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated January 11, 2022 re: consent request to adjourn sentence . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
12/15/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Miguel Lovos. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 11/9/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
12/15/2021TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Miguel Lovos re: Conference held on 11/9/21 before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Alena Lynch, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/5/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/18/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/15/2022. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
11/10/2021~Util - Plea Entered, Change of Not Guilty Plea, Change of Plea Hearing
11/9/2021CONSENT PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE AS TO SPECIFIC PROPERTY/MONEY JUDGMENT as to Miguel Lovos. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 11/9/2021) (See ORDER as set forth) (lnl) (Entered: 11/09/2021)
11/8/2021Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Miguel Lovos: Sentencing set for 2/15/2022 at 11:00 AM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff (jw) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/8/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Plea entered by Miguel Lovos (3) Guilty of Lesser Offense as to Count 1. (jw) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/8/2021Change of Not Guilty Plea to Guilty Plea as to Miguel Lovos (3) Count 1. (jw) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/8/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff:Video Change of Plea Hearing as to Miguel Lovos held on 11/8/2021. Present were the deft and his counsel, Elon Berk, Rushmi Bhaskaran, AUSA for the government and a court reporter. The defense waives the public reading and pleads guilty to the lesser included offense in count 1. SENS February 15, 2022 at 11:00am. PSI ref to Probation. Deft contd remanded (jw) (Entered: 11/10/2021)
11/8/2021MEMORANDUM TO THE DOCKET CLERK as to Miguel Lovos. On November 9, 2021 at 3:00pm the virtual change of plea hearing may be accessed by the public by dialing: USA toll free 888-363-4735, international caller paid 215-446-3657, Access code 1086415 (jw) (Entered: 11/08/2021)
10/25/2021Memorandum to the Docket Clerk
10/22/2021Set/Reset Hearings as to Miguel Lovos: Change of Plea Hearing set for 11/9/2021 at 03:00 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (jbo) (Entered: 10/25/2021)
10/22/2021MEMORANDUM TO THE DOCKET CLERK: as to Miguel Lovos. A change of plea hearing for defendant Miguel Lovos is scheduled for November 9, 2021 at 3pm. It will be over video. Connection information for the public will be furnished closer to this date. (jbo) (Entered: 10/25/2021)
10/22/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 9/27/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 10/22/2021)
10/22/2021TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas re: Conference held on 9/27/21 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carol Ganley, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/12/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/22/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/20/2022. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 10/22/2021)
10/15/2021NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Miguel Lovos, to Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Judge Laura Taylor Swain no longer assigned to the case. (aea) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
10/12/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Sebastian Ramos. The indictment in this matter includes one or more forfeiture allegations. Pursuant to Rule 32.2(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, after a finding of guilt, the Court must determine whether property is subject to forfeiture under the applicable statute and enter a preliminary order of forfeiture if necessary. Accordingly, the Government is hereby directed to determine what property it will seek to have forfeited and confer promptly with defense counsel to ascertain whether the defense opposes the forfeiture sought. The Government must thereafter provide a proposed preliminary order of forfeiture no later than two weeks before the scheduled sentencing date via email to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, with a copy served on defense counsel. If the preliminary order is not on consent, the Governments submission must be accompanied by a description of the evidentiary basis for its forfeiture position and a statement as to whether the parties believe that an evidentiary hearing is warranted pursuant to Rule 32.2(b)(1). Defense counsel will have one week following his or her receipt of the Government's letter to respond. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 10/12/21)(jw) (Entered: 10/12/2021)
10/5/2021Sentencing
10/4/2021
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5). The Defendant pleaded guilty to Count 1. Counts and any underlying indictments are dismissed on the motion of the United States. IMPRISONMENT: Time Served. SUPERVISED RELEASE: 3 years. ASSESSMENT: $100.00 due immediately. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/30/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/1/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Change of Plea Hearing as to Sebastian Ramos held on 10/1/2021. Defendant Sebastian Ramos (4) present with counsel, Martin Cohen. For the Gov't Rushmi Bhaskaran, AUSA present. Court Reporter George Malinowski present. PLEA HEARING held. Defendant sworn. Defendant withdrew not guilty plea, waived reading of the Indictment and entered a plea of guilty as to Count One (1) of the Indictment. PSI ordered. Sentencing is scheduled for 1/25/2022 at 2:30pm. Defendant's bail conditions continued. (Sentencing set for 1/25/2022 at 02:30 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) (jbo) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/1/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Plea entered by Sebastian Ramos (4) Guilty as to Count 1. (jbo) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/1/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 8/16/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
10/1/2021TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas re: Conference held on 8/16/21 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sonya Ketter Moore, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/22/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/1/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/30/2021. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
9/27/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Sentencing held on 9/27/2021 for Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) Count 1. For the Gov't Jarred L. Schaeffer, AUSA present. Spanish Interpreter James Hontoria and Gabriel Mitre present. Court Reporter Carol Ganley present. Defendant is sentenced to TIME SERVED as to Count One (1) followed by 3 years of supervised release as to Count One (1). Defendant is to pay a special assessment of $100.00 to be paid immediately. Defendant must submit defendant's person, residence, place of business, vehicle, and any property, computers, electronic communications, data storage devices and/or other media under defendant's control to a search on the basis that the Probation Officer has a reasonable suspicion that contraband or evidence of a violation of the conditions of the releasemay be found. The search must be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation. Defendant must inform any other residents that the premises may be subject to search pursuant to this condition. Defendant must obey the immigration laws and comply with the directives of immigration authorities. Defendant is to be supervised by the district of residence. Defendant ordered released from custody of US Marshals. (lnl) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
9/27/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas: ORDERED that pursuant to sentence of time served imposed today, the defendant Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas is discharged from the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/27/2021) (ap) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/27/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 6/10/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/27/2021TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov re: Conference held on 6/10/21 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Khristine Sellin, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/18/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/28/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/27/2021. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
9/24/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Sebastian Ramos. The change of plea hearing in this case is scheduled to proceed on October 1, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 17C. The parties' attention is directed to the attached information regarding courthouse entry, and to the Court's policies regarding courthouse entry and COVID-19 test reporting protocols, which are available on the Court's website, at https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus. The parties are directed to email Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov any documents they would like the Court to consider during or in connection with the proceeding at least 24 hours in advance of the proceeding. To access the audio feed of the conference, members of the press and public may call 888-363-4734 and use access code 1527005# and security code 1452#..... (Change of Plea Hearing set for 10/1/2021 at 03:00 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/24/21)(jbo) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
9/23/2021SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letters in Support)(Kapitonov, Peter) (Entered: 09/23/2021)
9/23/2021SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 09/23/2021)
9/22/2021Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document
9/21/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. The sentencing hearing in this case is scheduled to proceed on September 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 17C. The parties' attention is directed to the attached information regarding courthouse entry, and to the Courts policies regarding courthouse entry and COVID-19 test reporting protocols, which are available on the Court's website, at https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus. To access the audio feed of the conference, members of the press and public may call 888-363-4734 and use access code 1527005# and security code 1452#. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/21/21)(jw) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
9/17/2021Pretrial Conference, Pretrial Conference, Pretrial Conference
9/16/2021
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas on 107 LETTER by USA as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 9/15/21 re: Court Deadline for Sentencing Submissions. ENDORSEMENT: The submission schedule is approved. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/15/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 09/16/2021)
9/15/2021 LETTER by USA as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 9/15/21 re: Court Deadline for Sentencing Submissions. Document filed by USA. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
9/9/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Pretrial Conference as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos held on 9/9/2021. Defendant Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1) present with counsel, Michael L. Lambert. Defendant Miguel Lovos (3) present with counsel, Elon Berk. Defendant Sebastian Ramos (4) present with counsel, Martin Cohen. For the Gov't Jarred L. Schaeffer, AUSA and Rushmi Bhaskaran, AUSA present. Court Reporter Rebecca Forman present. PTC held by videoconference. Jury Trial is scheduled to commence on 2/28/2022 at 9:30am. Speedy Trial Time is excluded from 9/9/2021 through 2/28/2022. Defendant continued remanded. (jbo) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
9/2/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Sebastian Ramos. The pretrial conference hearing in this matter is hereby scheduled to occur as a video conference using the Microsoft Teams platform on September 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. To optimize the quality of the video feed, only the Court, the Defendants, defense counsel, and counsel for the Government will appear by video for the proceeding; all others will participate by telephone. Only one counsel per party may participate. Co-counsel, members of the press, and the public may access the audio feed of the hearing by calling 888-363-4734 and using access code 1527005# and security code 1452#. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/2/21)(jw) (Entered: 09/02/2021)
8/31/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos. The Court has requested that Defendants pretrial conference proceeding take place via video conference on the morning of September 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. No conference date, time or modality can be confirmed before the end of the preceding week, so counsel are requested to keep their calendars open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on September 9, 2021, until further notice. To the extent that there are any documents relevant to the proceeding (e.g., proposed orders or documents regarding restitution, forfeiture, or removal), counsel should submit them to the Court (by email or on ECF, as appropriate) at least 24 hours prior to the proceeding. To the extent any documents require the Defendants' signatures, defense counsel should endeavor to get them signed in advance of the proceeding as set forth above; if defense counsel is unable to do so, the Court will conduct an inquiry during the proceeding to determine whether it is appropriate for the Court to add the Defendants signatures. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/31/21)(jw) (Entered: 08/31/2021)
8/17/2021
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Sebastian Ramos (4) granting 99 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated August 16, 2021 re: consent travel modification. ENDORSEMENT: The modification request is granted. Docket entry No. 99 is resolved. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/17/2021) (ap) (Entered: 08/18/2021)
8/17/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas: The indictment in this matter includes one or more forfeiture allegations. Pursuant to Rule 32.2(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, after a finding of guilt, the Court must determine whether property is subject to forfeiture under the applicable statute and enter a preliminary order of forfeiture if necessary. Accordingly, the Government is hereby directed to determine what property it will seek to have forfeited and confer promptly with defense counsel to ascertain whether the defense opposes the forfeiture sought. The Government must thereafter provide a proposed preliminary order of forfeiture no later than two weeks before the scheduled sentencing date via email to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, with a copy served on defense counsel. If the preliminary order is not on consent, the Government's submission must be accompanied by a description of the evidentiary basis for its forfeiture position and a statement as to whether the parties believe that an evidentiary hearing is warranted pursuant to Rule 32.2(b)(1). Defense counsel will have one week following his or her receipt of the Government's letter to respond. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/17/2021) (ap) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/16/2021
  • Order
Order of Referral to Probation for Presentence Investigation and Report as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/16/21)(jbo) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/16/2021Change of Not Guilty Plea to Guilty Plea as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) Count 1. (jbo) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/16/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Plea entered by Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) Guilty as to Count 1. (jbo) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/16/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Change of Plea Hearing as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas held on 8/16/2021. Defendant Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) present with counsel, Peter Kapitonov. For the Gov't Jarred L. Schaeffer, AUSA present. Spanish Interpreter Humberto Garcia and Nancy Adler present. Court Reporter Sonya Moore present. PLEA HEARING held. Defendant sworn. Defendant withdrew not guilty plea, waived reading of the Indictment and entered a plea of guilty as to Count One (1) of the Indictment. PSI ordered. Sentencing is scheduled for 9/27/2021 at 2:00pm. Defendant continued remanded. (Sentencing set for 9/27/2021 at 02:00 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) (jbo) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/16/2021
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated August 16, 2021 re: consent travel modification . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 08/16/2021)
8/2/2021
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Sebastian Ramos granting 97 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 30, 2021 re: Consent adjournment request. ENDORSEMENT: The application is granted. The pretrial conference is scheduled for September 9, 2021, at 11 a.m. The Court finds pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(H)(7)(A) that the ends of justice served by an exclusion of time from todays date through 9/9/21 outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial for the reasons stated above. DE#97 resolved. SO ORDERED. (Pretrial Conference set for 9/9/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Time excluded from 8/2/2021 until 9/9/2021) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/2/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
7/30/2021
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 30, 2021 re: Consent adjournment request . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 07/30/2021)
7/27/2021Status Conference
7/22/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain:Status Conference as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas held on 7/22/2021. Defendant Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) present with counsel, Peter Kapitonov. For the Gov't Jarred L. Schaeffer, AUSA present. Spanish Interpreter Jill Hoskins present. Court Reporter Khris Sellin present. Plea hearing held and adjourned to 8/16/2021 at 2:00pm. Speedy Trial Time is excluded from 7/22/2021 through 8/16/2021. Defendant continued remanded (jw) (Entered: 07/27/2021)
7/22/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. The change of plea hearing in this case is scheduled to proceed on August 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 17C. To access the audio feed of the conference, members of the press and public may call 888-363-4734 and use access code 1527005# and security code #1452 (Change of Plea Hearing set for 8/16/2021 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 17C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 7/22/21)(jw) (Entered: 07/22/2021)
7/22/2021
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT re: 93 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 21, 2021 re: Consent request to permit travel for work...ENDORSEMENT....The modification request is granted. Docket entry no 93 is resolved. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 7/21/21) (jw) (Entered: 07/22/2021)
7/21/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. The change of plea hearing in this case is scheduled to proceed on July 22, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. in Courtroom 17C. The parties' attention is directed to the attached information regarding courthouse entry, and to the Courts policies regarding courthouse entry and COVID-19 test reporting protocols, which are available on the Court's website, at https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus..... (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 7/21/21)(jbo) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/21/2021
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 21, 2021 re: Consent request to permit travel for work . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
7/2/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas: The change of plea hearing in this case is scheduled to proceed on July 22, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. in Courtroom 17C. The parties' attention is directed to the attached information regarding courthouse entry, and to the Court's policies regarding courthouse entry and COVID-19 test reporting protocols, which are available on the Court's website, at https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus. The parties are directed to email Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov any documents they would like the Court to consider during or in connection with the sentencing proceeding at least 24 hours in advance of the proceeding. To access the audio feed of the conference, members of the press and public may call 888-363-4734 and use access code 1527005# and security code #1452. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. See Standing Order M-10-468, No. 21-MC-45 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 19, 2021). 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. SO ORDERED. (Change of Plea Hearing set for 7/22/2021 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 17C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 7/2/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 07/02/2021)
6/28/2021
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas granting 90 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 6/24/21 re: Adjournment of Conference and Exclusion of Time. ENDORSEMENT: The application is granted. The pretrial conference adjourned to August 11, 2021, at 10 am. The Court finds pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(H)(7)(A) that the ends of justice served by an exclusion of time from today's date through 8/11/21 outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial for the reasons stated above. DE#90 resolved. SO ORDERED. (Pretrial Conference set for 8/11/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Time excluded from 6/28/2021 until 8/11/2021) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 6/28/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
6/24/2021
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 6/24/21 re: Adjournment of Conference and Exclusion of Time . Document filed by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 06/24/2021)
6/17/2021Sentencing
6/16/2021FILED JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2), Pleaded guilty to Count(s) 1, Imprisonment for a total term of 84 Months. Supervised release for a term of 4 Years. Count(s) 3, 5 are dismissed on the motion of the US. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: that the defendant be designated to USP Lompoc or another suitable facility in Southern California to enable family visitation. The Court recommends to the BOP that the defendant be afforded a full physical and mental health evaluation upon designation and appropriate treatment while in custody. The Court also recommends to the BOP that the defendant be afforded an opportunity to participate in the BOP's Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP). Special Assessment of $100 which is due immediately (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 6/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
6/16/2021DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) Count 3,5. (jw) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
6/14/2021WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov re: Sentence (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 6/10/21)(jw) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
6/10/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain:Sentencing held on 6/10/2021 for Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) Count 1. Defendant Vladimir Pustilnikov (2) present with counsel, Anthony Strazza and Valerie Casali. For the Gov't Jarrod L. Schaeffer, AUSA present. Court Reporter Khris Sellin present. Defendant is sentenced to 84 months of imprisonment as to Count One (1) followed by 4 years of supervised release as to Count One (1). The Court recommends to the BOP that the defendant be designated to USP Lompoc or another suitable facility in Southern California to enable family visitation. The Court recommends to the BOP that the defendant be afforded a full physical and mental health evaluation upon designation and appropriate treatment while in custody. The Court also recommends to the BOP that the defendant be afforded an opportunity to participate in the BOP's Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP). Defendant is to pay a special assessment of $100.00 to be paid immediately. Defendant must provide the probation officer with access to any requested financial information.Defendant must not incur new credit charges or open additional lines of credit without the approval of the ProbationOfficer unless the defendant is in compliance with the installment payment schedule.Defendant must participate in an outpatient substance abuse treatment program approved by the U.S. Probation Office,which program may include testing to determine whether the defendant has reverted to using drugs or alcohol. Defendantwill be required to contribute to the costs of services rendered (co-payment), in an amount determined by the ProbationOfficer, based on ability to pay or availability of third-party payment. The Court authorizes the release of available drugtreatment evaluations and reports, including the presentence investigation report, to the substance abuse treatmentprovider, as directed by the Probation Officer.Defendant must participate in an outpatient mental health program approved by the U.S. Probation Office. Thedefendant must continue to take any prescribed medications unless otherwise instructed by the health care provider.Defendant will be required to contribute to the costs of services rendered (co-payment), in an amount determined by the Probation Officer, based on ability to pay or availability of third-party payment. The Court authorizes the release of available psychological and psychiatric evaluations and reports, including the presentence investigation report, to the health care provider. Defendant must submit defendant's person, residence, place of business, vehicle, and any property, computers, electronic communications, data storage devices and/or other media under defendant's control to a search on the basis that the Probation Officer has a reasonable suspicion that contraband or evidence of a violation of the conditions of the release may be found. The search must be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation. Defendant must inform any other residents that the premises may be subject to search pursuant to this condition. Defendant is to be supervised by the district of residence. Defendant continued remanded (jw) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
6/9/2021 LETTER by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Rushmi Bhaskaran dated June 9, 2021 re: NYPD Laboratory Rtls Disclosure Document filed by USA. (Bhaskaran, Rushmi) (Entered: 06/09/2021)
6/3/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov: The sentencing proceeding scheduled for June 9, 2021, is hereby RESCHEDULED to occur as a videoconference using the CourtCall platform on June 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. To optimize the quality of the video feed, only the Court, the Defendant, defense counsel, and counsel for the Government will appear by video for the proceeding; all others will participate by telephone. Due to the limited capacity of the CourtCall system, only one counsel per party may participate. Co-counsel, members of the press, and the public may access the audio feed of the conference by calling 855-268-7844 and using access code 32091812# and PIN 9921299#. (Sentencing set for 6/10/2021 at 10:30 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 6/3/2021) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) (Entered: 06/03/2021)
6/2/2021SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 06/02/2021)
5/26/2021SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Vladimir Pulstilinkov as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Strazza, Anthony) (Entered: 05/26/2021)
5/20/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov: The Court has requested that Mr. Pulstilinkov's sentencing proceeding take place via video conference on the morning of June 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. No conference date, time or modality can be confirmed before the end of the preceding week, so counsel are requested to keep their calendars open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 9, 2021, until further notice. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 5/20/2021) (See ORDER as set forth) (lnl) (Entered: 05/20/2021)
5/17/2021Pretrial Conference, ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, Pretrial Conference, Pretrial Conference, ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, Pretrial Conference, ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
5/10/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain:Pretrial Conference as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas held on 5/10/2021. Defendant Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1) present with counsel, Michael L. Lambert. Defendant Miguel Lovos (3) present with counsel, Elon Berk. Defendant Sebastian Ramos (4) present with counsel, Martin Cohen.Defendant Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) not present but counsel, Peter Kapitonov and S. Michael Musa-Obregon present. For the Gov't Jarred L. Schaeffer, AUSA and Rushmi Bhaskaran AUSA present. PTC held by teleconference. The Court granted Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas application to waive his presence. Motions due by 6/28/2021. Gov't directed to file a letter by 7/2/2021 re an evidentiary hearing. Gov't opposition due by 7/12/2021. Defendants' reply due by 7/19/2021. Next PTC is scheduled for 7/7/2021 at 9:00am. Speedy Trial Time is excluded from 5/10/2021 through 7/7/2021. (Motions due by 6/28/2021. Responses due by 7/12/2021. Replies due by 7/19/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 7/7/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Court Reporter Rebecca Forman) (ap) (Entered: 05/17/2021)
5/5/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas: A pre-trial conference in this matter is hereby scheduled to occur as a teleconference on Monday May 10, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. To access the conference, participants may dial 888-363-4734 and use access code 1527005# and security code 1452#. Members of the press and public may call the same number, but will not be permitted to speak during the hearing. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 5/5/2021) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) (Entered: 05/05/2021)
4/12/2021NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 3/16/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
4/12/2021TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov re: Conference held on 3/16/21 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristen Carannante, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/3/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/13/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/12/2021. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
4/12/2021
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas on re: 77 Reschedule Conference...ENDORSEMENT...The Application is granted. The conference is adjourned to May 10, 2021, at 12:00pm. The Court finds pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) that the ends of justice served by an exclusion of the time from today's date through May 10, 2021, outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial for the reasons stated above. DE# 77 resolved ( Pretrial Conference set for 5/10/2021 at 12:00 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 4/9/21)(jw) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
4/8/2021 LETTER by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Rushmi Bhaskaran dated April 8, 2021 re: Adjournment Request Document filed by USA. (Bhaskaran, Rushmi) (Entered: 04/08/2021)
3/18/2021~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, Order of Referral to Probation for Presentence Investigation and Report, ~Util - Plea Entered, Change of Not Guilty Plea, Change of Plea Hearing
3/17/2021WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/16/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
3/16/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov; Sentencing set for 6/3/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. (jw) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
3/16/2021
  • Order
Order of Referral to Probation for Presentence Investigation and Report as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/16/2021)(jw) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
3/16/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain: Plea entered by Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) Guilty as to Count 1. (jw) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
3/16/2021Change of Not Guilty Plea to Guilty Plea as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) Count 1. (jw) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
3/16/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain:Change of Plea Hearing as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov held on 3/16/2021. Defendant Vladimir Pustilnikov (Pulstilinkov) (2) presence waived and counsel, Anthony Strazza and Valerie Casali for Murray Richman present. For the Govt Jarred L. Schaeffer, AUSA and SA Mike Bonner present. Court Reporter Kristen Carannante present. Deft informed the Court that his last name is spelled Pustilnikov. Defendant sworn. Defendant withdrew not guilty plea, waived reading of the Indictment and entered a plea of guilty as to Count One (1) of the Indictment. PSI ordered. Sentencing is scheduled for 6/3/2021 at 9:00am. Defendant continued remanded. (jw) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
3/16/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov: The indictment in this matter includes one or more forfeiture allegations. Pursuant to Rule 32.2(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, after a finding of guilt, the Court must determine whether property is subject to forfeiture under the applicable statute and enter a preliminary order of forfeiture if necessary. Accordingly, the Government is hereby directed to determine what property it will seek to have forfeited and confer promptly with defense counsel to ascertain whether the defense opposes the forfeiture sought. The Government must thereafter provide, no later than two weeks before the scheduled sentencing date, via facsimile to Chambers with a copy served on defense counsel, a proposed preliminary order of forfeiture. If the preliminary order is not on consent, the Government's submission must be accompanied by a description of the evidentiary basis for its forfeiture position and a statement as to whether the parties believe that an evidentiary hearing is warranted pursuant to Rule 32.2(b)(1). Defense counsel will have one week following his or her receipt of the Government's letter to respond. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/16/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 03/16/2021)
3/12/2021
  • Order
AMENDED ORDER as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov. The change of plea hearing previously scheduled to occur on Monday March 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. is hereby rescheduled to occur on Tuesday March 16, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. To access the call, the parties must dial 888-363-4734, enter the access code 1527005, and the security code 1452#. (Change of Plea Hearing set for 3/16/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/12/2021) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) (Entered: 03/12/2021)
3/10/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov: The change of plea hearing scheduled for March 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. is hereby RESCHEDULED to occur as a videoconference using the CourtCall platform on March 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. As requested, defense counsel will be given an opportunity to speak with the Defendant by telephone for fifteen minutes before the change of plea proceeding begins (i.e., at 8:45 a.m.); defense counsel should make sure to answer the telephone number that was previously provided to Chambers at that time. To optimize the quality of the video feed, only the Court, the Defendant, defense counsel, and counsel for the Government will appear by video for the proceeding; all others will participate by telephone. Due to the limited capacity of the CourtCall system, only one counsel per party may participate. Co-counsel, members of the press, and the public may access the audio feed of the conference by calling 855-268-7844 and using access code 32091812# and PIN 9921299#. (Pretrial Conference set for 3/15/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/10/2021) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) (Entered: 03/10/2021)
3/2/2021
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas granting 71 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 3/2/21 re: Adjournment of Conference. ENDORSEMENT: The application is granted. The conference is adjourned to April 12, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The Court finds pursuant to 18 U.S.C. �3161(h)(7)(A) that the ends of justice served by an exclusion of the time from today's date through April 12, 2021, outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant(s) in a speedy trial for the reasons stated above. DE# 71 resolved. SO ORDERED. (Pretrial Conference set for 4/12/2021 at 12:00 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Time excluded from 3/2/2021 until 4/12/2021) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/2/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 03/02/2021)
3/2/2021
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 3/2/21 re: Adjournment of Conference . Document filed by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 03/02/2021)
3/1/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov: The change of plea hearing in this matter is hereby scheduled to occur as a video conference using the Skype for Business platform on March 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. To optimize the quality of the video feed, only the Court, the Defendant, defense counsel, and counsel for the Government will appear by video for the proceeding; all others will participate by telephone. Only one counsel per party may participate. Co-counsel, members of the press, and the public may access the audio feed of the hearing by calling 888-363-4734 and use access code 1527005# followed by the security code 1452#. (Change of Plea Hearing set for 3/15/2021 at 12:00 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 3/1/2021) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2/8/2021
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1), Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2), Miguel Lovos (3), Sebastian Ramos (4), Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) granting 68 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 2/7/21 re: Adjournment of Status Conference. ENDORSEMENT: The application is granted. The conference is adjourned to March 8, 2021, and 12:00 p.m. The Court finds pursuant to 18 U.S.C. �3161(h)(7)(A) that the ends of justice served by an exclusion of the time from today's date through March 8, 2021, outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant(s) in a speedy trial for the reasons stated above. DE#68 resolved. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 2/8/2021) (ap) (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/7/2021
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 2/7/21 re: Adjournment of Status Conference . Document filed by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 02/07/2021)
2/3/2021Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document
12/7/2020Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document, Sealed Document
12/1/2020
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas on re: JOINT LETTER by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 12/1/20 re: Status Letter Pursuant to Order Dated Nov. 3, 2020. ENDORSEMENT: The conference is adjourned to February 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The speedy trial exclusion request is granted for the reasons stated above, through February 11, 2021. DE# 64 resolved. (Pretrial Conference set for 2/11/2021 at 02:00 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 12/1/2020) (ap) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
12/1/2020JOINT LETTER by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 12/1/20 re: Status Letter Pursuant to Order Dated Nov. 3, 2020. Document filed by USA. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
11/30/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Anthony Strazza appearing for Vladimir Pulstilinkov. Appearance Type: Retained. (Strazza, Anthony) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
11/19/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Murray Richman appearing for Vladimir Pulstilinkov. Appearance Type: Retained. (Richman, Murray) (Entered: 11/19/2020)
11/5/2020
  • Order
ORDER ISSUED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 5(F) as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. The parties are directed, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) as amended by the Due Process Protections Act of 2020. If the Government fails to comply with this Court's Rule 5(f) Order or the obligations imposed by Brady and its progeny, the Court, in addition to ordering production of the information, may:(1) specify the terms and conditions of such production; (2) grant a continuance;(3) impose evidentiary sanctions;(4) impose sanctions on any responsible lawyer for the Government;(5) dismiss charges before trial or vacate a conviction after trial or a guilty plea; or(6) enter any other order that is just under the circumstances (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 11/5/20)(jw) (Entered: 11/05/2020)
11/3/2020
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas on re: 59 Letter, filed by USA Reschedule Conference....ENDORSEMENT...In light of the foregoing, he conference is adjourned to December 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. The parties must file a joint status letter by December 1, 2020, as to whether they wish to go forward with the December 15, 2020, conference, and, if so, their preferred modality. The Court finds pursuant to 18 U.S.C. �3161(h)(7)(A) that the ends of justice served by an exclusion of the time from today's date through December 15, 2020 outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial for the reasons stated above. DE#59 resolved ( Pretrial Conference set for 12/15/2020 at 02:00 PM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) Time excluded from 11/3/20 until 12/15/20. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 11/3/2020)(jw) (Entered: 11/04/2020)
11/2/2020 LETTER by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 11/2/20 re: Status Conference. Document filed by USA. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 11/02/2020)
10/27/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE ON WRITTEN MOTION granting 42 Motion for Elon Berk to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Miguel Lovos (3). ENDORSEMENT: Docket entry no. 42 resolved. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/26/2020) (lnl) (Entered: 10/27/2020)
10/21/2020
  • Motion
MOTION for Leave to Appear Attorney: Michael Lambert Esq. Document filed by Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. (Lambert, Michael) (Entered: 10/21/2020)
10/5/2020NOTICE of Change of Address as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. New Address: Law Office of Samuel Gregory, 225 Broadway, Suite 1203, New York, New York, United States 10007, 718-222-2992/718-360-6243. (Gregory, Samuel) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
10/1/202055SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (jus) (Entered: 10/01/2020)
9/15/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 8/12/2020 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 09/15/2020)
9/15/2020TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas re: Conference held on 8/13/2020 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Court Reporter/Transcriber: George Malinowski, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/6/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/16/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/14/2020. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 09/15/2020)
9/9/2020CONSENT TO PROCEED BY VIDEO OR TELE CONFERENCE by (20-Cr-333-2) Vladimir Pulstilinkov. This proceeding was conducted by reliable video or telephone conferencing technology. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger on 9/9/2020) (bw) (Entered: 09/09/2020)
9/9/2020
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2). Time excluded from 9/9/2020 until 11/6/2020. (By Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger on 9/9/2020) (bw) (Entered: 09/09/2020)
9/9/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Arraignment as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) Count 1,3,5 held on 9/9/2020. Plea entered by Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) Count 1,3,5 -- Not Guilty. (bw) (Entered: 09/09/2020)
9/9/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Initial Appearance as to (20-Cr-333-2) Vladimir Pulstilinkov held on 9/9/2020. Date of Arrest: 9/9/2020, on writ. AUSA Jarrod Schaeffer. Defense Counsel Edward Shkolnikov (Retained). Proceeding: Rule 9. BAIL DISPOSITION: Detention: Risk of Flight/Danger. See Transcript. ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS: Defendant arraigned; pleads Not Guilty. Conference before District Judge on Nov. 6, 2020. Speedy Trial Time excluded under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) until Nov. 6, 2020. (bw) (Entered: 09/09/2020)
9/3/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Sebastian Ramos. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Hearing proceeding held on 7/28/20 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (mqu) (Entered: 09/03/2020)
9/3/2020TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Sebastian Ramos re: Hearing held on 7/28/20 before Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carole Ludwig, (212) 420-0771, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/24/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/5/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/2/2020. (mqu) (Entered: 09/03/2020)
9/3/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Hearing proceeding held on 8/3/20 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (mqu) (Entered: 09/03/2020)
9/3/2020TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas re: Hearing held on 8/3/20 before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carole Ludwig, (212) 420-0771, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/24/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/5/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/2/2020. (mqu) (Entered: 09/03/2020)
8/31/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James L. Cott: Detention Hearing as to Miguel Lovos held on 8/31/2020. Defendant present with retained counsel Elon Berk. BAIL DISPOSITION: DETENTION; RISK OF FLIGHT/DANGER. See transcript. For the reasons set forth on the record, the application is denied as this is a presumption case and defendant cannot overcome the presumption on both risk of flight and danger grounds. (jbo) (Entered: 08/31/2020)
8/28/2020
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT 44 LETTER MOTION To travel to the Northern District of NY on Saturday, August 29, 2020 and will return the same day as to Sebastian Ramos....ENDORSEMENT...The requested modification is granted. DE#44 resolved. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/27/20) (jw) (Entered: 08/28/2020)
8/27/2020
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated August 27, 2020 re: Consent request to allow Mr. Ramos to travel to the Northern District of New York on August 29, 2020 . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
8/26/2020>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 42 AMENDED MOTION for Elon Berk to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba) (Entered: 08/26/2020)
8/26/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
AMENDED MOTION for Elon Berk to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Miguel Lovos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Text of Proposed Order B- Proposed Order)(Brill, Steven) (Entered: 08/26/2020)
8/20/202043SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (mhe) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
8/12/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Laura Taylor Swain:Pretrial Conference as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas held on 8/12/2020 ( Pretrial Conference set for 11/5/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) Defendant Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1) presence waived and counsel, Samuel Gregory and Mariel Colon Miro present. Defendant Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) presence waived and counsel, Edward Shkolnikov present. Defendant Miguel Lovos (3) presence waived and counsel, Elon Berk and Steven G. Brill present. Defendant Sebastian Ramos (4) presence waived and counsel, Martin Cohen present. Defendant Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) presence waived and counsel, Lloyd Epstein, S. Michael Musa-Obregon and Peter Kapitonov present. For the Gov't Jarred L. Schaeffer, AUSA present. Court Reporter George Malinowski present. All defendants have consented to waiving their presence at this conference. The Court granted defendant Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1) application to relieve CJA Counsel Samuel Gregory from representation, to be substituted by retained counsel Mariel Colon-Miro. (Order to follow.) The Court granted defendant Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) application to relieve CJA Counsel Lloyd Epstein from representation, to be substituted by retained counsel S. MichaelMusa-Obregon and Peter Kapitonov. (Order to follow.) The Court granted counsel Edward Shkolnikov's pro hac vice motion for the purpose of this conference, for defendant Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) who has not transferred to SDNY yet. The Court granted Elon Berks pro hac vice motion for the purpose of this conference for defendant Miguel Lovos (3). Completion of discovery deadline is 9/14/2020. Next PTC is scheduled for 11/5/2020 at 10:30am. Speedy Trial Time isexcluded from 8/12/2020 through 11/5/2020. (jw) (Entered: 08/17/2020)
8/12/2020Attorney update in case as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Attorney Lloyd Epstein terminated (jw) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Lloyd Epstein, Esq., is relieved as CJA counsel for the defendant. The defendant in the above-captioned matter is now represented by retained counsel, Messrs. S. Michael Musa-Obregon, Esq. and Peter Kapitonov, Esq. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/12/2020)(jw) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020Attorney update in case as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. Attorney Mariel Colon Miro for Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar added. (jw) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. Samuel Gregory, Esq is relieved as CJA counsel for the defendant. The defendant in the above-captioned matter is now represented by retained counsel, Mariel Colon Miro, Esq. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/12/2020)(jw) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/11/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: S. Michael Musa-Obregon appearing for Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Appearance Type: Retained. (Musa-Obregon, S. Michael) (Entered: 08/11/2020)
8/11/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Peter Kapitonov appearing for Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Appearance Type: Retained. (Kapitonov, Peter) (Entered: 08/11/2020)
8/10/2020
  • Motion for Protective Order
PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/10/2020)(jw) (Entered: 08/10/2020)
8/10/2020>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas to RE-FILE Document No. 35 FIRST MOTION for Elon Berk to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-21063266. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA; AFFIDAVIT NOT NOTARIZED;. Re-file the motion as a Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (vba) (Entered: 08/10/2020)
8/8/2020FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FIRST MOTION for Elon Berk to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-21063266. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Miguel Lovos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Brill, Steven) Modified on 8/10/2020 (vba). (Entered: 08/08/2020)
8/7/2020
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 8/7/20 re: Entry of Protective Order . Document filed by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Revised Proposed Protective Order)(Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 08/07/2020)
8/7/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Due to a lack of available technology necessary to guarantee the participation of each of the defendants, the previously scheduled pretrial video-conference is hereby cancelled. The Court will hold a teleconference with counsel for each of the defendants on August 12, 2020, at 10:30 am. To access the call, participants must dial in t o 888-363-4734 and enter the access code 1527005, followed by the security code 1072 (Telephone Conference set for 8/12/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/7/2020)(jw) (Entered: 08/07/2020)
8/6/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Mariel Colon Miro appearing for Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar. Appearance Type: Retained. (Colon Miro, Mariel) (Entered: 08/06/2020)
8/4/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Arraignment as to Miguel Lovos (3) Count 1-2,4 held on 8/4/2020. Plea entered by Miguel Lovos (3) Count 1-2,4 -- Not Guilty. (bw) (Entered: 08/05/2020)
8/4/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Initial Appearance as to (20-Cr-333-3) Miguel Lovos held on 8/4/2020. AUSA Jarrod Schaffer. Defense Counsel James Roth (CJA). BAIL DISPOSITION: Detention on consent without prejudice. ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS: Defendant arraigned; pleads Not Guilty. Conference before District Judge on 8/12/2020. (bw) (Entered: 08/05/2020)
8/4/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Arraignment as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1) Count 1-3,4 held on 8/4/2020. Plea entered by Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1) Count 1-3,4 -- Not Guilty. (bw) (Entered: 08/05/2020)
8/4/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Initial Appearance as to (20-Cr-333-1) Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar held on 8/4/2020. Defense Counsel Sam Gregory (CJA). BAIL DISPOSITION: Detention on consent without prejudice. ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS: Defendant arraigned; pleads Not Guilty. Conference before District Judge on 8/12/2020. (bw) (Entered: 08/05/2020)
8/4/202029SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (mhe) (Entered: 08/04/2020)
8/3/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Plea entered by Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) Count 1 Not Guilty. (ap) (Entered: 08/13/2020)
8/3/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Arraignment as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) Count 1 held on 8/3/2020. AUSA Jarrod Schaeffer for the Government. Lloyd Epstein for the Defendant. BAIL DISPOSITION: DETENTION ON CONSENT W/O PREJUDICE; DEF. ARRAIGNED; PLEADS NOT GUILTY. (ap) (Entered: 08/13/2020)
8/3/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. On July 29, 2020, the Government filed a proposed protective order and a letter submission arguing that the proposed order is appropriate and reasonable. (See docket entry no. 24.) On July 30, 2020, counsel for defendant Sebastian Ramos filed a letter submission arguing that the Government's proposed order is overbroad and the Government should be required to designate material it believes warrants protection. (See docket entry no. 27.) The Government and counsel for Mr. Ramos are directed to meet and confer promptly in a good faith effort to produce a stipulated protective order that permits the Government to designate as Confidential information that would: (1) invade the privacy or safety of third parties; (2) expose sensitive personal or business information; (3) impede or jeopardize law enforcement efforts, or present a risk of prejudicial pretrial publicity and, if necessary, to designate a further subset of information as "Sensitive" with more restrictive protections. If no agreement on a form of order can be reached, the Government shall file a reply by August 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/3/2020) (Replies due by 8/7/2020.)(jbo) (Entered: 08/03/2020)
7/30/2020LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition by Sebastian Ramos addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 30, 2020 re: 24 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 7/29/20 re: Entry of Protective Order .. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 07/30/2020)
7/29/2020Set/Reset Deadlines as to Sebastian Ramos: Responses due by 7/30/2020. (ap) (Entered: 07/29/2020)
7/29/2020
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Sebastian Ramos (4) granting 25 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 29, 2020 re: request to respond to proposed protective order. ENDORSEMENT: The request for leave to file a response on July 30, 2020, is granted. DE #25 resolved. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 7/29/2020) (ap) (Entered: 07/29/2020)
7/29/2020
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 29, 2020 re: request to respond to proposed protective order . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Cohen, Martin) (Entered: 07/29/2020)
7/29/2020
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 7/29/20 re: Entry of Protective Order . Document filed by USA as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Protective Order)(Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 07/29/2020)
7/28/2020CONSENT TO PROCEED BY VIDEO OR TELE CONFERENCE by (20-Cr-333-4) Sebastian Ramos. This proceeding was conducted by reliable teleconferencing technology. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave on 7/28/2020) (bw) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
7/28/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave: Arraignment as to Sebastian Ramos (4) Count 1 held on 7/28/2020. AUSA Jarrod Schaeffer. Defense Counsel Martin Cohen (Federal Defenders). Defendant arraigned; pleads Not Guilty. ( Plea entered by Sebastian Ramos (4) Count 1 -- Not Guilty. ) ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS: Conference before District Judge on 8/12/2020. (bw) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
7/27/2020Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Vladimir Pulstilinkov from the United States District Court - Central District of California. (Attachments: # 1 docs, # 2 docs, # 3 docs, # 4 docs, # 5 docs, # 6 docs, # 7 docs, # 8 docs, # 9 docs, # 10 docs, # 11 docs, # 12 docs, # 13 docs, # 14 docs, # 15 docs, # 16 docs)(jm) (Entered: 07/27/2020)
7/22/2020Appearance Bond Entered as to Sebastian Ramos: $75,000 Personal Recognizance Bond; To be cosigned by three financially responsible persons; Additional conditions.... (jbo) (Entered: 08/18/2021)
7/21/2020
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT 18 LETTER MOTION To request that the Court extend the deadline for securing co-signers on Mr. Ramos's personal recognizance bond to July 27, 2020 as to Sebastian Ramos...ENDORSEMENT...The requested deadline extension is granted. DE #18 resolved. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 7/21/2020) (jw) (Entered: 07/21/2020)
7/21/2020CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 21, 2020 re: Extend cosigner deadline . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Marvinny, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/21/2020)
7/21/2020
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from Martin Cohen dated July 21, 2020 re: extend deadline for securing co-signers on bond to 7/27/2020 . Document filed by Sebastian Ramos. (Gombiner, Mark) (Entered: 07/21/2020)
7/20/2020
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Sebastian Ramos (4), Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) on re: 16 LETTER by USA addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 7/17/20 re: Scheduling of Initial Appearance. ENDORSEMENT: As the Court understands that one of the Defendants is detained, the Court will request a telephone conference setting for August 12, 2020, at 9AM. It is not possible to do a multiple-defendant video conference that includes a detained individual. Counsel are requested to keep their schedules open from 9AM to 1PM on that date, as the time and date of the conference cannot be confirmed until the end of the week before. The Government shall notify the Court promptly when the other Defendants have arrived in the District, and as to their detention or release status. The Court finds pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3161(h)(7)(A) that the ends of justice served by an exclusion of the time from todays date through August 12, 2020 outweigh the best interests of the public and the Defendants in a speedy trial for the reasons stated above. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 7/20/2020)(bw) (Entered: 07/20/2020)
7/17/2020 LETTER by USA as to Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas addressed to Judge Laura Taylor Swain from USA dated 7/17/20 re: Scheduling of Initial Appearance. Document filed by USA. (Schaeffer, Jarrod) (Entered: 07/17/2020)
7/16/2020Arrest of Vladimir Pulstilinkov in the United States District Court - Central District of California. (jm) (Entered: 07/27/2020)
7/10/2020Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar from the United States District Court - Central District of California. (Attachments: # 1 docs, # 2 docs, # 3 docs, # 4 docs, # 5 docs, # 6 docs, # 7 docs, # 8 docs, # 9 docs, # 10 docs)(jm) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
7/6/2020Attorney update in case as to Sebastian Ramos (4). Attorney Martin Samuel Cohen for Sebastian Ramos added. (bw) (Entered: 07/07/2020)
7/6/202014CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by (20-Cr-333-4) Sebastian Ramos. APPROVED: (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/6/2020); Attorney Martin Cohen. (bw) (Entered: 07/07/2020)
7/6/2020CONSENT TO PROCEED BY VIDEO OR TELE CONFERENCE by (20-Cr-333-5) Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. This proceeding was conducted by reliable video or telephone conferencing technology. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/6/2020) (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Attorney update in case as to Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5). Attorney Lloyd Epstein for Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas added. (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/202012CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by (20-Cr-333-5) Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. APPROVED: (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/6/2020); Attorney Lloyd Epstein. (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to (20-Cr-333-4) Sebastian Ramos. Time excluded from 7/6/2020 until 7/20/2020. (By Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/6/2020) (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn: Initial Appearance as to (20-Cr-333-4) Sebastian Ramos held on 7/6/2020. Date of Arrest: 7/6/2020. AUSA Rushmi Bhaskaran. Defense Counsel Martin Cohen (Federal Defenders). BAIL DISPOSITION: $75,000 PRB; 3 FRP; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents (& no new applications); Drug testing/treatment as directed by PTS; Defendant to continue or seek employment; Defendant to be released on own signature; Remaining conditions to be met by 7/20/2020; No contact with co-defendants unless within the presence of counsel. COMMENTS: Speedy Trial Time excluded under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) until 7/20/2020. (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Arrest of Sebastian Ramos (4). (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING by (20-Cr-333-5) Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Accepted by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/6/2020) (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to (20-Cr-333-5) Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Time excluded from 7/6/2020 until 7/20/2020. (By Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/6/2020) (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn: Initial Appearance as to (20-Cr-333-5) Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas held on 7/6/2020. Date of Arrest: 7/6/2020. AUSA Jarrod Schaeffer. Defense Counsel Lloyd Epstein (CJA). Spanish Interpreter needed. Defendant waives pretrial report. BAIL DISPOSITION: Detention on consent without prejudice. Speedy Trial Time excluded under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) until 7/20/2020. (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Arrest of Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5). (bw) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Attorney update in case as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. Attorney Jarrod Lee Schaeffer,Rushmi Bhaskaran for USA added. (jm) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Case as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas ASSIGNED to Judge Laura Taylor Swain. (jm) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Case Designated ECF as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (jm) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020INDICTMENT UNSEALED as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (jm) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Order
Order to Unseal Indictment as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Vladimir Pulstilinkov, Miguel Lovos, Sebastian Ramos, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 7/6/20)(jm) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT as to Miguel Lovos (1). (Signed by Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein) (jm) (jm). [1:20-mj-06732-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to Sealed Defendant to unseal the complaint in this matter. (jm) [1:20-mj-06732-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar from the United States District Court - Central District of California. (Attachments: # 1 docs, # 2 docs, # 3 docs, # 4 docs, # 5 docs, # 6 docs)(jm) [1:20-mj-06630-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to Sealed Defendant to unseal this matter. (jm) [1:20-mj-06630-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/2/20203SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (dn) (Entered: 07/02/2020)
7/2/20202SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (dn) (Entered: 07/02/2020)
7/2/20201SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (dn) (Entered: 07/02/2020)
6/30/2020SEALED INDICTMENT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1) count(s) 1-3, 4, Vladimir Pulstilinkov (2) count(s) 1, 3, 5, Miguel Lovos (3) count(s) 1-2, 4, Sebastian Ramos (4) count(s) 1, Ricardo Ruiz-Salinas (5) count(s) 1. (jm) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
6/29/2020Arrest of Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar in the United States District Court - Central District of California. (jm) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
6/29/2020Arrest of Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar in the United States District Court - Central District of California. (jm) [1:20-mj-06630-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)
6/26/2020Arrest of Miguel Lovos in the United States District Court - Central District of California. (jm) [1:20-mj-06732-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)
6/26/2020Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Miguel Lovos from the United States District Court - Central District of California. (Attachments: # 1 docs, # 2 docs, # 3 docs, # 4 docs, # 5 docs, # 6 docs, # 7 docs)(jm) [1:20-mj-06732-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)
6/25/2020
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT as to Jose Sergio Martinez-Aguilar (1). (Signed by Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein) (jm) [1:20-mj-06630-UA] (Entered: 07/06/2020)