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USA v. PADUCH

1:23-cr-00181 | New York Southern District Court

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Division Foley Square
Judge Judge Ronnie Abrams
Filed April 4, 2023
Terminated Nov. 21, 2024
Case Flags CLOSED, APPEAL, and ECF
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Filing Date # Docket Text
2/21/2025CONSENT LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated February 21, 2025 re: Restitution Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 02/21/2025)
2/19/2025
  • Order
ORDER of USCA (Certified Copy) as to Darius A Paduch re: 190 Notice of Appeal. USCA Case Number 24-3116. Appellant moves to hold this appeal in abeyance until the district court enters a final order of restitution. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Appellant is directed to file stay status update letters in 30-day intervals, beginning 30 days from the date of this order. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit, Clerk USCA. Certified: 2/19/2025. (nd) (Entered: 02/19/2025)
1/15/2025NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 4/30/2024 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: 01/15/2025)
1/15/2025TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 4/30/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (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 2/5/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/18/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/15/2025. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/15/2025)
1/15/2025NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 4/29/2024 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: 01/15/2025)
1/15/2025TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 4/29/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (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 2/5/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/18/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/15/2025. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 01/15/2025)
12/9/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Sentence proceeding held on 11/20/2024 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: 12/09/2024)
12/9/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Sentence held on 11/20/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Dana Holland, (212) 805-0320, 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 12/30/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/9/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/10/2025. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 12/09/2024)
12/2/2024NOTICE of Intent to Request Redaction of 188 Transcript,, by Michael Angelo Baldassare in case as to Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 12/02/2024)
11/27/2024Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files as to Darius A Paduch re: 190 Notice of Appeal were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (nd) (Entered: 11/27/2024)
11/27/2024Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet as to Darius A Paduch to US Court of Appeals re: 190 Notice of Appeal. (nd) (Entered: 11/27/2024)
11/25/2024NOTICE OF APPEAL by Darius A Paduch from 186 Judgment. Filing fee $ 605.00, receipt number 34960. (nd) (Entered: 11/27/2024)
11/25/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Sentence proceeding held on 11/20/2024 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: 11/25/2024)
11/25/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Sentence held on 11/20/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Dana Holland, (212) 805-0320, 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 12/16/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/26/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/24/2025. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 11/25/2024)
11/21/2024
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT In A Criminal Case (S2 23-Cr-181-01). Date of Imposition of Judgment: 11/20/2024. Defendant Darius A Paduch (1) was found guilty on 1ss-5ss, 7ss-10ss, 12ss-13ss, after a plea of not guilty. Count(s) Indictment, S1, 6, 11 are dismissed on the motion of the United States. IMPRISONMENT: Life. Specifically, 240 months on Counts One through Five and Seven and a term of life term on Counts Eight through Ten, Twelve, and Thirteen. Each sentence is to run concurrently to one another. - The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: It is respectfully recommended that the defendant remain detained at the MDC pending all restitution litigation. It is further recommended that the defendant be designated to USP Tucson. - The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. SUPERVISED RELEASE: N/A. ASSESSMENT: $1,100.00, due immediately. - The determination of restitution is deferred until 2/20/2025. An Amended Judgment in a Criminal Case (AO 245C) will be entered after such determination. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/21/2024) (bw) (Entered: 11/21/2024)
11/21/2024DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Darius A Paduch (1) Count 1-2,1s-7s,3,4,6ss,8s-13s,11ss. (bw) (Entered: 11/21/2024)
11/21/2024ENDORSED LETTER as to Darius A. Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Attorney Michael Baldassare dated November 21, 2024 re: This firm represents Darius Paduch in the above-referenced matter. Enclosed is an order compelling the Bureau of Prisons to keep Darius Paduch at MDC Brooklyn until Your Honor makes a restitution determination. The Government does not consent to the entry of this order. ENDORSEMENT: The Court will recommend in the Judgment that the Bureau of Prisons permit Mr. Paduch to remain housed at the MDC Brooklyn until restitution has been decided, but will not compel them to do so. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/21/2024)(bw) (Entered: 11/21/2024)
11/20/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Sentencing held on 11/20/2024 for Darius A Paduch (1) Count 1ss-5ss,7ss-10ss,12ss-13ss. Sentence held. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. See Judgment for terms of sentence. (Court Reporter Dana Holland) (ap); (Entered: 11/20/2024) (bw) (Entered: 11/21/2024)
11/20/2024MEMORANDUM & OPINION as to Darius A Paduch. Accordingly, the Court concludes that Paduchs motion is not based on newly discovered evidence and does not establish prejudice. His motion is thus denied. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion pending at docket number 165 (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/20/24)(jw) (Entered: 11/20/2024)
11/19/2024ENDORSED LETTER as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Marguerite B. Colson, Elizabeth A. Espinosa, Ni Qian, Jun Xiang dated November 19, 2024 ENDORSEMENT: The sentencing will be held as scheduled tomorrow, November 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 110 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY. 10007. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on November 19, 2024)(arc) (Entered: 11/19/2024)
11/19/2024 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated Nov. 19, 2024 re: Response to Defense Motions Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 11/19/2024)
11/18/2024
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch on re: 180 Letter filed by Darius A Paduch...ENDORSEMENT...The Government shall respond no later than November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm (Government Responses due by 11/19/2024) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/18/2024)(jw) (Entered: 11/18/2024)
11/18/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated November 18, 2024 re: Government Sentencing Memorandum (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 11/18/2024)
11/15/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. The Court is in receipt of Defendant's November 14, 2024 letter objecting to several of the Governments victim statements. See Dkt. 177. The Government shall file a response, if any, no later than November 19, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Government Responses due by 11/19/2024) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/15/2024)(jw) (Entered: 11/18/2024)
11/15/2024SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A (Victim Statements), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B (Defendant Email), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C (Defendant Email), # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D (Defendant Text Message))(Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
11/14/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated November 14, 2024 re: ECF Nos. 172 & 174 (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 11/14/2024)
11/14/2024176
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: The sentencing scheduled for November 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. shall be held in Courtroom 110 at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on November 14, 2024)(arc) (Entered: 11/14/2024)
11/12/2024SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Letter to Court), # 2 Exhibit B (Curriculum Vitae), # 3 Exhibit C (Scholarly Articles and Abstracts) (1 of 2), # 4 Exhibit C (Scholarly Articles and Abstracts) (2 of 2), # 5 Exhibit D (MDC Documents), # 6 Exhibit E (Articles))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2024)
11/8/2024 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated November 8, 2024 re: Supplement to Nov. 6 Letter Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 11/08/2024)
11/7/2024
  • Motion for New Trial
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support as to Darius A Paduch re: 165 MOTION for New Trial . . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Call Notes))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 11/07/2024)
11/6/2024 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated November 6, 2024 re: Victim Statements Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 11/06/2024)
11/6/2024
  • OrderGranted
Memo Endorsed granting 170 LETTER MOTION Two-Day Extension to File Sentencing Memorandum as to Darius A Paduch (1)... Endorsement: Application granted. Defendant's sentencing submission shall be filed by November 8, 2024 and the Government's sentencing submission shall be filed by November 15, 2024. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/6/24) (jbo) (Entered: 11/06/2024)
11/5/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated November 5, 2024 re: Two-Day Extension to File Sentencing Memorandum . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 11/05/2024)
11/4/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: Sentencing in this case is scheduled for November 20, 2024. As the parties are aware, the Crime Victims' Rights Act ("CVRA") grants victims of federal crimes the right to speak at a defendant's sentencing. See In re Rendon Galvis, 564 F.3d 170, 174 (2d Cir. 2009). Although the CVRA is limited to victims of the offense of conviction, district courts have discretion to permit other, uncharged victims to speak, provided that the defendant has a fair opportunity to respond. See United States v. Smith, 967 F.3d 198, 216 (2d Cir. 2020). If the Government wishes to introduce statements from any non-CVRA victims, it shall notify the Court no later than November 8, 2024. The Government shall also indicate whether it wishes to have any victim statements (CVRA or otherwise) read aloud by another person. Paduch will have an opportunity to respond and object to any such statements at sentencing. See id.; see also United States v. Hadden, No. 23-6822, 2024 WL 4456203, at *6 (2d Cir. Oct. 10, 2024) (noting that defendants may object to victim statements as unreliable). (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/4/2024) (ap) (Entered: 11/04/2024)
10/25/2024 RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Darius A Paduch re: 165 MOTION for New Trial .. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 10/25/2024)
10/24/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. The Court is in receipt of Defendant's motion for a new trial. Doc. No. 165. Because the sentencing in this matter is scheduled for November 20, 2024, the government is hereby ordered to respond to Defendant's motion by October 31, 2024. Defendant shall have until November 7, 2024 to file any reply. If either party objects to this briefing schedule, they shall notify the Court no later than October 25, 2024. (Defendant Replies due by 11/7/2024., Government Responses due by 10/31/2024) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/24/24)(jw) (Entered: 10/24/2024)
10/23/2024
  • Motion for New Trial
MEMORANDUM in Support by Darius A Paduch re 165 MOTION for New Trial .. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Declaration), # 2 Exhibit (D1-D14))(Baldassare, Michael) (Main Document 166 replaced on 10/24/2024) (arc). (Entered: 10/23/2024)
10/23/2024
  • Motion for New Trial
MOTION for New Trial . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 10/23/2024)
8/27/2024Set/Reset Hearings as to Darius A Paduch: Sentencing set for 11/20/2024 at 02:00 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams. (ap) (Entered: 08/27/2024)
8/27/2024
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch (1) granting 162 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Jeffrey Hawriluk dated August 26, 2024 re: Adjournment of Sentencing. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. The sentencing is adjourned to November 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/27/2024) (ap) (Entered: 08/27/2024)
8/26/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Jeffrey Hawriluk dated August 26, 2024 re: Adjournment of Sentencing . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Hawriluk, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/26/2024)
8/26/2024
  • OrderDenied
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch (1) denying 160 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated August 23, 2024 re: Adjournment of Sentencing. ENDORSEMENT: The request for an adjournment is hereby denied without prejudice as counsel has not provided any reason for its request. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/26/2024) (ap) (Entered: 08/26/2024)
8/23/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated August 23, 2024 re: Adjournment of Sentencing . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 08/23/2024)
8/2/2024OPINION & ORDER as to Darius A. Paduch. In May 2024, a jury convicted Defendant Darius Paduch, a urologist, of committing sex crimes against numerous patients, including five minors, over a twelve-year period. The evidence at trial demonstrated that Paduch knowingly persuaded, induced, enticed, or coerced patients to travel in interstate commerce to engage in unlawful sexual activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(a). It also demonstrated that he used the Internet or telephones to knowingly persuade, induce, entice, or coerce minor patients to engage in unlawful sexual activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b). Once the patients were under his care, Paduch masturbated them for no medical purpose. Paduch now moves for a new trial under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33. He contends that his convictions under 18 U.S.C. § 2422(a) and (b) are unconstitutional because they relied on an underlying provision that was less serious: New York Penal Law § 130.55, a Class B misdemeanor. For the reasons that follow, his motion for a new trial is denied....[*** See this Opinion & Order ***]... CONCLUSION. Paduch's convictions for violating 18 U.S.C. § 2422(a) and (b) are not unconstitutional merely because they rely on a less serious underlying provision: New York Penal Law § 130.55. His Rule 33 motion for a new trial is thus denied. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motions pending at docket numbers 132 and 134. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/2/2024) (bw) (Entered: 08/02/2024)
5/31/2024157
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: The sentence is adjourned to October 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. The defendants submission shall be due two weeks prior to sentencing and the Governments submission shall be due one week prior to sentencing. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on May 31, 2024)(arc) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
5/23/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by USA as to Darius A Paduch re 134 MOTION for New Trial ., 132 MOTION for Acquittal in Furtherance of Motion Made on May 2, 2024.. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 5/8/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 5/8/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 5/7/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 5/7/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 5/6/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 5/6/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 5/2/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 5/2/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebecca Forman, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 5/1/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 5/1/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebecca Forman, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 4/30/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 4/30/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 4/29/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 4/29/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Martha Martin, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 4/26/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 4/26/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Steven Greenblum, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 4/25/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 4/25/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Steven Greenblum, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Trial proceeding held on 4/24/2024 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: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Trial held on 4/24/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lisa Picciano Franko, (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 6/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/22/2024
  • Motion for New Trial
MEMORANDUM in Support by Darius A Paduch re 134 MOTION for New Trial .. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)
5/22/2024
  • Motion for New Trial
MOTION for New Trial . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)
5/22/2024
  • Motion for Judgment of Acquittal
MEMORANDUM in Support by Darius A Paduch re 132 MOTION for Acquittal in Furtherance of Motion Made on May 2, 2024.. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)
5/22/2024
  • Motion for Judgment of Acquittal
MOTION for Acquittal in Furtherance of Motion Made on May 2, 2024. Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/22/2024)
5/15/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch : After a ten-day trial, a jury found Defendant guilty of eleven counts in the S2 Indictment. The counts in the verdict sheet correspond to the following counts in the S2 Indictment:Verdict Sheet: S2 Indictment: Count 1, Count2, Count 3, Count 4, Count 5, Count 7, Count 8, Count 9, Count 10, Count 12, Count 13. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to upload to ECF the Court Exhibits from trial, each of which is attached to this Order: Court Exhibit 1: Voir Dire Questionnaire; Court Exhibit 2: Draft Jury Charge; Court Exhibit 3: Jury Charge; Court Exhibit 4: Jury Note; Court Exhibit 5: Jury Note; Court Exhibit 6: Verdict Sheet. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/15/2024) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(ap) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/16/2024: # 7 Patient List) (arc). (Entered: 05/15/2024)
5/8/2024JURY VERDICT as to Darius A Paduch (1) Guilty on Count 1ss-5ss,6ss,7ss-10ss, 11ss. (ap) (Entered: 05/09/2024)
5/8/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 5/8/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Jury verdict: Guilty to Counts 1-11 of S2 Indictment. Sentence is scheduled for August 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Sentencing set for 8/22/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Ronnie Abrams) (Court Reporter Martha Martin) (ap) (Entered: 05/09/2024)
5/8/2024 JURY VERDICT SHEET as to Darius A Paduch. (jw) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
5/7/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 5/7/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporters Martha Martin and Lisa Franko present. (jbo) (Entered: 05/07/2024)
5/6/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 5/6/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporters Martha Martin and Lisa Franko present. (jbo) (Entered: 05/07/2024)
5/6/2024 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated May 6, 2024 re: Section 2(b) Theory in Jury Charge Document filed by USA. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 05/06/2024)
5/6/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 4/17/2024 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: 05/06/2024)
5/6/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Conference held on 4/17/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Doug Colavito, (212) 805-0320, 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 5/28/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/6/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/06/2024)
5/5/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare dated 5/5/2024 re: Government's Rebuttal (Hawriluk, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2024)
5/5/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare dated 5/5/2024 re: Rule 29 - Double Jeopardy (Hawriluk, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2024)
5/5/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare dated 5/5/2024 re: Defense Proposed Verdict Sheet ECF 75 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Cook Verdict Sheet)(Hawriluk, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2024)
5/3/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: Before the Court is the Governments motion in limine regarding Dr. Deryn Strange's testimony. The Government's motion is granted in part and denied in part. In addition to the undisputed areas of testimony, the Court will permit testimony as to the following: Dr. Strange's opinions under the heading "Expectancy and [M]otivation," which includes, in part, her opinion that information acquired over time can change how people interpret earlier events; Dr. Strange's opinions under the heading "Memory Distortion and False Memories," which includes, in part, her opinion that the information that people learn from others can influence how they later recall an event; Dr. Strange's opinions under the heading "Possible Sources of Suggestive Influence," which includes, in part, her opinion that the influence of other sourcessuch as media, retelling of a story, therapy, and dreamscan lead to the formation of false memories; and Dr. Strange's opinions under the heading "Psychopathology," which includes, in part, her opinion that a history of trauma can increase the likelihood of memory distortion. The Court will not permit testimony as to the following: Dr. Strange's opinion that memory is subject to forgetting; Dr. Strange's opinions under the heading "Low IQ," which includes, in part, her opinion that individuals with borderline IQ scores are more prone to suggestibility and acquiescenceunless Defendant identifies evidence for the Court that any of the former patients have a low or borderline IQ score, or studies that support the proposition that patients with Klinefelter Syndrome are more prone to suggestibility or acquiescence; and Dr. Stranges opinions in the concluding section of her report that bear specifically on the former patients' memories. The Court will supplement its ruling on the record on Monday, May 6, 2024. Additionally, the Court intends to email the parties a draft of the jury charge this weekend. The parties should be prepared to discuss the draft jury charge after testimony on Monday, May 6, 2024. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/3/2024) (lnl) (Entered: 05/06/2024)
5/3/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated May 3, 2024 re: Revised Requests to Charge . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Revised Requests to Charge)(Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 05/03/2024)
5/2/2024DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Darius A Paduch (1) Count 6ss,11ss. [*** NOTE: Refer to Endorsed Letter, Doc.# 121 . ***] (bw) (Entered: 05/06/2024)
5/2/2024ENDORSED LETTER as to (S2 23-Cr-181) Darius A. Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSAs Marguerite B. Colson, Elizabeth A. Espinosa, Ni Qian, Jun Xiang, dated May 2, 2024 re: Prior to trial, the Government elected not to proceed on Counts Six and Eleven in the above-captioned Indictment. Having elected not to proceed on those counts, the Government now respectfully moves to dismiss them. Further, the Government requests that defense counsel not be permitted to reference the dismissal of Counts Six and Eleven in the presence of the jury. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/2/2024) (bw) (Entered: 05/03/2024)
5/2/2024 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated May 2, 2024 re: Dismissal of Non-Trial Counts Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 05/02/2024)
5/2/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 5/2/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. (Court Reporter Court reporters Martha Martin and Rebecca Forman) (ap) (Entered: 05/02/2024)
5/1/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 5/1/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporters Martha Martin and Rebecca Forman present. (jbo) (Entered: 05/02/2024)
5/1/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 117 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Ni Qian dated April 29, 2024 re: Motion to Preclude Improper Cross-Examination .. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
5/1/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 111 MOTION in Limine To Preclude Certain Dr. Strange Opinions.. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
4/30/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 4/30/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporters Martha Martin and Rebecca Forman present. (lnl) (Entered: 04/30/2024)
4/29/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Ni Qian dated April 29, 2024 re: Motion to Preclude Improper Cross-Examination . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Qian, Ni) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
4/29/2024CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 29, 2024 re: Proposed Rule 502(d) Order . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order FRE 502(d))(Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
4/29/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 4/29/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporters Martha Martin and Rebecca Forman present. (bw) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
4/26/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A Paduch held on 4/26/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporters Lisa Franko and Steven Greenblum present. (jbo) (Entered: 04/29/2024)
4/26/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: It is hereby ordered that the parties promptly propose narrowly tailored redactions of the voir dire transcripts. In particular, the parties shall propose redactions of discussions at side bar wherein prospective jurors discussed their or their family's sexual history, medical history, or otherwise sensitive personal information. See United States v. Maxwell, No. 20-CR-330, 2022 WL 421123, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 11, 2022) ("The Court will... permit redactions necessary to ensure juror... privacy."). Additionally, given that the Court has permitted Defendant's prior patients to testify under pseudonyms, the parties shall propose redactions of any reference to the patients' real names. The voir dire transcripts shall be filed under seal pending the Court's review of the parties' proposed redactions. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/26/2024) (ap) (Entered: 04/26/2024)
4/26/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare dated 04/26/2024 re: Touhy Memorandum (Hawriluk, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/26/2024)
4/25/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Jury Trial as to Darius A. Paduch held on 4/25/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporters Lisa Franko and Steven Greenblum present. (bw) (Entered: 04/26/2024)
4/25/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from USA dated April 25, 2024 re: Request for Curative Instructions . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Espinosa, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/25/2024)
4/24/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Voir Dire held on 4/24/2024 as to Darius A Paduch. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Paralegals Mia Vuckovich and Grayson Glogoff present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. (Court Reporter Lisa Franko and Steven Greenblum) (ap) (Entered: 04/25/2024)
4/23/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: The Court is in receipt of the Government's motion to preclude certain expert testimony from Dr. Deryn Strange. Defendant shall file a response no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024. In addition, both parties shall be prepared to discuss during tomorrow morning's conference whether "[t]he Defense may on cross-examination ask witnesses about activities or events that [it] believes led to false [or distorted] memories." Opinion & Order at 16, United States v. Maxwell, No. 20-CR-330 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 21, 2021). (Responses due by 4/29/2024) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/23/2024) (ap) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
4/23/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MOTION in Limine To Preclude Certain Dr. Strange Opinions. Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-S)(Qian, Ni) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
4/22/2024
  • OrderPartial
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: In advance of trial, set to begin on March 24, 2024, the Court rules on the outstanding motions as follows: The Government's motion to admit evidence of Defendant's other sexual assault and abuse crimes, wrongs, and acts under Federal Rules of Evidence 413, 414, and 404(b) is granted in part and denied in part. Relatedly, Defendant's motion to preclude the Government from introducing evidence under Rule 413 is granted in part and denied in part. The Court will permit four nonstatutory victims to testify. The Government's motion to admit the testimony of Defendant's two former coworkers under Rules 413 and 404(b) is granted. The Government's motion to admit Defendant's iCloud note is denied. The Government's motion to admit the URL entitled Doctor fucking teen is granted. The Government's motion to admit sexually explicit photographs of Defendant is denied. The Court will supplement its rulings on the record on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. All rulings are without prejudice to renew, and the Court may, upon request, revisit its rulings depending on the evidence presented at trial. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/22/2024) (ap) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
4/22/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MOTION in Limine to Preclude Certain Opinions by Dr. Strange. Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A - S)(Qian, Ni) (Entered: 04/22/2024)
4/20/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 104 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated April 18, 2024 Supplement to Motions in Limine.. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/20/2024)
4/20/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 104 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated April 18, 2024 Supplement to Motions in Limine.. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/20/2024)
4/19/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Pretrial Conference as to Darius A Paduch held on 4/19/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch appearance waived. Attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk present. (Court Reporter Douglas Colavito) (ap) (Entered: 04/22/2024)
4/19/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. Upon the application of Defendant Darius A. Paduch, by and through his attorneys, Baldassare & Mara, LLC (Michael Baldassare, Esq., appearing), it is hereby ORDERED that: 1. The Metropolitan Detention Center ("MDC"), located at 80 29th Street, Brooklyn,New York 11232, accept 3 shirts, 3 pants, 3 ties, and socks, as well as a belt and footwear ("civilian court clothing") on behalf of inmate Darius A. Paduch ("Paduch"), U.S. Marshal's Number 53470-510; 2. That the set of civilian court clothing be delivered to the MDC by Paduch's attorney or family on or before April 22, 2024; 3. That the MDC shall possess the civilian court clothing on Paduch's behalf; 4. That the MDC provide the civilian court clothing to Paduch to allow him to put on the clothing prior to his transport from the MDC to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to attend his trial on each day of the trial that is scheduled to commence on April 24, 2024, and expected to last 3 weeks, at the most; 5. That the civilian court clothing is permitted to be exchanged for fresh clothing ona weekly basis; and 6. That Paduch's attorney and family shall comply with all Federal Bureau of Prisons and MDC directives on the logistics of furnishing the civilian court clothing to the MDC. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/19/2024) (bw) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
4/19/2024CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 19, 2024 re: Bias Inquiry During Jury Selection . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
4/18/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated April 18, 2024 Supplement to Motions in Limine. Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
4/18/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated April 18, 2024 re: Personal Electronic Devices . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (Personal Electronic Devices))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
4/17/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Pretrial Conference as to Darius A Paduch held on 4/17/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. (Court Reporter Douglas Colavito) (ap) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
4/15/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by USA as to Darius A Paduch re 99 SECOND MOTION in Limine .. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/15/2024LETTER RESPONSE in Support of Motion by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 15, 2024 re: 95 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 9, 2024 re: Supplemental Motion in Limine .. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/15/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MEMORANDUM in Support by Darius A Paduch re 99 SECOND MOTION in Limine .. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/15/2024
  • Motion in Limine
SECOND MOTION in Limine . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
4/12/202498
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: The final pretrial conference scheduled for April 17, 2024 at 2:30 will be held in Courtroom 318. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on April 12, 2024)(arc) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
4/12/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 95 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 9, 2024 re: Supplemental Motion in Limine .. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/12/2024)
4/10/2024
  • Motion in Limine to Exclude Testimony
MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 89 SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION in Limine to Admit Testimony under Rules 413 and 404(b).. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/10/2024)
4/9/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 9, 2024 re: Supplemental Motion in Limine . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
4/9/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 88 MOTION in Limine .. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
4/9/2024
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch on re: 92 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated April 9, 2024 re: 90 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 8, 2024 re: Motion to Compel Defense Expert Notice. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. Defendant shall have until Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to submit his final Rule 16 expert disclosure. No further adjournments will be granted. The Court's endorsement of the Government's letter dated April 8, 2024 is hereby vacated. See Dkt. 91. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/9/2024)(ap) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
4/9/2024LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated April 9, 2024 re: 90 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 8, 2024 re: Motion to Compel Defense Expert Notice .. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
4/9/2024
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch (1)on 90 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 8, 2024 re: Motion to Compel Defense Expert Notice. ENDORSEMENT: Defendant shall provide the Government with his Rule 16expert disclosure no later thanApril 11, 2024. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/9/2024) (ap) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
4/8/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated April 8, 2024 re: Motion to Compel Defense Expert Notice . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defense Letter re Dr. Strange)(Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
4/5/2024
  • Motion in Limine to Exclude Testimony
SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION in Limine to Admit Testimony under Rules 413 and 404(b). Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Qian, Ni) (Entered: 04/05/2024)
4/5/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MOTION in Limine . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Espinosa, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/05/2024)
4/4/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that to ensure compliance with the March 8, 2024 Order, an employee and/or representative of the MDC shall, each day, provide an update to this Court,copying counsel for both parties, as to whether: i) Paduch was offered access to discovery on that date; ii) the number of hours Paduch was offered access on that date; and iii) whether Paduch accepted or declined to review discovery on that date; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, in light of the MDC's prior failure to comply with the March 8, 2024 Order, the MDC shall permit Paduch to have access to a computer to prepare for trial for at least twenty-five hours per week, starting immediately and unless and until the Court orders otherwise. Should the MDC fail to comply with this Order, the Court will promptly hold a hearing to determine whether to hold the MDC in contempt, at which representatives of the MDC will be required to attend. See, e.g., Nigro v. United States, No. 09-CR-1239, 2016 WL 3211968, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. June 9, 2016) (describing hearings the court held to determine whether to hold the Warden of the Metropolitan Detention Center in contempt of an order by this Court granting [the defendant] improved access to certain discovery materials," at one of which the Warden appeared personally). SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 4/4/24)(jw) Modified on 4/4/2024 (jw). (Entered: 04/04/2024)
4/2/2024
  • Reply
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support as to Darius A Paduch re: 82 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . . (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2024)
4/1/2024
  • Motion in Limine
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support as to Darius A Paduch re: 72 FIRST MOTION in Limine . . (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
4/1/2024 RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Darius A Paduch re: 82 MOTION for Order to Show Cause .. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Ex. A)(Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
4/1/2024MEMORANDUM in Support by Darius A Paduch re 82 MOTION for Order to Show Cause .. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit (Declaration of Jeffrey Hawriluk, Esq.), # 2 Exhibit (Amended Opinion and Order - 22-cr-303 (JMF) (January 4, 2024))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
4/1/2024
  • Motion
MOTION for Order to Show Cause . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
3/29/2024
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch on 80 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated March 28, 2024 re: Trial Letter. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 3/29/2024) (lnl) (Entered: 03/29/2024)
3/28/2024 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated March 28, 2024 re: Trial Letter Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 03/28/2024)
3/27/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Darius A Paduch re 74 MOTION in Limine and Memorandum of Law.. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
3/27/2024Proposed Jury Instructions by Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Defendant's Proposed Requests to Charge))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
3/27/2024Proposed Voir Dire Questions by Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Defendant's Proposed Voir Dire Questions))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
3/27/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by USA as to Darius A Paduch re 72 FIRST MOTION in Limine .. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
3/27/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated March 27, 2024 re: Defendant's Proposed Verdict Sheet (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Defendant's Proposed Verdict Sheet))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
3/20/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MOTION in Limine and Memorandum of Law. Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Sealed Medical Record)(Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 03/20/2024)
3/20/2024
  • Motion in Limine
MEMORANDUM in Support by Darius A Paduch re 72 FIRST MOTION in Limine .. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/20/2024)
3/20/2024
  • Motion in Limine
FIRST MOTION in Limine . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/20/2024)
3/20/2024Proposed Voir Dire Questions by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 03/20/2024)
3/20/2024PROPOSED EXAMINATION OF JURORS by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 03/20/2024)
3/20/2024Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 03/20/2024)
3/18/2024
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch (1) granting 67 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated March 15, 2024 re: Pretrial Submissions and Trial Schedule. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 3/18/2024) (lnl) (Entered: 03/18/2024)
3/15/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated March 15, 2024 re: Pretrial Submissions and Trial Schedule . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
3/15/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Arraignment proceeding held on 1/25/2024 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: 03/15/2024)
3/15/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Arraignment held on 1/25/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. 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 4/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/15/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/13/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
3/8/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that regardless of lockdowns and staffing issues in the facility, MDC shall permit the defendant to have access to a computer to prepare for trial for fifteen to twenty-five hours per week, starting immediately and continuing until April 24, 2024 and after the trial begins. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 3/8/2024) (lnl) (Entered: 03/08/2024)
3/8/2024CONSENT LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated March 8, 2024 re: Proposed Discovery Order Document filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Discovery Order)(Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 03/08/2024)
3/8/2024
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch granting 61 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated March 7, 2024 re: One-Week Modification of Briefing Schedule for Motions In Limine. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. The final pretrial conference is adjourned to April 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. SO ORDERED. (Motions due by 3/20/2024. Responses due by 3/27/2024. Replies due by 4/1/2024. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/17/2024 at 02:30 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 3/8/2024) (lnl) (Entered: 03/08/2024)
3/7/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated March 7, 2024 re: One-Week Modification of Briefing Schedule for Motions In Limine . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 03/07/2024)
3/1/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Oral Argument proceeding held on 2/14/2024 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: 03/01/2024)
3/1/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Oral Argument held on 2/14/2024 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. 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 3/22/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/1/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/30/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 03/01/2024)
2/26/2024OPINION & ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. For the foregoing reasons, all of Paduchs motions are denied. His motions to dismiss Count 6 and for a bill of particulars are denied without prejudice, and his motion to sever Counts 8 through 13 from Counts 1 through 7 is denied with prejudice. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 2/26/24)(jw) (Entered: 02/26/2024)
2/21/2024
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A. Paduch on re: 55 LETTER MOTION filed by USA addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Ni Qian dated February 20, 2024 re: Request for a Two-Day Adjournment of Trial Date.... Accordingly, the Government is requesting a brief adjournment to start trial on April 24, 2024, in order to accommodate the religious holiday. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. Time is excluded until April 24, 2024, under the Speedy Trial Act, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. ( Ready for Trial by 4/24/2024. ) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 2/21/2024)(bw) (Entered: 02/21/2024)
2/20/2024NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Ni Qian appearing for USA. (Qian, Ni) (Entered: 02/20/2024)
2/20/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Ni Qian dated February 20, 2024 re: Request for a Two-Day Adjournment of Trial Date . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Qian, Ni) (Entered: 02/20/2024)
2/14/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Oral Argument as to Darius A Paduch held on 2/14/2024. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. AUSA Ni Qian present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporter Amy Walker present. (jbo) (Entered: 02/15/2024)
1/31/2024
  • Reply
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support as to Darius A Paduch re: 45 MOTION for Bill of Particulars . MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION for Severance of Counts . . (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 01/31/2024)
1/30/2024
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch on re: 52 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated January 29, 2024 re: Status Letter. ENDORSEMENT: Oral argument is hereby scheduled for February 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. and will be held in Courtroom 1506 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse. (Oral Argument set for 2/14/2024 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 1506, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Ronnie Abrams) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 1/30/2024) (ap) (Entered: 01/30/2024)
1/29/2024 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated January 29, 2024 re: Status Letter Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 01/29/2024)
1/25/2024
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. Brief (Status Letter by parties) due by 1/29/2024. (bw) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
1/25/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Plea entered by Darius A Paduch (1) Count 1ss-13ss -- Not Guilty. (bw) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
1/25/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Arraignment as to Darius A Paduch (1) Count 1ss-13ss held on 1/25/2024. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Jennifer Mara and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporter Kristen Carannante present. Defendant arraigned on the S2 Superseding Indictment and pleads not guilty. The parties shall submit a status letter by January 29, 2024. (bw) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
1/25/2024NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jennifer Mara appearing for Darius A Paduch. Appearance Type: Retained. (Mara, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
1/18/2024Set/Reset Hearings as to Darius A Paduch: Arraignment set for 1/25/2024 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 1506, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. (arc) (Entered: 01/18/2024)
1/17/2024MEMORANDUM in Opposition by USA as to Darius A Paduch re 45 MOTION for Bill of Particulars . MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION for Severance of Counts .. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 01/17/2024)
1/16/2024(S2) SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT FILED as to Darius A Paduch (1) count(s) 1ss-13ss. (jm) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
1/16/2024MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: Court denies the application for redaction. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 1/16/2024) (See MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER as set forth) (lnl) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
1/5/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated January 5, 2024 re: Requested Redactions (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 01/05/2024)
1/3/2024MEMORANDUM in Support by Darius A Paduch re 45 MOTION for Bill of Particulars . MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION for Severance of Counts .. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit (Rule 16.1), # 2 Exhibit (Rule 16.1 Letter to USAO))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 01/03/2024)
1/3/2024
  • Motion
MOTION for Bill of Particulars ., MOTION to Dismiss ., MOTION for Severance of Counts . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 01/03/2024)
1/3/2024 LETTER by Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams, from Matthew Russell Lee, Inner City Press dated 1/2/2024 re: Matthew Russell Lee writes regarding sealing of documents. (ap) (Entered: 01/03/2024)
1/2/2024CONSENT LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated January 2, 2024 re: Requested Redactions Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 01/02/2024)
12/22/2023ENDORSED LETTER as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare dated 12/21/2023 re: Defense counsel writes regarding redacations. ENDORSEMENT: In determining whether to redact a document, courts must apply the three-part test articulated by the Second Circuit in Lugosch v. Pyramid Co. of Onondaga, 435 F.3d 110 (2d Cir. 2006). Documents relied on by a district court in detaining a defendant pending trial are entitled to a strong presumption of access. United States v. Graham, 257 F.3d 143, 154 (2d Cir. 2001). Moreover, a court within this District has found that even when there was a weak presumption of access, that presumption was not overcome by the privacy interests of bail sureties [who] have entered voluntarily into a highly publicized criminal proceeding by signing the Individual Bonds. United States v. Bankman-Fried, 2023 WL 1108471, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 30, 2023). No later than January 5, 2024, the parties shall each submit a letter as to whether the standards articulated above have been met. To the extent either party would like to propose more limited redactions, they may do so. Pending submission of these letters, the requested paragraph shall be temporarily redacted. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/22/2023)(ap) (Entered: 12/22/2023)
12/13/2023
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 1. DARIUS PADUCH may have access to an "air-gapped" laptop computer (the "Laptop") that is disabled from accessing the internet, local area networks, or other electronic devices; 2. Upon receipt of an acceptable laptop computer from counsel for DARIUS PADUCH, the Government shall (a) ensure that the laptop is appropriately "air gapped" and compatible with the MDC Brooklyn's security requirements; (b) load the laptop with certain non-sensitive discovery in this case; and (c) deliver the laptop to the proper authorities at the MDC Brooklyn at a reasonable time deemed appropriate (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/13/2023) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
12/12/2023
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. The Defendant shall have until January 3, 2024 to file pretrial motions; oppositions shall be filed by January 17, 2024; and any replies shall be filed by January 24, 2024. All other dates set forth in the Court's September 12, 2023 Order shall remain in effect. ( Motions due by 1/3/2024. Responses due by 1/17/2024. Replies due by 1/24/2024. )(Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/12/2023)(bw) (Entered: 12/12/2023)
12/12/2023JOINT LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated December 12, 2023 re: Joint Proposed Discovery Order Document filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Discovery Order)(Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 12/12/2023)
12/12/2023
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael Baldassare, Esq. dated December 12, 2023 re: Modification of Pretrial Motion Briefing Schedule . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (Modified Pretrial Motion Briefing Schedule))(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 12/12/2023)
11/13/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Arraignment proceeding held on 10/30/2023 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: 11/13/2023)
11/13/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Arraignment held on 10/30/2023 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Raquel Robles, (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 12/4/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/14/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/12/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
11/3/2023 LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from USA dated November 3, 2023 re: Status Letter Document filed by USA. (Espinosa, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/03/2023)
10/30/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Plea entered by Darius A Paduch (1) Count 1s-7s,8s-13s Not Guilty. (ap) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
10/30/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Arraignment as to Darius A Paduch (1) Count 1s-7s,8s-13s held on 10/30/2023. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Court reporter Raquel Robles present. Defendant arraigned on the Superseding Indictment and pleads not guilty. The parties shall submit a joint letter to the Court by November 6, 2023. Speedy trial time is excluded until April 22, 2024. (Court Reporter Raquel Robles) (ap) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
10/24/2023(S1) SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT FILED as to Darius A Paduch (1) count(s) 1s-7s, 8s-13s. (jm) (Entered: 10/25/2023)
9/22/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 9/12/2023 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: 09/22/2023)
9/22/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Conference held on 9/12/2023 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sadie Herbert, (212) 805-0310, 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 10/13/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/23/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/21/2023. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
9/12/2023
  • Order
ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. As discussed at today's conference, the deadline for the Government to seek a Superseding Indictment is October 31, 2023. The Defendant shall have until December 15, 2023 to file any motions; oppositions shall be filed by January 5, 2024; and any replies by January 19, 2024. The parties shall be prepared to try this case on April 22, 2024. No later than March 13, 2024, any in limine motions shall be filed, along with proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge, and proposed verdict forms. Any oppositions to those materials shall be filed no later than March 20, 2024 and any replies by March 25, 2024. A final pretrial conference is scheduled for April 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Time is excluded until April 22, 2024, pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. ( Motions due by 12/15/2023; Responses due by 1/5/2024; Replies due by 1/19/2024. Brief due by 3/13/2024; Responses to Brief due by 3/20/2024; Reply to Response to Brief due by 3/25/2024. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/10/2024 at 03:00 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Ready for Trial by 4/22/2024. )(Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 9/12/2023)(bw) (Entered: 09/12/2023)
9/12/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Status Conference as to Darius A Paduch held on 9/12/2023. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. AUSA Jun Xiang present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare and Jeffrey Hawriluk. The Government's deadline to supersede is October 31, 2023. Motions due December 15, 2023, responses due January 5, 2024, replies due January 19, 2024. Pretrial submissions shall be filed by March 13, 2024, responses due March 20, 2024 and replies due March 25, 2024. Final pretrial conference scheduled for April 10, 2024 at 3:00. Trial is scheduled for April 22, 2024. Speedy trial time is excluded until April 22, 2024. (Motions due by 12/15/2023. Responses due by 1/5/2024. Replies due by 1/19/2024. Pretrial Motions due by 3/13/2024. Responses due by 3/20/2024. Replies due by 3/25/2024. Pretrial Conference set for 4/10/2024 at 03:00 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams) (Court Reporter Sadie Herbert) (ap) (Entered: 09/12/2023)
9/11/2023NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jeffrey Hawriluk appearing for Darius A Paduch. Appearance Type: Retained. (Hawriluk, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
6/26/2023
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT 28 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from David Stern dated June 22, 2023 re: Seeking Authorization for Robert A. Soloway to Submit Voucher as to Darius A Paduch...ENDORSEMENT...Application granted. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 6/26/23) (jw) (Entered: 06/26/2023)
6/22/2023
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from David Stern dated June 22, 2023 re: Seeking Authorization for Robert A. Soloway to Submit Voucher . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Stern, David) (Entered: 06/22/2023)
6/1/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 5/24/23 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: 06/01/2023)
6/1/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Conference held on 5/24/23 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. 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 6/22/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/3/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/30/2023. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
5/31/2023
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch on 24 CONSENT LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated May 30, 2023 re: Scheduling Letter. ENDORSEMENT: A status conference is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. Time is excluded until September 12, 2023, under the Speedy Trial Act, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 9/12/2023 at 12:30 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams) (Time excluded from 5/31/2023 until 9/12/2023) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/31/2023) (lnl) (Entered: 05/31/2023)
5/30/2023CONSENT LETTER by USA as to Darius A Paduch addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from United States dated May 30, 2023 re: Scheduling Letter Document filed by USA. (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 05/30/2023)
5/26/2023AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Darius A Paduch re: 17 Memorandum of Law filed by Darius A Paduch (REDACTED). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bail Hearing Transcript: D1-D44; Detention Order: D45; Indictment: D46-D55; Bail Packet with Exhibits: D56-D113)(Baldassare, Michael) (Attachment 1 replaced on 12/22/2023) (ap). (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/16/2024) (ap). (Entered: 05/26/2023)
5/24/2023
  • Order
RULE 5(F) ORDER as to Darius A Paduch. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/24/2023) (ap) (Entered: 05/24/2023)
5/24/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams:Status Conference as to Darius A Paduch held on 5/24/2023. AUSA Marguerite Colson present. AUSA Elizabeth Espinosa present. Pretrial Services Officer Meherun Mayer present. Defendant (1) Darius A. Paduch present with attorneys Michael Baldassare, Jennifer Mara and Jeffrey Hawriluk. Mr. Paduch's bail appeal is denied for the reasons stated on the record. The parties shall submit a letter by May 30, 2023. Speedy trial time remains excluded until 7/10/2023-the date set by MJ Cave. (Court Reporter Kristen Carannante) (ap) (Entered: 05/24/2023)
5/23/2023 MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Darius A Paduch re: 20 Memorandum of Law in Opposition filed by USA, 17 Memorandum of Law filed by Darius A Paduch . (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/23/2023)
5/22/2023 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition by USA as to Darius A Paduch . (Colson, Marguerite) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
5/17/2023
  • Motion for Protective Order
PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Darius A Paduch...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material...(Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/17/2023) (lnl) (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/2023
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from AUSA Jun Xiang dated May 16, 2023 re: Protective Order (Consent) . Document filed by USA as to Darius A Paduch. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Protective Order)(Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 05/16/2023)
5/15/2023 MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Darius A Paduch re: 11 Detention Hearing,,,,, . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bail Hearing Transcript(s): D1-D44; Detention Order: D45; Indictment: D46-D55; Bail Packet with Exhibits: D56-D113)(Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
5/9/2023Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Darius A Paduch: Motions due by 5/15/2023. Responses due by 5/22/2023 Status Conference set for 5/24/2023 at 02:30 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams. (ap) (Entered: 05/09/2023)
5/9/2023
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Darius A Paduch (1) granting 15 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael A. Baldassare, Esq. dated May 9, 2023 re: Adjournment of May 10, 2023 Conference and Briefing Schedule for Bail Motion. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. The conference is adjourned to May 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. The Court adopts the proposed briefing schedule. Time is excluded until May 24, 2023, under the Speedy Trial Act, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7)(a). (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/9/2023) (ap) (Entered: 05/09/2023)
5/9/2023
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael A. Baldassare, Esq. dated May 9, 2023 re: Adjournment of May 10, 2023 Conference and Briefing Schedule for Bail Motion . Document filed by Darius A Paduch. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 05/09/2023)
4/26/2023NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michael Angelo Baldassare appearing for Darius A Paduch. Appearance Type: Retained. (Baldassare, Michael) (Entered: 04/26/2023)
4/26/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Darius A Paduch. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Hearing proceeding held on 4/11/2023 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.... (js) (Entered: 04/26/2023)
4/26/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Darius A Paduch re: Hearing held on 4/11/2023 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 5/17/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/30/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/25/2023. (js) (Entered: 04/26/2023)
4/25/2023Set/Reset Hearings as to Darius A Paduch: Initial Appearance set for 5/10/2023 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 1506, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. (arc) (Entered: 04/25/2023)
4/20/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jennifer E Willis: Detention Hearing as to Darius A Paduch held on 4/20/2023. Defendant present with CJA counsel Robert Soloway. AUSA Marguerite Colson present for the Government. BAIL DISPOSITION: DETENTION; RISK OF FLIGHT/DANGER. *COMMENTS: As explained more fully in the transcript, Dr. Paduch was detained on dangerousness only. The robust package he proposed tying up a significant portion of his assets and co-signs by husband, cousin and former patient allayed concerns about about flight. However, the nature and circumstances of the charge and the weight of the evidence create significant concern about the safety of the community. Dr. Paduch is alleged to have sexually assaulted over ten alleged victims, many who were under 18 and is alleged to have used phone and internet to arrange to meet some of these alleged victims at locations other than his office. I considered ways in which his internet and phone access and access to his home could be cut off or monitored but concluded that there was no way to adequately monitor this (pretrial electronics monitoring is merely a check for certain words and terms). Dr. Paduch's resources would also allow him to purchase unmonitored device. (jbo) (Entered: 04/20/2023)
4/18/2023NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Elizabeth Anne Espinosa appearing for USA. (Espinosa, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
4/17/2023NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Jun Xiang appearing for USA. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 04/17/2023)
4/11/20237MEDICAL ORDER as to Darius A. Paduch. SO ORDERED: (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave on 4/11/2023)(bw) (Entered: 04/12/2023)
4/11/2023
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to Darius A. Paduch. Time excluded from 4/11/2023 until 7/10/2023. (By Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave on 4/11/2023) (bw) (Entered: 04/12/2023)
4/11/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave: Arraignment as to Darius A. Paduch (1) Count 1-2,3,4 held on 4/11/2023. Plea entered by Darius A. Paduch (1) Count 1-2,3,4 --- Not Guilty. (bw) (Entered: 04/12/2023)
4/11/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave: Initial Appearance as to Darius A. Paduch held on 4/11/2023. Proceeding via In Person. Date of Arrest: 4/11/2023. AUSA Marguerite Colson. Defense Counsel David Stern (CJA) - Presentment only. Proceeding: Rule 9. BAIL DISPOSITION: Detention on consent without prejudice. COMMENTS: See attached medical order. ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS: Defendant arraigned; pleads Not Guilty. Conference before District Judge on 7/10/2023 Ctrl Date. Speedy Trial Time excluded under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) until 7/10/2023. (bw) (Entered: 04/12/2023)
4/11/2023Attorney update in case as to Darius A Paduch. Attorney David M. Stern for Darius A. Paduch added. (bw) (Entered: 04/12/2023)
4/11/20235CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Darius A. Paduch. APPROVED: (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave on 4/11/2023); Attorney David Stern. (bw) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
4/11/2023Arrest of Darius A. Paduch. (bw) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
4/11/2023Attorney update in case as to Darius A Paduch. Attorney Marguerite Boughton Colson for USA added. (jm) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
4/11/2023Case as to Darius A Paduch ASSIGNED to Judge Ronnie Abrams. (jm) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
4/11/2023Case Designated ECF as to Darius A Paduch. (jm) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
4/11/2023INDICTMENT UNSEALED as to Darius A Paduch. (jm) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
4/11/2023
  • Order
Order to Unseal Indictment as to Sealed Defendant 1. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah L Cave on 4/4/23)(jm) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
4/7/20231SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (nmo) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
4/4/2023SEALED INDICTMENT as to Sealed Defendant 1 (1) count(s) 1-2, 3, 4. (jm) (Entered: 04/11/2023)