USA v. Urrego et al

1:23-cr-00354 | New York Southern District Court

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Division Foley Square
Judge Judge P. Kevin Castel
Filed July 17, 2023
Terminated May 23, 2024
Case Flags CLOSED, ECF, and PRIOR
Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago Show Interactive Timeline
Filing Date # Docket Text
6/28/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Alex Vargas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Sentence proceeding held on 5/23/2024 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: 06/28/2024)
6/28/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Alex Vargas re: Sentence held on 5/23/2024 before Judge P. Kevin Castel. 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 7/19/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/29/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/26/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 06/28/2024)
5/23/2024
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT In A Criminal Case. Date of Imposition of Judgment: 5/23/2024. Defendant Alex Vargas (2) pleaded guilty to Count(s) 1. Count(s) 2 is dismissed on the motion of the United States. IMPRISONMENT: 48 months. - The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: 1. Defendant be evaluated for appropriate drug treatment program. 2. Defendant serve his sentence as close as possible to New York City to facilitate family visits. - The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons: before 2 p.m. on 7/9/2024. SUPERVISED RELEASE: 3 years. Standard Conditions of Supervision (See page 4 of Judgment). Special Conditions of Supervision (See page 5 of Judgment). ASSESSMENT: $100.00, due immediately. (Signed by Judge P. Kevin Castel on 5/23/2024) (bw) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Alex Vargas (2) Count 2. (bw) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/23/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Sentencing held on 5/23/2024 for Alex Vargas (2) Count 1. Defendant Vargas present with attorney Benjamin Zeman. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Court Reporter: George Malinowski. Defendant is sentenced to 48 months imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, the fine is waived, and a special assessment of $100. Surrender Date: July 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (jbo) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
5/16/2024SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Alex Vargas. (Moroney, Patrick) (Entered: 05/16/2024)
5/9/2024SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Alex Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter from The Focus Forward Project, # 2 Exhibit Letter from Defendant, # 3 Exhibit Letter of Support, # 4 Exhibit Letter of Support, # 5 Exhibit Letter of Support, # 6 Exhibit Letter of Support, # 7 Exhibit Letter of Support, # 8 Exhibit Letter of Support)(Zeman, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/09/2024)
2/15/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Alex Vargas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Plea proceeding held on 1/10/24 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: 02/15/2024)
2/15/2024TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Alex Vargas re: Plea held on 1/10/24 before Judge P. Kevin Castel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Pamela Utter, (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 3/7/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/18/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/15/2024. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 02/15/2024)
1/10/2024Change of Not Guilty Plea to Guilty Plea as to Alex Vargas (2) Count 1. (jbo) (Entered: 01/10/2024)
1/10/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Change of Plea Hearing as to Alex Vargas held on 1/10/2024. Plea entered by Alex Vargas (2) Guilty of Lesser Offense as to Count 1. Defendant Vargas present with attorney Benjamin Zeman. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Court Reporter: Pam Utter. Defendant changes not guilty plea and pleads guilty to the lesser-included offense within Count One of the Indictment. Defendant admits forfeiture allegations in paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Indictment. Sentencing is scheduled for May 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant Vargas bail continued. (Sentencing set for 5/23/2024 at 11:00 AM before Judge P. Kevin Castel.) (jbo) (Entered: 01/10/2024)
1/10/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Plea entered by Alex Vargas (2) Guilty of Lesser Offense as to Count 1. (ap) (Entered: 01/10/2024)
1/10/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Change of Plea Hearing as to Alex Vargas held on 1/10/2024. Defendant Vargas present with attorney Benjamin Zeman. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Defendant changes not guilty plea and pleads guilty to the lesser-included offense within Count One of the Indictment. Defendant admits forfeiture allegations in paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Indictment. Sentencing is scheduled for May 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant Vargas bail continued. (Sentencing set for 5/23/2024 at 11:00 AM before Judge P. Kevin Castel) (Court Reporter Pamela Utter) (ap) (Entered: 01/10/2024)
12/20/2023
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Alex Vargas on 26 LETTER by Alex Vargas addressed to Judge P. Kevin Castel from Benjamin Zeman dated 12/20/2023 re: Modification of Bail Conditions. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. (Signed by Judge P. Kevin Castel on 12/20/2023) (lnl) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/20/2023 LETTER by Alex Vargas addressed to Judge P. Kevin Castel from Benjamin Zeman dated 12/20/2023 re: Modification of Bail Conditions (Zeman, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/14/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Alex Vargas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 11/16/23 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: 12/14/2023)
12/14/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Alex Vargas re: Conference held on 11/16/23 before Judge P. Kevin Castel. 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 1/4/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/16/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/13/2024. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
12/13/2023FILED JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE as to Juan Pablo Urrego (1), Pleaded guilty to Count(s) 1, Imprisonment for a total term of 32 Months. Supervised release for a term of 3 Years; Count(s) 2 are dismissed on the motion of the US. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: Defendant serve his sentence at Fort Dix to facilitate family visits. Special Assessment of $100 which is due immediately. (Signed by Judge P. Kevin Castel on 12/13/2023)(jw) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
12/13/2023DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Juan Pablo Urrego (1) Count 2. (jw) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
12/13/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Sentencing held on 12/13/2023 for Juan Pablo Urrego (1) Count 1. Defendant Urrego is present with attorney Florian Miedel and paralegal, Nina Eyres. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Court Reporter: Carol Ganley. Interpreter: Gabriel Mitre. Defendant Urrego, is sentenced on the lesser-included offense in Count One of the Indictment to 32 months imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, the fine is waived, and a special assessment of $100. Defendant Urrego is remanded into custody. (lnl) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
12/6/2023SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Juan Pablo Urrego. (Moroney, Patrick) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
11/28/2023SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Juan Pablo Urrego. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-G)(Miedel, Florian) (Entered: 11/28/2023)
11/16/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Status Conference as to Alex Vargas held on 11/16/2023. Defendant Vargas present with attorney Benjamin Zeman. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Court Reporter: Steven Greenblum. The next conference for is scheduled for January 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 11D. Time is excluded through 1/10/2024. Defendant Vargas bail continued. (Status Conference set for 1/10/2024 at 02:00 PM before Judge P. Kevin Castel.) (jbo) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
10/12/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Juan Pablo Urrego. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Plea proceeding held on 9/12/23 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: 10/12/2023)
10/12/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Juan Pablo Urrego re: Plea held on 9/12/23 before Judge P. Kevin Castel. 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 11/2/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/10/2024. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 10/12/2023)
9/12/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel:Change of Plea Hearing as to Juan Pablo Urrego held on 9/12/2023. Defendant Urrego is present with attorney Florian Miedel. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Court Reporter: Dana Holland Interpreter: Gabriel Metre. Defendant Urrego, received, reviewed, and discussed the plea agreement with his attorney. Defendant changes not guilty plea and pleads guilty to the lesser-included offense in Count One of the Indictment. Defendant admits forfeiture allegations in paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Indictment. Sentencing is scheduled for December 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant Urrego is remanded into custody. (Sentencing set for 12/13/2023 at 11:00 AM before Judge P. Kevin Castel) Plea entered by Juan Pablo Urrego (1) Guilty of Lesser Offense as to Count 1. (lnl) (Entered: 09/12/2023)
9/12/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Status Conference as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas held on 9/12/2023. Defendant Urrego is present with attorney Florian Miedel. Defendant Vargas present with attorney Benjamin Zeman. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Interpreter: Gabriel Metre. The next conference for defendant Vargas is scheduled for November 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11D. Time is excluded through 11/16/2023. Defendant Vargas bail continued. (Status Conference set for 11/16/2023 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 11D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge P. Kevin Castel) (Court Reporter Dana Holland) (ap) (Entered: 09/12/2023)
8/25/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 7/19/2023 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: 08/25/2023)
8/25/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas re: Conference held on 7/19/2023 before Judge P. Kevin Castel. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Andrew 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 9/15/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/25/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/24/2023. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 08/25/2023)
8/24/2023
  • Order
ORDER as to Alex Vargas. Upon the consent of both parties and Pretrial Services, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendants condition of Home Detention enforced by Location Monitoring be replaced with: Curfew, with hours to be set by Pretrial Services, enforced by Location Monitoring (Signed by Judge P. Kevin Castel on 8/24/2023)(jw) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
7/19/2023
  • Order
ORAL ORDER as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas. Time excluded from 7/19/2023 until 9/12/2023. Status Conference set for 9/12/2023 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 11D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge P. Kevin Castel. (bw) (Entered: 08/02/2023)
7/19/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Plea entered by Juan Pablo Urrego (1) Count 1,2 and Alex Vargas (2) Count 1,2 -- Not Guilty. (bw) (Entered: 08/02/2023)
7/19/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Kevin Castel: Arraignment as to Juan Pablo Urrego (1) Count 1,2 and Alex Vargas (2) Count 1,2 held on 7/19/2023. Defendant Urrego is present with attorney Florian Miedel. Defendant Vargas present with attorney Benjamin Zeman. AUSA, Patrick Moroney, present. Court Reporter: Andrew Walker. Interpreter: Gabriel Mitre. Defendants have reviewed indictment with counsel, waive public reading and plead not guilty to the two-count Indictment. The next conference is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 11. Time is excluded through September 12, 2023. Rule 5(f) notice orally delivered by the Court. Defendant Urrego continues to be detained. Defendant Vargas bail continued. (bw) (Entered: 08/02/2023)
7/19/2023
  • Motion for Protective Order
PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material. SO ORDERED: (Signed by Judge P. Kevin Castel on 7/19/2023)(bw) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
7/19/2023
  • Order
RULE 5(F) ORDER as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge P. Kevin Castel on 7/17/2023)(bw) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
7/17/2023Case Designated ECF as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas. (jbo) (Entered: 07/17/2023)
7/17/2023 INDICTMENT FILED as to Juan Pablo Urrego (1) count(s) 1, 2, Alex Vargas (2) count(s) 1, 2. (jbo) (Entered: 07/17/2023)
6/16/2023AFFIRMATION of Patrick R. Moroney in Support by USA as to Alex Vargas re: 7 Order to Continue - Interest of Justice. (vb) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 06/20/2023)
6/16/2023
  • Motion to Continue
ORDER TO CONTINUE IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE as to Alex Vargas. Time excluded from 6/16/23 until 7/17/23. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 6/16/23)(vb) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 06/20/2023)
6/16/2023AFFIRMATION of Patrick R. Moroney in Support by USA as to Juan Pablo Urrego re: 9 Order to Continue - Interest of Justice. (vb) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 06/20/2023)
6/16/2023
  • Motion to Continue
ORDER TO CONTINUE IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE as to Juan Pablo Urrego. Time excluded from 6/16/23 until 7/17/23. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 6/16/23)(vb) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 06/20/2023)
5/16/2023Appearance Bond Entered as to Alex Vargas: $50,000 Personal recognizance bond; To be cosigned by one financially responsible person; Additional conditions..... (jbo) (Main Document 6 replaced on 6/20/2023) (jbo). [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James L. Cott: Initial Appearance as to Alex Vargas held on 5/16/2023. Bond Hearing as to Alex Vargas held on 5/16/2023. Defendant present with CJA counsel Benjamin Zeman. AUSA Patrick Moroney present for the Government. BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; $50,000 Personal recognizance bond; To be cosigned by one financially responsible person; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents and no new applications; Pretrial supervision as directed by Pretrial Services; Deft to submit to urinalysis, if positive, add drug testing and treatment; Home detention; Electronic monitoring as determined by PTS; Deft to continue or seek employment; Deft not to possess firearm, destructive device, other weapon; No contact with co-defendant except in the presence of counsel; Deft to be released on own signature; Plus electronic monitoring to be supplied today before leaving courthouse; Remaining conditions to be met by 5/30/23. [**Preliminary Hearing Date: 6/16/23.] On defendant's consent. (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/2023Attorney update in case as to Alex Vargas. Attorney Benjamin Christopher Zeman for Alex Vargas added. (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/20233CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Alex Vargas. Benjamin Zeman appointed CJA counsel. APPROVED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge James L. Cott) (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James L. Cott: Initial Appearance as to Juan Pablo Urrego held on 5/16/2023. Detention Hearing as to Juan Pablo Urrego held on 5/16/2023. Defendant present with CJA counsel Florian Miedel. AUSA Patrick Moroney present for the Government. Spanish interpreter present. Defendant waives pretrial report. BAIL DISPOSITION: DETENTION ON CONSENT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. [**Preliminary Hearing Date: 6/16/23.] On defendant's consent. (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/2023Attorney update in case as to Juan Pablo Urrego. Attorney Florian Miedel for Juan Pablo Urrego added. (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/20232CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Juan Pablo Urrego. Florian Miedel appointed CJA counsel. APPROVED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge James L. Cott) (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/16/2023
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT as to Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas. Violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 812, 841, and 846. (Signed by Magistrate Judge James L. Cott) (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)
5/15/2023Arrest of Juan Pablo Urrego, Alex Vargas. (jbo) [1:23-mj-03970-UA] (Entered: 05/17/2023)