USA v. Taylor et al

4:21-cr-00166 | Missouri Western District Court

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Division Kansas City
Judge Chief District Judge Beth Phillips
Filed June 24, 2021
Magistrate Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts
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Filing Date # Docket Text
1/13/2025Order on Motion to Reduce Sentence (Amendment 821)
1/7/2025Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
12/19/2024Withdraw as Attorney
12/16/2024Order Appointing FPD (Amendment 821)
12/13/2024Reduce Sentence
7/30/2024Order Modifying Conditions of Pretrial / Supervised Release
7/24/2024Order Modifying Conditions of Pretrial / Supervised Release
6/25/2024Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis
6/24/2024Appeal In Forma Pauperis
5/23/2024Statement of Reasons (Sealed)
5/23/2024Judgment and Commitment
4/24/2024Order on motion for order
4/24/2024Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
4/15/2024Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
4/12/2024Downward Variance
4/5/2024Statement of Reasons (Sealed)
4/5/2024Judgment and Commitment
4/2/2024Motion for Order
4/1/2024Statement of Reasons (Sealed)
4/1/2024Judgment and Commitment
4/1/2024Order on Motion to Continue
3/29/2024Continue
3/28/2024Order on Motion for Order (Sealed)
3/20/2024Motion for Order (Sealed)
3/4/2024Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
2/27/2024Statement of Reasons (Sealed)
2/27/2024Judgment and Commitment
2/26/2024Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
12/4/2023Motion for Order
11/27/2023Order Setting Pretrial conference
11/14/2023Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
11/14/2023Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
11/9/2023Order Appointing FPD (Amendment 821)
11/9/2023Reduce Sentence (Amendment 821)
10/19/2023Statement of Reasons (Sealed)
10/19/2023Judgment and Commitment
10/19/2023Order on Motion for Order (Sealed)
10/16/2023Motion for Order (Sealed)
10/16/2023Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
10/14/2023Extension of Time to File Document
10/12/2023Order on Motion to Dismiss Count/Case
10/10/2023Order on Motion to Continue
10/10/2023Dismiss Count/Case
10/10/2023Continue
10/6/2023Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
10/6/2023Extension of Time to File Objections to PSI
9/25/2023Order Setting Pretrial conference, Order Setting Pretrial conference
8/25/2023Statement of Reasons (Sealed)
8/25/2023Judgment and Commitment
8/14/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Adam P Vannatta. (Naseem, Shazzie) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
8/11/2023PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Colby D Monkewicz. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transmittal Letter) (Boone, Trish) (Entered: 08/11/2023)
7/31/2023ORDER granting motion to continue 382 as to Danny A Moser (6). Accelerated Jury Trial as to Jason G Taylor, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle set for 10/30/2023 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Pretrial Conference set for 10/10/2023 in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. Signed on 7/31/2023 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Bliss, Sue) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
7/31/2023NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to Jason G Taylor, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts on Tuesday 8/1/2023 has been cancelled as a motion to continue from the 8/21/2023 trial docket has been filed and will be granted.

Absent the most extraordinary circumstances, no further continuances will be granted in this case.

This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/31/2023)

7/27/2023 MOTION to continue by Danny A Moser. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/10/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Brooks, Phillip) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
7/27/2023381Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Stephen R. Bough: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 7/27/2023. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
7/25/2023380 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Keith A Clevenger. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for 11/30/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 07/25/2023)

7/25/2023PLEA AGREEMENT as to Keith A Clevenger. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 07/25/2023)
7/25/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 7/25/2023. Plea entered as to Keith A Clevenger (13) Guilty of Lesser Offense as to Count 1s. Time in court: 2:09 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 07/25/2023)
7/23/2023377ORDER granting motion for extension of time to file PSIR objections 376 as to Colby D Monkewicz (5). Defendant shall have up to and including August 4, 2023 in which to file objections to the Presentence Investigation Report. Signed on 7/23/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 07/23/2023)
7/21/2023 MOTION to continue Deadline to File Objections to PSIR by Colby D Monkewicz. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/4/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Picerno, John Anthony) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
7/21/2023NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to James W Birtle ONLY: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 has been cancelled as defendant is deceased. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
7/21/2023NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to Keith A Clevenger, ONLY: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts on Tuesday, 8/1/23 has been cancelled as a change of plea has been set before US District Judge Beth Phillips on 7/25/23.

This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/21/2023)

7/20/2023375 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Keith A Clevenger. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 7/25/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Signed on 7/20/23 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Cordell, Annette) (Entered: 07/20/2023)
7/20/2023PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Adam P Vannatta. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transmittal Letter) (Boone, Trish) (Entered: 07/20/2023)
7/13/2023372 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jason G Taylor, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith, Keith A Clevenger. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Pretrial Conference is set for 8/1/2023 01:45 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

Please note, the time of the hearing MAY change depending on how many other scheduled cases get removed from this docket. You will receive an updated ECF notice of hearing should that occur.

As a reminder, unless a motion to continue has been granted or a change of plea hearing has been scheduled, all parties are expected to appear in person for the pretrial conference. If you plan to enter a change of plea, please contact the District Judge's courtroom deputy for scheduling. If filing a motion to continue, it must contain a statement by counsel that defendant (including any co-defendants) and government have been informed of and agree to the requested continuance. If the filing party has not obtained the position of the defendant(s), counsel shall state what efforts have been made to obtain such information. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

6/22/2023371Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Stephen R. Bough: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 6/22/2023. (Richard, Tracey) (Entered: 06/22/2023)
6/22/2023ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Adam P Vannatta (4). Signed on 6/22/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 06/22/2023)
6/20/2023 STATEMENT OF REASONS (Sealed) as to Deborah M Morris.

Per United States Judicial Conference policy, only authorized recipients shall be provided a copy of the Statement of Reasons absent express prior written authorization from this Court. Distribution is limited to the applicable defense counsel, the AUSA, the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and Probation/Pretrial Services. Defense counsel are specifically prohibited from providing a copy of the Statement of Reasons to any defendant for any reason. Pro se defendants are also prohibited from obtaining a copy of the Statement of Reasons.

NOTICE: Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. The case AUSA shall forward this document to the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Signed on June 20, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 06/21/2023)

6/20/2023JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT as to Deborah M Morris (9), Counts 1, 15, 15s, 15ss, 1s: Original Indictment, Superseding Indictment and Count 15ss and forfeiture allegation one are dismissed on the motion of the United States. Count 1ss: The defendant pleaded guilty to count 1ss lesser included offense on February 9, 2023. IMPRISONMENT: The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of 78 months as to Count 1ss. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: Designation to MCFP Springfield and for participation in the 500-hour RDAP program. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. SUPERVISED RELEASE: Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of : Four (4) years as to Count 1ss. Mandatory, standard and special conditions of supervision. CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES: MSA: $100.00. No fine or restitution. Signed on June 20, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 06/21/2023)
6/20/2023367Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: SENTENCING held on 6/20/2023 for Deborah M Morris (9), Count(s) 1ss. Record made on PSIR objections. Sentencing recommendations made by both counsel. Defendant accorded allocution. Defendant sentenced to FBOP for 78 MONTHS on Count 1ss. Upon release from imprisonment the defendant shall be placed on SUPERVISED RELEASE for 4 YEARS on Count 1ss. Special Assessment: $100. Fine: waived. Upon defendant's request it is recommended the defendant be designated to FCI Springfield and designated to an institution for participation in the 500-hour residential drug abuse program (RDAP). Original and Superseding Indictments, Count 15ss and forfeiture allegation one are dismissed on Government's motion. Defendant is remanded into custody and advised of right to appeal. Counsel appearing for USA: David Barnes. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Ronald Nguyen. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Lynn Berry. Time in court: 2:23 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 06/20/2023)
6/14/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Deborah M Morris (Barnes, David) (Entered: 06/14/2023)
6/14/2023365AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Deborah M Morris.*Please note change in hearing time only.* This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing reset for 6/20/2023 02:15 PM before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 06/14/2023)
6/9/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Deborah M Morris. (Nguyen, Ronald) (Entered: 06/09/2023)
6/7/2023 MOTION for order Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture by USA as to Adam P Vannatta. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/21/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Barnes, David) (Entered: 06/07/2023)
5/25/2023PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Deborah M Morris. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transmittal Letter) (Boone, Trish) (Entered: 05/25/2023)
4/27/2023360Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 4/27/2023. Time in court: 4:21 p.m. to 4:26 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/28/2023)
4/26/2023PLEA AGREEMENT as to Colby D Monkewicz. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/26/2023)
4/26/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 4/26/2023. Plea entered as to Colby D Monkewicz (5) Guilty of Lesser Offense, Count 1ss. Time in court: 2:03 p.m. to 2:17 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/26/2023)
4/26/2023 STATEMENT OF REASONS (Sealed) as to Nicholas A Taylor.

Per United States Judicial Conference policy, only authorized recipients shall be provided a copy of the Statement of Reasons absent express prior written authorization from this Court. Distribution is limited to the applicable defense counsel, the AUSA, the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and Probation/Pretrial Services. Defense counsel are specifically prohibited from providing a copy of the Statement of Reasons to any defendant for any reason. Pro se defendants are also prohibited from obtaining a copy of the Statement of Reasons.

NOTICE: Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. The case AUSA shall forward this document to the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Signed on 4/25/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Ellis, Lindsey) (Entered: 04/26/2023)

4/26/2023JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor The defendant sentenced to 228 months on count 1ss and 120 months on Count 21ss, terms to be served concurrently for a total terms of 228 months. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of five years on Count 1ss and three years on Count 21ss, terms to be served concurrently for a total term of 5 years. Fine waived. Special Assessment in the amount of $200 is imposed. Preliminary Order of Forfeiture is finalized and money judgment of $13,700.00 is ordered and imposed. Remaining counts of the Second superseding Indictment and the Superseding and Original Indictments are dismissed upon Government's motion. Signed on 4/25/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Ellis, Lindsey) (Entered: 04/26/2023)
4/25/2023355Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: SENTENCING held on 4/25/2023 for Nicholas A Taylor (1), Count(s) 1ss and 21ss.No objections to the PSIR objections - Court adopts PSIR. Sentencing recommendations heard from both counsel. Defendant accords allocution. The defendant sentenced to 228 months on count 1ss and 120 months on Count 21ss, terms to be served concurrently for a total terms of 228 months. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of five years on Count 1ss and three years on Count 21ss, terms to be served concurrently for a total term of 5 years. Fine waived. Special Assessment in the amount of $200 is imposed. Preliminary Order of Forfeiture is finalized and money judgment of $13,700.00 is ordered and imposed. Remaining counts of the Second Superseding Indictment and the Superseding and Original Indictments are dismissed upon Government's motion. Defendant advised of right to appeal and remanded to custody. Counsel appearing for USA: David Barnes. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Stephen Patton. Pretrial/Probation Officer: David Gunter. Time in court: 3:01 p.m. to 3:23 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/25/2023)
4/24/2023354 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Adam P Vannatta. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for 8/24/2023 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 04/24/2023)

4/24/2023PLEA AGREEMENT as to Adam P Vannatta. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/24/2023)
4/24/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 4/24/2023. Plea entered as to Adam P Vannatta (4) Guilty, Count 1ss. Time in court: 2:07 p.m. to 2:22 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Jodi Quelle, 816-512-5623. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/24/2023)
4/21/2023351 ORDER granting 350 MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report as to Deborah M Morris (9). Defendant shall have up to and including May 15, 2023 in which to file objections to the Presentence Investigation Report. Signed on 4/21/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/21/2023)
4/21/2023 MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report by Deborah M Morris. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/5/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Nguyen, Ronald) (Entered: 04/21/2023)
4/20/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor (Barnes, David) (Entered: 04/20/2023)
4/18/2023 STATEMENT OF REASONS (Sealed) as to Omar A Aguirre.

Per United States Judicial Conference policy, only authorized recipients shall be provided a copy of the Statement of Reasons absent express prior written authorization from this Court. Distribution is limited to the applicable defense counsel, the AUSA, the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and Probation/Pretrial Services. Defense counsel are specifically prohibited from providing a copy of the Statement of Reasons to any defendant for any reason. Pro se defendants are also prohibited from obtaining a copy of the Statement of Reasons.

NOTICE: Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. The case AUSA shall forward this document to the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Signed on April 18, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

4/18/2023JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT as to Omar A Aguirre (3), Count 1ss: The defendant pleaded guilty to count 1ss on November 17, 2022. IMPRISONMENT: The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of 108 months as to count 1ss. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: Participation in the 500-hour RDAP program and placement to a facility that offers this program. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. SUPERVISED RELEASE: Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of: three (3) years as to Count 1ss. Mandatory, standard and special conditions of supervision imposed. CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES: MSA: $100.00. No fine or restitution. Signed on April 18, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
4/18/2023346Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: SENTENCING held on 4/18/2023 for Omar A Aguirre (3), Count(s) 1ss. Record made as to PSIR objections and guideline calculations. Court adopts PSIR. Sentencing recommendations heard from both counsel. Defendant accords allocution. The defendant sentenced to 108 months on count 1ss. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of three (3) years on count 1ss. Fine waived. Special Assessment in the amount of $100 is imposed. Preliminary order of forfeiture is finalized and money judgment of $6,000.00 is ordered and imposed. Defendant advised of right to appeal and remanded to custody. Counsel appearing for USA: David Barnes. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Blade Moore. Pretrial/Probation Officer: David Gunter. Time in court: 11:04 a.m. to 11:27 a.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
4/18/2023ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Nicholas A Taylor (1). Signed on 4/18/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
4/18/2023 ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Omar A Aguirre (3). Signed on 4/18/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
4/17/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Omar A Aguirre (Barnes, David) (Entered: 04/17/2023)
4/15/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM (Sealed) by Nicholas A Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificates of Completion)(Patton, Stephen) (Entered: 04/15/2023)
4/10/2023ORDER granting motion to continue 330 as to Jason G Taylor (2). Accelerated Jury Trial as to Jason G Taylor, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Keith A Clevenger set for 8/21/2023 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Pretrial Conference set for 8/1/2023 in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. Signed on 4/10/2023 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Bliss, Sue) (Entered: 04/10/2023)
4/7/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM (Sealed) by Omar A Aguirre. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Letter of Character 1, # 2 Supplement Letter of Character 2)(Moore, Blade) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
4/7/2023339ORDER granting 338 motion for leave to file under seal as to Omar A Aguirre (3). Signed on 4/7/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
4/7/2023 MOTION to seal document Sentencing Memorandum by Omar A Aguirre. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/21/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Moore, Blade) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
4/6/2023 STATEMENT OF REASONS (Sealed) as to Alexis F Power.

Per United States Judicial Conference policy, only authorized recipients shall be provided a copy of the Statement of Reasons absent express prior written authorization from this Court. Distribution is limited to the applicable defense counsel, the AUSA, the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and Probation/Pretrial Services. Defense counsel are specifically prohibited from providing a copy of the Statement of Reasons to any defendant for any reason. Pro se defendants are also prohibited from obtaining a copy of the Statement of Reasons.

NOTICE: Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. The case AUSA shall forward this document to the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Signed on April 6, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

4/6/2023JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT as to Alexis F Power (8), Count 14ss: The defendant pleaded guilty to counts 14ss on October 18, 2022. IMPRISONMENT: The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of 36 months as to count 14ss. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: Participation in UNICOR programs and 500-hour RDAP program and for placement to a facility that offers these programs. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. SUPERVISED RELEASE: Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of: four (4) years as to Count 14ss. Mandatory, standard and special conditions of supervision imposed. CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES: MSA: $100.00. No fine or supervision. Count 1ss and forfeiture allegation are dismissed on the motion of the United States. Signed on April 6, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 04/06/2023)
4/6/2023NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to Jason G Taylor, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith, Keith A Clevenger: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts on Tuesday, 4/11/2023 has been cancelled as a motion to continue from the 5/1/2023 trial docket has been filed and will be granted.

This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/06/2023)

4/6/2023335Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: SENTENCING held on 4/6/2023 for Alexis F Power (8), Count(s) 14ss. Record made on PSIR objections. Sentencing arguments heard from both counsel. Defendant accords allocution. The defendant sentenced to 36 months as to Count 14ss. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of four (4) years on count 14ss. Fine waived. Special Assessment in the amount of $100 is imposed. Count 1ss and forfeiture allegation dismissed upon Government's motion. Defendant advised of right to appeal and remanded to custody. Counsel appearing for USA: David Barnes. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Mark Thomason. Pretrial/Probation Officer: David Gunter. Time in court: 10:07 a.m. to 10:37 a.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/06/2023)
4/6/2023NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to Adam P Vannatta: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts on Tuesday, 4/11/23 has been cancelled as a change of plea has been scheduled before US District Judge Beth Phillips on 4/24/23.

This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/06/2023)

4/6/2023334 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Adam P Vannatta. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 4/24/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/06/2023)
4/5/2023 STATEMENT OF REASONS (Sealed) as to Laura M Sola.

Per United States Judicial Conference policy, only authorized recipients shall be provided a copy of the Statement of Reasons absent express prior written authorization from this Court. Distribution is limited to the applicable defense counsel, the AUSA, the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office, and Probation/Pretrial Services. Defense counsel are specifically prohibited from providing a copy of the Statement of Reasons to any defendant for any reason. Pro se defendants are also prohibited from obtaining a copy of the Statement of Reasons.

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Signed on April 5, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 04/05/2023)

4/5/2023JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT as to Laura M Sola (7), Count(s) 13s: Count 13ss is dismissed on the motion of the United States. Count(s) 1ss: The defendant pleaded guilty to count 1ss on October 25, 2022. IMPRISONMENT: The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of 72 months as to count 1ss. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: Placement to FMC Carswell, TX to address defendants medical issues and participation in the 500-hour RDAP program, mental health programs and vocational training services. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal. SUPERVISED RELEASE: Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of: four (4) years as to Count 1ss. Mandatory, standard and special conditions of supervision imposed. CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES: MSA: $100.00. No fine or restitution. Signed on April 5, 2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 04/05/2023)
4/5/2023331Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: SENTENCING held on 4/5/2023 for Laura M Sola (7), Count(s) 1ss. Record made on PSIR objections. Sentencing recommendations heard from both counsel. The defendant sentenced to 72 months as to Count 1ss. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of 4 years on count 1ss. Fine waived. Special Assessment in the amount of $100 is imposed. Count 13ss is dismissed upon Government's motion. Defendant advised of her right to appeal and remanded to custody. Counsel appearing for USA: David Barnes. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Al White. Pretrial/Probation Officer: David Gunter. Time in court: 10:04 a.m. to 10:19 a.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/05/2023)
4/4/2023 MOTION to continue by Jason G Taylor. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/18/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Higinbotham, Stephen) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
4/4/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Alexis F Power (Barnes, David) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
3/31/2023 MOTION for Order(SEALED) by USA as to Laura M Sola. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/14/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Barnes, David) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
3/31/2023 MOTION for order Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture by USA as to Omar A Aguirre. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/14/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Barnes, David) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
3/31/2023 MOTION for order Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/14/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Barnes, David) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
3/29/2023NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to Colby D Monkewicz, only: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 has been cancelled as a change of plea has been scheduled before US District Judge Beth Phillips on 4/26/23.

This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/29/2023)

3/29/2023325 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jason G Taylor, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith, Keith A Clevenger. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Pretrial Conference as to Jason G Taylor, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith, Keith A Clevenger is set for 4/11/2023 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. Please note, the time of the hearing MAY change depending on how many other scheduled cases get removed from this docket. You will receive an updated ECF notice of hearing should that occur.

As a reminder, unless a motion to continue has been granted or a change of plea hearing has been scheduled, all parties are expected to appear in person for the pretrial conference. If you plan to enter a change of plea, please contact the District Judge's courtroom deputy for scheduling. If filing a motion to continue, it must contain a statement by counsel that defendant (including any co-defendants) and government have been informed of and agree to the requested continuance. If the filing party has not obtained the position of the defendant(s), counsel shall state what efforts have been made to obtain such information.Please note, the time of the hearing WILL change depending on how many cases get plea dates/continued. The final notice of hearing will be filed on or before the Friday prior to the conference date. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/29/2023)

3/29/2023324 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Colby D Monkewicz. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 4/26/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 03/29/2023)
3/27/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Alexis F Power. (Thomason, Mark) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
3/27/2023SENTENCING MEMORANDUM (Sealed) by Laura M Sola. (White, F.) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
3/27/2023321ORDER granting 320 motion for leave to file under seal as to Laura M Sola (7). Signed on 3/27/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
3/27/2023 MOTION for leave to file UNDER SEAL by Laura M Sola. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/10/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (White, F.) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
3/23/2023319Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 3/23/2023. Time in court: 4:20 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 03/24/2023)
3/23/2023318AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola. *Please note change in date and time.* This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing reset for 4/5/2023 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 03/23/2023)

3/16/2023PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Laura M Sola. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transmittal Letter) (Boone, Trish) (Entered: 03/16/2023)
3/16/2023PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Nicholas A Taylor. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transmittal Letter) (Boone, Trish) (Entered: 03/16/2023)
3/15/2023313AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Alexis F Power. *Please note change in date and time.* This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing reset for 4/6/2023 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 03/15/2023)

3/8/2023PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Omar A Aguirre. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transmittal Letter) (Dean, Brianna) (Entered: 03/08/2023)
3/2/2023PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Alexis F Power. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transmittal Letter) (Boone, Trish) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
2/23/2023308Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 2/23/2023. Time in court: 3:50 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/23/2023)
2/21/2023307ORDER granting 306 MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report as to Laura M Sola (7). Defendant shall have up to and including March 15, 2023 in which to file objections to the Presentence Investigation Report. Signed on 2/21/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/21/2023)
2/21/2023 MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report by Laura M Sola. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/7/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (White, F.) (Entered: 02/21/2023)
2/9/2023305 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Deborah M Morris. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for 6/20/2023 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 02/09/2023)

2/9/2023PLEA AGREEMENT as to Deborah M Morris. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2/9/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 2/9/2023. Plea entered as to Deborah M Morris (9) Guilty of Lesser Offense, Count 1ss. Time in court: 11:05 a.m. to 11:19 a.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2/8/2023302AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola. *Please note the change in date and time.*This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing reset for 4/3/2023 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 02/08/2023)

2/8/2023301ORDER granting 300 MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report as to Alexis F Power (8). Defendant shall have up to and including February 21, 2023 in which to file objections to the Presentence Investigation Report. Signed on 2/8/2023 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2/7/2023 MOTION for extension of time to file objections to Presentence Investigation Report by Alexis F Power. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/21/2023 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomason, Mark) (Entered: 02/07/2023)
2/7/2023299AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing reset for 4/18/2023 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 02/07/2023)

2/3/2023298 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Deborah M Morris. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 2/9/2023 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/03/2023)
1/26/2023297Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 1/26/2023. Time in court: 3:41 p.m. to 3:44 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 01/26/2023)
1/12/2023296Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 1/12/2023. Time in court: 3:34pm to 3:39pm. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
12/8/2022294Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 12/8/2022. Time in court: 3:58 p.m. to 4:03 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
11/22/2022292 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Nicholas A Taylor. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for 4/25/2023 03:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 11/22/2022)

11/22/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
11/22/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 11/22/2022. Plea entered as to Nicholas A Taylor (1) Guilty, Count 1ss and 21ss. Time in court: 1:05 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Kathy Calvert, 816-512-5741, kathy_calvert@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
11/17/2022289 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for 4/20/2023 03:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 11/17/2022)

11/17/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Omar A Aguirre. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 11/17/2022)
11/17/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 11/17/2022. Plea entered as to Omar A Aguirre (3) Guilty of Lesser Offense, Count 1ss. Time in court: 1:04 p.m. to 1:17 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 11/17/2022)
10/31/2022286 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Nicholas A Taylor. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 11/22/2022 01:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/31/2022)
10/27/2022285Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Brian C. Wimes: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 10/27/2022. Time in court: 3:29 p.m. to 3:33 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) Modified on 10/31/2022 (Murphy-Carr, Shauna). (Entered: 10/31/2022)
10/25/2022284 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for 4/11/2023 03:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 10/25/2022)

10/25/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Laura M Sola. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
10/25/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 10/25/2022. Plea entered as to Laura M Sola (7) Guilty, Count 1ss. Time in court: 2:38 p.m. to 2:49 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
10/18/2022281 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Alexis F Power. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for 3/30/2023 01:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna)

SENTENCING MOTION DUE TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE HEARING. Counsel who plan to argue for a departure and/or a variance from the sentencing guidelines must submit a motion outlining the factors which support the departure and/or variance. If the opposing party disagrees with the requested sentence, a mandatory response is due seven (7) days after the sentencing memorandum is filed. Motions are limited to twelve (12) pages unless a motion for leave to exceed is granted in advance.** (Entered: 10/18/2022)

10/18/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Alexis F Power. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/18/2022)
10/18/2022CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER - DEFENDANT'S BOND REVOKED as to Adam P Vannatta. Signed on October 18, 2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 10/18/2022)
10/18/2022278Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts:

SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Adam P Vannatta held on 10/18/2022: Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation report prepared by Tara Westerhof dated October 11, 2022 (doc. 272). This is the fifth violation.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Reports as being the direct testimony of the Pretrial Services Officer. Arguments presented. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based upon the information presented, Defendant's bond will be revoked. The Court finds reason to believe that no condition or combination of conditions of release would reasonably assure the safety of any other person or persons and the community. Custody order to be forthcoming. Defendant directed to surrender to the custody of the US Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: David Barnes. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Shazzie Naseem. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tara Westerhof. Time in court: 2:45pm to 3:01pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 10/18/2022)

10/18/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 10/18/2022. Plea entered as to Alexis F Power (8) Guilty, Count 14ss. Time in court: 2:08 p.m. to 2:18 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/18/2022)
10/14/2022276 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 11/17/2022 01:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/14/2022)
10/14/2022275 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 10/25/2022 02:30 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/14/2022)
10/13/2022274Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 10/13/2022. Time in court: 4:16 p.m. to 4:22 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 10/14/2022)
10/12/2022273 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Adam P Vannatta. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 10/18/2022 02:45 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 10/12/2022)

10/4/2022ORDER granting motion to continue 270 as to Laura M Sola (7). Accelerated Jury Trial as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Keith A Clevenger set for 5/1/2023 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Pretrial Conference set for 4/11/2023 in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. Signed on 10/4/2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Bliss, Sue) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
10/4/2022NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Keith A Clevenger: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 has been cancelled as a motion to continue from the October 31, 2022 trial docket has been filed and will be granted.

This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 10/04/2022)

9/30/2022 MOTION to continue TRIAL SETTING by Laura M Sola. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/14/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (White, F.) (Entered: 09/30/2022)
9/29/2022NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION as to Alexis F Power, only: The Pretrial Conference scheduled with US Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts for Tuesday, October 11, 2022 has been cancelled as a change of plea has been scheduled before US District Judge Beth Phillips on 10/18/22. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/29/2022)
9/26/2022269 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Alexis F Power. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 10/18/2022 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 09/26/2022)
9/22/2022268Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 9/22/2022. Time in court: 3:52 p.m. to 4:08 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 09/22/2022)
9/8/2022267Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 9/8/2022. Time in court: 3:52 p.m. to 3:59 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 09/08/2022)
8/25/2022266Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 8/25/2022. Time in court: 3:50 p.m. to 3:54 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 08/25/2022)
8/11/2022265Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Brian C. Wimes: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 8/11/2022. Time in court: 3:25 p.m. to 3:29 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 08/11/2022)
7/28/2022264Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 7/28/2022. Time in court: 3:46 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 07/28/2022)
5/26/2022262Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 5/26/2022. Time in court: 3:21 p.m. to 3:28 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 05/26/2022)
5/12/2022261Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 5/12/2022. Time in court: 3:33 p.m. to 3:39 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 05/12/2022)
4/28/2022258Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 4/28/2022. Time in court: 4:33 p.m. to 4:36 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
4/28/2022NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE David Andrew Barnes appearing for USA. (Attorney David Andrew Barnes added to party USA(pty:pla))(Barnes, David) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
4/21/2022256Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts:

INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Adam P Vannatta (4) Count 1ss,5ss-7ss,8ss,25ss and James W Birtle (11) Count 1ss,18ss and Keith A Clevenger (13) Count 1s,22s,23s,24s held on 4/21/2022.

All parties present and ready for hearing. All defendants appear in person. Defendants Vannatta and Birtle appear on bond, defendant Clevenger appears in custody. Defendants waive a detailed reading of the second superseding indictment. The government advises the changes to the second superseding indictment. The Court reviews with the defendants their rights. Each Defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against them and a denial of the forfeiture allegation. Case remains on the October 31, 2022 joint criminal trial docket. Pretrial motions are due by 6/10/22.

Parties are reminded that this case will be a voluntary discovery case. As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Vannatta: Jeff Morris. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Birtle: Arimeta Dupree. counsel appearing for Defendant Clevenger: Vincent Rivera. Time in court: 1:31pm to 1:44pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/21/2022)

4/20/2022255Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Jason G Taylor (2) Count 1ss,3ss,4ss and Laura M Sola (7) Count 1ss,13ss and Alexis F Power (8) Count 1ss,14ss and Deborah M Morris (9) Count 1ss,15ss held on 4/20/2022.:

All parties present and ready for hearing. All defendants appear in person and in custody. Defendants waive a detailed reading of the second superseding indictment. The government advises the changes to the second superseding indictment. The Court reviews with the defendants their rights. Each Defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against them and a denial of the forfeiture allegation. Case remains on the October 31, 2022 joint criminal trial docket. Pretrial motions are due by 6/10/22.

Parties are reminded that this case will be a voluntary discovery case. As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Taylor: Chase Higinbotham. Counsel appearing for Sola: Al White. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Power: Mark Thomason. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Morris: Ronald Nguyen. Time in court: 1:32pm to 1:43pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/20/2022)

4/18/2022254Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor (1) Count 1ss,2ss-3ss,4ss,21ss,25ss and Omar A Aguirre (3) Count 1ss and Colby D Monkewicz (5) Count 9ss and Danny A Moser (6) Count 1ss,10ss,12ss and Mathew D Smith (10) Count 1ss,16ss-17ss held on 4/18/2022:

All parties present and ready for hearing. Defendants Taylor, Aguirre, Monkewicz and Moser appear in person and in custody. Defendant Smith appears in person and on bond. Defendants advised of the charges, penalties of the superseding indictment and their rights. Each Defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against them and a denial of the forfeiture allegation. Case remains on the October 31, 2022 joint criminal trial docket.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Taylor: Stephen Patton. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Aguirre: Blade Moore. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Monkewicz: John Picerno. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Moser: Phillip Brooks. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Smith: Justin Johnston. Time in court: 11:04am to 11:19am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/18/2022)

4/15/2022Preliminary Order of Forfeiture as to Kimberly J Richardson (12). Signed on 41/15/2022 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/15/2022)
4/14/2022 MOTION for order Order - Compensation in Excess of Statutory Maximum and for Interim Vouchers by Colby D Monkewicz. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/28/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Picerno, John Anthony) (Entered: 04/14/2022)
4/13/2022251 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Adam P Vannatta. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment on the second superseding indictment set for 4/21/2022 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

4/12/2022250 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Mathew D Smith. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment on the second superseding indictment set for 4/18/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

4/12/2022249 NOTICE OF HEARING as to James W Birtle, Keith A Clevenger. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment on the second superseding indictment set for 4/21/2022 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

4/12/2022248 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jason G Taylor, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment on the second superseding indictment set for 4/20/2022 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

4/12/2022247 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Nicholas A Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment *on the second superseding indictment* set for 4/18/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) Modified on 4/12/2022 to modify the docket text. The NEF will not be regenerated. (Chorny, Traci). (Entered: 04/12/2022)

4/11/2022ORDER denying Defendant's 226 motion to revoke detention order as to Nicholas A Taylor (1). Signed on 4/11/22 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 04/11/2022)
4/8/2022ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT as to Nicholas A. Taylor of DETENTION HEARING held July 12, 2021, before Judge W. Brian Gaddy. Court Reporter: Lissa Whittaker, 816-914-3613, rapidtranscript@gmail.com. Number of pages: 46. NOTICE REGARDING REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: If redaction is determined to be necessary, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Intent to Redact within 7 calendar days of this filing, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The redaction policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. <BR><BR> If necessary, Notice of Intent to Redact is due by 4/15/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. Notice of Items to be Redacted is due by 4/29/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/7/2022. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. <BR><BR>(Whittaker, Lissa) (Entered: 04/08/2022)
4/5/2022SECOND SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor (1) count(s) 1ss, 2ss-3ss, 4ss, 21ss, 25ss, Jason G Taylor (2) count(s) 1ss, 3ss, 4ss, Omar A Aguirre (3) count(s) 1ss, Adam P Vannatta (4) count(s) 1ss, 5ss-7ss, 8ss, 25ss, Colby D Monkewicz (5) count(s) 1ss, 9ss, Danny A Moser (6) count(s) 1ss, 10ss, 11ss, 12ss, Laura M Sola (7) count(s) 1ss, 13ss, Alexis F Power (8) count(s) 1ss, 14ss, Deborah M Morris (9) count(s) 1ss, 15ss, Mathew D Smith (10) count(s) 1ss, 16ss-17ss, James W Birtle (11) count(s) 1ss, 18ss, Keith A Clevenger (13) count(s) 1s, 22s, 23s, 24s. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet Nicholas A Taylor, # 2 Criminal Cover Sheet Jason A Taylor, # 3 Criminal Cover Sheet Omar A Aguirre, # 4 Criminal Cover Sheet Adam P Vannatta, # 5 Criminal Cover Sheet Colby D Monkewicz, # 6 Criminal Cover Sheet Danny A Moser, # 7 Criminal Cover Sheet Laura M Sola, # 8 Criminal Cover Sheet Alexis F Power, # 9 Criminal Cover Sheet Deborah M Morris, # 10 Criminal Cover Sheet Mathew D Smith, # 11 Criminal Cover Sheet James W Birtle, # 12 Criminal Cover Sheet Keith A Clevenger) (Kern, Kendra) (Entered: 04/06/2022)
3/29/2022 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 03/21/2022 as to Laura M Sola. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Woods, Gloria) (Entered: 03/29/2022)
3/24/2022242Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 3/24/2022. Time in court: 3:39 p.m. to 3:54 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 03/24/2022)
3/23/2022CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER - DEFENDANT'S BOND REVOKED as to Laura M Sola. Signed on March 23, 2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/23/2022)
3/23/2022240Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Laura M Sola held on 3/23/2022:

Parties appear in person, in custody, and with counsel. Defendant failed to appear at a hearing scheduled on March 17, 2022, an arrest warrant was subsequently issued. The Court advises the defendant of the violation reports prepared by Tara Westerhof dated March 7, 2022 (doc. 228), March 17, 2022 (doc. 236) and March 22, 2022 (doc. 239). These are the sixth, seventh and eighth violations.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Reports as being the direct testimony of the Pretrial Services Officer. Arguments presented.

Based upon the information presented, Defendant's bond will be revoked. The Court finds reason to believe that no condition or combination of conditions of release would reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant and/or the safety of any other person or persons and the community. Custody order to be forthcoming. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Al White. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tara Westerhof. Time in court: 11:29am to 11:42am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/23/2022)

3/21/2022238 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance on Revocation Proceedings and Show Cause Hearing set for 3/23/2022 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/21/2022)

3/21/2022ARREST of Laura M Sola from pretrial violation arrest warrant. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/21/2022)
3/17/2022235Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Laura M Sola NOT held on 3/17/2022: Defendant failed to appear for this hearing regarding the 3/7/2022 violation report filed against her. A warrant will be issued.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Al White. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tara Westerhof. Time in court: 11:06am to 11:07am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/17/2022)

3/16/2022SUGGESTIONS in opposition by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor re 226 MOTION for revocation of detention order. Reply suggestions due by 3/30/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) Modified on 3/17/2022: Docket event and text changed to reflect correct filing event and document association. NEF regenerated. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 03/16/2022)
3/15/2022ORDER granting 118 Motion for Finding That Case is Complex and granting 156 Motion for Complex Designation and Request for Case Budgeting. This case is declared extended and complex pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(d)(3). Signed on 3/15/2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Bliss, Sue) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
3/10/2022231 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 3/17/2022 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 03/10/2022)

3/10/2022230Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 3/10/2022. Time in court: 3:36 p.m. to 3:47 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
3/9/2022 MOTION for order Preliminary Order of Forfeiture by USA as to Kimberly J Richardson. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/23/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 03/09/2022)
3/2/2022Set/Reset Deadlines re Motion or Report and Recommendation in case as to Nicholas A Taylor 226 MOTION for order. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/16/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 03/17/2022)
3/2/2022MOTION for revocation of detention order by Nicholas A Taylor re 194 Order on Motion for Reconsideration. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 3/16/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Patton, Stephen) Modified on 3/17/2022: Per chambers, docket event changed to motion. Docket text changed. Response deadlines added. NEF regenerated. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 03/02/2022)
2/24/2022223Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 2/24/2022. Time in court: 3:34 p.m. to 3:38 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2/10/2022218Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 2/10/2022. Time in court: 3:40 p.m. to 3:47 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2/10/2022CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER - DEFENDANT'S BOND REVOKED as to Omar A Aguirre. Signed on February 10, 2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2/10/2022216Minute Entry for SHOW CAUSE HEARING proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts as to Omar A Aguirre on 2/10/2022: Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation report prepared by Angela Palmerton dated February 2, 2022 (doc 211). This is his fifth violation report. Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Reports as being the direct testimony of the Pretrial Services Officer. Arguments presented.

Based upon the information presented, Defendant's bond will be revoked. The Court finds reason to believe that no condition or combination of conditions of release would reasonably assure the safety of any other person or persons and the community. Custody order to be forthcoming. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Blade Moore. Time in court: 10:30am to 10:45am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 02/10/2022)

2/9/2022ORDER granting motion to continue 205 as to Keith A Clevenger (13). Accelerated Jury Trial as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Keith A Clevenger set for 10/31/2022 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Pretrial Conference set for 10/11/2022 in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. The deadline to file any pretrial motions is extended to 6/10/2022. Signed on 2/9/2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Bliss, Sue) (Entered: 02/09/2022)
2/3/2022ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA replacing previous CJA counsel in felony proceedings as to Kimberly J Richardson. Lance David Sandage for Kimberly J Richardson is assigned. CJA Attorney Katrina Y. Robertson terminated in case as to Kimberly J Richardson. Doc. 213 MOTION to withdraw as attorney by Katrina Y. Robertson is hereby granted. Signed on February 2, 2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
2/2/2022 MOTION to withdraw as attorney by Katrina Y. Robertson. by Kimberly J Richardson. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/16/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Robertson, Katrina) (Entered: 02/02/2022)
2/2/2022212 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 2/10/2022 10:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 02/02/2022)

1/27/2022210Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: Intensive Drug Treatment Court as to Kimberly J Richardson held on 1/27/2022. Time in court: 2:32 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
1/27/2022ORDER setting conditions of release as to Kimberly J Richardson. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. Signed on 1/27/22 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
1/27/2022PLEA AGREEMENT as to Kimberly J Richardson. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
1/27/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 1/27/2022. Plea entered as to Kimberly J Richardson (12) Guilty of Lesser Offense as to Count 1s and Guilty as to Count 20s. Time in court: 2:11 p.m. to 2:31 p.m.. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
1/24/2022 MOTION to continue by Keith A Clevenger as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson, Keith A Clevenger. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/7/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Rivera, Vincent) (Entered: 01/24/2022)
1/24/2022NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Jeffrey Quinn McCarther appearing for USA. As Co-Counsel (Attorney Jeffrey Quinn McCarther added to party USA(pty:pla))(McCarther, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/24/2022)
1/24/2022203 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Kimberly J Richardson. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for 1/27/2022 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 01/24/2022)
1/21/2022NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS ACT as to Keith A Clevenger. Signed on January 21, 2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/21/2022)
1/21/2022SCHEDULING AND TRIAL ORDER as to Keith A Clevenger. Signed on January 21, 2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

This defendant is joined with codefendants who are currently set on the joint criminal jury trial docket commencing 5/2/22 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before District Judge Beth Phillips. The pretrial conference with Judge Counts will be set on April 12, 2022, however a time will be determined closer to the date of the hearing.

The Court expects that the parties will use their best efforts to be ready for trial by this date. However, if unexpected circumstances arise that would justify a continuance, a motion to continue the case off this docket shall be filed, in writing, five business days prior to the pretrial conference AND SHALL REQUIRE A STATEMENT BY COUNSEL THAT DEFENDANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF AND AGREES TO THE REQUESTED CONTINUANCE.

The Court has been advised that counsel for all parties have spoken and a motion to continue from the May trial docket will be filed. Within that motion requests for pretrial motion deadlines will be included. Any suggestions in opposition shall be filed within fourteen days from the date the motion is filed. See Order for additional deadlines. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

1/21/2022200Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Keith A Clevenger held on 1/21/2022: All parties present and ready for hearing. Parties consent to appear by video. This defendant is joined with his co-defendants on the May 2, 2022 joint criminal trial docket. A written scheduling and trial order will follow. Discovery issues discussed.

Mr. Rivera advises that counsel for all parties have spoke and a motion to continue from the May trial docket will be filed. Within that motion requests for pretrial motion deadlines will be included. Defense is advised that a joint case budget will need by filed by 2/25/22.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Vincent Rivera. Time in court: 11:07am to 11:13am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

1/19/2022199 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Keith A Clevenger. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Scheduling Conference set for 1/21/2022 11:00 AM via Zoom Video Teleconference before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/19/2022)

1/12/2022198Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Colby D Monkewicz (5) Count 1s,9s and Danny A Moser (6) Count 1s,10s,11s,12s and Alexis F Power (8) Count 1s,14s held on 1/12/2022:

Defendants advised of the charges, penalties of the superseding indictment and their rights. Each Defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against them. Case remains on the May 2, 2022 joint criminal trial docket.

Ms. Morgan motions the Court by interlineation regarding the penalties listed in Counts 4, 8, 12, 20 and 24. Ms. Morgan advises of the corrections. The motion will be granted.

Discussions regarding organizing budgets for a complex case. The Court will allow until 2/25/22 to get those completed. The Court is requesting one budget for all the attorneys.

Parties are reminded that this case will be a voluntary discovery case. As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.

Defendants ordered committed back to custody of U.S. Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Colby Monkewicz: John Picerno. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Danny Moser: Phillips Brooks. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Alexis Power: Mark Thomason. Time in court: 11:00am to 11:15am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/12/2022)

1/7/2022197Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Omar A Aguirre (3) Count 1s and Adam P Vannatta (4) Count 1s,5s-7s,8s and Laura M Sola (7) Count 1s,13s and Mathew D Smith (10) Count 1s,16s-17s and Kimberly J Richardson (12) Count 1s,19s,20s held on 1/7/2022:

Defendants advised of the charges, penalties of the superseding indictment and their rights. Each Defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against them. Case remains on the May 2, 2022 joint criminal trial docket.

Ms. Morgan motions the Court by interlineation regarding the penalties listed in Counts 4, 8, 12, 20 and 24. Ms. Morgan advises of the corrections. The motion will be granted.

Discussions regarding organizing budgets. The Court will allow until 2/25/22 to get those completed.

Parties are reminded that this case will be a voluntary discovery case. As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.

Defendants continue on bond.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Omar Aguirre: Blade Moore. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Adam Vannatta: Shazzie Naseem. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Laura Sola: Al White. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Mathew Smith: Justin Johnston. Counsel appearing for Defendant Kimberly Richardson: Stephanie Burton for Katrina Robertson.Time in court: 3:34pm to 4:07pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

1/7/2022196Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor (1) Count 1s-3s,4s,21s and Jason G Taylor (2) Count 1s,3s,4s and Deborah M Morris (9) Count 1s,15s and James W Birtle (11) Count 1s,18s held on 1/7/2022:

Defendants advised of the charges, penalties of the superseding indictment and their rights. Each Defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against them. Case remains on the May 2, 2022 joint criminal trial docket.

Ms. Morgan motions the Court by interlineation regarding the penalties listed in Counts 4, 8, 12, 20 and 24. Ms. Morgan advises of the corrections. The motion will be granted.

Discussions regarding organizing budgets. The Court will allow until 2/25/22 to get those completed.

Parties are reminded that this case will be a voluntary discovery case. As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.

Defendants, N. Taylor, J. Taylor, D. Morris ordered committed back to custody of U.S. Marshals. Defendant J. Birtles continues on bond.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Nicholas Taylor: Stephen Patton. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Jason Taylor: Chase Higinbotham. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Deborah Morris: Ronald Nguyen. Counsel appearing for Defendant, James Birtle: Arimeta Dupree. Time in court: 3:05pm to 3:30pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

1/7/2022195AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Danny A Moser. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment reset for 1/12/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/07/2022)

1/6/2022ORDER denying 153 Motion to Re-Open Issue of Detention and for Release of Defendant filed by Nicholas A Taylor (1). Signed on 1/6/2022 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Bliss, Sue) (Entered: 01/06/2022)
1/5/2022193AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to James W Birtle, ONLY. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 1/7/2022 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/05/2022)

1/5/2022 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 12/20/2021 as to Keith A Clevenger. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 01/05/2022)
12/29/2021189 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Colby D Monkewicz, Alexis F Power. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 1/12/2022 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 12/29/2021)

12/28/2021188 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Laura M Sola, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 1/7/2022 03:30 PM via Zoom Video Teleconference before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 12/28/2021)

12/28/2021187 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Danny A Moser, Deborah M Morris. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 1/7/2022 03:00 PM in person in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 12/28/2021)

12/27/2021ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Keith A Clevenger. Accelerated Jury Trial as to Keith A Clevenger set for 5/2/2022. A Scheduling Conference will be held on January 18, 2022 before United States Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. Signed on 12/27/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Gibbins, Peter) (Entered: 12/27/2021)
12/27/2021ORDER OF DETENTION, CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER as to Keith A Clevenger. Signed on 12/27/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Gibbins, Peter) (Entered: 12/27/2021)
12/27/2021184Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris: ARRAIGNMENT and DETENTION HEARINGS as to Keith A Clevenger (13) Count 1,22,23,24 held on 12/27/2021. All parties present. Defendant is present, in custody, with counsel. Defendant advised of the charges, penalties and his rights. Defendant waives formal reading of the Indictment and enters a plea of not guilty. Parties request all discovery they are entitled to under the rules, the constitution and case law, including Brady and its progeny. Written order to issue.

This case is joined with the co-defendants set for trial on 5/2/2022 joint criminal trial docket.

Scheduling Conference set for 1/18/2022 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

The Court notes the Financial Affidavit has not yet been filed and directs assigned counsel to assist the defendant with completing and filing (Form CJA23 - revised).

Detention hearing held: Parties stipulate to the Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer. No further evidence presented. Argument.

After hearing arguments, the Court found that defendant did not meet his burden to overcome the presumption. The Court further found that no condition or combination of conditions of release would reasonably assure the safety of the community and/or the appearance of the Defendant. Defendant ordered detained pending trial. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshals. Written detention order forthcoming.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Vincent Rivera. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Penney Hodges. Time in court: 9:33 a.m. to 9:48 a.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 12/27/2021)

12/23/2021BOND REPORT as to Keith A Clevenger. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 12/23/2021)
12/22/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Keith A Clevenger. Vincent Rivera for Keith A Clevenger. Signed on 12/21/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 12/22/2021)
12/21/2021178Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Keith A Clevenger held on 12/21/2021.;

All parties present and ready for hearing; defendant appears in custody. Court summarizes charges and penalties in the superseding indictment. Court advises defendant of rights. Defendant requests the Court to appoint counsel for him. The Court will appoint CJA counsel to represent the defendant, who will assist with completing the Financial Affidavit (CJA 23 form), which will then be filed in ECF.

Bail not set; a motion for detention hearing and for continuance of hearing filed by Government; defendant temporarily detained, pending arraignment and detention hearings. Defendant remanded to custody of the U.S. Marshal.

Arraignment and Detention Hearing set for 12/27/2021 09:30 AM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.

Counsel appearing for USA: Maureen Brackett. Time in court: 2:24 pm to 2:35 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

12/21/2021 MOTION for detention hearing by USA as to Keith A Clevenger. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/4/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
12/21/2021 MOTION to continue detention hearing by USA as to Keith A Clevenger. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/4/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
12/14/2021ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts as to Keith A Clevenger. Signed on December 14, 2021 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
12/14/2021SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor (1) count(s) 1s-3s, 4s, 21s, Jason G Taylor (2) count(s) 1s, 3s, 4s, Omar A Aguirre (3) count(s) 1s, Adam P Vannatta (4) count(s) 1s, 5s-7s, 8s, Colby D Monkewicz (5) count(s) 1s, 9s, Danny A Moser (6) count(s) 1s, 10s, 11s, 12s, Laura M Sola (7) count(s) 1s, 13s, Alexis F Power (8) count(s) 1s, 14s, Deborah M Morris (9) count(s) 1s, 15s, Mathew D Smith (10) count(s) 1s, 16s-17s, James W Birtle (11) count(s) 1s, 18s, Kimberly J Richardson (12) count(s) 1s, 19s, 20s, Keith A Clevenger (13) count(s) 1, 22, 23, 24. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 2 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 3 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 4 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 5 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 6 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 7 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 8 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 9 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 10 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 11 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 12 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 13 Criminal Cover Sheet) (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
11/22/2021CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER - DEFENDANT'S BOND REVOKED as to Alexis F Power. Signed on November 22, 2021 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 11/22/2021)
11/22/2021168Minute Entry for SHOW CAUSE HEARING proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays as to Alexis F Power on 11/22/2021: Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation reports prepared by Angela Palmerton dated November 1, 2021 (doc. 160), November 21, 2021 (doc. 166) and November 22, 2021 (doc. 167). These are the third, fourth and fifth violation reports filed.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Reports as being the direct testimony of thePretrial Services Officer. Arguments presented. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based on the information before the Court, Defendant's bond will be revoked, and she will be remanded to the custody of the US Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: Byron Black. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Mark Thomason. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Angela Palmerton. Time in court: 1:34pm to 1:51pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 11/22/2021)

11/15/2021165 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Alexis F Power. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 11/22/2021 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

11/4/2021CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER - DEFENDANT'S BOND REVOKED as to Deborah M Morris. Signed on November 4, 2021 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 11/04/2021)
11/4/2021163Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Deborah M Morris held on 11/4/2021:

Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation report prepared by Penney Hodges dated October 25, 2021 violation report and her rights.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Reports as being the direct testimony of the Pretrial Services Officer. Government requests the Court to take judicial notice of the violation report filed October 20, 2021. Arguments presented. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based upon the information presented, Defendant's bond will be revoked. The Court finds reason to believe that no condition or combination of conditions of release would reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant and/or the safety of any other person or persons and the community. Custody order to be forthcoming. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Ronald Nguyen. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Penney Hodges. Time in court: 11:06am to 11:17am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 11/04/2021)

11/3/2021SUGGESTIONS in opposition by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor re 153 MOTION for reconsideration . Reply suggestions due by 11/17/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
10/27/2021157 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Deborah M Morris. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 11/4/2021 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

10/26/2021 MOTION for order to Declare Case Complex and Set Case Budgeting Deadline and Budgeting Conference by Alexis F Power as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/9/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomason, Mark) (Entered: 10/26/2021)
10/20/2021 *Motion to Re-Open Issue of Detention and for Release of Defendant Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§ 3142(f)* by Nicholas A Taylor. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/3/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Patton, Stephen) Modified on 10/21/2021 to edit the docket text. The NEF will not be regenerated. (Chorny, Traci). (Entered: 10/20/2021)
10/19/2021150Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre held on 10/19/2021:

Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation report prepared by Angela Palmerton dated October 13, 2021, and his rights. Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer, Angela Palmerton. No direct or cross examination held. Arguments presented. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based on the information before the Court, the Court will not revoke Defendant's bond at this time. Defendant is to continue outpatient treatment. Defendant given a strict warning that if he cannot comply with the Courts directive, his bond will be revoked.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Blade Moore. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Penney Hodges. Time in court: 1:31pm to 1:41pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 10/19/2021)

10/14/2021147 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 10/19/2021 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 10/14/2021)

9/24/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Alexis F Power. (Thomason, Mark) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
9/23/2021139Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Deborah M Morris held on 9/23/2021:

Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation report prepared by Penney Hodges dated September 17, 2021. Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer, Penney Hodges. Pretrial Officer sworn, direct examination held. Arguments presented. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based on the information before the Court, the Court will not revoke Defendant's bond at this time. Defendant is to continue psychiatric treatment. Defendant given a strict warning that if she cannot comply with the Court's directive, her bond will be revoked.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Ronald Nguyen. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Penney Hodges. Time in court: 1:34pm to 1:48pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/23/2021)

9/20/2021138 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Deborah M Morris. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 9/23/2021 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

9/20/2021136Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts:

SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Alexis F Power held on 9/20/2021: Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation report prepared by Angela Palmerton dated September 17, 2021. Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer. Arguments presented. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based on the information before the Court, the Court will not revoke Defendant's bond at this time. Defendant is to continue outpatient treatment. Defendant given a strict warning that if she cannot comply with the Court's directive, her bond will be revoked. This case remains set on the May 2, 2022 trial docket.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Mark Thomason. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Angela Palmerton. Time in court: 11:08am to 11:32am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

9/20/2021135Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Laura M Sola held on 9/20/2021: Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation report prepared by Tara Westerhof dated September 14, 2021. Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer. Arguments presented. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based on the information before the Court, the Court will not revoke Defendant's bond at this time. As an inpatient treatment bed is available today, defendant will need to report immediately and successfully complete treatment. Defendant given a strict warning that if she cannot comply with the Court's directive, her bond will be revoked.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Al White. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tara Westerhof. Time in court: 10:19am to 10:33am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

9/14/2021131 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 9/20/2021 10:15 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/14/2021)

9/13/2021129Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Mathew D Smith held on 9/13/2021:

Parties appear in person and with counsel. The Court advises the defendant of the violation reports prepared by Tara Westerhof dated August 31, 2021 and September 13, 2021. Arguments presented. Government requests the Court to take judicial notice of the violation report filed August 19, 2021. Defendant makes a proffer.

Based on the information before the Court, the Court will not revoke Defendant's bond at this time. Defendant given a strict warning that if he cannot comply with the Court's directive, his bond will be revoked.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Justin Johnston. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tara Westerhof. Time in court: 2:43pm to 2:56pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

9/7/2021127 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Alexis F Power. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 9/20/2021 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

9/7/2021126 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Mathew D Smith. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Show Cause Hearing set for 9/13/2021 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

8/20/2021 MOTION for order Find this Case Complex by Nicholas A Taylor. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 9/3/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Patton, Stephen) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
8/17/2021116ORAL ORDER denying 115 PRO SE MOTION for reconsideration filed by Nicholas A Taylor, as defendant Taylor is represented by counsel. Signed on August 17, 2021 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/17/2021PRO SE MOTION for bond reconsideration by Nicholas A Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 08/17/2021)
8/17/2021SCHEDULING AND TRIAL ORDER as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. Signed on August 17, 2021 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

The motion for continuance of trial 108 is granted. The case is continued to the joint criminal jury trial docket commencing 5/2/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Beth Phillips.

The pretrial conference with Judge Counts will be set on April 12, 2022, at 9:00am in Courtroom 6E. Please note, the time of the hearing WILL change. The final notice of hearing will be filed on or before the Friday prior to the conference date.

The Court expects that the parties will use their best efforts to be ready for trial by this date. However, if unexpected circumstances arise that would justify a continuance, a motion to continue the case off this docket shall be filed, in writing, five business days prior to the pretrial conference AND SHALL REQUIRE A STATEMENT BY COUNSEL THAT GOVERNMENT AND EACH DEFENDANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF AND AGREES TO THE REQUESTED CONTINUANCE.

On or before 12/15/21, the parties shall file any relevant pretrial motions. Any suggestions in opposition shall be filed within fourteen days from the date the motion is filed. See Order for additional deadlines. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

8/17/2021113Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Laura M Sola, Deborah M Morris held on 8/17/2021: All parties present and ready for hearing. Defendants appear in person and on bond.

These parties will be joined with co-defendants on the May 2, 2022 joint criminal trial docket. A written scheduling and trial order will follow. Discovery issues discussed.

Pretrial motions to be filed by December 15, 2021. Government responses due within fourteen days from the date the motion is filed.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Laura M. Sola: Al White. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Deborah M. Morris: Ronald Nguyen. Time in court: 3:00pm to 3:07pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

8/17/2021112Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Jason G Taylor, Alexis F Power, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson held on 8/17/2021. All parties present and ready for hearing. Defendant, Jason G. Taylor appears in person and in custody. Defendants Alexis F. Power and James W. Birtle appear by phone. Kimberly J. Richardson appears in person and on bond.

These parties will be joined with co-defendants on the May 2, 2022 joint criminal trial docket. A written scheduling and trial order will follow. Discovery issues discussed.

Pretrial motions to be filed by December 15, 2021. Government responses due within fourteen days from the date the motion is filed.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Jason G. Taylor: Chase Higinbotham. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Alexis F. Power: Mark Thomason. Counsel appearing for Defendant, James W. Birtle: Arimeta Dupree. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Kimberly J. Richarson: Katrina Robertson. Time in court: 2:47pm to 2:58pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

8/17/2021111Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Nicholas A Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Mathew D Smith held on 8/17/2021: All parties present and ready for hearing. Defendants Nicholas Taylor, Colby D. Monkewicz and Danny A. Moser appear in person and in custody. Defendants Adam P. Vannatta and Mathew D. Smith appear by phone. Omar A. Aguirre appears in person and on bond.

A motion for continuance of trial was filed by defendant, Laura Sola (07), on August 3, 2021 as doc. 108, requesting the case be continued from the September 20, 2021 trial docket. Upon further discussion and consent by the parties, the Court will grant the motion and this matter will be continued to the May 2, 2022 joint criminal trial docket. A written scheduling and trial order will follow. Discovery issues discussed.

Defendants request pretrial motions to be filed by December 15, 2021. Government responses due within fourteen days from the date the motion is filed.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Nicholas A. Taylor: Stephen Patton. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Omar A. Aguirre: Blade Moore. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Adam P. Vannata: Jeff Morris. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Colby D. Monkewicz: John Picerno. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Danny A. Moser: Phillip Brooks. Counsel appearing for Defendant, Mathew D. Smith: Justin Johnston. Time in court: 2:20pm to 2:38pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

8/16/2021NOTICE of filing Notice of Waiver of Appearance by Adam P Vannatta (Naseem, Shazzie) (Entered: 08/16/2021)
8/3/2021 MOTION to continue TRIAL SETTING by Laura M Sola. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/17/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (White, F.) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
7/29/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Danny A Moser. (Brooks, Phillip) (Entered: 07/29/2021)
7/28/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Kimberly J Richardson. Amended Affidavit (Robertson, Katrina) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
7/15/2021ORDER OF DETENTION, CUSTODY DIRECTIVES, AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER as to Danny A Moser. Signed on 7/15/2021 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Bliss, Sue) (Entered: 07/15/2021)
7/15/2021ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER (including the Order regarding the Due Process Protections Act) as to Danny A Moser. Signed on July 15, 2021 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

Accelerated Jury Trial as to Danny A Moser set for 9/20/2021 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/15/2021)

7/15/2021103Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Danny A Moser (6) Count 1,10,11,12 held on 7/15/2021: Defendant advised of the charges, penalties and rights. Bail not set; a motion for detention hearing and for continuance of hearing filed by Government; granted; defendant temporarily detained pending detention hearing. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals. Defendant requests the Court to appoint counsel for him/her. The Federal Public Defender will be appointed and will assist the defendant with filling out the Financial Affidavit (CJA 23 form) which will then be filed in ECF.

Defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against him. Defendant is joined with others in the case which is ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences September 20, 2021.

Parties are reminded that this case will be a voluntary discovery case. As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings.

Scheduling Conference set for 8/17/2021 02:15 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

DETENTION HEARING as to Danny A Moser held on 7/15/2021: Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer. There were no changes or corrections. No further evidence presented. No direct or cross examination held. Arguments presented.

Based upon the information presented, the Court grants government's motion to detain and found reason to believe that no condition or combination of conditions of release would reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant and/or the safety of any other person or persons and the community. Defendant ordered detained without bail. Written Detention Order to be forthcoming. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Phillips Brooks. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tim Hair. Time in court: 11:06am-11:26pm to 11:35am-11:36am. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Traci Chorny, 816-512-5789. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/15/2021)

7/14/2021BOND REPORT as to Danny A Moser. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Augustine, Megan) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Kimberly J Richardson. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to James W Birtle. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Mathew D Smith. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Deborah M Morris. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Alexis F Power. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Laura M Sola. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/6/2021 as to Danny A Moser. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/6/2021 as to Colby D Monkewicz. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Adam P Vannatta. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Omar A Aguirre. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Jason G Taylor. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 7/7/2021 as to Nicholas A Taylor. Pursuant to the E-Government Act and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 49.1(a), access to this document is restricted to case participants and the court. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021Non-surety BOND ENTERED as to Adam P Vannatta in amount of $ $5,000.00. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to Adam P Vannatta. Defendant released on a $5,000 non-surety bond. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Nicholas A Taylor. (Patton, Stephen) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Kimberly J Richardson. (Robertson, Katrina) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 BOND ENTERED as to Omar A Aguirre: Unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to Omar A Aguirre. Defendant released on an unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Omar A Aguirre. (Moore, Blade) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021 BOND ENTERED as to Laura M Sola: Unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/14/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to Laura M Sola. Defendant released on an unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00, to be cosigned by an individual approved by the Court. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
7/13/2021ORDER OF DETENTION, CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER as to Nicholas A Taylor. Signed on July 13, 2021 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Kanoy, Sarah) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER - DEFENDANT DOES NOT OBJECT TO DETENTION as to Colby D Monkewicz. Signed on July 13, 2021 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Kanoy, Sarah) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING, AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Nicholas A Taylor, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, and Mathew D Smith. Accelerated Jury Trial as to Nicholas A Taylor, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, and Mathew D Smith set for 9/20/2021 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7A, Kansas City (BP) before Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Signed on July 13, 2021 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Kanoy, Sarah) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of James W Birtle. (DuPree, Arimeta) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Jason G. Taylor, Omar A. Aguirre, James W. Birtle. Accelerated Jury Trial as to Jason G. Taylor, Omar A. Aguirre, James W. Birtle set for 9/20/21. Scheduling Conference set for 2:30 p.m. on 8/17/21 before United States Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Suroff, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021ARRAIGNMENT, TRIAL SETTING AND DISCOVERY ORDER as to Laura. M Sola, Alexis F. Power, Deborah M. Morris, Kimberly J. Richardson. Accelerated Jury Trial as to Laura M. Sola, Alexis F. Power, Deborah M. Morris, Kimberly J. Richardson set for 9/20/21. Scheduling Conference set for 2:45 p.m. on 08/17/21 before United States Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Suroff, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Deborah M Morris. (Nguyen, Ronald) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021ORDER of Interlineation as to Nicholas A. Taylor, Jason G. Taylor, Omar A. Aguirre, Adam P. Vannatta, Colby D. Monkewicz, Danny A. Moser, Laura M. Sola, Alexis F. Power, Deborah M. Morris, Mathew D. Smith, James W. Birtle, Kimberly J. Richardson. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Suroff, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021ORDER OF DETENTION, CUSTODY DIRECTIVES AND ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY TRANSFER as to Jason G. Taylor. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Suroff, Rebecca) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021Unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00 ENTERED as to James W Birtle. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to James W Birtle. Defendant released on an unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/202167 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Danny A Moser. This is the official notice for this hearing.

Initial Appearance/Arraignment/Detention set for 7/15/2021 11:00 AM in person in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/13/2021)

7/13/2021Reset Hearings (**to correct the hearing judge only**) as to Nicholas A Taylor, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Mathew D Smith:

Scheduling Conference set for 8/17/2021 02:15 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/13/2021)

7/13/2021Non-surety BOND ENTERED as to Mathew D Smith in amount of $ $5,000. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to Mathew D Smith. Defendant released on a $5,000 non-surety bond. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy.(Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/13/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Laura M Sola. (White, F.) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/12/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to Kimberly J Richardson. Signed on July 12, 2021 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/03/2022)
7/12/2021Unsecured Appearance Bond entered as to Kimberly J Richardson in amount of $5000.00. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 01/03/2022)
7/12/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Colby D Monkewicz. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/12/2021ARREST of Danny A Moser (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
7/12/202163Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: DETENTION HEARING as to Nicholas A Taylor held on 7/12/2021.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer. Counsel for Defendant Patton proffers as to employment opportunity; Government does not object to proffer. Government calls Special Agent Benton Robert of the Drug Enforcement Agency. Direct and cross examination held. Arguments offered by parties. Special Agent Roberts recalled as witness for additional direct and cross examination. Additional arguments offered by both parties.

After receiving evidence and hearing the arguments of the parties, the Court finds that the defendant has not provided sufficient evidence to rebut the statutory presumption against release. The Court finds there are no condition or combination of conditions of release that will reasonably assure the safety of any other person or persons and the community. Government's motion is granted. Defendant ordered detained without bail pending trial. Written detention order to follow. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshals, pending further proceedings in this case.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Steve Patton. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tanis Humig. Time in court: 2:28 pm to 3:42 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

7/12/202162Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: DETENTION HEARING as to Colby D. Monkewicz held on 7/12/2021.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer. Counsel for defense advises Court that Defendant does not contest the detention at this time and waives the detention hearing. Written custody order to follow. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshals.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: John Picerno. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Angela Palmerton. Time in court: 2:25 pm to 2:27 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

7/12/202161Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris: DETENTION and ARRAIGNMENT as to Jason G Taylor (2) Count 1,3,4 and Omar A Aguirre (3) Count 1 and James W Birtle (11) Count 1,18 held on 7/12/2021. All parties present in person. Defendants are present, in custody, with counsel. The Court confirmed the Government's obligations under Brady and its progeny and advised of consequences for failing to abide by same. Written order to follow.

Counsel has been appointed and will assist the defendants in completing and filing revised financial affidavits. Defendants advised of the charges, penalties and their rights. Defendants advise they understand the charges, penalties faced, waive formal reading of the Indictment and enter pleas of not guilty as to each count against them.

Discovery status discussed. Parties request all discovery they are entitled to under the rules, the constitution and case law. This case is joined for trial with the co-defendants set on 9/20/2021.

Scheduling Conference set for 8/17/2021 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

Detention hearing held: Parties stipulate to the Pretrial Services Reports as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer with proffers by defense counsel and a correction by the Government as stated on the record. DEA Benton Roberts is sworn and testifies on direct examination. No further evidence presented. Argument.

As to Defendants Aguirre and Birtle: After hearing argument, the Court found that there has been sufficient evidence presented to overcome the rebuttable presumption and further found there were conditions that could be set that would assure the safety of the community and the appearance of the defendants. As to Defendant Aguirre: Court sets an unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00. Conditions of release reviewed with defendant. As to Defendant Birtle: Court sets an unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00. Conditions of release reviewed with defendant. Defendants Aguirre and Birtle are remanded to the custody of the USM until conditions are met.

As to Defendant Taylor (02): After receiving evidence and hearing arguments, the Court found that defendant did not meet his burden to overcome the presumption. The Court further found that no condition or combination of conditions of release would reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant or the safety of the community. Defendant ordered detained pending trial. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshals. Written detention order forthcoming.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Blade Moore for Defendant Aguirre; Arimeta DuPree for Defendant Birtle; S. Chase Higinbotham, Jr. for Defendant Jason Taylor. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tim Hair for Defendant (03); Tara Westerhof for Defendant (11); Tanis Humig for Defendant (02).. Time in court: 11:27 a.m. to 12:33 p.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

7/12/202160Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: DETENTION HEARING as to Mathew D Smith held on 7/12/2021.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer, including a stipulation regarding purity as to Count 17 for purposes of detention only. No further evidence offered. Counsel for Defendant proffers as to outstanding warrant. Government does not object to proffer. Arguments offered.

The Court finds the statutory presumption against release applies in this case. After receiving evidence and hearing the arguments of the parties, the Court finds defendant met his burden to overcome the presumption against release. Defendant released on a $5,000 unsecured appearance bond. Conditions of release reviewed. Defendant remanded to custody until release conditions are met.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Justin Johnson. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tara Westerhof. Time in court: 2:10 pm to 2:24 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

7/12/202159Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: DETENTION HEARING as to Adam P Vannatta held on 7/12/2021.

Parties stipulate to factual contents of Pretrial Services Report as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer. No corrections, proffers, or further evidence. Arguments offered by both parties.

The Court finds the statutory presumption against release applies in this case. After receiving evidence and hearing the arguments of the parties, the Court finds defendant met his burden to overcome the presumption against release. Defendant released on a $5,000 unsecured appearance bond. Conditions of release reviewed. Defendant remanded to custody until release conditions are met.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: Shazzie Naseem. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tim Hair. Time in court: 1:53 pm to 2:09 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

7/12/2021Unsecured appearance BOND ENTERED as to Deborah M Morris in amount of $5,000.00 (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/12/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to Deborah M Morris. Defendant released on an unsecured bond in the amount of $5,000.00. Signed on 7/12/21 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/12/2021 BOND ENTERED as to Alexis F Power - unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00.00. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/12/2021ORDER setting conditions of release as to Alexis F Power. Defendant released on an unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00. Signed on 7/12/2021 by Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/12/202154Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: ARRAIGNMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor (1) Count 1-3,4; Adam P Vannatta (4) Count 1,5-7,8; Colby D Monkewicz (5) Count 1,9; Mathew D Smith (10) Count 1,16-17 held on 7/12/2021.

All parties present and ready for hearing; defendants appear in custody. All Defendants waive formal reading of the indictment. Court summarizes charges and potential penalties of the indictment regarding each defendant. Court reminds Defendants of rights. Defendants have been appointed CJA counsel; all Defendants inform Court they will continue with current counsel.

Each defendant enters a plea of not guilty for each count against him and denies the forfeiture. This case will involve voluntary discovery and parties request all the discovery they are entitled to under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, applicable case law and the United States Constitution.

Discussion concerning discovery production. Government moves to correct by interlineation the serial number in Count Four. No objection by defense counsel. Court orally grants motion. This case is set with co-defendants on the September 20, 2021 joint criminal jury trial docket.

Scheduling Conference set for 8/17/2021 02:15 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendans: Steve Patton for Nicholas Taylor; Shazzie Naseem for Vannatta; John Picerno for Monkewicz; Justin Johnson for Smith. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Tim Hair, Angela Palmerton, Tara Westerhof, Tanis Humig. Time in court: 1:32 pm to 1:49 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) Modified on 7/12/2021 as to Judge and Courtroom. (Williams, Teresa). (Entered: 07/12/2021)

7/12/2021AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Jason G Taylor. (Higinbotham, Stephen) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
7/12/202152 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris: ARRAIGNMENT and DETENTION as to Laura M Sola (7) Count 1,13 and Alexis F Power (8) Count 1,14 and Deborah M Morris (9) Count 1,15 and Kimberly J Richardson (12) Count 1,19,20 held on 7/12/2021. All parties present in person. Defendants are present, in custody, with counsel. The Court confirmed the Government's obligations under Brady and its progeny and advised of consequences for failing to abide by same. Written order to follow.

Counsel has been appointed and will assist the defendants in completing and filing revised financial affidavits. Defendants advised of the charges, penalties and their rights. Defendants advise they understand the charges, penalties faced, waive formal reading of the Indictment and enter pleas of not guilty as to each count against them.

Discovery status discussed. Parties request all discovery they are entitled to under the rules, the constitution and case law. Case set for trial on the 8/16/2021 joint criminal trial docket. Upon joint oral motion by defense counsel with no objection by the defendants or the government, Court grants joint oral motion and trial will be set on the 9/20/21 trial docket. Scheduling Conference set for 8/17/2021 02:45 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (LMC) before Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts; Written order to follow.

Government's counsel notes a typographical error on the Indictment as to Kimberly J. Richardson (12); amended Indictment to be filed.

Detention hearing: : Parties stipulate to the Pretrial Services Reports as being the direct testimony of Pretrial Services Officer with proffers by defense counsel and the Government as stated on the record. No further evidence presented. Argument.

After hearing argument, the Court found that there has been sufficient evidence presented to overcome the rebuttable presumption and further found there were conditions that could be set that would assure the safety of the community and the appearance of the defendants.

As to Defendant Sola (07): Court sets an unsecured appearance bond in the amount of $5,000.00, to be cosigned by an individual approved by the Court. Conditions of release reviewed with defendant. As to Defendant Power: The Court sets an unsecured bond in the amount of $5,000. Conditions of release reviewed with defendant. As to Defendant Morris: Court sets an unsecured bond in the amount of $5,000. Conditions of release reviewed with defendant. As to Defendant Richardson: Court sets an unsecured bond in the amount of $5,000. Conditions of release reviewed with defendant.

All defendants are remanded to the custody of the USM until release conditions have been met.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Counsel appearing for Defendant: F.A. White, Jr. for Defendant Sola (07); Mark Thomason for Defendant (08) Power; Ronald Nguyen for Defendant (09) Morris; Katrina y. Robertson for Defendant (12) Richardson. Pretrial/Probation Officer: Penney Hodges for Defendant Sola and for Angela Palmerton for Defendant Richardson; Tanis Humig for Defendant (08) Power. Time in court: 9:32 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

7/11/2021SUGGESTIONS in opposition by Alexis F Power re 5 MOTION for detention hearing and release. Reply suggestions due by 7/26/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomason, Mark) (Entered: 07/11/2021)
7/10/2021BOND REPORT as to Colby D Monkewicz. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 07/10/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to Nicholas A Taylor. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to Adam P Vannatta. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to James W Birtle. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Beardslee, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to Kimberly J Richardson. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Beardslee, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/202140 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Kimberly J Richardson. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment and Detention set for 7/12/2021 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/202139 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Omar A Aguirre, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment and Detention set for 7/12/2021 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/202138 **AMENDED** NOTICE OF HEARING as to Nicholas A Taylor, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Mathew D Smith. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment and Detention RESET for 7/12/2021 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 6D, Kansas City before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to Omar A Aguirre. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to Alexis F Power. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to Jason G Taylor. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Laura M Sola. F. A. White, Jr for Laura M Sola. Signed on 7/9/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy.(Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/202130AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Nicholas A Taylor, Adam P Vannatta, Mathew D Smith. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment and Detention Hearing set for 7/12/2021 01:00 PM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/202129 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Colby D Monkewicz, James W Birtle. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment and Detention set for 7/12/2021 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/202128AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jason G Taylor. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment and Detention RESET on 7/12/2021 for 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/202127 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Mathew D Smith. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment and Detention RESET on 7/12/2021 for 1:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Nicholas A Taylor. Stephen M. Patton for Nicholas A Taylor. Signed on 7/9/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/9/2021BOND REPORT as to Laura M Sola. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Barker, Melissa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Jason G Taylor. Stephen Chase Higinbotham, Jr for Jason G Taylor. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Omar A Aguirre. Blade Moore for Omar A Aguirre. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021BOND REPORT as to Deborah M Morris. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Beardslee, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021BOND REPORT as to Mathew D Smith. Document is available to applicable parties only. Authorized users enter PACER login and password first for authentication. (Beardslee, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Kimberly J Richardson. Katrina Y. Robertson for Kimberly J Richardson. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Danny A Moser. Phillip Anthony Brooks for Danny A Moser. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Deborah M Morris. Ronald Nguyen for Deborah M Morris. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Adam P Vannatta. Shazzie Naseem for Adam P Vannatta. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to James W Birtle. Arimeta R. DuPree for James W Birtle. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Colby D Monkewicz. John A Picerno for Colby D Monkewicz. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/8/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Mathew D Smith. John Justin Johnston for Mathew D Smith. Signed on 7/8/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
7/7/2021ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA appointed in felony proceedings as to Alexis F Power. Mark A. Thomason for Alexis F Power. Signed on 7/7/21 by Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy.(Murphy-Carr, Shauna) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/20219Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Adam P Vannatta held on 7/7/2021.

All parties present and ready for hearing; Defendants Vannatta, Nicholas Taylor, and Jason Taylor appear in custody. Court advises Defendants of rights. Court will conditionally appoint counsel for all Defendants, with no objection by Defendants. Appointed counsel will assist each of them with completing the Financial Affidavit (CJA 23 form), which will then be filed in ECF.

Government summarizes charges and penalties in the indictment for each Defendant. Bail not set; a motion for detention hearing and for continuance of hearing filed by Government. Defendants temporarily detained, pending arraignment and detention hearings. Defendants remanded to custody of the U.S. Marshal.

Arraignment and Detention Hearings for Defendants set for 7/12/2021 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Time in court: 3:16 pm to 3:33 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)

7/7/20218Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Omar A Aguirre, Colby D Monkewicz, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle held on 7/7/2021.

All parties present and ready for hearing; Defendants Aguirre, Monkewicz, Smith, and Birtle appear in custody. Court advises Defendants of rights. Court will conditionally appoint counsel for all Defendants; no objection by the Defendants. Appointed counsel will assist each of them with completing the Financial Affidavit (CJA 23 form), which will then be filed in ECF.

Court summarizes charges and penalties in the indictment for each Defendant. Bail not set; a motion for detention hearing and for continuance of hearing filed by Government; Court grants the continuance. Defendants temporarily detained, pending arraignment and detention hearings. Defendants remanded to custody of the U.S. Marshal.

Arraignment and Detention Hearings for all Defendants set for 7/12/2021 11:00 AM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Time in court: 2:54 pm to 3:09 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)

7/7/20217Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Kimberly J Richardson held on 7/7/2021.

All parties present and ready for hearing; Defendants Sola, Power, Morris and Richardson appear in custody. Court advises Defendants of rights. Defendant Sola informs Court of intent to retain counsel. Court will conditionally appoint counsel for Defendant Sola until entry of appearance of retained counsel. Defendants Power, Richardson, and Morris request the Court to appoint counsel for them. The Court will appoint counsel to represent the Defendants, who will assist with completing the Financial Affidavit (CJA 23 form), which will then be filed in ECF.

Court summarizes charges and penalties in the indictment for each Defendant. Bail not set; a motion for detention hearing and for continuance of hearing filed by Government. Court grants the continuance. Defendants temporarily detained, pending arraignment and detention hearings. Defendants remanded to custody of the U.S. Marshal.

Arraignment and Detention hearings for all four Defendants are set for 7/12/2021 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 7E, Kansas City (JAM) before Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris.

Counsel appearing for USA: Emily Morgan. Time in court: 2:29 pm to 2:45 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Teresa Williams, 816-512-5774. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)

7/7/2021 MOTION to continue detention hearing by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/21/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Jason G Taylor. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021 MOTION for detention hearing by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/21/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Nicholas A Taylor. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the documents filed on 7/7/2021 as Document Nos. 3 & 4, MOTION for detention hearing & MOTION to continue detention hearing. The documents have been deleted as they were filed for the incorrect defendants. Counsel will refile the correct document. This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Houston, Kiambu) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/20214 MOTION to continue detention hearing by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/21/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/20213 MOTION for detention hearing by USA as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 7/21/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Emily) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Adam P Vannatta. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Alexis F Power. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of James W Birtle. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Mathew D Smith. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Omar A Aguirre. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Laura M Sola. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ORDER as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. A defendant having been arrested, it is ordered that this indictment be unsealed, and then processed in accordance with established procedure and law. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. This is a docket entry only. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021ARREST of Kimberly J Richardson (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/7/2021 ARREST of Deborah M Morris (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
7/6/2021ORDER as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. The indictment was unsealed in error. Therefore, this indictment shall be kept secret until 7/7/2021 or until defendants are in custody or has been given bail, and upon completion of the issuance of the warrant of arrest, the Clerk shall reseal the indictment, and it shall remain sealed pending further order of the Court. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts. This is a docket entry only. No document is attached. (Chorny, Traci) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
7/6/2021ARREST of Colby D Monkewicz (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
7/6/2021ORDER as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. A defendant having been arrested, it is ordered that this indictment be unsealed, and then processed in accordance with established procedure and law. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge W. Brian Gaddy. This is a docket entry only. No document is attached. (Williams, Teresa) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
6/24/2021ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lajuana M. Counts as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson Signed on June 24, 2021 by Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.(Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
6/24/2021ORDER as to Nicholas A Taylor, Jason G Taylor, Omar A Aguirre, Adam P Vannatta, Colby D Monkewicz, Danny A Moser, Laura M Sola, Alexis F Power, Deborah M Morris, Mathew D Smith, James W Birtle, Kimberly J Richardson. This indictment shall be kept secret until a defendant is in custody or has been given bail, and upon completion of the issuance of the warrant of arrest, the Clerk shall seal the indictment, and it shall remain sealed pending further order of the Court. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. This is a docket entry only. No document is attached. (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
6/24/2021INDICTMENT as to Nicholas A Taylor (1) count(s) 1-3, 4, Jason G Taylor (2) count(s) 1, 3, 4, Omar A Aguirre (3) count(s) 1, Adam P Vannatta (4) count(s) 1, 5-7, 8, Colby D Monkewicz (5) count(s) 1, 9, Danny A Moser (6) count(s) 1, 10, 11, 12, Laura M Sola (7) count(s) 1, 13, Alexis F Power (8) count(s) 1, 14, Deborah M Morris (9) count(s) 1, 15, Mathew D Smith (10) count(s) 1, 16-17, James W Birtle (11) count(s) 1, 18, Kimberly J Richardson (12) count(s) 1, 19, 20. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 2 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 3 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 4 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 5 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 6 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 7 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 8 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 9 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 10 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 11 Criminal Cover Sheet, # 12 Criminal Cover Sheet) (Melvin, Greg) (Entered: 06/25/2021)