USA v. Azari

1:19-cr-00610 | New York Southern District Court

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Division Foley Square
Judge Judge John G. Koeltl
Filed Aug. 27, 2019
Terminated Nov. 20, 2023
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Filing Date # Docket Text
9/10/2024
  • OrderDenied
ORDER REGARDING MOTION FOR SENTENCE REDUCTION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) as to Aviram Azari (1), Count(s) 1, 3, 4. Date of Original Judgment: 11/20/23. Upon motion of the defendant court under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) for a reduction in the term of imprisonment imposed based on a guideline sentencing range that has subsequently been lowered and made retroactive by the United States Sentencing Commission pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 994(u), and having considered such motion, and taking into account the policy statement set forth at USSG § 1B1.13 and the sentencing factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), to the extent that they are applicable, IT IS ORDERED that the motion is: DENIED. Except as otherwise provided, all provisions of the judgment dated 11/20/23 shall remain in effect. IT IS SO ORDERED. Order Date: 9/10/2024. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 9/10/2024) (bw) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
9/10/2024
  • Order
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The defendant Aviram Azari, has moved for a reduction in his sentence pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) based on allegedly "extraordinary and compelling reasons." For the reasons explained below, the request is denied....[*** See this Memorandum Opinion And Order ***]... Conclusion: The Court has carefully considered all of the arguments of the parties. To the extent not specifically addressed above, the arguments are either moot or without merit. The defendant's application for a reduction of sentence is denied. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 9/10/2024) (bw) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
9/6/202486SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (nmo) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
8/7/2024 LETTER by USA as to Aviram Azari addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from USA dated August 7, 2024 re: Response to Defendant's Request for Compassionate Release Document filed by USA. (Zverovich, Olga) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
7/26/2024Set/Reset Deadlines as to Aviram Azari: Responses due by 8/7/2024. Replies due by 8/26/2024. (ap) (Entered: 07/26/2024)
7/26/2024
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Aviram Azari (1) granting 83 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from USA dated July 25, 2024 re: Request for Extension of Time. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. The Government may respond by August 7, 2024. The defendant may reply by August 26, 2024. The Clerk should mail a copy of this Order to the pro se defendant and note service on the docket. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/25/2024) (Copy mailed on 7/26/2024 to Defendant at: Aviram Azari, Reg. No. 87216-054, FCI Fort Dix, FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, P.O. BOX 2000, JOINT BASE MDL, NJ 08640) (ap) (Entered: 07/26/2024)
7/25/2024
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from USA dated July 25, 2024 re: Request for Extension of Time . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Zverovich, Olga) (Entered: 07/25/2024)
7/15/2024
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The Government should respond to the defendant's motion for reduction of sentence by July 22, 2024. The defendant may reply by August 2, 2024 (Defendant Replies due by 8/2/2024., Government Responses due by 7/22/2024) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/15/24)(jw) (Entered: 07/15/2024)
12/5/202381SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (nmo) (Entered: 12/05/2023)
11/27/2023NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Aviram Azari. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Sentence proceeding held on 11/16/2023 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 11/27/2023)
11/27/2023TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Aviram Azari re: Sentence held on 11/16/2023 before Judge John G. Koeltl. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebecca Forman, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 12/18/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/28/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/26/2024. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 11/27/2023)
11/22/202378SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (nmo) (Entered: 11/22/2023)
11/20/2023FILED JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE as to Aviram Azari (1), Pleaded guilty to Count(s) 1, 3, 4, Imprisonment for a total term of 80 months, to run as follows: 56 months on Counts 1 and 3 to run concurrently; to be followed by 24 months consecutive on Count 4. Supervised release for a term of 3 years, to run as follows: 3 years on Counts 1 and 3 and 1 year on Count 4; all to run concurrently.; Count(s) 2, Dismissed. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: That the Bureau of Prisons provide medical care to the defendant. That the defendant be designated to FMC Ft. Devens, Massachusetts, or a facility that can tend to his medical needs. Special Assessment of $300 which is due immediately (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 11/20/23)(jw) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
11/17/2023CONSENT PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE/MONEY JUDGMENT as to Aviram Azari. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 11/16/2023) (ap) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
11/16/2023DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Aviram Azari (1) Count 2. (jw) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
11/16/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Sentencing held on 11/16/2023 for Aviram Azari (1) Count 1,3. Deft pres w/atty Barry Zone. AUSA Juliana Murray. Reporter Rebecca Foreman. Hebrew Interpreter Joel Suveri. Deft sentenced to 80 months imprisonment. (56 months concurrently on Counts 1 and 3; 24 months consecutive on Count 4); 3 years supervised release; $4,844,968 forfeiture; $300 S/A due immediately; all open counts dismissed on Gov't motion. (ap) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
11/15/2023
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated November 15, 2023 re: Request for guidelines reduction under amended U.S.S.G. 4C1.1 . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
11/14/2023
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry S. Zone dated November 14, 2023 re: Request to appear Telephonically. . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Joseph Asch's Letter To The Court)(Zone, Barry) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
10/17/2023ENDORSED LETTER as to Aviram Azari addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Attorney Barry Zone dated October 17, 2023 re: On behalf of my client, Aviram Azari, we most respectfully request that sentencing, which is presently scheduled for tomorrow, October 18, 2023, be rescheduled to November 15th, 16th or 17th, as these three dates are the soonest that work for the government and me. ENDORSEMENT: Adjourned to Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 11:00AM. SO ORDERED. ( Sentencing set for 11/16/2023 at 11:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl. ) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/17/2023)(bw) (Entered: 10/17/2023)
10/17/2023
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated October 17, 2023 re: Adjournment Request . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 10/17/2023)
10/12/2023SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 10/12/2023)
10/12/2023SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Murray, Juliana) (Entered: 10/12/2023)
10/5/2023
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The time for defense submissions is extended to tomorrow, Friday, October 6, 2023. The Government shall make its submission by Thursday, October 12, 2023. Sentencing remains scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2:30pm. SO ORDERED. ( Brief due by 10/6/2023. Responses to Brief due by 10/12/2023. Sentencing set for 10/18/2023 at 02:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. ) (bw) (Entered: 10/05/2023)
9/8/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari: Sentencing set for 11/7/2023 advanced to 10/18/2023 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 14A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge John G. Koeltl. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 09/08/2023)
9/5/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari: Sentencing set for 9/12/2023 adjourned to 11/7/2023 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge John G. Koeltl. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
7/5/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari: Sentencing set for 9/12/2023 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom 14A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge John G. Koeltl. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 07/05/2023)
6/20/2023Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari: Sentencing set for 6/28/2023 adjourned to 8/1/2023 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge John G. Koeltl. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 06/20/2023)
3/22/2023
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Aviram Azari on re: 67 LETTER MOTION filed by Aviram Azari addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Attorney Barry Zone dated March 21, 2023 re: Request for adjournment.... On behalf of my Client, Aviram Azari, and with the government's consent, we most respectfully request that sentencing, which is presently scheduled for March 29, 2023, be rescheduled to a date in mid-to-late June 2023 convenient for the Court. ENDORSEMENT: Adjourned to Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 2:30 pm. SO ORDERED. ( Sentencing set for 6/28/2023 at 02:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. )(Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 3/22/2023)(bw) (Entered: 03/22/2023)
3/21/2023
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated March 21, 2023 re: Request for adjournment . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 03/21/2023)
1/17/2023Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Aviram Azari: Sentencing set for 3/29/2023 at 12:00 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl (jw) (Entered: 01/17/2023)
1/17/2023
  • OrderGranted
MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting 65 LETTER MOTION re: 65 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated January 12, 2023 re: Request for adjournment...ENDORSEMENT...Adjourned to Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 12:00pm. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/17/23) (jw) (Entered: 01/17/2023)
1/12/2023
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated January 12, 2023 re: Request for adjournment . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
10/11/2022Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Aviram Azari: Sentencing set for 1/25/2023 at 02:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl (jw) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
10/11/2022
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT 63 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated October 6, 2022 re: Request for adjournment...Adjourned to Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 2:30pm. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/11/22) (jw) (Entered: 10/11/2022)
10/7/2022
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated October 6, 2022 re: Request for adjournment . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
7/11/2022Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Aviram Azari: Sentencing set for 10/19/2022 at 04:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl (jw) (Entered: 07/11/2022)
7/11/2022
  • Order
ORDER 60 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Juliana Murray dated 7/8/2022 re: Adjournment of Sentencing. The sentencing is adjourned to October 19, 2022 at 4:30pm (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/9/22) (jw) (Entered: 07/11/2022)
7/8/2022
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Juliana Murray dated 7/8/2022 re: Adjournment of Sentencing . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Murray, Juliana) (Entered: 07/08/2022)
5/23/202258SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (nmo) (Entered: 05/23/2022)
5/9/2022
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari: It is hereby ORDERED That the following procedures are reasonable and give effect to the notification rights contained in Title 18, United States Code, Section 377l(a): 1. The United States Attorney's Office will post notification about scheduled public proceedings on its Internet website at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/nys on a page for this case and that page will also provide the following information: a. The caption, case number and assigned judge for the case for which notification is made; b. A substantially verbatim listing of the rights provided for in Title 18, United States Code, Section 377l(a); c. A listing of public proceedings scheduled in the case; and d. The name and contact information for a United States Attorney's Office official with responsibility for addressing victims' rights. 2. The Government will update its Internet posting relating to this case to reflect scheduled public proceedings, within a reasonable period of time of such scheduling. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 5/9/2022) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) (Entered: 05/09/2022)
5/2/2022
  • Order
MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Aviram Azari on 54 MOTION for Victim Rights. ENDORSEMENT: The defendant should file any opposition to the proposed order by 5/6/22. So Ordered. (Responses due by 5/6/2022) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 5/2/2022) (lnl) (Entered: 05/02/2022)
5/2/202255SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (jus) (Entered: 05/02/2022)
4/29/2022
  • Motion
MOTION for Victim Rights . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Murray, Juliana) (Entered: 04/29/2022)
4/29/2022NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Aviram Azari. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 4/20/22 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 04/29/2022)
4/29/2022TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Aviram Azari re: Conference held on 4/20/22 before Judge John G. Koeltl. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Raquel Robles, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/20/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/31/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/28/2022. (Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 04/29/2022)
4/26/202251SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (nmo) (Entered: 04/26/2022)
4/20/2022
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The Court recommends that the Bureau of Prisons tend to the defendant's medical needs. The Government and Bureau of Prisons shall provide a report on the defendant's medical condition by April 25, 2022. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 4/20/22)(jbo) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
4/20/2022
  • Order
Order of Referral to Probation for Presentence Investigation and Report as to Aviram Azari. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 4/20/22)(jbo) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
4/20/2022Change of Not Guilty Plea to Guilty Plea as to Aviram Azari (1) Count 1,3,4. (jbo) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
4/20/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Plea entered by Aviram Azari (1) Guilty as to Count 1,3,4. (jbo) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
4/20/2022Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Change of Plea Hearing as to Aviram Azari held on 4/20/2022. Deft pres w/atty Barry Zone. AUSA Olga Zerovich. Reporter Raquel Robles. Hebrew Interpreter Mier Turner. Deft enters plea of guilty to Counts 1, 3 and 4 of superseding indictment (S1). Sentence date 7/21/2022 at 11:30am. PSI ordered. Deft cont'd detained. (Sentencing set for 7/21/2022 at 11:30 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl.) (jbo) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
4/11/2022SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 10:30am, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until April 20, 2022 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161 (h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. ( Status Conference set for 4/20/2022 at 10:30 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl. ) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 4/11/2022)(bw) (Entered: 04/11/2022)
3/14/2022SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 11:00am, in Courtroom 14A, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. Because the additional time to schedule a conference in this matter is due to the unavailability of the parties, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today until April 13, 2022 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. § 3161 because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. ( Status Conference set for 4/13/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge John G. Koeltl. )(Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 3/14/2022)(bw) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
3/14/2022
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated March 14, 2022 re: Request for adjournment of conference . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
1/20/2022SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 10:30am, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until March 15, 2022 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 316l(h) (7)(A). Time excluded from 1/19/2022 until 3/15/2022. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/19/2022) (ap) (Entered: 01/21/2022)
1/20/2022SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 10:30am, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until March 15, 2022 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161 (h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 1/19/2022 until 3/15/2022. (Status Conference set for 3/15/2022 at 10:30 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/19/2022) (ap) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
1/19/2022
  • Motionby Δ
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry Zone dated January 19, 2022 re: Request for adjournment of conference . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
12/7/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Pretrial Conference as to Aviram Azari held on 12/7/2021. Deft pres w/atty Barry Zone. AUSAs Juliana Murray. and Olga Zerovich. Reporter Lisa Frankel. Hebrew Interpreter Ruth Kohn. Pretrial conference. (via phone). Adjourned to 1/25/2022 at 12:00pm. Time excluded from 12/7/2021 to 1/25/2022. Deft cont'd detained. (jbo) (Entered: 12/07/2021)
12/6/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari: Status Conference set for 12/7/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 888 363-4749, with access code 8140049. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
10/5/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Pretrial Conference as to Aviram Azari held on 10/5/2021. Deft pres w/atty Barry Zone. AUSAs Juliana Murray and Olga Zerovich. Reporter Andrew Walker. Hebrew Interpreter Meir Turner. Pretrial conference. (via phone). Adjourned to 12/7/2021 at 9:00am. Time excluded from 10/5/2021 to 12/7/2021. Deft cont'd detained. (jbo) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/5/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari: The parties are directed to appear for another conference on December 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Because a continuance is needed to assure the effective assistance of counsel, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, October 5, 2021, until December 7, 2021, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interest of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 10/5/2021 until 12/7/2021. (Status Conference set for 12/7/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/5/2021) (ap) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/5/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari: Status Conference set for 10/5/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 888 363-4749, with access code 8140049. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
9/7/2021SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari: The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 9:00am, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. Because the additional time to schedule a conference in this matter is due to the unavailability of the parties, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today until October 5, 2021 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S. C. § 3161 because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 316l(h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 10/5/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Time excluded from 9/7/2021 until 10/5/2021) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 9/7/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 09/07/2021)
8/6/2021SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. Time excluded from 8/6/2021 until 9/7/2021. (Status Conference set for 9/7/2021 at 10:30 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 8/6/2021) (ap) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
6/14/2021SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Monday, August 9, 2021, at 9:00am, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until August 9, 2021 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h) (7)(A). Time excluded from 6/11/2021 until 8/9/2021. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/11/2021) (ap) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
6/11/2021Set/Reset Hearings as to Aviram Azari: Status Conference set for 8/9/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl. (ap) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
6/11/2021CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry S. Zone dated June 11, 2021 re: Request for adjournment . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 06/11/2021)
4/15/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari: At the request of the defendant, the conference scheduled for April 16, 2021 is adjourned until June 14, 2021 at 9 am. The continuance is needed to assure effective assistance of counsel, given the complexity of the case and the voluminous record. Therefore, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, April 15, 2021, until June 14, 2021, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the interest of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 4/15/2021 until 6/14/2021. (Status Conference set for 6/14/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 4/15/2021) (ap) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/14/2021CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry S. Zone dated April 14, 2021 re: Request for adjournment of conference . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 04/14/2021)
2/24/2021
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari: The conference set for February 26, 2021 is adjourned, at the defendant's request, until April 16, 2021, at 9:00 am. Because a continuance is needed to assure the effective assistance and to allow the parties to discuss a disposition short of trial, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, February 24, 2021, until April 16, 2021, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interests of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h) (7)(A). SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 4/16/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Time excluded from 2/24/2021 until 4/16/2021) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 2/24/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 02/24/2021)
2/24/2021CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry S. Zone dated February 24, 2021 re: Request for adjournment of conference . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 02/24/2021)
1/12/2021SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari: The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Friday, February 26, 2021, at 9:00am before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until February 26, 2021 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161 (h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 2/26/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Time excluded from 1/12/2021 until 2/26/2021) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/12/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 01/12/2021)
1/8/2021CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Barry S. Zone dated January 8, 2021 re: Request for adjournment of conference . Document filed by Aviram Azari. (Zone, Barry) (Entered: 01/08/2021)
1/5/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari. Pretrial Conference set for 1/15/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 888 363-4749, with access code 8140049. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 01/05/2021)
12/11/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. This Order is entered, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) and the Due Process Protections Act, Pub. L. No 116-182, 134 Stat. 894 (Oct. 21, 2020), to confirm the Government's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U. S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations..... (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 12/11/2020)(jbo) (Entered: 12/11/2020)
11/4/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Status Conference as to Aviram Azari held on 11/4/2020. Deft pres w/atty Barry Zone. AUSA Eun Young Choi. Hebrew Interpreter Ruth Kohn. Pretrial conference. (via phone). Adjourned to 1/14/2021 at 9:00am. Time excluded from 11/4/2020 to 1/14/2021. Deft cont'd detained. (Court Reporter Steve Griffing) (ap) (Entered: 11/04/2020)
11/4/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for another conference on January 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. As described on the conference held today, a continuance is needed to assure effective assistance of counsel, given the complexity of the case and the voluminous record, and to allow defense counsel time to decide what motions, if any, will be made. Therefore, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, November 4, 2020, until January, 14, 2021, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the interest of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 11/4/2020 until 1/14/2021. (Pretrial Conference set for 1/14/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 11/4/2020) (ap) Modified on 11/5/2020 (ap). (Entered: 11/04/2020)
11/2/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: As to Aviram Azari Pretrial Conference set for 11/4/2020 at 12:00 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 888 363-4749, with access code 8140049. (Fletcher, Donnie) (Entered: 11/02/2020)
11/2/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari: This Order is entered, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f), to confirm the Government's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U. S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/29/2020) (See ORDER set forth) (ap) Modified on 11/4/2020 (ap). (Entered: 11/02/2020)
10/28/2020SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 12:00pm, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until November 4, 2020 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/28/2020)(bw) (Entered: 10/29/2020)
10/28/2020CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from USA dated October 28, 2020 re: Request to Exclude Time Under Speedy Trial Act . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Zverovich, Olga) (Entered: 10/28/2020)
9/21/2020SPEEDY TRIAL ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 10:00am, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until November 2, 2020 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161 (h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 9/21/2020 until 11/2/2020. (Pretrial Conference set for 11/2/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 9/18/2020) (ap) (Entered: 09/21/2020)
7/31/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for another conference on September 30, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. Because a continuance is needed to assure the effective assistance of counsel, to allow the defendant time to review discovery, and to allow the parties to discuss a disposition short of trial, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, July 31, 2020, until September 30, 2020, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interests of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 7/31/2020 until 9/30/2020. (Pretrial Conference set for 9/30/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/31/2020) (ap) (Entered: 07/31/2020)
7/31/2020CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from AUSA Olga Zverovich dated July 31, 2020 re: Request to Adjourn PTC . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Zverovich, Olga) (Entered: 07/31/2020)
6/8/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The parties are directed to appear for another conference on August 4, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. Because a continuance is needed to assure the effective assistance of counsel, to allow for the Government to make discovery and for the defendant to review it, and because of the complexity of the case and the amount of discovery involved, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, June 8, 2020, until August 4, 2020, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interests of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 6/8/2020 until 8/4/2020. (Pretrial Conference set for 8/4/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/8/2020) (ap) (Entered: 06/08/2020)
5/8/2020NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Aviram Azari. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 10/16/19 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/08/2020)
5/8/2020TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Aviram Azari re: Conference held on 10/16/19 before Judge John G. Koeltl. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lisa Smith, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/29/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/6/2020. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/08/2020)
4/8/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari. The pretrial conference set for April 14, 2020 at 4:30 P.M. is adjourned to June 15, 2020 at 4:30 P.M. Because a continuance is needed to assure the effective assistance of counsel, to allow for the Government to make discovery and for the defendant to review it, and because of the complexity of the case and the amount of discovery involved, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, April 8, 2020, until June 15, 2020, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interests of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). Time excluded from 4/8/2020 until 6/15/2020. (Pretrial Conference set for 6/15/2020 at 04:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl). (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 4/8/2020) (ap) (Entered: 04/08/2020)
4/7/2020CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from AUSAs Eun Young Choi, Olga Zverovich, and Juliana Murray dated April 7, 2020 re: Adjournment of Pretrial Conference to on or after June 1, 2020 and Exclusion of Speedy Trial Act Time . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Choi, Eun Young) (Entered: 04/07/2020)
2/20/2020
  • Motion for Protective Order
PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Aviram Azari...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 2/19/2020)(lnl) (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2/20/2020
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari: The parties are directed to appear for a conference on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 4:30pm, before the Honorable John G. Koeltl. The Court prospectively excludes the time from today until April 14, 2020 in calculating the speedy trial date under 18 U.S.C. 3161 in order to assure effective assistance of counsel and because the ends of justice served by ordering such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial pursuant to 18 U.S. C. § 3161 (h)(7)(A). SO ORDERED. (Status Conference set for 4/14/2020 at 04:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Time excluded from 2/19/2020 until 4/14/2020) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 2/19/2020) (lnl) (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2/19/2020
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl re: PTC Adjournment . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Zverovich, Olga) (Entered: 02/19/2020)
2/19/2020
  • Motion
LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Juliana Murray dated Feb. 19, 2020 re: Proposed Protective Order . Document filed by USA as to Aviram Azari. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Murray, Juliana) (Entered: 02/19/2020)
2/19/2020NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Juliana Newcomb Murray appearing for USA. (Murray, Juliana) (Entered: 02/19/2020)
10/21/2019 LETTER by USA as to Aviram Azari addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl Document filed by USA. (Zverovich, Olga) (Entered: 10/21/2019)
10/17/2019
  • Order
ORDER as to Aviram Azari: The parties are directed to appear for another conference on February 25, 2020 at 4:30 P.M. Because a continuance is needed to assure the effective assistance of counsel, to allow for the Government to make discovery and for the defendant to review it, and because of the complexity of the case and the amount of discovery involved, the Court prospectively excludes the time from today, October 16, 2019, until February 25, 2020, from Speedy Trial Act calculations. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interests of the defendant and the public in a speedy trial. This Order is entered pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h) (7) (A). SO ORDERED. Time excluded from 10/16/2019 until 2/25/2020. (Pretrial Conference set for 2/25/2020 at 04:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/16/2019) (lnl) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
10/16/2019Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl:Pretrial Conference as to Aviram Azari held on 10/16/2019 ( Pretrial Conference set for 2/25/2020 at 04:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl.) Deft present with atty Barry Zone. AUSA Eun Young Choi present. Reproter Lisa Smith present. Hebrew Interpreter Meir Turner present. Adjourned to 2/25/2020 at 4:30pm. Time excluded from 10/16/19 to 2/25/2020. Deft continued detained. (jw) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
10/1/201912SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 10/01/2019)
9/30/201911 MEDICAL ATTENTION FORM as to Aviram Azari. (jbo) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Plea entered by Aviram Azari (1) Count 1,2,3,4 Not Guilty. (jbo) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Arraignment as to Aviram Azari (1) Count 1,2,3,4 held on 9/30/2019. (jbo) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox: Initial Appearance as to Aviram Azari held on 9/30/2019. Defendant present with retained counsel Barry Zone. AUSA Eun Young Choi present for the Government. Hebrew interpreter present. Defendant waives pretrial report. BAIL DISPOSITION: DETENTION ON CONSENT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Medical order is issued. The defendant needs a kosher diet. The defendant is a orthodox jew and to the extent the jail officials can accommodate it, he should be permitted to observe his religion. Defendant arraigned and pleads Not Guilty. Conference before District Judge on 10/16/19 at 4:30 pm. Speedy Trial Time excluded until 10/16/19. (jbo) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Barry S Zone appearing for Aviram Azari. (jbo) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019Attorney update in case as to Aviram Azari. Attorney Eun Young Choi,Olga I Zverovich for USA added. (jm) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019Case as to Aviram Azari ASSIGNED to Judge John G. Koeltl. (jm) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019Case Designated ECF as to Aviram Azari. (jm) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019S(1)INDICTMENT UNSEALED as to Aviram Azari. (jm) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/30/2019
  • Order
Order to Unseal S(1) Indictment as to Sealed Defendant 1. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox on 9/30/19)(jm) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
9/29/2019Arrest of Aviram Azari. (jbo) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
8/27/2019SEALED S(1) INDICTMENT as to Sealed Defendant 1 (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4. (jm) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
8/27/20196SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 08/27/2019)
8/27/20195SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 08/27/2019)
8/27/20194SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 08/27/2019)
8/27/20193SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 08/27/2019)
8/27/20192SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 08/27/2019)
8/27/20191SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (rz) (Entered: 08/27/2019)