Florida Southern District Court
Case #: 1:16-cr-20549
Case Filed:Jul 21, 2016
Terminated:Sep 12, 2019
Last checked: Thursday Nov 25, 2021 2:24 PM EST
Interested Party
Canoe Creek Holdings LLC
Represented By
Michael Ira Bernstein
The Bernstein Law Firm
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Joseph D. Mitchell
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State of Florida Office of the Attorney General
Represented By
Jill Marie Bennett
Office Of Attorney General
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1255 LLC
Represented By
Michael Ira Bernstein
The Bernstein Law Firm
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17475 LLC
Represented By
Michael Ira Bernstein
The Bernstein Law Firm
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220 Sierra LLC
Represented By
Michael Ira Bernstein
The Bernstein Law Firm
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221 Park Place Holdings LLC
Represented By
Michael Ira Bernstein
The Bernstein Law Firm
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ADME Real Estate LLC
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Dan Bernstein
Represented By
Jeffrey Henry Sloman
Stumphauzer Foslid Sloman Ross & Kolaya, PLLC
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Interested Party
Drew Bradylyons
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2801 Holdings, LLC
Represented By
Michael Ira Bernstein
The Bernstein Law Firm
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Fair Havens Real Estate LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Interested Party
GBRE Associates LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Interested Party
Norman Ginsparg
Represented By
David Oscar Markus
Markus/moss PLLC
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Anita Margot Moss
Markus/moss PLLC
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Interested Party
Jane Moscowitz
Interested Party
Norman Moscowitz
Represented By
Jane Wollner Moscowitz
Moscowitz & Moscowitz, P.A.
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Interested Party
Elizabeth Young
Represented By
Roberto Martinez
Colson Hicks Eidson
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Interested Party
SHELDON NEIDICH
Represented By
David Oscar Markus
Markus/moss PLLC
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Interested Party
Gabriel Delgado
Represented By
Joaquin Mendez, Jr.
Joaquin Mendez
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Interested Party
Guillermo Delgado
Represented By
Joaquin Mendez, Jr.
Joaquin Mendez
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Interested Party
Federal Public Defender
Represented By
Michael Caruso
Federal Public Defender'S Office
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Intervenor
La Hacienda Gardens LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
1st Equity Bank
Represented By
Charles Craig Eller
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Intervenor
ADME Investment Partners LTD
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
ALF Holdings Inc.
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Adirhu Associates LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Almovea Associates LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Ayintove Associates LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Courtyard Manor Retirement Investors Ltd.
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Courtyard Manor Retirement Living, Inc.
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Eden Gardens LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Fair Havens Center, LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Flamingo Park Manor LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
The Pointe Retirement Investors Ltd.
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Takifhu Associates LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Jene's Retirement Investors Ltd.
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Sierra ALF Management LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Sefardik Associates, LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Rainbow Retirement Investors Ltd.
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Morsey LC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Jene's Retirement Living, Inc.
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Lauderhill Manor LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Lake Erswin LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Intervenor
Kabirhu Associates LLC
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Guy Austin Rasco
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Petitioner
Sherri Esformes
Represented By
David Michael Garvin
David M Garvin PA
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Plaintiff
USA
Represented By
Sara Michele Klco
Doj-Usao
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Nalina Sombuntham
Us Attorney'S Office
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James V. Hayes
Us Department Of Justice
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Daren Grove
United States Attorney'S Office
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John C. Spaccarotella
United States Attorney
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Dan Bernstein
United States Attorney'S Office
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Allan J. Medina
U.S. Department Of Justice
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John Charlton Shipley, Jr.
United States Attorney'S Office
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Elizabeth Young
Doj-Usao
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Anthony Erickson-Pogorzelski
Us Attorney'S Office
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Jeremy R. Sanders
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Catherine Wagner
Us Department Of Justice
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Alison Whitney Lehr
United States Attorney'S Office
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Drew Bradylyons
U.S. Department Of Justice
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Odette Barcha (2)
Terminated: 04/04/2019
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Samuel Joseph Rabin, Jr.
Samuel J. Rabin, Jr., PA
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Andrea Cristina Lopez
Samuel J Rabin Jr PA
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Defendant
Arnaldo Carmouze (3)
Terminated: 04/12/2019
Represented By
Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Orlando do Campo
Do Campo & Thornton, P.A.
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Daniela Jaramillo
Do Campo & Thornton, P.A.
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Defendant
Philip Esformes (1)
Terminated: 09/12/2019
Represented By
Jacqueline Perczek
Black Srebnick Kornspan & Stumpf
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Roy Eric Black
Black Srebnick Kornspan & Stumpf
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Rossana Arteaga-Gomez
Axs Law Group, PLLC
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Laurie Webb Daniel
Holland And Knight LLP
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Jared Weintal Whaley
Coffey Burlington, P.L.
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Michael Caruso
Federal Public Defender'S Office
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Howard Milton Srebnick
Black Srebnick Kornspan & Stumpf
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Jeffrey Bruce Crockett
Coffey Burlington, P.L.
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Robert J. Kuntz
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-Fitzgerald LLP
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Bradley Horenstein
The Horenstein Firm, P.A.
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William F. Gould
Holland And Knight LLP
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Jennifer Christianson
Tache, Bronis, Christianson And Descalzo, P.A.
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Nicholas R. Boyd
Holland And Knight LLP
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Michael S. Pasano
Carlton Fields
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Marissel Descalzo
Tache, Bronis, Christianson And Descalzo, P.A.
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Interested Party
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
Terminated: 02/08/2021
Represented By
Zaynab Salman
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Lynn Colby Hearn
Florida Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
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GPO Nov 18 2016
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Philip Esformes re 85 MOTION for Hearing Regarding Potential Conflict Issue. Objections to R&R due by 12/5/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes on 11/18/2016. (ear)
GPO May 23 2017
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION RE: D.E. 202 MOTION for Protective Order as to Forfeiture [Post-Superseding Indictment]) as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes on 5/23/2017. (sl) .
GPO Jul 17 2017
ORDER Adopting 173 Report and Recommendations as to Philip Esformes (1). Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 7/17/2017. (jle)ORDER Adopting 173 Report and Recommendations as to Philip Esformes (1). Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 7/17/2017. (jle)ORDER Adopting 173 Report and Recommendations as to Philip Esformes (1). Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. on 7/17/2017. (jle)
GPO Jul 18 2017
ORDER ADOPTING DE 366 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze and Denying 263 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by USA. - Motions terminated: 263 MOTION for Timely Notice of Advice of Counsel Defense filed by USA. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/18/2017. (lk)ORDER ADOPTING DE 366 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze and Denying 263 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by USA. - Motions terminated: 263 MOTION for Timely Notice of Advice of Counsel Defense filed by USA. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/18/2017. (lk)ORDER ADOPTING DE 366 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze and Denying 263 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by USA. - Motions terminated: 263 MOTION for Timely Notice of Advice of Counsel Defense filed by USA. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/18/2017. (lk)
GPO Jul 19 2017
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for 364 Report and Recommendations, - Motions terminated: 364 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes re 202 MOTION for Protective Order as to Forfeiture [Post-Superseding Indictment]. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/19/2017. (lk)ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for 364 Report and Recommendations, - Motions terminated: 364 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes re 202 MOTION for Protective Order as to Forfeiture [Post-Superseding Indictment]. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/19/2017. (lk)ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for 364 Report and Recommendations, - Motions terminated: 364 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes re 202 MOTION for Protective Order as to Forfeiture [Post-Superseding Indictment]. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/19/2017. (lk)
GPO Aug 02 2017
ORDER as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze - overruling the Government's 484 Objections to Magistrate Judge Otazo Reyes's 469 Order on 419 Motion to Exclude to District Court. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 8/2/2017. (jh)ORDER as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze - overruling the Government's 484 Objections to Magistrate Judge Otazo Reyes's 469 Order on 419 Motion to Exclude to District Court. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 8/2/2017. (jh)ORDER as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze - overruling the Government's 484 Objections to Magistrate Judge Otazo Reyes's 469 Order on 419 Motion to Exclude to District Court. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 8/2/2017. (jh)
GPO Aug 09 2017
ORDER Affirming as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze re Magistrate Judge's 478 Order on Motion to Quash. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 8/9/2017. (lk)ORDER Affirming as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze re Magistrate Judge's 478 Order on Motion to Quash. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 8/9/2017. (lk)ORDER Affirming as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze re Magistrate Judge's 478 Order on Motion to Quash. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 8/9/2017. (lk)
GPO Sep 25 2017
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION AND ORDER as to Philip Esformes re 261 Defendant's MOTION to Suppress; denying as moot 475 Defendant's MOTION to Stay. Objections to R&R due by 10/10/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes on 9/25/2017. (eaa)
GPO Oct 31 2017
ORDER on Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommenation: DECLINES TO ADOPT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes RE 560 Report and Recommendations and REMANDS this matter to Judge Otazo-Reyes for evidentiary hearing. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 10/31/2017. (lk) Modified text on 11/1/2017 (mr1).
GPO Aug 10 2018
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Philip Esformes re 275 Defendant's MOTION to Disqualify; 278 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss. Objections to R&R due by 8/24/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes on 8/10/2018. See attached document for full details. (eaa)
GPO Nov 13 2018
ORDER denying 275 Motion To Disqualify as to Philip Esformes (1); denying 278 Motion to Dismiss as to Philip Esformes (1); adopting in part and declining in part 899 Report and Recommendations as to Philip Esformes (1). - Motions Terminated: 899 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS as to Philip Esformes re 275 Defendant's MOTION to Disqualify the Prosecution Team for Systematic Violations of the Attorney-Client, Work Product and Joint Defense Privileges , 278 Defendant's MOTIO, 278 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss 200 Indictment, in Whole or in Part, Suppress Evidence and/or Sever Counts 32 & 33 and Exclude the Obstruction Evidence and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Philip Esformes, 275 Defendant's MOTION to Disqualify the Prosecution Team for Systematic Violations of the Attorney-Client, Work Product and Joint Defense Privileges filed by Philip Esformes. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 11/13/2018. See attached document for full details. (ra)
GPO Jul 01 2019
Order Denying Defendants Post-Trial Motions for Judgment of Acquittal and New Trial as to Philip Esformes. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/1/2019. See attached document for full details. (lbc)
GPO Jul 01 2019
Order Denying Defendants Motion to Acquit on the Forfeiture Verdicts as to Philip Esformes (1). Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 7/1/2019. See attached document for full details. (lbc)
Docket last updated: 06/22/2024 10:03 PM EDT
Thursday, July 21, 2016
1 1 1 pgs MOTION to Seal Indictment, arrest warrant, and any resulting order by USA as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze. Responses due by 8/8/2016 (ra)
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2 2 1 pgs ORDER granting1 Motion to Seal Indictment, arrest warrant, and any resulting order as to Philip Esformes (1), Odette Barcha (2), Arnaldo Carmouze (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 7/21/2016. (ra)
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3 3 40 pgs INDICTMENT as to Philip Esformes (1) count(s) 1, 2-3, 6, 8-9, 10-15, 16, 17-25, 26-27, Odette Barcha (2) count(s) 6, 14-15, 16, 22-23, Arnaldo Carmouze (3) count(s) 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 16, 17 and the FORFEITURE. (ra) (ch1).
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Att: 1 (7/22/2016) Restricted Unredacted Indictment