Alabama Middle District Court
Judge:Emily C Marks
Referred: Kelly F Pate
Case #: 2:25-cv-00283
Nature of Suit890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause18:2333 Federal Anti-Terrorism Act
Case Filed:Apr 14, 2025
Last checked: Monday Apr 14, 2025 2:07 PM CDT
Defendant
Tareck Zaidan El Aissami Maddah
Defendant
Cartel of the Suns
Defendant
Nicholas Maduro Moros
Plaintiff
Marc Gonsalves
Represented By
Newton Patrick Porter
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
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Tony P. Korvick
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
Thomas Howes
Represented By
Newton Patrick Porter
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
contact info
Tony P. Korvick
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
contact info
Plaintiff
Christopher Janis
Represented By
Newton Patrick Porter
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
contact info
Tony P. Korvick
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
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Plaintiff
Jonathan Janis
Represented By
Newton Patrick Porter
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
contact info
Tony P. Korvick
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
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Plaintiff
Michael Janis
Represented By
Newton Patrick Porter
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
contact info
Tony P. Korvick
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
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Plaintiff
Keith Stansell
Represented By
Newton Patrick Porter
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
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Tony P. Korvick
Porter & Korvick, P.A.
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Docket last updated: 04/23/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9 9 motion Miscellaneous Relief Wed 04/23 8:56 AM
MOTION For Alternative Service of Process on Venezuelan Fugitives by Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, Christopher Janis, Jonathan Janis, Michael Janis, Keith Stansell. (Korvick, Tony) Modified text on 4/23/2025 (CWL)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Fugitive reward poster Nicolas Maduro,
Att: 2 Exhibit Fugitive reward poster Tareck Zaidan El Aissami Madragh,
Att: 3 Exhibit Declaration of Maria Gutierrez,
Att: 4 Exhibit article,
Att: 5 Exhibit article,
Att: 6 Exhibit article,
Att: 7 Exhibit Declaration Alex Lakatos,
Att: 8 Text of Proposed Order
respm Brief/Memorandum in Support Wed 04/23 9:00 AM
MEMORANDUM of Law in Support re9 MOTION For Alternative Service of Process on Venezuelan Fugitives filed by Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, Christopher Janis, Jonathan Janis, Michael Janis, Keith Stansell. (no pdf - see9 ) (CWL)
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
8 8 order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 04/15 10:58 AM
TEXT ORDER: Upon consideration of the motions to appear pro hac vice (docs. 2 , 3 ), and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the motions (docs. 2 , 3 ) are GRANTED. Entered by Chief Judge Emily C. Marks on 4/15/2025. (CWL)
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7 7 misc Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement Tue 04/15 8:25 AM
Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, Christopher Janis, Jonathan Janis, Michael Janis, Keith Stansell re5 Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement,. (Korvick, Tony)
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6 6 service Summons Issued Tue 04/15 7:56 AM
Summons Issued as to Tareck Zaidan El Aissami Maddah, Cartel of the Suns, Nicholas Maduro Moros. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (CWL)
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5 5 notice Notice of Deficiency Corporate Disc/Conflict Statement Tue 04/15 7:51 AM
Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement sent to Christopher Janis, Michael Janis, Jonathan Janis, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, Keith Stansell. Corporate Disclosures due by 4/25/2025.(CWL)
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Att: 1 Standing Order and Sample Format
Monday, April 14, 2025
4 4 utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Tue 04/15 7:48 AM
Case Assigned to Chief Judge Emily C. Marks as presiding Judge and Magistrate Judge Kelly F. Pate as referral Judge. (CWL)
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3 3 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 04/14 1:47 PM
Motion for Newton Patrick Porter to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number BALMDC-3842444.) by hristopher Janis, Michael Janis, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, Keith Stansell, Jonathan Janis . (Porter, Newton) Modified on 4/14/2025 to correct plf names and add atty name(HRR)
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Att: 1 Cert. Good Standing Porter,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
2 2 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 04/14 1:22 PM
Motion for Tony P. Korvick to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-3842407.) by hristopher Janis, Michael Janis, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, Keith Stansell, Jonathan Janis. (Korvick, Tony) Modified on 4/14/2025 to correct plf names and add atty name(HRR)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Good Standing FLSD,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
1 1 33 pgs cmp Complaint Mon 04/14 1:19 PM
COMPLAINT against Cartel of the Suns, Nicholas Maduro Moros, Tareck Zaidan El Aissami Maddah ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AALMDC-3842393.), filed by Christopher Janis, Michael Janis, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, Keith Stansell, Jonathan Janis . 90 day Rule 4m deadline set for 7/14/2025. (Korvick, Tony) Modified on 4/14/2025 to correct party names and remove duplicate attachment text(HRR)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Proposed Summons for Defendants,
Att: 3 Ex. 1 Reward poster for fugitive defendant Nicolas Maduro Moros,
Att: 4 Ex. 2 Reward Poster for fugitive defendant Tareck Zaidan El Aissami Maddah,
Att: 5 Ex. 3 Reward poster for fugitive Diosdado Cabello,
Att: 6 Ex. 4 DOJ Venezuela Cocaine Air Bridge Trafficking Chart