Case details

Court: ilnd
Docket #: 1:09-cr-00154
Case Name: USA v. Zhang, et al
PACER case #: 228897
Date filed: 2009-02-24
Assigned to: Honorable John W. Darrah
Referred to: Honorable Michael T. Mason

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Jun Yun Zhang,
Defendant (1)
also known asLao Sze		 
Michael S O'Meara
Law Office of Michael S. O'Meara
1235A North Clybourn Ave.
Suite 346
Chicago, IL 60610
312 909 0706
Email: mike@mikeomearalaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Phillip Lindsley Coffey
Law Offices Of Phillip L Coffee LLC
53 Jackson Blvd.
Suite 425
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 850 2600
Email: plcoffey@sbcglobal.net
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Ralph Joseph Schindler , Jr.
Law Offices of Ralph J. Schindler, Jr.
53 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 818
Chicago, IL 60604
(312)554-1040
Fax: (312)554-1041
Email: ralphjschindler@SBCglobal.net
TERMINATED: 04/29/2009
LEAD ATTORNEY
Designation: CJA Appointment

Documents

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2009-02-24 1 0 COMPLAINT signed by Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Jun Yun Zhang, (1), Jun Yue Zhang (2), Jun Xi Zhang (3), Jun Shun Zhang (4), Dong Dong Guo (5), Guoqi Zhang (6), Tiansheng Zhang (7), Xin Li Wang (8), Meizhu Wang (9), Yiyi Shi (10), Song Yan Shi (11), Wenyuan Zhou (12), Yonghui Wang (13), Zhaofa Wang (14), Qiong Zhou (15), Timothy T. Johnson, Jr (16), James M. Howell (17) (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-24 2 0 MOTION by Government to Seal Arrest Warrants, Complaint and Affidavit. (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-24 3 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Arrest Warrants issued as to: (1) Jun Yun Zhang; (2) Jun Yue Zhang; (3) Jun Xi Zhang; (4) Jun Shun Zhang; (5)Dong Dong Guo; (6) Guoqi Zhang; (7) Tiansheng Zhang; (8) Xin Li Wang; (9) Meizhu Wang; (10) Yiyi Shi; (11) Song Yan Shi; (12) Wenyuan Zhou; (13) Yonghui Wang; (14) Zhaofa Wang; (15) Qiong Zhou ; (16) Timothy T. Johnson Jr.; (17) James M. Howell. Government's motion to seal arrest warrant(s), complaint and affidavit until 2/25/09 at 1:00 p.m. is granted. Enter Order. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-24 4 0 ORDER Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 2/24/2009. (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 5 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Jun Yue Zhang appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Victor P. Henderson is appointed as counsel for defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Hearing set for 3/3/2009 at 3:00 PM. Defendant should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination at the 3/3/09 hearing. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 6 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant Jun Xi Zhang appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Enter order appointing Richard Kling as counsel for defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention hearing set for 3/2/09 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 7 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Jun Xi Zhang. (rp, ) (RESTRICTED). (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 8 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Xi Zhang by Richard S Kling. (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 9 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Xin Li Wang appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Stephen E. Eberhardt is appointed as counsel for Defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Hearing set for 3/2/2009 at 11:15 AM. Defendant should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination at the 3/2/09 hearing. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 10 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Meizhu Wang (9)appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of her rights. Enter order appointing Gareth G. Morris as counsel for defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Hearing set for 3/2/2009 at 11:15 AM. Defendant should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination at the 3/2/09 hearing. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 11 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Meizhu Wang by Gareth G. Morris. (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 12 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Yiyi Shi (10) appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Nathaniel K. Hsieh is given leave to file his appearance for initial appearance proceedings only. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Hearing set for 3/2/2009 at 11:30 AM. Defendant should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination at the 3/2/09 hearing. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 13 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yiyi Shi by Nathaniel K. Hsieh. (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 14 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Song Yan Shi (11) appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Nathaniel K. Hsieh is given leave to file his appearance for initial appearance proceedings only. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Hearing set for 3/2/2009 at 11:30 AM. Defendant should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination at the 3/2/09 hearing. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 15 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Song Yan Shi by Nathaniel K. Hsieh. (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 16 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Yonghui Wang (13) appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Enter Order appointing Gerald J. Collins as counsel for defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Hearing set for 3/2/2009 at 11:45 AM. Defendant should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination at the 3/2/09 hearing. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 17 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yonghui Wang by Gerald Joseph Collins.(rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 18 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Yonghui Wang. (rp, ) (RESTRICTED). (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 19 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Howell (17) appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Enter Order appointing Susan Shatz as counsel for defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Hearing set for 2/26/09 at 3:00 p.m. For the reasons stated in open court, the medical staff at the defendants' place of incarceration is directed to evaluate and provide James M. Howell with the necessary medication(s) as deemed appropriate. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 20 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by James M. Howell. (RESTRICTED) (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-25 21 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant James M. Howell by Susan A. Shatz. (rp, ) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-02-26 22 0 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to James M. Howell (17) $15,000.00, Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 2/26/09. (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 02/27/2009)
2009-02-26 23 0 OWN Recognizance Bond as to James M. Howell in amount of $15,000.00. (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 02/27/2009)
2009-02-27 24 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yonghui Wang by Michael John Petro (Petro, Michael) (Entered: 02/27/2009)
2009-02-27 25 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yonghui Wang by Quinn Alexandra Michaelis (Michaelis, Quinn) (Entered: 02/27/2009)
2009-03-02 26 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:At counsel's request, detention hearing for Qiong Zhou is reset for 3/6/09 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (rbf, ) Modified on 3/2/2009 (rbf, ). (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-03-02 27 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Tiansheng Zhang by James I. Marcus (Marcus, James) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-03-02 28 0 CERTIFICATE of Service regarding notice of attorney appearance - defendant 27 (Marcus, James) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 29 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Jun Yun Zhang: Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Enter order appointing Ralph J. Schindler as counsel for defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention hearing set for 3/6/09 at 9:00am. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probation cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 30 0 FINANCIAL Affidavit filed by Jun Yun Zhang, (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 31 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Yun Zhang, by Ralph Joseph Schindler, Jr (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 32 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Zhaofa Wang: Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Nathaniel Hsieh is given leave to file his appearance on behalf of defendant for initial appearance proceedings only. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention hearing set for 3/3/09 at 1:30pm. Counsel should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination hearing on 3/3/09. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 33 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Zhaofa Wang by Nathaniel K. Hsieh (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 34 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Qiong Zhou: Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on 2/25/09. Enter order appointing Ronald J. Clark as counsel for defendant. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention hearing set for 3/3/09 at 2:00pm. Counsel should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary examination hearing on 3/3/09. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals. Defendant shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 35 0 FINANCIAL Affidavit filed by Qiong Zhou (emd, ) (RESTRICTED) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 36 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Qiong Zhou by Ronald J. Clark (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-26 37 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to James M. Howell, Detention hearing held. The government and defendant agree to certain conditions of release. Enter order setting conditions of release. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination hearing. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall be released after processing. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-25 38 0 MOTION by USA for protective order as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-25 39 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to all defendants: Government's motion for protective order is granted 38 . Enter order. (For further details see separate order) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-25 40 0 ORDER as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 2/25/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-02-24 41 0 SEALED document per court order dated 2/24/09 as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell. (RESTRICTED) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
2009-03-02 42 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Jun Xi Zhang: Detention hearing held. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention based on risk of flight is granted. Detention Order to follow. Defendant to remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 43 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Meizhu Wang: Detention hearing held. Government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Detention Order to follow. Defendant waives her right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant to remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 44 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Yonghui Wang; Detention hearing held and continued to 3/20/09 at 10:00 a.m. Preliminary examination hearing set for 3/20/09 at 10:00 a.m. Gerald Collins' oral motion to withdraw as counsel for defendant is granted. Defendant to remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 45 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Song Yan Shi, Detention hearing held and continued to 3/20/09 at 10:00 a.m. Preliminary examination hearing set for 3/20/09 at 10:00 a.m. Defendant to remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 46 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Yiyi Shi, Case called for detention hearing. Nathaniel K. Hsieh is given leave to withdraw as counsel for defendant for the reasons stated in open court. Gerald Collins is given leave to file his appearance on behalf of defendant. Defendant waives detention hearing. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant to remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 47 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yiyi Shi by Gerald Joseph Collins (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 48 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Xin Li Wang, Detention hearing held and continued to 3/3/09 at 2:15pm. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant to remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 49 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Xin Li Wang by Stephen E. Eberhardt (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-02 50 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Xin Li Wang (RESTRICTED) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/03/2009)
2009-03-03 51 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Zhaofa Wang: Detention hearing held and continued to 3/10/09 at 10:30a.m. Nathaniel K Hsieh is given leave to withdraw as counsel for defendant. Attorney Hsieh is hereby ordered to contact the Federal Defender Program/Panel on behalf of defendant if it is determined that defendant is unable to retain counsel. Either retained counsel or a member of the Federal Defender Program/Panel is to appear on behalf of Zhaofa Wang at the 3/10/09 hearing. Counsel for defendant should be prepared to discuss the status of a preliminary hearing on 3/10/09. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-03 52 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Xin Li Wang: Detention hearing held and continued to 3/11/09 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-03 53 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Jun Xi Zhang Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/3/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-03 54 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Meizhu Wang Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/3/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-03 55 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Song Yan Shi Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/3/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-03 56 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Yonghui Wang Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/3/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
2009-03-05 57 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Counsel having advised the Court that defendant Jun Yun Zhang does not contest detention at this time, the detention hearing set for 3/6/09 at 9:00 a.m. is stricken. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/05/2009)
2009-03-05 58 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Continued detention hearing as to Meizhu Wang set for 3/9/2009 at 01:15 PM. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/05/2009)
2009-03-05 59 0 PETITION by USA for writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum to Timothy T. Johnson Jr (Redacted image) (las, ) (Entered: 03/06/2009)
2009-03-05 60 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Timothy T. Johnson Jr.: Government's petition for writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum is granted 59 . It is hereby ordered that the United States Marshal and Warden of Taylorville Correction Center, produce the body of Timothy T. Johnson, Jr. before Magistrate Judge Michael T. Mason, Courtroom 2214, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604 on 3/20/09 at 9:00 a.m. for his initial appearance. Mailed notice (las, ) (Entered: 03/06/2009)
2009-03-05 61 0 ORDER as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/5/09. (Redacted image) (las, ) (Entered: 03/06/2009)
2009-03-03 62 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Yue Zhang by Chelsea Christine Ashbrook (cdy, ) (Entered: 03/09/2009)
2009-03-09 63 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Preliminary Examination set for 3/20/2009 at 10:00 a.m. is reset for 3/20/09 at 11:00 a.m. Please note, time change only. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/09/2009)
2009-03-03 64 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Jun Yue Zhang: Detention hearing held and continued to 3/11/2009 at 3:30PM. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/09/2009)
2009-03-03 65 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Yue Zhang by Victor P. Henderson (emd, ) (Entered: 03/09/2009)
2009-03-03 66 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Jun Yue Zhang (emd, ) (Entered: 03/09/2009)
2009-03-06 67 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Qiong Zhou: Detention hearing held and continued to 3/11/09 at 4:00p.m. Defendant waives the right to a preliminary hearing. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/09/2009)
2009-03-09 68 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Meizhu Wang held on 3/9/09. For the reasons stated in open court, defendant Meizhu Wang shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/09/2009)
2009-03-11 69 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Xin Li Wang held on 3/11/09. For the reasons stated in open court, defendant's request for pretrial release is denied. Defendant Xin Li Wang shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/11/2009)
2009-03-10 70 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Zhaofa Wang: Detention hearing held and continued to 3/12/2009 at 1:00PM. Michael F. Clancy appears on behalf of defendant. Enter order appointing Michael F. Clancy as counsel for defendant. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/11/2009)
2009-03-10 71 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Zhaofa Wang by Michael F. Clancy (emd, ) (Entered: 03/11/2009)
2009-03-11 72 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Jun Yue Zhang held on 3/11/09. For the reasons stated in open court, defendant's request for pretrial release is denied. Defendant Jun Yue Zhang shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Detention order to follow. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/11/2009)
2009-03-10 73 0 RULE 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Dong Dong Guo. (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/11/2009)
2009-03-11 74 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Qiong Zhou held on 3/11/09 and continued to 3/19/09 at 3:30 p.m. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/12/2009)
2009-03-12 75 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Zhaofa Wang held on 3/12/09. For the reasons stated in open court, defendant's request for pretrial release is denied. Defendant Zhaofa Wang shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Detention order to follow. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/12/2009)
2009-03-05 76 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Masonas to Wenyuan Zhou: Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant already having been in custody appears in response to criminal complaint and affidavit. Defendant informed of his rights. Enter order appointing Mary Judge as counsel for defendant. Defendant waives detention hearing at this time. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-05 77 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Wenyuan Zhou by Mary Higgins Judge (emd, ) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-11 78 0 ORDER Appointing Counsel Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/11/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-12 79 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Yiyi Shi. (RESTRICTED) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-13 80 0 MOTION by USA for extension of time as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Romero, Jessica) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-13 81 0 NOTICE of Motion by Jessica Romero for presentment of motion for extension of time, 80 before Honorable James F. Holderman on 3/19/2009 at 01:30 PM. (Romero, Jessica) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
2009-03-16 82 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Detention Hearing as to Song Yan Shi is set for 3/20/09 at 10:30 a.m. Note, time change only. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/16/2009)
2009-03-16 83 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Counsel having telephonically advised the Court that defendant Song Yan Shi waives the right to a preliminary examination; enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/16/2009)
2009-03-16 84 0 MOTION by USA for extension of time as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Romero, Jessica) (Entered: 03/16/2009)
2009-03-16 85 0 NOTICE of Motion by Jessica Romero for presentment of motion for extension of time, 84 , motion for extension of time, 80 before Honorable James F. Holderman on 3/19/2009 at 09:30 AM. (Romero, Jessica) (Entered: 03/16/2009)
2009-03-05 86 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Wenyuan Zhou (RESTRICTED) (meg, ) (Entered: 03/17/2009)
2009-03-13 87 0 RULE 5(c)(3) Documents Received on USDC WD/MO - Kansas City as to Tiansheng Zhang(REDACTED) (meg, ) (Entered: 03/17/2009)
2009-03-12 88 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Zhaofa Wang Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/12/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/18/2009)
2009-03-18 89 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention Hearing set for 3/20/2009 at 10:30 a.m. as to Yonghui Wang (13). Please note, time change only. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/18/2009)
2009-03-18 90 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: At the parties request, the detention hearing as to Qiong Zhou set for 3/19/09 at 3:30 p.m. is continued to 3/25/09 at 11:00 a.m. No appearance is necessary on 3/19/09. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/19/2009)
2009-03-18 91 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: At defense counsel's request, the detention hearing as to Yonghui Wang set for 3/20/09 at 10:30 a.m. is hereby stricken. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/19/2009)
2009-03-16 92 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yiyi Shi by Pengtian Ma (emd, ) (Entered: 03/19/2009)
2009-03-19 93 0 MOTION by Yiyi Shi for leave to withdraw as attorney of record for Yiyi Shi (Collins, Gerald) (Entered: 03/19/2009)
2009-03-19 94 0 NOTICE of of filing as toYiyi Shi regarding MOTION by Yiyi Shi for leave to withdraw as attorney of record for Yiyi Shi 93 (Collins, Gerald) (Entered: 03/19/2009)
2009-03-20 95 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Preliminary examination held on 3/20/09 as to Yonghui Wang. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/20/2009)
2009-03-20 96 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Song Yan Shi held on 3/20/09 and continued to 3/24/09 at 2:30 p.m. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/20/2009)
2009-03-12 97 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Jun Yue Zhang Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/12/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/20/2009)
2009-03-12 98 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Xin Li Wang Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/12/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/20/2009)
2009-03-20 99 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Dong Dong Guo (RESTRICTED) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/23/2009)
2009-03-20 100 0 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT filed by Timothy T. Johnson, Jr (RESTRICTED) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/23/2009)
2009-03-20 101 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr,: Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Timothy T. Johnson, Jr appears in response to writ issued on 3/6/09. Defendant informed of his rights. Enter order appointing Kent Carlson as counsel for defendant. Defendant waives his right to a detention hearing without prejudice. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 102 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Timothy T. Johnson, Jr by Kent R. Carlson (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 103 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Dong Dong Guo, Initial appearance made by defendant Dong Dong Guo made in the Northern District of IL having been removed from the District Court of Maryland. Enter order appointing Steven Hunter as counsel for defendant. Detention hearing set for 3/24/09 at 2:00pm. Defendant waives his right to a preliminary examination hearing. Enter a finding of probable cause; order defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the court. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 104 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Dong Dong Guo by Steven Richard Hunter (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 105 0 MOTION by USA for protective order as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 106 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr: Government's motion for a protective order as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr is granted 105 . Enter order. (For further details see separate order.) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 107 0 ORDER as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/20/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 108 0 MOTION by USA for a protective order as to Dong Dong Guo (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 109 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Dong Dong Guo : Government's motion for a protective order as to Dong Dong Guo 108 is granted. Enter order. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-20 110 0 ORDER as to Dong Dong Guo Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/20/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-19 111 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable James F. Holderman as to all defendants : Government's motion for an extension of time to return indictment pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h) 84 is granted. Enter order: It is hereby ordered that the time within which to file an indictment against the defendants be extended from March 26,2009 to and including June 26, 2009. 80 84 (For further details see separate order.) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-19 112 0 ORDER as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Signed by the Honorable James F. Holderman on 3/19/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-24 113 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Dong Dong Guo held on 3/24/09. For the reasons stated in open court, defendant's request for pretrial release is denied. Detention order to follow. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-24 114 0 MOTION by USA for extension of time as to Dong Dong Guo, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order)(Romero, Jessica) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-24 115 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Motion for leave to withdraw as attorney of record for YiYi Shi (10) 93 is granted. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)
2009-03-25 116 0 MOTION by USA for extension of time as to Dong Dong Guo, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr GOVERNMENTS AGREED MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO RETURN INDICTMENT PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h) (Romero, Jessica) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
2009-03-24 117 0 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Song Yan Shi (11) $100,000 Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/24/09. (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
2009-03-24 118 0 SECURED Bond as to Song Yan Shi in amount of $ 100,000, Receipt # 4624019156. (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
2009-03-24 119 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Song Yan Shi, Detention hearing held. Government and defendant agree to certain conditions of release. Enter order setting conditions of release. Defendant shall be released after processing. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
2009-03-19 120 0 ATTACHMENT to motion for an extension of time to return indictment pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h) by USA as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell. (RESTRICTED) (emd, ) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
2009-03-24 121 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Dong Dong Guo Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 3/24/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/26/2009)
2009-03-24 122 0 FORFEITURE AGREEMENT by Tiansheng Zhang (emd, ) (Entered: 03/26/2009)
2009-03-25 123 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Qiong Zhou: Detention hearing held on 3/25/2009 as to Qiong Zhou (15). Defendant waives detention heairng without prejudice, to be raised at a later date. Defendant detained in custody until further proceeding. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/26/2009)
2009-03-25 124 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall, Acting Chief Judge:As to Dong Dong Guo (5) and Timothy T. Johnson, Jr. (16): GOVERNMENT'S AGREED MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO RETURN INDICTMENT PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h) to and including 6/26/2009 is granted. Time is excluded to and including 6/26/2009 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). (X-T) (For further details see separate order.) Mailed notice (sct, ) (Entered: 03/27/2009)
2009-03-25 125 0 ORDER as to Dong Dong Guo (5) and Timothy T. Johnson, Jr. (16) signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 3/25/2009.Mailed notice (sct, ) (Entered: 03/27/2009)
2009-03-27 126 0 FORFEITURE AGREEMENT by Song Yan Shi (emd, ) (Entered: 03/31/2009)
2009-04-07 127 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Dong Dong Guo by Clarke Patrick Devereux (Devereux, Clarke) (Entered: 04/07/2009)
2009-04-07 128 0 NOTICE of Motion by Clarke Patrick Devereux for presentment of before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 4/21/2009 at 11:00 AM. (Devereux, Clarke) (Entered: 04/07/2009)
2009-04-07 129 0 MOTION by Dong Dong Guo for release from custody (Devereux, Clarke) (Entered: 04/07/2009)
2009-04-08 130 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Xi Zhang by John Thomas Theis (Theis, John) (Entered: 04/08/2009)
2009-03-13 131 0 ATTACHMENT to government's motion for an extension of time to return indictment pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h) by USA as to all defendants. (RESTRICTED) (emd, ) (Entered: 04/09/2009)
2009-04-16 132 0 MOTION to withdraw as attorney as to Dong Dong Guo Steven R. Hunter (Hunter, Steven) (Entered: 04/16/2009)
2009-04-16 133 0 NOTICE of Motion by Steven Richard Hunter for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 132 before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 4/23/2009 at 11:00 AM. (Hunter, Steven) (Entered: 04/16/2009)
2009-04-16 134 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Yun Zhang, by Michael S O'Meara (O'Meara, Michael) (Entered: 04/16/2009)
2009-04-17 135 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Yun Zhang, by Phillip Lindsley Coffey (Coffey, Phillip) (Entered: 04/17/2009)
2009-04-20 136 0 MOTION by Dong Dong Guo for order (Devereux, Clarke) (Entered: 04/20/2009)
2009-04-20 137 0 NOTICE of Motion by Clarke Patrick Devereux for presentment of motion for order 136 before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 4/28/2009 at 11:00 AM. (Devereux, Clarke) (Entered: 04/20/2009)
2009-04-21 138 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Motion by Steven R Hunter to withdraw as attorney for Dong Dong Guo 132 is granted. Steven Richard Hunter is hereby withdrawn from the case as to Dong Dong Guo (5). The 4/23/09 notice of motion date is stricken. No appearance is necessary on 4/23/09. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 04/21/2009)
2009-04-21 139 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Motion hearing held on 4/21/09 regarding defendant Dong Dong Guo's motion for release from custody 129 . For the reasons stated in open court, said motion is denied. Detention order to follow. Defendant shall remain in custody pending further order of the Court. (rbf, ) (Entered: 04/21/2009)
2009-04-21 140 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: For the reasons stated in open court on 4/21/09, Defendant Dong Dong Guo's 5 motion for order 136 is entered and continued. The U.S. Attorney will notify this Court and defense counsel as to any significant findings regarding defendant's identity. No appearance is necessary on the notice of motion date of 4/28/09. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 04/21/2009)
2009-04-21 141 0 PRETRIAL Detention Order as to Dong Dong Guo Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 4/21/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 04/24/2009)
2009-04-28 142 0 MOTION by Yiyi Shi to substitute attorney (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing, # 2 Affidavit)(Cheronis, Damon) (Entered: 04/28/2009)
2009-04-28 143 0 MOTION to withdraw as attorney as to Jun Yun Zhang, for attorney Ralph J. Schindler, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Schindler, Ralph) (Entered: 04/28/2009)
2009-04-28 144 0 NOTICE of Motion by Ralph Joseph Schindler, Jr for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 143 before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 5/5/2009 at 11:00 AM. (Schindler, Ralph) (Entered: 04/28/2009)
2009-04-29 145 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Motion to withdraw as attorney 143 is granted. Ralph Joseph Schindler, Jr is hereby withdrawn from the case as counsel to Jun Yun Zhang, (1). Attorney Ralph Joseph Schindler, Jr terminated. The 5/5/09 notice of motion date is stricken, no appearance is necessary. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 04/29/2009)
2009-04-30 146 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yiyi Shi by Scott I. Yu (emd, ) (Entered: 05/04/2009)
2009-04-30 147 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Jun Yue Zhang by Nathaniel K. Hsieh (emd, ) (Entered: 05/04/2009)
2009-04-30 148 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Xin Li Wang by Nathaniel K. Hsieh (emd, ) (Entered: 05/04/2009)
2009-05-11 149 0 MOTION by Jun Yue Zhang, Xin Li Wang for leave to to enter appearances for defendants Xin Li Wang & Junyue Zhang for bond proceedings only & motion for bail review (meg, ) (Entered: 05/11/2009)
2009-05-11 150 0 NOTICE of Motion for presentment of defendants' motion for leave & bail review 149 before Honorable Michael T. Mason on Thursday, 5/14/2009 at 9:00 a.m. (meg, ) (Entered: 05/11/2009)
2009-05-12 151 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: The notice of presentment time of defendant's motion for leave and bail review 149 is reset from 5/14/09 at 9:00 a.m. to 5/14/09 at 11:00 a.m. Note, time change only. (rbf, ) (Entered: 05/12/2009)
2009-05-12 152 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: The notice of presentment date of defendant's motion for leave and bail review is reset from 5/14/09 to 5/15/09 at 11:30 a.m. No appearance is necessary on 5/14/09. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 05/12/2009)
2009-05-13 153 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: The notice of presentment date of defendant's motion for leave and bail review as to Jun Yue Zhang and Xin Li Wang is reset from 5/15/09 to 5/20/09 at 01:00 p.m. No appearance is necessary on 5/15/09. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 05/13/2009)
2009-05-18 154 0 MOTION by Timothy T. Johnson, Jr Review Order of Detention (Carlson, Kent) (Entered: 05/18/2009)
2009-05-18 155 0 Review Order of Detention NOTICE of Motion by Kent R. Carlson for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 154 before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 5/26/2009 at 11:00 AM. (Carlson, Kent) (Entered: 05/18/2009)
2009-05-19 156 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: The presentment of defendant Timothy Johnson's motion for review of order of detention 154 set for 5/26/09 at 11:00 a.m. is reset to 5/26/09 at 1:30 p.m. Please note, time change only.Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 05/19/2009)
2009-05-20 157 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Motion hearing held on defendant Jun Yue Zhang (2) and Xin Li Wang (8) motion for leave to enter appearance for bond proceedings only 149 . For the reasons stated in open court, said motion is denied. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 05/20/2009)
2009-05-26 158 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: On the Court's own motion, the motion hearing on defendant's motion for review of detention order 154 is reset to 5/29/2009 at 11:00 a.m. No appearance is necessary on 5/26/09. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 05/26/2009)
2009-05-28 159 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Motion hearing set for 5/29/09 regarding defendant Johnson's motion for review of detention order 154 is reset to 6/1/09 at 01:30 p.m. No appearance is necessary on 5/29/09. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 05/28/2009)
2009-06-01 160 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Timothy T. Johnson Jr. : Motion hearing held on defendant Timothy T. Johnson's motion to review order of detention 154 . Motion for review of order of detention is granted 154 . The Government and defendant agree to certain conditions of release. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Defendant shall be released after processing. Notice mailed by judicial staff. (las, ) (Entered: 06/03/2009)
2009-06-01 161 0 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Timothy T. Johnson Jr. (16) $50,000 own recognizance Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 6/1/09. (Redacted image) (las, ) (Entered: 06/03/2009)
2009-06-01 162 0 OWN recognizance Bond as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr in amount of $ 50,000. (Redacted image) (las, ) (Entered: 06/03/2009)
2009-06-25 163 0 INDICTMENT as to Jun Yun Zhang, (1) count(s) 1, 3, 4, 5, 6-7, 8, Jun Yue Zhang (2) count(s) 1, 11, 12, Jun Xi Zhang (3) count(s) 1, 13-14, Jun Shun Zhang (4) count(s) 1, Dong Dong Guo (5) count(s) 1, 3, 4, Tiansheng Zhang (7) count(s) 1, Xin Li Wang (8) count(s) 1, Meizhu Wang (9) count(s) 1, Wenyuan Zhou (12) count(s) 1, Yonghui Wang (13) count(s) 1, 9, 10, 15-16, Zhaofa Wang (14) count(s) 1, 9, 10, Qiong Zhou (15) count(s) 1, 8, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr (16) count(s) 1, 2, James M. Howell (17) count(s) 1, 2, Zhi Yun Li (18) count(s) 1, 11, 12. (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 06/26/2009)
2009-06-25 164 0 DESIGNATION Sheet: FELONY (Category 3). (emd, ) (Entered: 06/26/2009)
2009-06-26 165 0 MOTION by USA to dismiss as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (Romero, Jessica) (Entered: 06/26/2009)
2009-06-25 166 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martin C. Ashman:as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li: No bond set, detained by Magistrate Judge as to Jun Yun Zhang, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Le Wang, Meizhu Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Younghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson Jr and James M. Howell. To issue bench warrant, the govenrment will seek to have the defendant detained without bond pursuant to Title 18 United States Code Section 3142 as to Zhi Yun Li. Bench warrant issued 2/24/09 as to Jun Shun Zhang. Defendant is a fugitive. (emd, ) (Entered: 06/26/2009)
2009-06-26 167 0 NOTICE of Arraignment as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 6/30/2009 at 10:00 AM. for Judge Darrah.(emd, ) (Entered: 06/26/2009)
2009-06-29 168 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Arraignment set for 6/30/09 is re-set for 7/1/09 at 10:00 a.m. as to James Howell. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-29 169 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Arraignment set for 6/30/09 at 10:00 a.m. as to Jun Xi Zhang is reset for 6/30/09 at 01:30 p.m. Please note, time change only. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-26 170 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Zhi Yun Li, Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant appears in response to arrest on 6/26/09. Defendant informed of her rights. Rick Freedman is granted to leave to appear as counsel for defendant for initial appearance proceedings only. Detention hearing set for 7/1/09 at 1:30 p.m. Defendant is hereby remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-26 171 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Zhi Yun Li, Arraignment held. Rick Freedman appears on behalf of defendant. Defendant acknowledges receipt of the Indictment, waives formal reading of the Indictment and enters a plea of not guilty to all counts and all charges of the Indictment. Rule 16.1 Conference to be held by 7/3/09. Pretrial motions to be filed by 7/10/09. Response to be filed by 7/17/09. Reply to be filed by 7/24/09. Ruling on motions set to for 7/30/09 at 9:45a.m. before Judge Darrah. In the interest of justice, time is excluded from 6/26/09 to and including 7/30/09 pursuant to 18 USC 3161 (h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-29 172 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Pursuant to defense counsel's request, the arraignment set for 6/30/09 at 10:00 a.m. is continued to 6/30/09 at 01:30 p.m. Please note, time change only. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-29 173 0 MOTION by USA for protective order as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li GOVERNMENT'S MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER RELATING TO DISCOVERY (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service Notice of Motion)(Dollear, Steven) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-29 174 0 NOTICE of Motion by Steven Jerome Dollear for presentment of motion for protective order, 173 before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 6/30/2009 at 10:00 AM. (Dollear, Steven) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
2009-06-30 175 0 CERTIFICATE of Service AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Steven Jerome Dollear on behalf of USA regarding notice of motion 174 (Dollear, Steven) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-29 176 0 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li referred to Magistrate Judge Honorable Michael T. Mason to hear and enter orders on arraignment and/or detention hearings, bail/detention hearings. (emd, ) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-26 177 0 MOTION by USA for protective order as to Zhi Yun Li (emd, ) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-26 178 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Zhi Yun Li : Government's motion for protective order is granted. Enter order. 177 Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-26 179 0 PROTECTIVE Order as to Zhi Yun Li Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 6/26/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-30 180 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Yiyi Shi by Damon Matthew Cheronis (Cheronis, Damon) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-06-30 181 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Counsel Ronald Clark's oral motion to withdraw his appearance on behalf of defendant Qiong Zhou is granted. Denise M Nalley is given leave to file her appearance on behalf of Qiong Zhou. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 07/01/2009)
2009-07-01 182 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason:Detention hearing as to Zhi Yun Li held on 7/1/09. For the reasons stated in open court, defendant Zhi Yun Li's motion for pretrial release is denied. Defendant shall remain in custody of the U.S. Marshals until further order of the Court. Detention Order to follow. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 07/01/2009)
2009-06-30 183 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Qiong Zhou by Denise M. Nalley (emd, ) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2009-06-30 184 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell: Arraignment held. Defendants acknowledge receipt of the Indictment; waive formal reading of the Indictment and enter a plea of not guilty to each charge and all counts of the Indictment. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 7/13/09. Pretrial motions to be filed by 7/24/09. Response to be filed by 8/3/09. Reply to be filed by 8/10/09. Ruling on the motions set for 8/20/09 at 9:45a.m. before Judge Darrah. In the interest of justice, time is excluded from 6/30/09 to and including 8/20/09 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2009-07-01 185 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to James M. Howell, Arraignment held. Defendant acknowledge receipt of the Indictment; waive formal reading of the Indictment and enter a plea of not guilty to each charge and all counts of the Indictment. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 7/13/09. Pretrial motions to be filed by 7/24/09. Response to be filed by 8/3/09. Reply to be filed by 8/10/09. Ruling on the motions set for 8/20/09 at 9:45 a.m. before Judge Darrah. In the interest of justice, time is excluded from 6/30/09 to and including 8/20/09 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2009-07-01 186 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Zhi Yun Li: The Court amends the arraignment schedule for defendant Zhi Yun Li as follows: Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 7/13/09. Pretrial motions to be filed by 7/24/09. Response to be filed by 8/3/09. Reply to be filed by 8/10/09. Ruling on motions/in court hearing set to for 7/30/09 is re-set to 8/20/09 at 9:45a.m. In the interests of justice, time is excluded from 6/26/09 to and including 8/20/09 pursuant to 18 USC 3161 (h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2009-06-29 187 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to all defendants: Government's motion to dismiss complaint without prejudice is granted 165 . Enter order. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2009-06-29 188 0 ORDER as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 6/29/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2009-07-01 189 0 PRETRIAL detention order as to Zhi Yun Li Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 7/1/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 07/06/2009)
2009-07-01 190 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to all defendants: Government's motion for entry of a protective order relating to discovery 173 is granted without objection from any defense counsel of record. Enter protective order relating to discovery. (For further details see separate order) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 07/06/2009)
2009-07-01 191 0 PROTECTIVE Order relating to discovery as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 7/1/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 07/06/2009)
2009-07-02 192 0 BENCH WARRANT returned executed as to Zhi Yun Li on 6/26/09 (emd, ) (Entered: 07/07/2009)
2009-07-14 193 0 MOTION by Zhi Yun Li for reconsideration of Detention (Attachments: # 1 transcript)(Greenberg, Steven) (Entered: 07/14/2009)
2009-07-14 194 0 NOTICE of Motion by Steven Allen Greenberg for presentment of before Honorable Michael T. Mason on 7/21/2009 at 09:00 AM. (Greenberg, Steven) (Entered: 07/14/2009)
2009-07-21 195 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Motion hearing held. Defendant Zhi Yun Li's motion for reconsideration of detention order 193 is entered and continued to 7/22/09 at 2:00 p.m. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 07/21/2009)
2009-07-22 196 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Hearing held on defendant Zhi Yun Li's motion for reconsideration 193 . For the reasons stated in open court, defendant's motion for reconsideration of detention order is denied. Defendant shall remain in custody until further order of the Court. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 07/22/2009)
2009-07-24 197 0 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Zhi Yun Li by Steven Allen Greenberg (Greenberg, Steven) (Entered: 07/24/2009)
2009-07-24 198 0 MOTION by Jun Yun Zhang, for extension of time as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Jun Shun Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Guoqi Zhang, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Yiyi Shi, Song Yan Shi, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li For Filing of Pretrial Motions (Henderson, Victor) (Entered: 07/24/2009)
2009-07-24 199 0 MOTION by Jun Yue Zhang for extension of time For Filing of Pretrial Motions (Henderson, Victor) (Entered: 07/24/2009)
2009-08-01 200 0 MOTION by Xin Li Wang to Authorize Payment of Interim Fees (Eberhardt, Stephen) (Entered: 08/01/2009)
2009-08-05 201 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Defendant Tiansheng Zhang's motion to travel to New York, New York for the period of 8/10/09 through 8/13/09 is granted. Enter Agreed Travel Order. (rbf, ) (Entered: 08/05/2009)
2009-08-05 202 0 AGREED TRAVEL ORDER as to Tiansheng Zhang 201 Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 8/5/09. (yap, ) (Entered: 08/06/2009)
2009-08-13 203 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Bond Hearing set for 8/14/09 at 2:30 p.m. as to Xin Li Wang. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 08/13/2009)
2009-08-14 204 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Defendant Xin Li Wang's oral request to attend his mother's funeral services on 8/15/09 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. is granted. Defendant is hereby admonished that he is to report to Pretrial Services immediately upon his departure and arrival from his home. Failure to comply with this order will result in the revocation of bond. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 08/14/2009)
2009-08-14 205 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Xin Li Wang: Bond hearing held as to Xin Li Wang. The government and defendant agree to certain conditions of release. Enter order setting conditions of release. Defendant shall be released after processing. (For further details see separate order) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
2009-08-14 206 0 SECURED Bond as to Xin Li Wang Receipt # 4624026370 (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
2009-08-14 207 0 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 8/14/09. (Redacted image) (emd, ) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
2009-08-20 208 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li: Status hearing held and continued to 9/2/09 at 9:30 a.m. for scheduling for trial. All of the defendants presence is waived, except for defendant Zhi Yun Li. Defendant's motions for an extension of time to file pretrial motions are granted [198, 199]. All defendants pretrial motions to be filed by 11/18/09, government's response by 12/2/09. In court hearing and ruling set for 12/10/09 at 9:30a.m. Defendant's motion for interim fees 200 is entered and continued to 9/2/09 at 9:30 a.m. In the interests of justice, time is excluded to 12/10/09 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 08/20/2009)
2009-08-21 209 0 MOTION by Song Yan Shi for bond review and re-determination (meg, ) (Entered: 08/24/2009)
2009-08-21 210 0 NOTICE of Motion by Nathaniel K. Hsieh for presentment of defendant's motion for bond review and re-determination 209 before Honorable Michael T. Mason on Wednesday, 8/26/2009 at 9:00 a.m. (meg, ) (Entered: 08/24/2009)
2009-08-25 211 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Defendant's noticed motion for bond review 209 set for 8/26/09 at 9:00 a.m. is reset for 8/26/09 at 11:00 a.m. according with this Court's motion practice to hear criminal case matters at 11:00 a.m. Please note, time change only. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: 08/25/2009)
2009-08-25 212 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: The noticed motion for defendant Song Yan Shi's bond review and re-determination set for 8/26/09 is stricken. Said motion is not properly before this Court and should not have been filed in this case number. Defense counsel shall make all future filings for defendant Song Yan Shi in case number 09cr310. The motion for bond review and re-determination shall be properly re-noticed before Judge Kendall according to her motion practice. No appearance is necessary on 8/26/09. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 08/25/2009)
2009-08-31 213 0 MOTION by Zhi Yun Li for reconsideration (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Transcript)(Greenberg, Steven) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
2009-08-28 214 0 FORFEITURE AGREEMENT by Xin Li Wang (emd, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)
2009-09-01 215 0 NOTICE of Motion by Steven Allen Greenberg for presentment of motion for reconsideration 213 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 9/9/2009 at 09:00 AM. (Greenberg, Steven) (Entered: 09/01/2009)
2009-09-02 216 0 NOTICE of Motion by Nathaniel K. Hsieh for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 209 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 9/8/2009 at 09:00 AM. in courtroom 2319. (yap, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)
2009-09-02 217 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Jun Yun Zhang, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li: Motion by defendant Zhi Yun Li for reconsideration of bond [213, 214] is withdrawn without prejudice with leave to re-file. Defendant's motion for interim fees 200 is granted. Jury trial set for 9/13/10 at 9:00a.m. for all defendants. In the interests of justice, time is excluded to 9/13/10 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)
2009-09-17 218 0 AGREED TRAVEL ORDER as to Tiansheng Zhang Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 9/17/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 09/22/2009)
2009-09-25 219 0 MOTION by Dong Dong Guo for release from custody (Devereux, Clarke) (Entered: 09/25/2009)
2009-09-25 220 0 NOTICE of Motion by Clarke Patrick Devereux for presentment of motion for release from custody 219 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 10/1/2009 at 09:00 AM. (Devereux, Clarke) (Entered: 09/25/2009)
2009-09-29 221 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Dong Dong Guo: Defendant Guo's second amended motion for a hearing regarding release on conditions pending trial [219,220] is referred to Magistrate Judge Mason per referral order of 6/29/09. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
2009-09-30 222 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Pursuant to the District Court's order dated 9/29/09, defendant Dong Dong Guo's motion for release from custody is set for 10/5/09 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
2009-10-05 223 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Motion hearing held on 10/5/09 regarding defendant Guo's motion for release from custody 219 . For the reasons stated in open court, defendant Guo's motion for release from custody 219 is denied. Defendant shall remain in custody. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 10/05/2009)
2009-08-26 224 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Enter order approving interim payments under the Criminal Justice Act. (For further details see separate order) (emd, ) (Entered: 10/15/2009)
2009-08-26 225 0 ORDER approving interim payments under the criminal justice act and memorandum to counsel regarding interim payments as to Xin Li Wang Signed by the Honorable John W. Darrah on 8/26/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 10/15/2009)
2009-11-09 226 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason: Pursuant to defense counsel's oral request, a bond hearing for Meizhu Wang is set for 11/12/09 at 1:30 p.m. Mailed notice. (rbf, ) (Entered: 11/09/2009)
2009-11-12 227 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Meizhu Wang: Bond hearing held. The government and defendant agree to certain conditions of release. Defendant shall be released after processing. Mailed notice (las, ) (Entered: 11/13/2009)
2009-11-12 228 0 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Meizhu Wang (9) cashiers check for $15,000. Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 11/12/09. (Redacted image) (las, ) (Entered: 11/13/2009)
2009-11-12 229 0 SECURED Bond as to Meizhu Wang in amount of $ 15,000, Receipt # 4624030721 (Redacted image) (las, ) (Entered: 11/13/2009)
2009-12-10 230 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Jun Yun Zhang,, Jun Yue Zhang, Jun Xi Zhang, Dong Dong Guo, Tiansheng Zhang, Xin Li Wang, Meizhu Wang, Wenyuan Zhou, Yonghui Wang, Zhaofa Wang, Qiong Zhou, Timothy T. Johnson, Jr, James M. Howell, Zhi Yun Li, Status hearing held. Defendants' pretrial motions to be filed by 4/13/10, response by 4/27/10. Status hearing and ruling is set for 5/6/10 at 9:30a.m. The Court vacates the time of 9:00a.m. stated on the record. In the interests of justice, time is excluded to 5/6/10 pursuant to 18:3161(h)(8)(A)(B). Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 12/10/2009)
2009-12-18 231 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Michael T. Mason as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr: Defendant's Johnson's conditions are hereby modified as stated in the accompanying Agreed Order. Enter Agreed Order. (For further details see separate order) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 12/23/2009)
2009-12-18 232 0 AGREED ORDER as to Timothy T. Johnson, Jr Signed by the Honorable Michael T. Mason on 12/18/09. (emd, ) (Entered: 12/23/2009)
2010-01-09 233 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Zhi Yun Li held on 7/22/2009, before the Honorable Michael T. Mason. Court Reporter Contact Information: Riki Schatell, 773-728-7281, Schatell@sbcglobal.net.IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 2/1/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/9/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/9/2010. (td, ) (Entered: 01/11/2010)
2010-02-02 234 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Zhaofa Wang (14): Status hearing set for 2/11/10 at 9:30 a.m.Mailed notice (yap, ) (Entered: 02/03/2010)
2010-02-11 235 0 MOTION by Xin Li Wang to Authorize Out-of-State Travel. (Eberhardt, Stephen) (Entered: 02/11/2010)
2010-02-11 236 0 NOTICE of Motion by Stephen E. Eberhardt for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 235 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 2/17/2010 at 09:00 AM. (Eberhardt, Stephen) (Entered: 02/11/2010)
2010-02-11 237 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Status hearing held. Defendant Wang's motion/letter for new counsel is withdrawn. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 02/12/2010)
2010-02-17 238 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Xin Li Wang. Motion hearing held. Defendant's motion to authorize out of state travel is granted 235 . Travel dates stated on the record. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 02/18/2010)
2010-03-16 239 0 MOTION by Meizhu Wang to modify conditions of release and Proposed Agreed Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morris, Gareth) (Entered: 03/16/2010)
2010-03-16 240 0 NOTICE of Motion by Gareth G. Morris for presentment of motion to modify conditions of release 239 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 3/23/2010 at 09:00 AM. (Morris, Gareth) (Entered: 03/16/2010)
2010-03-16 241 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Meizhu Wang: Defendant Meizhu Wang's unopposed motion to modify conditions of release is granted [239,240]. Enter order. (For further details see separate order) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 03/18/2010)
2010-03-16 242 0 AGREED order modifying conditions of release for Meizhu Wang Signed by the Honorable John W. Darrah on 3/16/10. (emd, ) (Entered: 03/18/2010)
2010-03-24 243 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Meizhu Wang (9): Enter Agreed Order modifying conditions of release to permit defendant Meizhu Wang to attend her mother's burial and memorial dinner in Chicago. Mailed notice (yap, ) (Entered: 03/24/2010)
2010-03-24 244 0 AGREED ORDER as to Meizhu Wang modifying conditions of release to permit Meizhu Wang to attend her mother's burial and memorial dinner in Chicago 243 Signed by the Honorable John W. Darrah on 3/24/2010. (yap, ) (Entered: 03/24/2010)
2010-03-23 245 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah as to Qiong Zhou (15): Change of Plea Hearing set for 4/8/2010 at 09:30 AM. Mailed notice (yap, ) (Entered: 03/26/2010)
2010-03-29 246 0 MOTION by Xin Li Wang to modify conditions of release (Eberhardt, Stephen) (Entered: 03/29/2010)
2010-03-29 247 0 NOTICE of Motion by Stephen E. Eberhardt for presentment of motion to modify conditions of release 246 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 4/13/2010 at 09:00 AM. (Eberhardt, Stephen) (Entered: 03/29/2010)
2010-03-30 248 0 ATTORNEY Designation for USA of Yasmin Noelle Best (Best, Yasmin) (Entered: 03/30/2010)
2010-04-02 249 0 MOTION by Tiansheng Zhang To Travel (Marcus, James) (Entered: 04/02/2010)
2010-04-02 250 0 CERTIFICATE of Service regarding MOTION by Tiansheng Zhang To Travel 249 (Marcus, James) (Entered: 04/02/2010)
2010-04-02 251 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Geraldine Soat Brown as to Tiansheng Zhang: Defendant's unopposed motion to enlarge bond to permit travel is granted 249 . Defendant is given leave to travel to New York City for the period of 4/8/10 through 4/17/10. Enter Agreed Travel Order. (For further details see separate order) Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 04/05/2010)
2010-04-02 252 0 AGREED Travel Order as to Tiansheng Zhang Signed by the Honorable Geraldine Soat Brown on 4/2/10. (emd, ) (Entered: 04/05/2010)
2010-04-08 253 0 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Change of plea hearing held. Defendant Qiong Zhou withdraws her plea of not guilty and enters a plea of guilty to count eight of the indictment. Judgment of guilty entered. Enter plea declaration. Cause is referred to the probation office for a presentence investigation report. Sentencing set for 5/27/10 at 1:00pm. Status hearing set for 5/6/10 and jury trial set for 9/13/10 is vacated as to this defendant only. Mailed notice (emd, ) (Entered: 04/12/2010)
2010-04-08 254 0 PLEA Declaration as to Qiong Zhou (emd, ) (Entered: 04/12/2010)