Case details

Court: nyed
Docket #: 2:09-cr-00170
Case Name: USA v. Romano et al
PACER case #: 290247
Date filed: 2009-03-24
Date of last filing: 2012-02-07
Assigned to: Judge Joseph F. Bianco
Referred to: Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Joseph Romano
Defendant (1)
 
Charles F. Carnesi
1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
516-512-8914
Fax: 516-873-8881
Email: srginsberg@mac.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Mark E. Goidell
Mark E. Goidell, Esq.
377 Oak Street
Suite 101
Garden City, NY 11530
516-683-0001
Fax: 516-222-1094
Email: mgoidell@optonline.net
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Vincent W. Ansanelli
Ansanelli Law Group, LLP.
92 Broadway
Amityville, NY 11701
631-598-0337
Fax: 631-598-0352
Email: vansanelli@alglawoffice.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Paul J Rinaldi
Grossman Lavine and Rinaldo
108-18 Queens Blvd 8th Floor Suite 5
Kew Gardens, NY 11375
718-520-8722
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

Documents

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2009-03-24 1 0 Indictment INDICTMENT as to Joseph Romano (1) count(s) 1, 2, Salvatore Romano (2) count(s) 1, 2, Vincent Romano (3) count(s) 1, 2, Thomas Arnold (4) count(s) 1, 2, Michael Dibari (5) count(s) 1, 2. (Attachments: # 1 Calendar Minutes, # 2 Criminal Information Sheet) (McMahon, Carol) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
1 2 Calendar Minutes
1 3 Criminal Information Sheet
2009-04-15 18 0 Initial Appearance Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: case called;Initial Appearance as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold held on 4/15/2009, Arraignment as to Joseph Romano (1) Count 1,2 and Salvatore Romano (2) Count 1,2 and Vincent Romano (3) Count 1,2 and Thomas Arnold (4) Count 1,2 held on 4/15/2009, Plea entered by Joseph Romano (1) Count 1,2 and Salvatore Romano (2) Count 1,2 and Vincent Romano (3) Count 1,2 and Thomas Arnold (4) Count 1,2. by Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold Not Guilty on counts 1 and 2 for defts 1, 2, 3 and 4.; deft #1 present on bail with retained counsel Charles Carnesi deft #2 present on bail with retained counsel Richard Miller; deft. #3 present on bail with retained counsel Richard Finkel; deft #4 present on bail with retained counsel Patrick O'Connell; AUSA Lara Gatz; bail continued for defts 1,2,3 and 4; speedy trial for defts 1,2,3 and 4 X start 4/15/09 stop 6/19/09; next status conf. 6/19/09 at 11:00 am (Court Reporter M. Steiger.) (Bollbach, Jean) Modified on 4/16/2009 to reflect stop date as 6/19/09 and not 9/19/09 (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 04/15/2009)
2009-04-15 21 0 Order to Continue - Ends of Justice Waiver of speedy trial as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Michael Dibari Time excluded from 4/15/09 until 6/19/09.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 4/15/2009. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 04/17/2009)
2009-05-19 120 0 Indictment SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT (S-1) as to Joseph Romano (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, Salvatore Romano (2) count(s) 1s, 2s, Vincent Romano (3) count(s) 1s, 2s, Thomas Arnold (4) count(s) 1s, 2s, Michael Dibari (5) count(s) 1s, 2s, Russell Barnes (6) count(s) 1, 2. (Bollbach, Jean) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/20/2009: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet, # 2 Grand Jury Presentment) (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 05/20/2009)
2009-06-19 123 0 Arraignment Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: case called; Arraignmentheld on 6/19/09 as to Joseph Romano (1) Count 1s,2s - deft present on bail with retained counsel Charles Carnesi; Salvatore Romano (2) Count 1s,2s - deft present on bail with retained counsel Richard Miller; Vincent Romano (3) Count 1s,2s - deft present on bail with retained counsel Richard Finkel; Thomas Arnold (4) Count 1s,2s - deft present on bail with retained counsel Patrick O'Connell; Michael Dibari (5) Count 1s,2s - deft present on bail with retained counsel Kevin Keating for Lawrence Carra; Plea entered by Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, for deft (6) Russell Barnes deft present with cja counsel Kevin Keating - Status Conference set for 9/18/2009 10:30 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco; AUSA Lara Gatz; deft 1,2,3,4 and 5 arraigned on superseding indictment, waives reading of indictment and enters not guilty plea to charges; status conf. for deft #6; bail continued for all defts; speedy trial info: defts 1,2,3,4,5,6: Code X start 6/19/09; stop 9/18/09; motion schedule to be set on 9/18/09. (Court Reporter H. Rapaport.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/19/2009)
2009-06-19 125 0 Order to Continue - Ends of Justice WAIVER OF SPEEDY TRIAL - Time excluded from 6/19/09 to 9/18/09 as to as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes. (Signed by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 6/19/09). (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-08-23 126 0 Motion for Return of Property/PreTrial MOTION for Return of Property/PreTrial, MOTION for Release of Funds by Joseph Romano. (Carnesi, Charles) (Entered: 08/23/2009)
2009-09-08 127 0 Letter Letter to the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco setting forth the government's response to the Defendant's application for a hearing dated August 23, 2009 as to Joseph Romano (Leonardo-Beckmann, Diane) (Entered: 09/08/2009)
2009-09-18 128 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: status conf. held; deft 1 present on bail with retained counsel Charles Carnesi and Seth Ginsberg; #2 present on bail with retained counsel Richard Miller; #3 present on bail with retained counsel Richard Finkel; #4 present on bail with retained counsel Patrick O'Connell; #5 present on bail with retained counsel Lawrence Carra; #6 present on bail with retained counsel Lawrence Carra for Kevin Keating; AUSA Lara Gatz; Status Conference as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes held on 9/18/2009; bail continued; speedy trial for all defts X start 9/18/09; stop 11/6/09; next status conf. 11/6/09 at 11:00 am (Court Reporter P. Auerbach.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/22/2009)
2009-09-18 129 0 Order to Continue - Ends of Justice Waiver of speedy trial as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes Time excluded from 9/18/09 until 11/6/09.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 9/18/2009. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/23/2009)
2009-10-16 130 0 Order STIPULATION AND ORDER with regards to seizure warrant by M.J. Wall - U.S. Agrees to return to Lynn Romano the sum of $100,000.00; agrees to waive any right, claim or interest to the funds remaining in subject account; parties agree that this stip. amended the seizure order; Farmington Savings Bank is directed to return the amount of $100,000.00 to Lynn Romano; further stipulated that remaining balance shall remain restrained pursuant to 11/21/08 seizure warrant.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 10/16/2009. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 10/20/2009)
2009-11-06 132 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: See calendar for full text - All defts present with counsel; AUSA Lara Gatz; bail continued for all defts; speedy trial as to all defts x start 11/6/09 stop 1/7/10; next status conf. set for 1/7/10 at 10:00 amStatus Conference as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes held on 11/6/2009 (Court Reporter P Auerbach.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 11/06/2009)
2009-11-06 133 0 Order to Continue - Ends of Justice Waiver of speedy trial as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold Time excluded from 11/6/09 until 1/7/10.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 11/6/2009. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 11/10/2009)
2009-12-08 135 0 Indictment SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT (S-2) as to Joseph Romano (1) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, Salvatore Romano (2) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, Vincent Romano (3) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, Thomas Arnold (4) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, Michael Dibari (5) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, Russell Barnes (6) count(s) 1s, 2s, Kevin Wells (7) count(s) 1, 2. (Attachments: #(1) Criminal Information Sheet, #(2) Grand Jury Presentment) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 12/09/2009)
2010-01-07 136 0 Arraignment Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: case called; all defts present with all counsel present; AUSA Lara Gatz; bail continued to all defts; motions to be filed by 4/16/10; govts response due 1/25/10; reply papers due 7/23/10; speedy trial for all defts code x start 1/7/10; stop 9/27/10; jury trial set for 9/7/10 at 9:30 am; next status conf. set for 9/7/10 at 10:00 amArraignment as to Joseph Romano (1) Count 1ss,2ss and Salvatore Romano (2) Count 1ss,2ss and Vincent Romano (3) Count 1ss,2ss and Thomas Arnold (4) Count 1ss,2ss and Michael Dibari (5) Count 1ss,2ss and Russell Barnes (6) Count 1s,2s and Kevin Wells (7) Count 1,2 held on 1/7/2010, Plea entered by Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells Not Guilty on counts to all counts of superseding indictment. (Court Reporter D. Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 01/07/2010)
2010-01-07 137 0 Order to Continue - Ends of Justice Waiver of speedy trial as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells Time excluded from 1/7/10 until 9/27/10.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 1/7/2010. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 01/07/2010)
2010-03-25 142 0 Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Thomas M. Sullivan appearing for USA. (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 03/25/2010)
2010-03-24 143 0 Motion to Revoke MOTION to Revoke Bail by USA as to Joseph Romano, Russell Barnes. (Mahon, Cinthia) Modified on 3/25/2010 to edit docket text. (Mahon, Cinthia). (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/25/2010: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Carl J. Vaccariello, # 2 Exhibit GX 1-8, # 3 Exhibit GX 10) (Mahon, Cinthia). Modified on 3/25/2010 (Mahon, Cinthia). (Entered: 03/25/2010)
2010-03-24 144 0 Sealed EXHIBIT GX-9 by USA as to Joseph Romano, Russell Barnes. Original Document Not Electronic. (Mahon, Cinthia) Modified on 3/25/2010 (Mahon, Cinthia). (Entered: 03/25/2010)
2010-03-25 146 0 Order to Unseal Document Order to Unseal the Government's Motion to Revoke Bail and Affidavit in Support of the Motion, dated 3/24/10, as to Joseph Romano, Russell Barnes. Ordered by Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson on 3/25/2010. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 03/25/2010)
2010-04-12 155 0 Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Joseph Romano (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 04/13/2010)
2010-04-15 156 0 Motion to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss Indictment by Vincent Romano as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support, # 2 Memorandum in Support) (Finkel, Richard) Modified on 9/8/2010 (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 04/15/2010)
2010-04-17 160 0 Motion to Sever Defendant MOTION to Sever Defendant by Joseph Romano. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Memorandum in Support) (Carnesi, Charles) Modified on 9/8/2010 (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 04/17/2010)
2010-05-13 165 0 Motion for Hearing MOTION for Hearing Pursuant to U.S. v. Curcio Regarding Potential Conflict of Interest - Counsel for Joseph Romano by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/13/2010)
2010-05-18 167 0 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson as to Joseph Romano to conduct curcio hearing and allocution pursuant to Rule 11. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 5/18/2010. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 05/19/2010)
2010-05-18 168 0 Curcio Hearing Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson: case called; deft present in custody with retained counsel Charles Carnesi; AUSA Lara Treinis Gatz and Thomas Sullivan; parties present today to determine whether or not curcio counsel should be assigned to deft and if a curcio hearing is warranted. After hearing statements from counsel from both sides the court determined that the curcio hearing will be held on 5/26/10 at 11:00. The court appointed Paul Rinaldo as curcio counsel for deft Joseph Romano. M. Rinaldo will appear at that time with deft. Immediately after the curcio hearing is concluded, a bond revocation hearing will be held. The deft remains in custody. (Court Reporter tape 10:47 - 11:07.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 05/19/2010)
2010-05-18 169 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson:Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 5/18/2010; deft present in custody with retained counsel Charles Carnesi; AUSA Lara Gatz and Thomas Sullivan; parties present today to determine whether or not curcio counsel should be assigned to deft and if a curcio hearing is warranted. After hearing statements from counsel from both sides the court determined that the curcio hearing will be held on 5/26/10 at 11:00 am The court appointed Paul Rinaldo as curcio counsel for deft Joseph Romano Mr Rinaldo will appear at that time with deft. Immediately after the curcio hearing is concluded a bond revocation hearing will be held. The deft remains in custody (Court Reporter tape 10:47 - 11:07.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 05/19/2010)
2010-05-18 170 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 20 as to Joseph Romano: Appointment of Attorney Paul J Rinaldi for Joseph Romano.. Ordered by Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson on 5/18/2010. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 05/19/2010)
2010-05-24 171 0 Letter Letter Regarding Discovery For May 26, 2010 Detention Hearing as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/24/2010)
2010-05-24 172 0 Letter Letter to Court Regarding November 25, 2008 Arraignment Transcript as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/24/2010)
2010-05-26 173 0 Curcio Hearing Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson: curcio hearing held; deft Joseph Romano present in custody with retained counsel Charles Carnesi and cja-curcio counsel Paul Rinaldo; AUSA Lara Gatz and Thomas Sullivan; On curcio issue - the deft elects to waive any potential conflict in theses criminal proceedings. He will continue to have Mr. Carnesi represent him. On the issue of Bail: testimony was heard from Postal Investigator/inspector William Hessle. The following exhibits were entered into evidence 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,85,18,20-27, 8,19, 9-17, 28-36, 41-70, 86, 71,72, 75-78, 73-74, 79-84. It is the order of the court that the defts bail be revoked. The deft is remanded. (Court Reporter ESR Tape 11:42 - 1:08; 1:19 - 2:10.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 05/27/2010)
2010-06-08 174 0 Letter Letter to defendants regarding discovery as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 06/08/2010)
2010-06-21 177 0 Transcript NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Joseph Romano held on May 18, 2010,CRIMINAL CAUSE FOR CURCIO HEARING HELD, before Judge Mag. Judge A.Kathleen Tomlinson. Court Reporter/Transcriber ROSALIE LOMBARDI /OF TRANS. PLUS II, Telephone number (516) 358-7352 or (718) 987-4285. Tape Number: FTR/DRIVE/TIME:. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/12/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/22/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/20/2010.Keith Angelo Jones. (Jones, Keith) (Entered: 06/21/2010)
2010-06-21 178 0 Transcript NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Joseph Romano held on May 26, 2010,CRIMINAL CAUSE FOR CURCIO HEARING AND BAIL REVOCATION HEARING HELD before Judge Mag. Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson. Court Reporter/Transcriber ROSALIE LOMBARDI/OF TRANS. PLUSII, Telephone number (516) 358-7352 or (718) 987-4285. Tape Number: FTR/DRIVE/TIME:. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/12/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/22/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/20/2010.Keith Angelo Jones. (Jones, Keith) (Entered: 06/21/2010)
2010-06-21 179 0 Letter Letter requesting extension of time to respond to defense motions as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 06/21/2010)
2010-06-25 183 0 Seizure Warrant Returned Executed Seizure Warrant Returned Executed in case as to Joseph Romano. Served on 6/14/10. 09-USP-352, 09-USP-339 and 09-USP-340 deposited into the seized asset deposit fund on 6/14/10. (Brienza, Lauren) (Entered: 06/25/2010)
2010-06-24 184 0 Order ORDER as to Joseph Romano re 179 Letter - Request Granted. So Ordered. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 6/24/2010. (Brienza, Lauren) (Entered: 06/25/2010)
2010-07-08 185 0 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to defense motions by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 07/08/2010)
2010-07-09 186 0 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply ORDER granting 185 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Joseph Romano (1), Salvatore Romano (2), Vincent Romano (3), Thomas Arnold (4), Michael Dibari (5), Russell Barnes (6), Kevin Wells (7). Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 7/9/2010. (Brienza, Lauren) (Entered: 07/12/2010)
2010-07-26 187 0 Letter Letter regarding supplemental discovery as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 07/26/2010)
2010-07-29 190 0 Motion for Hearing First MOTION for Hearing status conference by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 07/29/2010)
2010-07-30 192 0 Order on Motion for Hearing ORDER granting 190 Motion for Hearing as to Joseph Romano (1), Salvatore Romano (2), Vincent Romano (3), Thomas Arnold (4), Michael Dibari (5), Russell Barnes (6), Kevin Wells (7). Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 7/30/2010. (Brienza, Lauren) (Entered: 07/30/2010)
2010-08-04 194 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco:Status Conference as to Joseph Romano present on bail with retained counsel Charles Carnesi, Salvatore Romano present on bail with retained counsel Hohn Meringolo, Vincent Romano present on bail with retained counsel Martin Gedeldig, Kevin Wells present on bail with retained counsel John Tiffany; AUSA Lara Gatz; bail continued for defts; moitons to be filed by 8/18/10; govts response due 9/1/10; reply papers 9/7/10; held on 8/4/2010, ( Jury Trial set for 9/27/2010 09:30 AM before Judge Joseph F. Bianco., Status Conference set for 9/7/2010 10:00 AM before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter O Wicker.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 08/05/2010)
2010-08-09 197 0 Letter Letter advising counsel of discovery produced to date as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment) (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 08/09/2010)
2010-08-13 198 0 Memorandum in Opposition MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 176 MOTION to Sever Defendant, 156 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment, 160 MOTION to Sever Defendant, 158 First MOTION for Release of Brady Materials Omnibus, 159 First MOTION for Hearing Evidentiary, 157 First MOTION for Bill of Particulars (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 08/13/2010)
2010-08-18 200 0 Motion to Continue First MOTION to Continue 404(b) motions by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 08/18/2010)
2010-08-19 201 0 Letter Letter pursuant to Rule 16 regarding expert witnesses as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 08/19/2010)
2010-08-20 202 0 CJA 20 - Authorization to Pay CJA 20 as to Joseph Romano: Authorization to Pay Paul P. Rinaldo, Esq. Voucher # 100630000028. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 6/25/2010. (Abdallah, Fida) (Entered: 08/20/2010)
2010-08-19 203 0 Order on Motion to Continue ORDER granting 200 Motion to Continue as to Kevin Wells (7). Request granted. ( Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 8/19/2010.) (Fagan, Linda) (Entered: 08/20/2010)
2010-08-23 204 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: Dft Joseph Romano not present, retained counsel Clara Kalhous present. Govt: AUSA Lara Gatz and Thomas Sullivan. Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 8/23/2010. Next conference set for 8/26/10 at 3:00 PM. (Court Reporter Dominic Tursi.) (Brienza, Lauren) (Entered: 08/23/2010)
2010-08-23 205 0 Letter Letter as to Joseph Romano (Carnesi, Charles) (Entered: 08/23/2010)
2010-08-23 206 0 Motion in Limine MOTION in Limine Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 08/23/2010)
2010-08-26 207 0 Motion in Limine Amended MOTION in Limine for introduction of evidence pursuant to FRE 404(b) by USA as to Joseph Romano. (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 08/26/2010)
2010-08-29 208 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to Motion re 206 MOTION in Limine Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) (Meringolo, John) (Entered: 08/29/2010)
2010-08-31 209 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft present in custody with retained counsel Clara Kalhous; AUSA LAra Gatz; deft continued in custdoy.Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 8/31/2010, ( Status Conference set for 9/7/2010 10:00 AM before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter D Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 08/31/2010)
2010-09-07 210 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco:Status Conference as to Joseph Romano presnet on bail with retained counsel Charles Carnesi, Salvatore Romano not present on bail with retained counsel John Meringolo, Vincent Romano present on bail with cja counsel Martin Gedeldig, Kevin Wells present on bail with retained counsel John Tiffany held on 9/7/2010, AUSA Lara Gatz and Thomas Sullivan; bail continued for defts; deft Joseph Romano continued in custody; motions denied; motion to dismiss indictment is denied, motion for severance is denied; motion for bill of particulars denied ( Jury Trial set for 9/27/2010 09:30 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco., Status Conference set for 9/22/2010 01:00 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter S. Picozzi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/08/2010)
2010-09-08 211 0 Letter Letter Supplementing Government's Rule 404(b) Letter Dated August 23, 2010 as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 09/08/2010)
2010-09-09 212 0 Letter Letter to Judge Bianco in Opposition to Government Letter as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Meringolo, John) (Entered: 09/09/2010)
2010-09-10 213 0 Letter Letter regarding states from which consensual recordings were made as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 09/10/2010)
2010-09-14 214 0 Letter Letter in response to government memo as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Meringolo, John) (Entered: 09/14/2010)
2010-09-22 216 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano not preset, on bail with retained counsel Charles Carnesi present; deft Salvatore Romano present on bail with retained counsel John Meringolo; deft Vincent Romano present on bail with retained counsel Martin Geduldig; deft Kevin Wells present on bail with retained counsel John Tiffany; AUSA Lara Gatz and Thomas Cullivan; bail continued for deft; deftr Joseph Romano continued in custody;Status Conference as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells held on 9/22/2010, ( Jury Trial set for 9/27/2010 09:30 AM before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter P Lombardi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/23/2010)
2010-09-23 217 0 Proposed Voir Dire Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 09/23/2010)
2010-09-24 218 0 Letter Letter Regarding Rule 16 Discovery as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 09/24/2010)
2010-09-24 219 0 Witness List WITNESS LIST by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 09/24/2010)
2010-09-26 220 0 Motion for Reconsideration First MOTION for Reconsideration on 404(b) ruling by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano. (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 09/26/2010)
2010-09-26 221 0 Letter Letter Regarding Notice Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 1006 as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 09/26/2010)
2010-09-27 226 0 Jury Selection Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft 1 present in custody with retained counsel Charles Carnesi; deft 2 present on bail with retained counsel John Meringolo; deft 3 present on bail with retained counsel Martin Geduldig; AUSA Lara Gatz and Thomas Sullivan; jury selection held; voir dire begins; jury trial set for 9/28/10; govts motion for reconsidertion DENIED on record. Oath given to prosepective jurors. Jury selection to continue on 9/28/10 at 9:30 am with trial to follow. Jury Selection as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano held on 9/27/2010, Voir Dire held on 9/27/2010 as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi and Perry Auerbach.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/29/2010)
2010-09-28 227 0 Change of Plea Hearing Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano not present with retained counsel Charles Carcesi; deft Salvatore Romano present on bail with retained counsel John Meringolo; deft Vincent Romano present on bail with retained counsel Martin Geduldig; ASUA Lara Gatz and Thomas Sullivan.Change of Plea Hearing as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano held on 9/28/2010 at 12:30 pm. Plea entered by Joseph Romano (1) Guilty Count 1ss, Salvatore Romano (2) Guilty Count 1ss, Vincent Romano (3) Guilty Count 1ss. Court finds factual basis for the plea. ( Sentencing set for Joseph Romano on 1/21/2011 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco. Sentencing set for Salvatore Romano on 1/21/2011 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco. Sentencing set for Vincent Romano on 1/21/2011 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) Probation notified. Bail status continued for defts Salvatore Romano and Vincent Romano. Deft Joseph Romano continued in custody. (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/29/2010)
2010-09-30 228 0 Exhibit List COURT EXHIBIT "A" (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/30/2010)
2010-09-30 229 0 Exhibit List COURT EXHIBIT "B" (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/30/2010)
2010-09-28 230 0 Order for Forfeiture of Property ORDER DIRECTING FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY as to Joseph Romano - refer to document for full text.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 9/28/2010. (Bollbach, Jean)5 certified copies sent inter-office to AUSA Diane Leonardo Beckman (Entered: 09/30/2010)
2010-11-02 242 0 Motion to Travel First MOTION to Travel to Doylestown, PA 11/20/10 - 11/28/10 by Thomas Arnold as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (O'Connell, Patrick) (Entered: 11/02/2010)
2010-11-03 243 0 Letter Letter dtd 10/23/10 from Mr. Lynn Poore to Judge Bianco and Judge Platt RE: Freedom of information request to upload the video clip to a dept of justice website and provide a website link to all victims. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 11/03/2010)
2010-11-16 245 0 Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Vincent W. Ansanelli appearing for Joseph Romano Notice of Attorney Appearance (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Substitute Attorney) (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 11/16/2010)
2010-11-18 247 0 Motion to Substitute Attorney Letter MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Joseph Romano. (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 11/18/2010)
2010-11-18 248 0 Notice (Other) NOTICE Verified Claim as to Joseph Romano (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C) (Kraus, Schuyler) (Entered: 11/18/2010)
2010-12-01 249 0 Motion to Travel First MOTION to Travel to Miami Beach, FL from 12/9/10 - 12/12/10 by Thomas Arnold as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (O'Connell, Patrick) (Entered: 12/01/2010)
2010-11-29 250 0 Notice (Other) NOTICE Of Charging Lien as to Joseph Romano. (Fagan, Linda) (Entered: 12/02/2010)
2010-12-17 257 0 Certificate of Service US Marshal Form Certificate of Service by USA as to prlimininary order of forfeiture $97,288.30 (Bollbach, Jean) Modified on 12/17/2010 on 12/10/10 (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 12/17/2010)
2010-12-17 258 0 Certificate of Service US Marshal/Certificate of Service by USA as to preliminary order of forfeiture $4,088.45 on 12/10/10 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
2010-12-17 259 0 Certificate of Service US Marshal/Certificate of Service by USA as to preliminary order of forfeiture on 12/10/10 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
2010-12-15 261 0 Interoffice Memorandum/Email Interoffice Memorandum/Email requesting adjournment of sentencing of Joseph Romano to 3/8/11 10:00 am; Vincent Romano 3/8/11 at 11:00 and Salvatore Romano 3/8/11 at 12:00 pm (Bollbach, Jean) (Main Document 261 replaced on 12/22/2010) (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 12/20/2010)
2010-12-15 262 0 Order ORDER as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, ( Sentencing set for Joseph Romano 3/8/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco., Sentencing set for Vincent Romano 3/8/2011 at 11:00 am in courtroom 920 and sentencing set for Salvatore Romano 12:00 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.). Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 12/15/2010. (Bollbach, Jean) Modified on 12/22/2010 to correct time to read 10:00 am (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 12/20/2010)
2011-01-07 264 0 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells copies of Preliminary Order of Forfeiture served on potential claimants (see declaration) (Leonardo-Beckmann, Diane) (Entered: 01/07/2011)
2011-01-18 265 0 Letter Letter re discovery as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 01/18/2011)
2011-02-18 279 0 Order ORDER as to Joseph Romano GRANTING the request for adjournment due to delay in pre sentence investigation. ( New sentencing set for 4/15/2011 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 2/18/2011. (Padilla, Kristin) (Entered: 02/24/2011)
2011-02-25 280 0 Motion for Extension of Time to File Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Request for Adjournment of Sentencing by Joseph Romano. (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 02/25/2011)
2011-03-02 281 0 Letter Letter Request Victim Information as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 03/02/2011)
2011-03-01 282 0 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File ORDER granting 280 Motion for Extension of Time to File as to Joseph Romano (1) Sentencing reset for 5/13/11 at 1:30 pm. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 3/1/2011. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 03/02/2011)
2011-03-15 289 0 Motion to Continue Letter MOTION to Continue Adjournment of Sentencing by Vincent Romano as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Barket, Bruce) (Entered: 03/15/2011)
2011-03-22 291 0 Letter Letter demand for disclosure as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 03/22/2011)
2011-03-25 295 0 Letter Letter joining demand for disclosure (Doc #291) as to Joseph Romano, Kevin Wells (Tomao, Peter) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
2011-04-12 297 0 Letter Letter as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 04/12/2011)
2011-04-15 300 0 Order ORDER as to Joseph Romano re 297 Letter; Request is granted. Defendant's response to PSR is due on 5/31/2011. Sentencing is adjourned to 7/15/2011 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 4/15/2011. (Padilla, Kristin) (Entered: 04/21/2011)
2011-04-21 301 0 Motion for Discovery Letter MOTION for Discovery by Joseph Romano. (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 04/21/2011)
2011-04-25 302 0 Order ORDER as to Joseph Romano - the Govt shall respond to letter dtd. 4/21/11 by 5/16/11 ( Status Conference set for 6/1/2011 02:00 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.). Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 4/25/2011. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 04/27/2011)
2011-04-29 303 0 Motion for Order to Show Cause Oral MOTION for Order to Show Cause Reversing the Order of Detention and Releasing Defendant pending Sentence by Joseph Romano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order Setting Conditions of Release and Bond, # 2 Exhibit Transcript of Hearing Pages 96-97) (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-05-03 306 0 Letter Letter in Support for Oral Argument as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 05/03/2011)
2011-05-03 307 0 Response in Opposition RESPONSE in Opposition re 303 Oral MOTION for Order to Show Cause Reversing the Order of Detention and Releasing Defendant pending Sentence (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/03/2011)
2011-05-04 308 0 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft present in custody with retained counsel Vincent Ansanelli; AUSA Thomas Sullivan;denying 303 Motion for Order to Show Cause as to Joseph Romano (1); Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 5/4/2011; Motions terminated as to Joseph Romano: 303 Oral MOTION for Order to Show Cause Reversing the Order of Detention and Releasing Defendant pending Sentence filed by Joseph Romano.. (Court Reporter D Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 05/04/2011)
2011-05-16 313 0 Letter Letter in response to Court's April 25, 2011 Order as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - ECF #265) (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/16/2011)
2011-05-17 314 0 Letter Letter enclosing spreadsheet of discovery productions as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/17/2011)
2011-05-20 315 0 Letter Letter supplementing government's initial response to Honorable Bianco's Order dated 04/25/11 as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/20/2011)
2011-05-26 317 0 Letter Letter of adjournment as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 05/26/2011)
2011-06-08 324 0 Letter Letter to Withdraw as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 06/08/2011)
2011-06-22 327 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano not present on bail with retained counsel Vincent Ansanelli and Mark Goidell;Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 6/22/2011, ( Status Conference set for 6/23/2011 02:00 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter D Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) Modified on 6/22/2011 to correct deft not present (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 06/22/2011)
2011-06-22 328 0 Letter Letter with proposed force order as to Joseph Romano (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 06/22/2011)
2011-06-22 331 0 Order ORDERED pursuant to 28 USC 1651 that the Nassau County Sheriff's Dept with assistance as necessary from the US Marshal's service or any federal officer, shall use any appropriate force to secure the appearance of Joseph Romano at any court appearance in connection with the above captioned indictment. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 6/22/2011. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/23/2011)
2011-06-23 332 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano present in custody with retained counsel Vincent Ansanelli and Mark Goidell present; deft Vincent Romano present on bail with retained counsel Bruce Barket present; deft Kevin Wells present on bail with retained counsel Peter Tomao present; deft Salvatore Romano not present on bail with retained counsel Brian Davis present; AUSA Lara Gatz and Thomas Sullivan; govt. to submit a letter to the court by 7/14/11. Status Conference as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells held on 6/23/2011 (Court Reporter D. Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/23/2011)
2011-07-13 335 0 Letter Letter to Adjourn sentencing date of 7/15/11 as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 07/13/2011)
2011-07-14 336 0 Letter Letter concerning sentencing issues pursuant to the Court's order of June 23, 2011 as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
2011-07-18 337 0 Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge REFERRAL ORDER - status conf. on 6/23/11 and with consent of deft and his counsel it is ordered that defense counsel's motion to withdraw is referred to M.J. Tomlinsonfor a report and recommendation. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 7/18/2011. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 07/19/2011)
2011-07-21 338 0 Report and Recommendations REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 330 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Vincent W Ansanelli. I respectfully recommend to Judge Bianco that the motion to withdraw as counsel be denied. SEE ATTACHED REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. Objections to be filed in conjunction with deadline noted in the R & R. Ordered by Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson on 7/21/2011. (Tomlinson, A.) (Entered: 07/21/2011)
2011-07-19 339 0 Order ORDER as to Joseph Romano that a new date for sentencing will be set after the court receives the July 29, 2011 status letter from the govt.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 7/19/2011. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 07/22/2011)
2011-07-28 340 0 Letter Letter Objections to Report and Recommendation as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 07/28/2011)
2011-07-29 341 0 Letter Letter Advising Court Of Discussions With Defense Counsel Regarding Sentencing Enhancements as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 07/29/2011)
2011-08-24 345 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano present in custody with retained counsel Mark Goidell; AUSA Thomas Sullivan; deft to submit letter by 9/7;/11 confirming firm will continue to represent Mr. Romano until after sentencing and case completion and fee dispute will be resolved after that timeStatus Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 8/24/2011 (Court Reporter D Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 08/31/2011)
2011-08-26 346 0 Letter Letter dtd. 8/17/11 from Shara Salvin as to Joseph Romano (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 08/31/2011)
2011-08-31 347 0 Letter Letter dtd. 8/16/11 from Anthony Filipponi to Judge Bianco RE: Joseph Romano (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/01/2011)
2011-09-02 348 0 Letter Letter to Judge Bianco re ancillary jurisdiction over fee dispute as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 09/02/2011)
2011-09-22 352 0 Letter Letter regarding sentencing conflict as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 09/22/2011)
2011-09-28 353 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft present with retianed counsel Mark E Goidell; AUSA Sullivan; RE: fee dispute-Firm continues as previously agreed to represent deft without requesting payment until conclusion of case. Discussion on sentencing conflict. Parties to go before M.J. Tomlinson at conclusion of this conf. Mr. Romano makes bail request. Request denied. Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 9/28/2011 (Court Reporter D. Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Main Document 353 replaced on 9/30/2011) (Bollbach, Jean). Modified on 9/30/2011 (Bollbach, Jean). (Entered: 09/29/2011)
2011-10-26 360 0 Letter Letter requesting briefing schedule and sentencing dates as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 10/26/2011)
2011-10-26 361 0 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service of US Marshal Forms upon US Marhal - preliminary order of forfeiture dtd. 10/20/11 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 10/27/2011)
2011-11-01 362 0 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano Declaration of Publication - Criminal forfeiture was posted on government internet website for 30 consecutive days. (Leonardo-Beckmann, Diane) (Entered: 11/01/2011)
2011-10-28 366 0 Order ORDER as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano Sentencing submissions are due on or before 11/30/11. The govts response is due on or before 1/6/12. Sentencing J. Romano 1/24/12 1:30 pm; S Romano 1/25/12 at 1:30 and V Romano 1/26/12 at 4:30 pm. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 10/28/11. (Bollbach, Jean) Modified on 11/3/2011 to correct sentencing date of S. Romano from 1/2/12 to 1/25/12(Ryan, Mary). (Entered: 11/02/2011)
2011-11-02 367 0 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano. Preliminary Order of Forfeiture. Please execute the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture and deposit attached checks into the Seized Asset Deposit Fund. 09-USP-000345=$120,415.41. 09-USP-000346=$16,556.43. REMARKS: $120,415.41 (09-USP-000345) and $16,566.43 (09-USP-000346) deposited into seized asset deposit fund on 10/14/2011. (Padilla, Kristin) (Entered: 11/04/2011)
2011-10-14 368 0 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells of preliminary order of forfeiture on 10/14/11 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 11/08/2011)
2011-11-22 372 0 Motion for Extension of Time to File MOTION for Extension of Time to File Sentencing Submissions by Joseph Romano as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells. (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 11/22/2011)
2011-11-23 377 0 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File ORDER granting 372 Motion for Extension of Time to File as to Joseph Romano (1). Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 11/23/2011. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 11/28/2011)
2011-12-05 379 0 Motion for Extension of Time to File Letter MOTION for an extesion of time to file sentencing submissions as to Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) Modified docket text on 12/6/2011 (Russo, Eric). (Entered: 12/05/2011)
2011-12-09 382 0 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File ORDER granting 379 Motion for Extension of Time to File sentencing submissions as to Joseph Romano (1). Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 12/9/2011. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 12/12/2011)
2011-12-15 384 0 Sentencing Memorandum SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Joseph Romano (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 12/15/2011)
2011-12-15 385 0 Objection to Presentence Investigation Report OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by Joseph Romano (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Joseph Romano Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit Karen Romano Affidavit) (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 12/15/2011)
2011-12-16 386 0 Sentencing Memorandum SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Joseph Romano (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits G - J, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit K, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit L, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit M, # 5 Supplement Suplemental Submission to Probation Department - Part I, # 6 Exhibit Supplemental submission - Exhibits 4-6) (Ansanelli, Vincent) (Entered: 12/16/2011)
2012-01-11 390 0 Letter Letter forwarding victim loss affidavits/impact statements submitted by victims as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Kevin Wells (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
2012-01-13 391 0 Letter Letter requesting scheduling of conference before Magistrate as to Joseph Romano (Goidell, Mark) (Entered: 01/13/2012)
2012-01-17 392 0 Sentencing Memorandum SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 01/17/2012)
2012-01-17 393 0 Status Conference Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano present in custody with reatined counsel Mark E. Goidell; AUSA Thomas Sullivan, Lara Gatz; deft continued in custody; Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 1/17/2012, ( Sentencing set for 2/9/2012 02:30 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter E Combs.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 01/18/2012)
2012-02-02 401 0 Letter Letter in advance of sentence as to Joseph Romano (Goidell, Mark) (Entered: 02/02/2012)
2012-02-03 402 0 Letter Letter Regarding Restitution as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 02/03/2012)
2012-02-09 406 0 Letter dtd. 2/9/12 (email) from Karen Romano as to Joseph Romano to Judge Bianco RE: letter before sentencing (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 02/09/2012)
2012-02-09 407 0 Letter dtd. 2/2/12 from Mr. Poore to Judge Bianco as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells Finally cae coming to trial - stating how he feels. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 02/09/2012)
2012-02-13 408 0 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Joseph Romano held on 01-17-12, before Judge Joseph F. Bianco. Court Reporter/Transcriber E. Combs, Telephone number 631-712-6107. Email address: ellencombs@hotmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/5/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/15/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/14/2012. (Combs, Ellen) (Entered: 02/13/2012)
2012-02-09 409 0 AMENDED PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Joseph Romano. Signed by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 2/9/12. Copies sent to AUSA. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
2012-02-09 410 0 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Joseph Romano. Signed by Senior Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 2/9/12. Copies sent to AUSA. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
2012-02-13 411 0 LETTER dated 2/9/12 from Gary Priboy, CASAC to Judge Spatt Re: To confirm the program participation and progress of Mr. Joseph Romano. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
2012-02-22 413 0 Letter MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Joseph Romano by Mark E. Goidell. by Joseph Romano. (Goidell, Mark) (Entered: 02/22/2012)
2012-02-22 414 0 Letter dtd. 2/21/12 from Mr and Mrs Levenstein to Judge Bianco RE: situation that needs to be addressed (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 02/22/2012)
2012-02-22 415 0 Letter Advising Court of Parties' Positions on Restitution as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 02/22/2012)
2012-02-23 416 0 Letter as to Joseph Romano (Goidell, Mark) (Entered: 02/23/2012)
2012-02-23 417 0 Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano of final order on 2/16/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 02/23/2012)
2012-03-01 419 0 Letter MOTION to Amend/Correct Sentence Recommendation to Bureau of Prisons by Joseph Romano. (Goidell, Mark) (Entered: 03/01/2012)
2012-03-01 420 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft present in custody with retained counsel Mark Goidell; AUSA Thomas Sullivan, Lara Gatz; Mary Ryan; deft continued in custody; Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 3/1/2012. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS ( Status Conference set for 3/20/2012 11:00 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter O Wicker.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 03/05/2012)
2012-03-05 421 0 ORDERED that the Nassau County Correctional Center provice deft with additional access to the prison's Law Library as to Joseph Romano. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 3/5/2012. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 03/06/2012)
2012-03-06 423 0 Letter to the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco to advise the Court of the status of the forfeited properties as to Joseph Romano (Leonardo-Beckmann, Diane) (Entered: 03/06/2012)
2012-03-16 430 0 Letter as to Joseph Romano emailed from Karen Romano RE: requesting a formal order to NCC allowing Joe one hour of library time per day and that restitution hearing be postponed so he can prepare. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 03/21/2012)
2012-03-20 431 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft present in custody pro se; deft waives counsel and states he intends to proceed pro se but will reaffirm his decision at next status conf. after interviewing other attorneys to represent him. Mr. Goidell to appear at next conf. to address work done for Mr. Romano. Mr Sullivan to look into 90 day time limit from sentencing re: county jail re: additional law library time for Mr. Romano to 10 hours a week. Court to contact Mr. Romano, if necessary, through his wife, Karen Romano at telephone numbers givin in court by deft.Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 3/20/2012, ( Status Conference set for 4/12/2012 01:00 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter L Schmidt (Brooklyn).) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 03/21/2012)
2012-03-20 433 0 Letter by email dtd. 3/20/12 as to Joseph Romano RE: that Karen Romano will not be in court because she is serving lunch duty at the kids school. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 03/21/2012)
2012-04-02 438 0 Letter Regarding Defendant's Access to Law Library and Government's Position on Timing of Restitution Hearing as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 04/02/2012)
2012-04-03 439 0 Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano re 410 Order for Forfeiture of Property. On 4/2/12, $1,750 was deposited into the Asset Forfeiture Fund. (Manuel, Germaine) (Entered: 04/03/2012)
2012-04-05 440 0 Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano by USM 285 form upon the US Marshal of final order of forfeiture dtd. 3/20/12 and final order dtd. 2/28/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
2012-04-05 441 0 Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano AFFIDAVIT of PUBLICATION, Legal Notice was published on the government website, www.forfeiture.gov beginning on February 15, 2012 through and including March 15, 2012 (Leonardo-Beckmann, Diane) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
2012-04-12 442 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano present in custody with retained counsel Mark E Goidell; AUSA Thomas Sullivan; Michele Savona; deft continued in custody; Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 4/12/2012, ( Status Conference set for 5/11/2012 02:30 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter D Tursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 04/13/2012)
2012-05-11 451 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco:Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 5/11/2012. Defedant Joseph Romano, pro se, present in custody. AUSA Thomas Sullivan, present. Case called. Conference held. Next Status Conference set for 7/18/2012 01:00 PM before Judge Joseph F. Bianco. Defendant continued in custody. Mr. Sullivan is to submit a supplemental letter to the court by 5/31/2012. Letter response to be submitted by 6/29/2012, Reply by 7/9/2012. (Court Reporter P. Lombardi.) (Padilla, Kristin) (Entered: 05/11/2012)
2012-05-17 454 0 Certificate of Service by Joseph Romano to Loretta Lynch of final order of forfeiture dtd 5/7/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 05/23/2012)
2012-05-29 465 0 Letter re defendant Joseph Romano's access to the Law Library at NCCC as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/29/2012)
2012-05-31 467 0 Letter Regarding Government's Restitution Methodology as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/31/2012)
2012-05-30 468 0 Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano re 410 Order for Forfeiture of Property. Remarks: $1750.00 deposited in Asset Forfeiture Fund on 5/8/2012. (Padilla, Kristin) (Entered: 06/01/2012)
2012-06-11 471 0 Certificate of Service of final order dtd. 5/22/12 by US Marshal by Loretta Lynch US Atty (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/13/2012)
2012-06-11 472 0 Certificate of Service of final order of forfeiture dtd. 6/7/12 by US Marshal by Loretta Lynch US Atty (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/13/2012)
2012-06-12 474 0 Letter dtd. 6/1/12 from Joseph Romano to Judge Bianco as to Joseph Romano RE: writing to help clarify the govts update to my access to the law library at the Nassau County Correctional Center (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/18/2012)
2012-06-18 475 0 Certificate of Service by USM285 form of final of forfeiture dtd 6/11/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/18/2012)
2012-06-18 476 0 Letter by email to chambers as to Joseph Romano from Karen Romano RE: Joe has not been allowed any law library time since his last status hearing. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 06/18/2012)
2012-06-25 479 0 Letter regarding 467 and the Methodology of the Government as to Joseph Romano and the Methodology of the Government to Judge Bianco. (Padilla, Kristin) (Entered: 07/09/2012)
2012-07-09 480 0 Letter In Further Support of 467 Government's May 31, 2012 Restitution Methodology Letter as to Joseph Romano (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 07/09/2012)
2012-07-09 481 0 Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano of final order of forfeiture dtd. 6/19/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 07/10/2012)
2012-07-18 483 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano (Pro Se) present in custody; AUSA Thomas Sullivan, Michele Savona; deft continued in custody; Mr. Sullivan is to submit invoices to the court and Mr. Romano by 8/1/12; Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 7/18/2012, ( Status Conference set for 8/10/2012 10:00 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter D Dursi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 07/18/2012)
2012-07-23 485 0 Certificate of Service by USA as to Joseph Romano of final of forfeiture dtd. 7/16/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 07/24/2012)
2012-07-31 488 0 ORDER as to Joseph Romano, ( Evidentiary Hearing set for 8/10/2012 10:00 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) In order to avoid duplication of effort, the Court invites any other defts (and their counsel) who currently intend on challenging the govts methodology to participate in the hearing if possible. Defts shall advise the court by letter on or before 8/6/12 if they intend on participating in the hearing.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 7/31/12. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 08/01/2012)
2012-08-08 492 0 Letter requesting converting of August 10, 2012 hearing into a status confrence as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes, Kevin Wells (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 08/08/2012)
2012-08-10 494 0 Proposed MOTION for Forfeiture of Property PROPOSED AMENDED FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE, with respect to 3,422 coins, more particularly described on Exhibit A (Attached) and Florida Capital Bank account number 300027968, held in the name of Joseph Romano by USA as to Joseph Romano. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Leonardo-Beckmann, Diane) (Entered: 08/10/2012)
2012-08-10 495 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft pro se Joseph Romano present in custody; deft Sal Romano on bail with counsel Brian Davis; deft Kevin Wells present on bail with retained counsel Patrick O'Connell; AUSA Thomas Sullivan; Michele Savona; Mr. Sullivan is to submit a letter to the court by 8/17/12. Brief about the methodology of the restitution to be submitted by 8/24/12; Status Conference as to Joseph Romano held on 8/10/2012 (Court Reporter S. Picozzi.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 08/13/2012)
2012-08-17 498 0 Letter requesting September 13, 2012 Restitution Hearing Date as to Joseph Romano (Gatz, Lara) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
2012-08-23 500 0 ORDER as to Joseph Romano, ( Hearing set for 9/13/2012 10:30 AM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.). Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 8/23/2012. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 08/24/2012)
2012-08-29 501 0 Letter Regarding Restitution Hearing Discovery as to Joseph Romano, Salvatore Romano, Vincent Romano, Thomas Arnold, Michael Dibari, Russell Barnes (Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 08/29/2012)
2012-09-07 505 0 Letter dtd. 9/5/12 from Joseph Romano to Judge Bianco RE: in response to govts letter dtd. 8/29/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
2012-09-06 506 0 Certificate of Service of final of forfeiture on USM forms on 8/23/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
2012-09-13 507 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joseph F. Bianco: deft Joseph Romano present in custody Pro Se; deft Vincent Romano present on bail with retained counsel Maurice Sercarz; AUSA Thomas Sullivan and Lara Gatz; Michele Savona; Mr. Romano is to submit a letter tot he court by 10/8/12; Status Conference as to Joseph Romano, Vincent Romano held on 9/13/2012, ( Status Conference set for 10/25/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco., Status Conference set for 10/26/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 920 before Judge Joseph F. Bianco.) (Court Reporter O Wicker.) (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/13/2012)
2012-09-12 508 0 AMENDED ORDER DIRECTING FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY as to Joseph Romano. See order for details.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 9/12/2012. (Bollbach, Jean) copies forwarded by chambers (Entered: 09/13/2012) 2012-10-10 16:56:34 e23758420f123887079c96c1eff4c9d0cf613714
2012-09-14 509 0 Certificate/Declaration of Service of amended final order of forfeiture dtd. 8/16/12 by Joseph Romano (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 09/17/2012) 2012-10-10 17:40:27 6a2a5466bd0f84fd946b932553fa2191a9b6db6f
2012-09-29 515 0 Certificate of Service by USMS as to Joseph Romano - final of forfeiture on 9/14/12 (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 10/03/2012)