United States v. Cotrel

Criminal Case Arizona District Court, Case No. 2:16-cr-00879-DJH
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United States of America United States of America, Plaintiff
Officially listed as "USA"

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Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Gary Michael Restaino +1 602 514 7756 +1 602 514 7450 Gary.Restaino@usdoj.gov

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space James H. Knapp +1 631 715 7879 +1 631 715 7920 james.knapp@usdoj.gov

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George Cotrel (1)
Office Phoenix Division
Filed 7/19/2016
County Maricopa
Terminated 3/1/2017
Reopened
Other Court Case None
Count 1
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1956-3300.F
Offense Level 4
181956(h) - Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
Count 2
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1956-3300.F
Offense Level 4
181956(a)(3)(B) - Money Laundering
Count 20
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 873.M
Offense Level 3
18873 - Blackmail
Count 21
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 875D.F
Offense Level 4
18875(d) - Interstate Communication with Intent to Extort
Count 3-4
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1341.F
Offense Level 4
181341 - Mail Fraud
Count 5
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1343.F
Offense Level 4
181343 - Wire Fraud
Count 6-19
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1343.F
Offense Level 4
181343 - Wire Fraud
Defendant Custody Status Custody This Court
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required)  Filed: 7/22/2016, Entered: None Arrest - Rule 5(c)(3) (AZ issued Warrant)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 45 Filed: 6/2/2017, Entered: 6/5/2017 transcriptCourt Filing
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of SENTENCING Proceedings as to George Cotrel held on 03/01/2017, before Judge Diane J. Humetewa. (Court Reporter Linda Schroeder). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/23/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/3/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2017. (RCO)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 44 Filed: 6/1/2017, Entered: 6/1/2017 Transcript RequestCourt Filing
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times as to George Cotrel for Sentencing proceedings held on 03/01/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s). (RAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 43 Filed: 6/1/2017, Entered: 6/1/2017 Transcript RequestCourt Filing
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Toby Harnden of The Sunday Times as to George Cotrel for Sentencing proceedings held on 03/01/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s). (RAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 42 Filed: 5/31/2017, Entered: 5/31/2017 Transcript RequestCourt Filing
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Stephanie Kirchgaessner of The Guardian newspaper as to George Cotrel for Sentencing proceedings held on 03/01/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s). (RAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 41 Filed: 5/26/2017, Entered: 5/26/2017 Transcript RequestCourt Filing
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Nico Hines of the Daily Beast as to George Cotrel for Sentencing proceedings held on 03/01/2017, Judge Diane J Humetewa hearing judge(s). (RCO)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 40 Filed: 3/8/2017, Entered: 3/8/2017 Notice - Other
NOTICE as to Restitution by USA as to George Cotrel. (Restaino, Gary)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 3/1/2017, Entered: 3/1/2017 Judgment and Commitment/of Probation IssuedCourt Filing
JUDGMENT AND COMMITMENT ISSUED as to George Cotrel (1), Count 5, BOP for a term of EIGHT (8) MONTHS, with credit for time served, followed by Supervised Release for a term of ONE (1) YEAR. Special Assessment: $100.00; Restitution: Balance of $30,000.00. ORDERED that all remaining counts are dismissed on motion of the United States. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 3/1/2017.(LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 3/1/2017, Entered: 3/1/2017 plea agreement
PLEA AGREEMENT as to George Cotrel. (LFIG)
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Blank 36 Filed: 3/1/2017, Entered: 3/1/2017 Sentencing (Text Only)Court Filing
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Sentencing as to George Cotrel held on 3/1/2017. Sentence imposed. Judgment to issue. Appearances: AUSA James Knapp and Gary Restaino for the Government, retained attorney Michael Kimerer for defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. (Court Reporter Linda Schroeder.) Hearing held 9:53 AM to 10:22 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG)
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MEMORANDUM with OCR 35 Filed: 2/28/2017, Entered: 2/28/2017 MEMORANDUM
MEMORANDUM by George Cotrel Redacted. (Kimerer, Michael)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 2/28/2017, Entered: 2/28/2017 Order on Motion for Leave to FileCourt Filing
ORDER granting Defendant's [32] Motion for Leave to File Character Letters and accepting the three additional character letters as to George Cotrel (1). Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 2/28/2017.(LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 2/27/2017, Entered: 2/27/2017, Terminated: 2/28/2017 Motion for Leave to File
MOTION for Leave to File Character Letters by George Cotrel. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Kimerer, Michael)
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Sentencing and/or Disposition Memorandum with OCR 28 Filed: 2/21/2017, Entered: 2/21/2017 Sentencing and/or Disposition Memorandum
SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to George Cotrel. (Knapp, James)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 12/19/2016, Entered: 12/19/2016 Lodged Plea Agreement
LODGED PLEA AGREEMENT as to George Cotrel re: Change of Plea Hearing (Doc. 25). (LFIG)
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Blank 25 Filed: 12/19/2016, Entered: 12/19/2016 Change of Plea Hearing (Text Only)Court Filing
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Diane J Humetewa: Change of Plea Hearing as to George Cotrel held on 12/19/2016. Defendant states true name to be the same. George Cotrel (1) enters a plea of guilty as to Count 5 of the Indictment. THE COURT ORDERS the trial date/pending hearings VACATED. Pending motions are rendered moot. Prior custody orders are AFFIRMED. The Court directs the US Probation Office to prepare a Presentence Report. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any sentencing motions or sentencing memorandum shall be filed six (6) business days before the sentencing date. Responses thereto shall be filed three (3) business days before the sentencing date. Appearances: AUSA James Knapp for the Government, retained attorney Michael Kimerer for defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. Sentencing set for 3/1/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 10:26 AM to 10:51 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG)
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Blank 24 Filed: 12/14/2016, Entered: 12/14/2016 Set HearingsCourt Filing
MINUTE ORDER as to George Cotrel: A Change of Plea Hearing is set for 12/19/2016 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 12/7/2016, Entered: 12/7/2016 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER setting a Status Conference re: Trial for 12/21/2016 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa as to George Cotrel. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 12/7/2016. (See Order for details.) (LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 9/23/2016, Entered: 9/23/2016 Order on Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial MotionsCourt Filing
ORDER granting the [21] Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed as to George Cotrel (1). Jury Trial is continued from 10/4/2016 to 1/3/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J Humetewa. Motions due by 12/9/2016. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 9/22/2016.(LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 9/21/2016, Entered: 9/21/2016, Terminated: 9/23/2016 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions
First MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions Unopposed by George Cotrel. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Kimerer, Michael)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 9/2/2016, Entered: 9/2/2016 Order on Motion To Substitute AttorneyCourt Filing
ORDER granting the [19] Motion to Substitute Attorney as to George Cotrel (1). ORDERED that retained counsel, Michael D. Kimerer is hereby substituted as counsel of record in the above-entitled action, in place and stead of AFPD Zachary Cain, effective immediately. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 9/2/2016.(LFIG)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 8/31/2016, Entered: 8/31/2016, Terminated: 9/2/2016 Motion to Substitute Attorney
Joint MOTION to Substitute Attorney with Consent by George Cotrel. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Kimerer, Michael)
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Blank 18 Filed: 8/19/2016, Entered: 8/22/2016 Initial Appearance (Text Only)Court Filing
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michelle H. Burns: Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to George Swinfen Cottrell held on 8/19/2016. Financial Affidavit taken in arresting District. AFPD Zachary D. Cain appointed as counsel for defendant. Defendant states TRUE NAME to be GEORGE COTREL. The record shall reflect defendant's true name. Defendant enters a plea of NOT guilty to all pending counts. Defense counsel requests to set a Detention Hearing. Discussion is held. The Court advises that the issue of Detention was addressed in the arresting District. Defense counsel's request for a Detention Hearing is DENIED. Counsel is directed to file a Motion to reopen detention should new evidence be discovered that was not previously presented. Defense counsel further requests that the defendant be re-screened by Pretrial Services. For reasons stated on the record, request DENIED. Prior detention orders affirmed. Defendant shall remain detained pending trial. Appearances: AUSA Gary Restaino for the Government, AFPD Jami Johnson on behalf of Zachary Cain for defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. Pretrial Motions due within 21 days. Jury Trial set for 10/4/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 605, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Diane J. Humetewa. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 3:14 PM to 3:20 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 8/9/2016, Entered: 8/9/2016 Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Gary M. Restaino appearing for USA . (Restaino, Gary)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 8/5/2016, Entered: 8/5/2016 Order on Motion to Unseal CaseCourt Filing
ORDER granting the United States' [12] Motion to Unseal Case and Indictment as to George Swinfen Cottrell (1); this matter is unsealed, including the Indictment [3]; this order need not remain sealed upon unsealing of the case. Signed by Judge Diane J Humetewa on 8/5/16. (cc: USAO)(REW)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 8/1/2016, Entered: 8/1/2016, Terminated: 8/5/2016 Motion to Unseal Case
MOTION to Unseal Case and Indictment by USA as to George Swinfen Cottrell. (MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 8/1/2016, Entered: 8/1/2016 Order of DetentionCourt Filing
ORDER OF DETENTION as to George Swinfen Cottrell. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. David Weisman on 7/29/16. (Originally filed in the Northern District of Illinois on 7/29/16)(MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 8/1/2016, Entered: 8/1/2016 Rule 5 (c)(3) Documents Received
Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received (Northern District of Illinois) as to George Swinfen Cottrell. (MAP)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 7/22/2016, Entered: 8/18/2016 warrant returned executed
ARREST Warrant Returned Executed on 7/22/2016 as to George Swinfen Cottrell. (LAD)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 7/21/2016, Entered: 7/21/2016 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER as to George Swinfen Cottrell: this case is reassigned, by lot, to the Honorable Diane J Humetewa; all future pleadings and papers submitted for filing shall bear the following complete case number: CR 16-0879-01-PHX-DJH. Signed by Judge John J Tuchi on 7/20/16. (cc: USAO) (REW)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 7/19/2016, Entered: 7/20/2016 Notice of Possible Judge ConflictCourt Filing
DOJ CONFLICT MEMO. No probable conflict re Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle. No probable conflict re Judge Diane J Humetewa. No probable conflict re Judge Steven P Logan. Conflict may exist re Judge John J Tuchi. Filed by USA as to George Swinfen Cottrell. (MAP)
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indictment with OCR 3 Filed: 7/19/2016, Entered: 7/20/2016 indictment
INDICTMENT as to George Swinfen Cottrell (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3-4, 5-19, 20, 21. (MAP)
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