Name: USA v. Ralston :: New York Southern District Court :: Criminal Case No. 1:19-cr-00774-JSR-2
Creator: New York Southern District Court
Published: 2019-10-29
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277	Filed: 5/27/2025, Entered: None	Letter

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272	Filed: 8/23/2024, Entered: None	Reply to Response to Motion

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271	Filed: 8/21/2024, Entered: None	Memorandum in Opposition to Motion

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270	Filed: 8/14/2024, Entered: None	Order

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269	Filed: 7/12/2024, Entered: None	Amend/Correct

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246	Filed: 10/11/2022, Entered: None	Order

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241	Filed: 8/23/2022, Entered: 8/23/2022	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER as to (19-Cr-774-2) Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jed S. Rakoff from Attorney John T. Zach dated August 18, 2022 re: We write pursuant to the parties' call to Chambers on August 18, 2022, to respectfully request that Mr. Wright's bail conditions be exonerated in their entirety. This Court sentenced Mr. Wright on June 30, 2022, and Mr. Wright surrendered to FCI Loretto on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Mr. Wright's surrender has been confirmed on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' website (register number 41516-509). ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 8/23/2022)(bw)
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239	Filed: 8/4/2022, Entered: 8/4/2022	Notice of Filing Transcript
	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Christopher Wright. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 6/30/22 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti)
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238	Filed: 8/4/2022, Entered: 8/4/2022	transcript
	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Christopher Wright re: Sentence held on 6/30/22 before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Eve Giniger, (212) 805-0300, 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 8/25/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/6/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/2/2022. (Moya, Goretti)
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234	Filed: 7/29/2022, Entered: 8/1/2022	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER as to (19-Cr-774-2) Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jed S. Rakoff from Attorney John T. Zach dated July 29, 2022 re: Mr. Wright has been designated to FCI Loretto with a surrender date of Tuesday, August 16, 2022, by 10:00am. We request that Mr. Wright's surrender date be brought forward to Tuesday, August 9, 2022, by 3:00pm. This is to allow Mr. Wright to begin his sentence sooner, and also to allow for the timing of public transportation that he must take to FCI Loretto. In addition, we also ask that Mr.Wright's bail be modified to permit him to travel outside of the SDNY and EDNY on Monday, August 8, 2022, and Tuesday, August 9, 2022, so that he can surrender to FCI Loretto. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/29/2022)(bw)
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229	Filed: 7/5/2022, Entered: 7/5/2022	judgment
	JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE as to Christopher Wright (2). THE DEFENDANT: pleaded guilty to count 1. Count of the underlying indictments are dismissed on the motion of the United States. IMPRISONMENT: On Count 1: Fifty Two (52) months. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons:Incarceration on the east coast. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons: @ before 2 p.m. on 8/16/2022. SUPERVISED RELEASE: NONE. ASSESSMENT: $100.00 due immediately. RESTITUTION: $16,407,459.52. Special instructions regarding the payment of criminal monetary penalties: All payments on the outstanding money judgment shall be made by postal money order, bank or certified check, made payable, in this instance, to the United States Department of Treasury, and delivered by mail to the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, Attn: Money Laundering and Transnational Criminal Enterprises Unit, One St. Andrew's Plaza, New York, New York 10007 and shall indicate the Defendant's name and case number. Joint and Several: 19cr774 Roger Ralston, 19cr774 Steven Hooper. The defendant shall forfeit the defendant's interest in the following property to the United States: $1,632,443.10 in U.S. currency. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/1/2022) (ap)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Dismissal of Counts on Government Motion
	DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government Motion as to Christopher Wright (2) Count 1,1s,2,2s,3,3s,4,5-6,5s,7. (jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	sentencing
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Sentencing held on 6/30/2022 for Christopher Wright (2) Count 1ss. Present were the defendant and his counsel, John Zach and Melissa Kelley, AUSAs Jessica Feinstein and Olga Zverovich for the government, Special Agent-IRS, Miguel Valencia, and a court reporter. SENTENCE: On count 1: 52 months jail, Vol Surr to the institution on 8/16/22 before 2pm; (NO SR), $100 assess, Forfeiture $1,632,443.10, Restit: $16,407,459.52. Dismiss counts of the underlying indictments. (jbo)


228	Filed: 6/28/2022, Entered: 6/28/2022	Letter - Sentencing
	Sentencing Letter by USA as to Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jed S. Rakoff from David Felton dated June 28, 2022 re: Reply to Defendant Christopher Wright's Sentencing Submission. (Feinstein, Jessica)
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227	Filed: 6/28/2022, Entered: 6/28/2022	Letter - Sentencing
	Sentencing Letter by Christopher Wright addressed to Hon. Jed S. Rakoff from John T. Zach dated June 28, 2022 re: Response to the Government's Sentencing Submission dated June 23, 2022 (Dkt. 223).. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1)(Zach, John)
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224	Filed: 6/23/2022, Entered: 6/23/2022	Sentencing Submission
	SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Christopher Wright. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4, # (5) Exhibit 5, # (6) Exhibit 6, # (7) Exhibit 7, # (8) Exhibit 8, # (9) Exhibit 9, # (10) Exhibit 10, # (11) Exhibit 11, # (12) Exhibit 12, # (13) Exhibit 13, # (14) Exhibit 14, # (15) Exhibit 15)(Zach, John) Attachment 1 Exhibit 1 Attachment 2 Exhibit 2 Attachment 3 Exhibit 3 Attachment 4 Exhibit 4 Attachment 5 Exhibit 5 Attachment 6 Exhibit 6 Attachment 7 Exhibit 7 Attachment 8 Exhibit 8 Attachment 9 Exhibit 9 Attachment 10 Exhibit 10 Attachment 11 Exhibit 11 Attachment 12 Exhibit 12 Attachment 13 Exhibit 13 Attachment 14 Exhibit 14 Attachment 15 Exhibit 15


223	Filed: 6/23/2022, Entered: 6/23/2022	Sentencing Submission
	SENTENCING SUBMISSION by USA as to Christopher Wright. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Victim Impact Statement 1/5, # (2) Exhibit Victim Impact Statement 2/5, # (3) Exhibit Victim Impact Statement 3/5, # (4) Exhibit Victim Impact Statement 4/5, # (5) Exhibit Victim Impact Statement 5/5)(Felton, David)
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220	Filed: 6/14/2022, Entered: 6/14/2022	Sentencing Submission
	SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Steven Hooper as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper. (Chaudhry, Priya)
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218	Filed: 6/9/2022, Entered: 6/9/2022	Sentencing Submission
	SENTENCING SUBMISSION by Steven Hooper as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Index, # (2) Exhibit A, # (3) Exhibit B, # (4) Exhibit C, # (5) Exhibit D, # (6) Exhibit E, # (7) Exhibit F, # (8) Exhibit G, # (9) Exhibit H, # (10) Exhibit I, # (11) Exhibit J, # (12) Exhibit K, # (13) Exhibit L, # (14) Exhibit M, # (15) Exhibit N)(Chaudhry, Priya)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Telephone Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Telephone Conference without transcription or recording as to Christopher Wright held on 5/26/2022. AUSA David Felton was present for the Government and Melissa Kelley was present for Mr. Wright. The unopposed defense application to reschedule the sentencing proceeding is granted. The sentencing proceeding, previously set for June 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., is hereby rescheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, in Courtroom 14B. (Sentencing set for 6/30/2022 at 04:00 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff.) (jbo)


213	Filed: 4/25/2022, Entered: 4/25/2022	Notice of Filing Transcript
	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Christopher Wright. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 4/8/22 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (Moya, Goretti)
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212	Filed: 4/25/2022, Entered: 4/25/2022	transcript
	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Christopher Wright re: Conference held on 4/8/22 before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carol Ganley, (212) 805-0300, 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 5/16/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/26/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/25/2022. (Moya, Goretti)
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211	Filed: 4/8/2022, Entered: 4/11/2022	Order for Forfeiture of Property
	CONSENT PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE/MONEY JUDGMENT as to Christopher Wright. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the United States of America, by its attorney Damian Williams, United States Attorney, Assistant United States Attorneys, Jessica Feinstein, Olga Zverovich and David Felton, of counsel, and the Defendant, and his counsel, John Zach, Esq. and Melissa Kelley, Esq. that as a result of the offense charged in Count One of the Information, to which the Defendant pled guilty, a money judgment in the amount of $1,632.443.10 in United States currency (the "Money Judgment"), representing the amount of proceeds traceable to the offense charged in Count One of the Information that the Defendant personally obtained, $760,977.12 of which the Defendant is jointly and severally liable with co-defendant Steven Hooper, to the extent a forfeiture money judgment is entered against Steven Hooper in this case, shall be entered against the Defendant. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/8/22)(jw)


208	Filed: 4/8/2022, Entered: 4/11/2022	Waiver of Indictment
	WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Christopher Wright. (jm)
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207	Filed: 4/8/2022, Entered: 4/11/2022	information - felony
	(S3) SUPERSEDING INFORMATION (Felony) filed as to Christopher Wright (2) count(s) 1ss, Steven Hooper (3) count(s) 1ss. (jm)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Order of Referral to Probation for Presentence Investigation and Report
	Order of Referral to Probation for Presentence Investigation and Report as to Christopher Wright. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/8/22)(jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Change of Not Guilty Plea
	Change of Not Guilty Plea to Guilty Plea as to Christopher Wright (2) Count 1ss. (jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Plea Entered
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Plea entered by Christopher Wright (2) Guilty as to Count 1ss. (jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Change of Plea Hearing
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Change of Plea Hearing as to Christopher Wright held on 4/8/2022. Present were defendant Christopher Wright and his counsel, John Zach and Melissa Kelly, AUSAs David Felton, Olga Zverovich and Jessica Feinstein for the government, and a court reporter. The defendant withdraws his plea of not guilty and pleads guilty as charged in S3. PSI referral to Probation, SENS June 16,2022 at 11:00am. Bail continued. (Sentencing set for 6/16/2022 at 11:00 AM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff.) (jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Status Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff:Status Conference/Telephone conference as to Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 4/5/2022 without transcription or recording. AUSA Jessica Feinstein for the Government and Melissa Kelley of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP for Defendant Wright and Shaelyn Gambino-Morrison of ChaudhryLaw PLLC for Defendant Hooper were present. The Court granted the joint motion to extend the filing deadlines for motions in limine by 2 days relative to the deadlines set forth in the Court's individual rules. (jw)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Status Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff:Status Conference/Telephone conference as to Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 4/5/2022 without transcription or recording. AUSA Jessica Feinstein for the Government and Melissa Kelley of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP for Defendant Wright and Shaelyn Gambino-Morrison of ChaudhryLaw PLLC for Defendant Hooper were present. A change of plea hearing concerning both defendants is set for 4/8/22 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 14B, 500 Pearl St. (Change of Plea Hearing set for 4/8/2022 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 14B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jed S. Rakoff.) (jw)


206	Filed: 4/4/2022, Entered: 4/4/2022	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper addressed to Judge Jed S. Rakoff, from Jessica Feinstein/David Felton/Olga I. Zverovich dated 4/4/2022 re: The Government writes to update the Court. Document filed by USA. (ap)
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205	Filed: 4/1/2022, Entered: 4/4/2022	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper: The Court has received written submissions from the Government and Mr. Wright on the outstanding "Bruton" issue, familiarity with which is here assumed. While the Court is not yet decided as to whether any of the sample "Bruton-raising" items submitted by the Government can be adequately sanitized, the likelihood remains high that the entire issue may be rendered moot for any of the several reasons apparent from the parties' papers. Accordingly, the severance motion of defendant Wright is once again denied and the trial of defendants Wright and Hooper jointly will go forward as scheduled on April 25, 2022. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/1/2022) (ap)
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204	Filed: 3/30/2022, Entered: 3/30/2022	Letter
	LETTER by Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper addressed to Judge Jed S. Rakoff, from John T. Zach/Melissa J. Kelley dated 3/30/2022 re: Defense counsel writes regarding email dated 3/28/2022. (ap)
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203	Filed: 3/28/2022, Entered: 3/28/2022	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper addressed to Judge Jed S. Rakoff, from Jessica Feinstein David Felton Olga I. Zverovich dated 3/25/2022 re: The Government writes regarding the Court's 3/4/2022 Order Document filed by USA. (ap)
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202	Filed: 3/15/2022, Entered: 3/15/2022	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper. Confirming the rulings made in today's conference call with all counsel, trial as to defendants Christopher Wright and Steven Hooper will commence on April 25, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Severance is granted as to defendant Roger Ralston solely on the ground of the serious health problems arising from his recent accident. Trial as to Mr. Ralston will commence on September 12, 2022. As to Messrs. Wright and Hooper, time has previously been excluded under the Speedy Trial Act through April 25, 2022. As to Mr. Ralston, time is now excluded under the Speedy Trial Act through September 12, 2022, so as to accommodate his recovery from his serious health problems and also based upon the Court's finding that the interest of justice in excluding such time substantially outweighs the interests of the public and defendant in a speedy trial. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/15/2022)(bw)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	set/reset hearings
	Set/Reset Hearings as to Christopher Wright (2), Steven Hooper (3): Jury Trial set for 4/25/2022 at 09:30 AM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (bw)


199	Filed: 3/14/2022, Entered: 3/14/2022	Order
	MEMORANDUM ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper. Defendants Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, and Steven Hooper are charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud victims in the United Kingdom through the sale of false, fraudulent, and materially misleading investments, and to launder the proceeds through bank accounts in the U.S. Specifically, they are charged in a second superseding indictment with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, substantive wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and, as to Ralston and Wright only, illegal monetary transactions. See ECF No. 186. On January 21, 2022, the defendants filed various pretrial motions. ECF Nos. 190, 191. After briefing and hearing oral argument, the Court, by bottom-line order dated March 4, 2022, denied the motions on various grounds. ECF No. 198. This Memorandum Order sets forth the reasons for those rulings....[* See this Memorandum Order *]... CONCLUSION: For the aforementioned reasons, the Court, as set out in the bottom-line order dated March 4, 2022, hereby denies, on various grounds, the defendants' pretrial motions. The resolution of these motions does not preclude appropriate motions in limine on the schedule outlined in the Court's Individual Rules. The Clerk is directed to close the entries at docket numbers 190 and 191. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/14/2022)(bw)
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198	Filed: 3/4/2022, Entered: 3/4/2022	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper. The pretrial motions of defendants Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, and Steven Hooper, ECF Nos. 190 and 191, are resolved as follows:...[* See this Order *]... The resolution of these motions does not preclude appropriate motions in limine on the schedule outlined in the Court's Individual Rules. The Court will issue an opinion setting forth the reasons for these rulings by March 21, 2022. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/4/2022)(bw)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Oral Argument
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Oral Argument as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 2/18/2022. oral argument on defendants' motions at 190 & 191 on the docket. Present were Peter Katz for defendant Ralston, John Zach & Melissa Kelly for defendant Wright, Priya Chaudry & Shaelyn Gambino-Morrison for defendant Hooper, AUSAs David Felton, Jessica Feinstein and Olga Zvereovich for the government and a court reporter. The Court takes the motions under advisement. (jbo)


197	Filed: 2/4/2022, Entered: 2/4/2022	MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion
	MEMORANDUM in Opposition by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper re [191] MOTION to Dismiss ., [190] MOTION to Dismiss .. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Feinstein, Jessica)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Telephone Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Telephone Conference without transcription or recording as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 2/4/2022. AUSA Jessica Feinstein was present for the Government; Peter Katz was present for Mr. Ralston; John Zach was present for Mr. Wright; and Shaelyn Gambino-Morrison was present for Mr. Hooper. The Court grants the Government's request for a 50-page limit for its combined response to defendants' pretrial motions. Oral argument on the defendants' pretrial motions, previously scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on February 16, 2022, is hereby rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. on February 18, 2022 (02/18/2022) before Judge Jed S. Rakoff in Courtroom 14B. (Oral Argument set for 2/18/2022 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff.) (jbo)


194	Filed: 1/28/2022, Entered: 1/28/2022	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER as to Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jed S. Rakoff from John T. Zach and Melissa J. Kelley dated 1/27/22 re: We respectfully request that Mr. Wright's bail conditions be modified from home detention to curfew, with hours to be set by Pretrial Services. This request is precipitated by the suggestion of Mr. Wright's PTS Officer. All other conditions for Mr. Wright's bail, including electronic monitoring, would remain the same. The Government does not oppose this modification. In the alternative, should the Court not grant Mr. Wright's request to be moved to curfew, we respectfully request that Mr. Wright be permitted to leave his place of residence and travel throughout Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn on February 19-26, 2022 (when his wife and son will be visiting) and March 3-7, 2022 (when his brother will be visiting), during the hours of llpm-7pm, so that he may spend time with his family...ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/28/22)(jw)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Telephone Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Telephone Conference without transcription or recording as to Christopher Wright held on 1/25/2022. AUSA Jessica Feinstein was present for the Government and Melissa Kelley was present for Mr. Wright. The Court directs defense counsel to submit a letter outlining the proposed bail modification for Mr. Wright. (jbo)


193	Filed: 1/21/2022, Entered: 1/21/2022	Affirmation in Support of Motion
	AFFIRMATION of Melissa J. Kelley in Support by Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper re [191] MOTION to Dismiss .. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F, # (7) Exhibit G, # (8) Exhibit H, # (9) Exhibit I)(Zach, John)
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192	Filed: 1/21/2022, Entered: 1/21/2022	memorandum in support of motion
	MEMORANDUM in Support by Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper re [191] MOTION to Dismiss .. (Zach, John)
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191	Filed: 1/21/2022, Entered: 1/21/2022, Terminated: 3/4/2022	Motion to Dismiss
	MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper. (Zach, John)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Telephone Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Telephone Conference without transcription or recording as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 1/19/2022. AUSA Jessica Feinstein was present for the Government; Peter Katz was present for Mr. Ralston; Melissa Kelley and John Zach were present for Mr. Wright; and Priya Chaudhry and Shaelyn Gambino-Morrison were present for Mr. Hooper. As will be set out in an order to follow, the trial is hereby adjourned to May 2, 2022, and time under the Speedy Trial Act is excluded until May 2, 2022. (jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	arraignment
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: (Telephonic) Arraignment as to Roger Ralston (1) Count 1ss,2ss,3ss,4ss and Christopher Wright (2) Count 1s,2s,3s,5s and Steven Hooper (3) Count 1s,2s,3s held on 1/13/2022. Plea entered by Roger Ralston (1) Count 1ss,2ss,3ss,4ss and Christopher Wright (2) Count 1s,2s,3s,5s and Steven Hooper (3) Count 1s,2s,3s Not Guilty.. Present were deft Ralston and counsel Peter Katz, deft Wright and counsel John Zach & Melissa Kelly, deft Hooper and counsel Priya Chaudhry & Shaelyn Gambino-Morrison, government present by Jessica Feinstein, AUSA, Olga Zverovich, AUSA, and David Felton, AUSA, court reporter Steven Greenblum. Defts and counsel all agree to proceeding by telephonic conferencing. All waive the public reading and plead not guilty to the 2nd superseding indictment. Dets motions due 1/28/22, Govt responses due 2/14/22, argument set for 2/16/22 at 9:30am. (Motions due by 1/28/2022. Responses due by 2/14/2022. Oral Argument set for 2/16/2022 at 09:30 AM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff.) (jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Bond Hearing
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: (Telephonic) Bond Hearing as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 1/13/2022. Present were deft Ralston and counsel Peter Katz, deft Wright and counsel John Zach & Melissa Kelly, deft Hooper and counsel Priya Chaudhry & Shaelyn Gambino-Morrison, government present by Jessica Feinstein, AUSA, Olga Zverovich, AUSA, and David Felton, AUSA, court reporter Steven Greenblum. Bail applications denied, all conditions to continue as previously set. Deft Ralston's bail extended to travel in New York state, Florida and NJ. (jbo) Modified on 1/21/2022 (jbo).


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Telephone Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Telephone Conference without transcription or recording as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 1/11/2022. AUSAs Olga Zverovich and David Felton were present for the Government; Peter Katz was present for Mr. Ralston; Melissa Kelley was present for Mr. Wright; and Priya Chaudhry was present for Mr. Hooper. The Court grants the on-consent request for the arraignment on the superseding indictment scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022 (01/13/2022) before Judge Jed S. Rakoff to be held telephonically. The dial-in information is as follows: USA Toll-Free Number: (888) 363-4735; USA Caller Paid/International Toll: (215) 446-3657; Access Code: 1086415. (jbo)


186	Filed: 1/5/2022, Entered: 1/6/2022	indictment
	(S2) SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT FILED as to Roger Ralston (1) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, 3ss, 4ss, Christopher Wright (2) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, Steven Hooper (3) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s. (jm)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Status Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: Status Conference via telephone as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 1/5/2022 without transcription or recording. AUSA Jessica Feinstein was present for the Government; Peter Katz was present for Mr. Ralston; John Zach and Melissa Kelley were present for Mr. Wright; and Priya Chaudhry was present for Mr. Hooper. The Court grants the request of counsel for Mr. Hooper for a one-week extension to the deadline for filing motions; the new schedule is set as follows: motions are due January 14, 2022; response due January 21, 2022; reply due January 28, 2022. Arraignment on the superseding indictment is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022 (01/13/2022) before Judge Jed S. Rakoff in Courtroom 14B at 500 Pearl Street. ( Motions due by 1/14/2022., Replies due by 1/28/2022., Responses due by 1/21/2022, Arraignment set for 1/13/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 14B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jed S. Rakoff.) (jw)


183	Filed: 12/28/2021, Entered: 12/28/2021	notice of attorney appearance - defendant
	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Melissa Kelley appearing for Christopher Wright. Appearance Type: CJA Appointment. (Kelley, Melissa)
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182	Filed: 12/28/2021, Entered: 12/28/2021	notice of attorney appearance - USA
	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE David Russell Felton appearing for USA. (Felton, David)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Pretrial Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jed S. Rakoff: (Phone) Pretrial Conference as to Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper held on 12/10/2021. Present were John Zach for deft #2, Christopher Wright and Priya Chaudry for deft #3, Steven Hooper, AUSAs Olga Zverovich and Jessica Feinstein for the govern, went and a court reporter. Deft Hooper's application to have his bail extended to New Jersey is granted, a trial is set for February 15, 2022 and time is excluded until then in the interest of justice, pursuant to Section 3161 of Title 18. (jbo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	set/reset deadlines/hearings
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright: Status Conference set for 12/10/2021 at 02:00 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff (jw)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Memorandum to the Docket Clerk
	MEMORANDUM TO THE DOCKET CLERK as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright. Judge Rakoff will hold a status conference telephonically at 2:00 p.m. on December 10, 2021. The dial-in information is: USA Toll-Free Number: (888) 363-4735; USA Caller Paid/International Toll: (215) 446-3657; Access Code: 1086415 (jw)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment
	NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper, to Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Judge Jesse M. Furman no longer assigned to the case. (aea)


177	Filed: 11/22/2021, Entered: 11/22/2021	Bill of particulars
	BILL OF PARTICULARS by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright . (Zverovich, Olga)
	Request

174	Filed: 11/9/2021, Entered: 11/9/2021	Memo Endorsement
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright on [173] Letter re Response to the Court's Order (Dkt. No. 172): Understood. The January 31, 2022 trial date remains in effect. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 11/8/2021) (ab)
	Request

173	Filed: 11/8/2021, Entered: 11/8/2021	Letter
	LETTER by Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from John T. Zach dated November 8, 2021 re: Response to the Court's Order (Dkt. No. 172) (Zach, John)
	Request

172	Filed: 11/3/2021, Entered: 11/3/2021	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper: As counsel can imagine, the Court has a large backlog of trials due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, trial in this case is scheduled to begin on January 31, 2022. See ECF No. 150, at 3. That said, due to developments in other cases, January 5 or 10, 2022, may be better dates for the Court. No later than November 8, 2021, the parties shall file letters indicating whether they would be available to try this case on either or both of those dates. If not, the parties should specify the reason. If so, the parties should hold those dates as well as the January 31st trial date pending further order of the Court after trial dates are allocated for the first quarter of 2022 pursuant to the S.D.N.Y. Plan for the Resumption of Jury Trials (which the Court anticipates would be around the end of this month). (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 11/3/2021) (ab)
	Request

171	Filed: 11/1/2021, Entered: 11/1/2021	Memorandum and Opinion
	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER as to Roger Ralston and Christopher Wright on [152] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and In Camera Review of Grand Jury Minutes and [134] MOTION to Compel; . MOTION for Bill of Particulars : For the reasons set forth within, the Court denies Ralston's motion for production of the grand jury minutes substantially for the reasons set forth in the Governments opposition.... The Court concludes that, in the unique circumstances of this case, this information is necessary for Defendants to prepare their defense. Accordingly, within three weeks of the date of this Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Government shall file a bill of particulars identifying with particularity Defendants allegedly criminal conduct post-dating June 27, 2014.... Defendants' motion for production of the MLATs is denied. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF Nos. 134 and 152. SEE ORDER. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 11/1/2021) (ab)
	Request

170	Filed: 11/1/2021, Entered: 11/1/2021	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from USA dated November 1, 2021 re: Response to the Court's Order of October 25, 2021 Document filed by USA. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2)(Zverovich, Olga)
	Request

167	Filed: 10/25/2021, Entered: 10/25/2021	Order on motion to compel
	ORDER with respect to [134] Motion to Compel as to Christopher Wright (2). No later than November 1, 2021, the Government shall submit its Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty ("MLAT") requests to Cyprus and the United Kingdom to the Court for its in camera review. (If possible, the Government should submit them electronically by email.) By the same date, the Government shall file a supplemental brief, not to exceed five pages, addressing its basis for not disclosing copies of the MLATs to Defendants pursuant to Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. See ECF No. [144], at 6 n.5. The brief should address why such materials are not - either generally or in the particular circumstances of this case - "material to preparing the defense" within the meaning of Rule 16(a)(1)(E)(i). SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 10/25/2021) (Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse)


154	Filed: 9/30/2021, Entered: 9/30/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Christopher Wright (2) granting [153] LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from John T. Zach dated September 29, 2021 re: bail modification. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Docket No. 153. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 9/30/2021) (lnl)


153	Filed: 9/29/2021, Entered: 9/29/2021, Terminated: 9/30/2021	Letter Motion
	LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from John T. Zach dated September 29, 2021 re: [118] Order on Letter Motion,,,,, [104] Bond Hearing,,,, re: bail modification . Document filed by Christopher Wright. (Zach, John)
	Request

147	Filed: 9/10/2021, Entered: 9/10/2021	Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
	REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support as to Christopher Wright re: [134] MOTION to Compel . MOTION for Bill of Particulars . . (Zach, John)
	Request

144	Filed: 9/2/2021, Entered: 9/2/2021	MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion
	MEMORANDUM in Opposition by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright re [134] MOTION to Compel . MOTION for Bill of Particulars .. (Feinstein, Jessica)
	Request

142	Filed: 8/26/2021, Entered: 8/26/2021, Terminated: 10/25/2021	Letter Motion
	CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Eric R. Nitz dated August 26, 2021 re: Termination of Status as Attorneys To Be Noticed . Document filed by Roger Ralston as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper. (Nitz, Eric)
	Request

	Filed: None, Entered: None	Pretrial Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jesse M. Furman: Pretrial Conference as to Roger Ralston (bail, appearing by phone) and Christopher Wright (bail, appearing in-person) held on 8/25/2021. Peter Katz, appearing by phone. John Thomas Zach and Melissa Kelley present. AUSAs Olga Zverovich and Jessica Feinstein present. Court reporter present. -- Motion to join due by 9/20/2021. Opposition due by 10/4/2021. Replies due by 10/11/2021. Trial was previously set for 1/31/2022. Time is excluded in the interests of justice from 5/4/20208/25/2021 until 1/31/2022. Bail continued. (ab)


140	Filed: 8/24/2021, Entered: 8/24/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on [138] LETTER MOTION re Status Conference Remotely as to Roger Ralston (1) and Christopher Wright (2): Application GRANTED. Counsel and Defendant Ralston should join the conference by calling the Court's dedicated conference call line at (888) 363-4749, using access code 542-1540 followed by the pound (#) key. Members of the public and press may access the conference using the same call-in information, but will be placed in listen-only mode. Recording of the conference is prohibited by law. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Doc. #138. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 8/24/2021) (ab)
	Request

138	Filed: 8/23/2021, Entered: 8/23/2021, Terminated: 8/24/2021	Letter Motion
	CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Peter Katz, Esq. dated August 23, 2021 re: [137] Order,, [130] Order,,, Set Hearings,, re: Consent Request for Mr. Ralston and Counsel to Attend the August 23, 2021 Status Conference Remotely . Document filed by Roger Ralston as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright. (Katz, Peter)
	Request

137	Filed: 8/23/2021, Entered: 8/23/2021	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, and Steven Hooper: There is a proceeding in this matter scheduled for August 25, 2021, at 3:30 p.m.. Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the proceeding will be held in person. All members of the public, including attorneys, must complete a questionnaire and have their temperature taken before being allowed entry into the Courthouse. Attached to this Order are instructions and a link to the questionnaire. SEE ORDER. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 8/23/2021) (ab)
	Request

136	Filed: 8/20/2021, Entered: 8/20/2021	Affirmation in Support of Motion
	AFFIRMATION of John T. Zach in Support as to Christopher Wright re [134] MOTION to Compel . MOTION for Bill of Particulars .. (Zach, John)
	Request

135	Filed: 8/20/2021, Entered: 8/20/2021	memorandum in support of motion
	MEMORANDUM in Support by Christopher Wright re [134] MOTION to Compel . MOTION for Bill of Particulars .. (Zach, John)
	Request

134	Filed: 8/20/2021, Entered: 8/20/2021, Terminated: 11/1/2021	Motion to Compel
	MOTION to Compel ., MOTION for Bill of Particulars . Document filed by Christopher Wright. (Zach, John)
	Request

133	Filed: 8/20/2021, Entered: 8/20/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on [132] LETTER MOTION re bail modification as to Christopher Wright (2): Application GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Doc. #132. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 8/20/2021) (ab)


132	Filed: 8/18/2021, Entered: 8/18/2021, Terminated: 8/20/2021	Letter Motion
	LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from John T. Zach dated August 18, 2021 re: [118] Order on Letter Motion,,,,, [104] Bond Hearing,,,, re: bail modification . Document filed by Christopher Wright. (Zach, John)
	Request

131	Filed: 8/16/2021, Entered: 8/18/2021	bond
	Appearance Bond Entered as to Christopher Wright: $500,000 Personal Recognizance Bond; To be cosigned by three financially responsible persons; Secured by $15,000 in cash and $100,000 lien against real property; Additional conditions..... (jbo)


130	Filed: 8/9/2021, Entered: 8/9/2021	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper: There is a proceeding in this matter scheduled for August 25, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the proceeding will be held in person in Courtroom 1105 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, New York, New York. (Status Conference set for 8/25/2021 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 1105, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jesse M. Furman) (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 8/9/2021) (See ORDER set forth) (ap)
	Request

127	Filed: 7/23/2021, Entered: 7/23/2021	Letter
	Affidavit of Waiver of Extradition by Christopher Wright dated 7/15/21 (jw)
	Request

126	Filed: 7/23/2021, Entered: 7/23/2021	Notice of Filing Transcript
	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Christopher Wright. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Hearing proceeding held on 6/3/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (mqu)
	Request

125	Filed: 7/23/2021, Entered: 7/23/2021	transcript
	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Christopher Wright re: Hearing held on 6/3/21 before Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carole Ludwig, (212) 420-0771, 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 8/13/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/23/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/21/2021. (mqu)
	Request

122	Filed: 7/12/2021, Entered: 7/12/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT re: [121] CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from USA dated July 9, 2021 re: Request for Entry of Order Containing Bail Conditions...ENDORSEMENT...The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Doc. #121. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 7/12/21) (jw)


121	Filed: 7/9/2021, Entered: 7/9/2021, Terminated: 7/12/2021	Letter Motion
	CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from USA dated July 9, 2021 re: Request for Entry of Order Containing Bail Conditions . Document filed by USA as to Christopher Wright. (Zverovich, Olga)
	Request

120	Filed: 7/2/2021, Entered: 7/2/2021	Notice of Filing Transcript
	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to Christopher Wright. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 6/9/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.... (McGuirk, Kelly)
	Request

119	Filed: 7/2/2021, Entered: 7/2/2021	transcript
	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Christopher Wright re: Conference held on 6/9/21 before Judge Jesse M. Furman. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Michael McDaniel, (212) 805-0300, 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 7/23/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/2/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2021. (McGuirk, Kelly)
	Request

118	Filed: 7/1/2021, Entered: 7/1/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on [117] LETTER MOTION re bail modification as to Christopher Wright (2): The Defendant's motion is granted. The bail conditions remain the same, except that the third co-signer need not be a citizen or resident of the United States and the security is increased to $15,000 in cash and an additional $100,000 in the form of a lien against Mr. and Mrs. Reeds home in the United Kingdom. The Defendant shall remain detained until all conditions, including the proper recording of the lien against the U.K. property, are met. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF Nos. [113] and [117]. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 7/1/2021) (ab)


117	Filed: 6/30/2021, Entered: 6/30/2021, Terminated: 7/1/2021	Letter Motion
	LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from John T. Zach dated June 30, 2021 re: bail modification . Document filed by Christopher Wright. (Zach, John)
	Request

116	Filed: 6/29/2021, Entered: 6/29/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	ORDER with respect to [113] LETTER MOTION seeking modification of the bail conditions as to Christopher Wright (2): No later than June 30, 2021, Defendant shall file a letter specifying how much total equity the Defendant's in-laws have in their U.K. property and indicating whether there is any additional source of security that could be posted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 6/29/2021) (Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse)


115	Filed: 6/28/2021, Entered: 6/28/2021	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from USA dated June 28, 2021 re: Response to Christopher Wright's Request for Bail Modification Document filed by USA. (Zverovich, Olga)
	Request

114	Filed: 6/28/2021, Entered: 6/28/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	ORDER with respect to [113] LETTER MOTION seeking modification of the bail conditions as to Christopher Wright (2): The Government shall file any opposition by tomorrow, June 29, 2021. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 6/28/2021) (Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse)


113	Filed: 6/28/2021, Entered: 6/28/2021, Terminated: 7/1/2021	Letter Motion
	LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from John T. Zach dated June 28, 2021 re: bail modification . Document filed by Christopher Wright. (Zach, John)
	Request

112	Filed: 6/23/2021, Entered: 6/23/2021	Sealed document
	SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (nmo)


104	Filed: 6/9/2021, Entered: 6/9/2021	Bond Hearing
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jesse M. Furman: Bond Hearing as to Christopher Wright (2) held on 6/9/2021. AUSA Jessica Feinstein & Olga Zverovich. Defense Counsel John Thomas Zach (CJA). Proceeding: Bail Appeal. BAIL DISPOSITION: $500K PRB; 3 FRP, one of whom must be a US citizen & resident; Secured by $10K cash; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents (& no new applications); Pretrial supervision as directed by Pretrial Services; Defendant to submit to urinalysis; If positive, add condition of drug testing/treatment; Home detention; Electronic monitoring; Defendant to be detained until all conditions are met. - No contact with codefendants, victims, or witnesses unless in the presence of counsel. - No new bank accounts, credit cards, or lines of credit without the approval of PTS. - Residence within EDNY or SDNY and must be approved by PTS; may not relocate without PTS approval. - No internet-enabled computer except for one provided by counsel with access limited to materials needed to participate in his defense. (bw)
	Request

102	Filed: 6/9/2021, Entered: 6/9/2021	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Christopher Wright addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave from USA dated June 2, 2021 re: Opposition to Christopher Wright's Motion for Bail Document filed by USA. (Zverovich, Olga)
	Request

	Filed: None, Entered: None	Notice - Other
	NOTICE as to Christopher Wright: A bail appeal is scheduled for today, June 9, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., to be held in person in Courtroom 1105 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, New York, New York. Members of the public may listen to the proceeding by calling the Courts dedicated conference call line at (888) 363-4749, using access code 542-1540 followed by the pound (#) key. (ab)


101	Filed: 6/7/2021, Entered: 6/7/2021	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Jessica Feinstein dated June 7, 2021 re: Motion for Review of Order Granting Bail Document filed by USA. (Feinstein, Jessica)
	Request

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95	Filed: 6/3/2021, Entered: 6/3/2021	Bond Hearing
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave: Bond Hearing as to (S1 19-Cr-774-2) Christopher Wright held on 6/3/2021. Proceeding via AT&T. AUSA Jessica Feinstein. Defense Counsel John Zach (CJA). BAIL DISPOSITION: $500,000 PRB; 2 FRP; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents (& no new applications); Pretrial supervision as directed by Pretrial Services; Defendant to submit to urinalysis; if positive, add condition of drug testing/treatment; Home detention; Location monitoring technology as directed by PTS; Defendant to be detained until all conditions are met. Additional Bail Conditions: (1) At least 1 FRP must be a US citizen and resident. (2) Defendant may not contact co-defendants, victims, or witnesses unless in the presence of counsel. (3) Defendant shall refrain from opening any new back accounts, credit cards or lines of credit without approval of PTS. (4) Defendant shall obtain a residence within SD/EDNY approved by PTS and may not relocate without PTS approval. (5) Defendant shall not have an internet-enabled computer except for a computer provided by his counsel with access limited to materials needed to participate in his defense. (6) Defendant may self-install EM equipment at direction/supervision of PTS. (7) The same day as Defendant is released from current detention, the Court shall hold a conference to provide him with the warnings for noncompliance with these conditions. COMMENTS: Defendant waived his appearance. See additional conditions on attachment. (bw)
	Request

94	Filed: 6/1/2021, Entered: 6/1/2021	Order on Letter Motion
	ORDER with respect to [93] LETTER MOTION seeking bail as to Christopher Wright (2). The Court hereby refers the Defendant's motion to the duty Magistrate Judge. The parties shall promptly notify Pretrial Services of the motion (to ensure that a pretrial report is prepared) and contact the Magistrate Court Clerk's Office to schedule a bail hearing as soon as practicable. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 6/1/2021) (Text Only Order) (Furman, Jesse)


93	Filed: 5/28/2021, Entered: 5/28/2021, Terminated: 6/1/2021	Letter Motion
	LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from John Zach dated May 28, 2021 re: Bail Application . Document filed by Christopher Wright. (Zach, John)
	Request

92	Filed: 5/26/2021, Entered: 5/26/2021	Sealed document
	SEALED DOCUMENT held in Chambers. (ab)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	arraignment
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jesse M. Furman: Arraignment and PTC as to Roger Ralston (out on bail) and Christopher Wright (in custody) held via teleconference on 5/10/2021. Defendants present with attorneys Peter Katz, John Zach, and Melissa Kelly. AUSA Olga Zverovich and Jessica Feinstein. Miguel Valencia, IRS, present. Court reporter present. -- Pursuant to Fed R. Crim. P. 5(f), the Court reminded the Government of its obligations under Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. -- Defendant Ralston arraigned on the S1 Indictment and pleads NOT GUILTY to Counts 1-7 of the S1 Indictment..Discovery as to Mr. Wright due within 3 weeks. Motions due by 8/20/2021. Opposition due by 9/3/2021. Replies due by 9/10/2021. The next Pretrial Conference is scheduled for 8/25/2021 at 3:30 PM. Time is excluded in the interests of justice from 5/10/2021 until 8/25/2021. -- Trial is scheduled for 1/31/2022 and is estimated to last 2-3 weeks. (ab)


91	Filed: 4/30/2021, Entered: 4/30/2021	Memo Endorsement
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Roger Ralston and Christopher Wright on [90] Letter re conference: The Court will request that a teleconference be held on May 10, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. Counsel and Defendant Ralston should join the conference by calling the Court's dedicated conference call line at (888) 363-4749, using access code 542-1540 followed by the pound (#) key. Members of the public and press may access the conference using the same call-in information, but will be placed in listen-only mode. Recording of the conference is prohibited by law. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 4/30/2021) (ab)
	Request

90	Filed: 4/29/2021, Entered: 4/29/2021	Letter
	JOINT LETTER by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from USA dated April 29, 2021 re: Response to the Court's Order of April 29, 2021 Document filed by USA. (Zverovich, Olga)
	Request

89	Filed: 4/29/2021, Entered: 4/29/2021	Memo Endorsement
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Roger Ralston and Christopher Wright on [88] Letter re Pretrial Conference: Because one defendant is detained and one defendant is not, the Court cannot hold a videoconference with both Defendants simultaneously. The available alternatives are to conduct the proceeding by telephone or to conduct it in person. The parties shall promptly confer and, not later than TOMORROW, April 30, 2021, at 3 p.m. shall advise the Court in another joint letter how they wish to proceed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 4/29/2021) (ab)
	Request

88	Filed: 4/28/2021, Entered: 4/28/2021	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Jessica Feinstein dated April 28, 2021 re: Pretrial Conference Document filed by USA. (Feinstein, Jessica)
	Request

85	Filed: 4/26/2021, Entered: 4/26/2021	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston and Christopher Wright: There is a proceeding in this matter scheduled for May 10, 2021. Counsel are directed to confer and, within two business days of this Order, submit a joint letter indicating their views on (1) whether the proceeding should be held in person or remotely; and (2) whether, if permitted under the Constitution, the Federal Rules, and the CARES Act, the Defendant consents to a remote proceeding and/or to waiving his/her appearance altogether. SEE ORDER. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 4/26/2021) (ab)
	Request

84	Filed: 4/23/2021, Entered: 4/26/2021	Order
	RULE 5(F) ORDER as to Christopher Wright. (Signed by Magistrate Judge James L. Cott on 4/23/2021)(bw)


83	Filed: 4/23/2021, Entered: 4/26/2021	initial appearance
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James L. Cott: Initial Appearance as to Christopher Wright (2) held on 4/23/2021. Proceeding via AT&T. Date of Arrest: 4/22/2021. AUSA Jessica Feinstein. Defense Counsel John Zach (CJA). Defendant waives pretrial report. Proceeding: Rule 9, Arraignment. BAIL DISPOSITION: Detention on consent without prejudice. COMMENTS: AUSA reminded and warned regarding Brady obligations and consequences of failure to comply. -- Defendant advised by the Court of the right to be present, and consented to proceed by remote means. ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS: Defendant arraigned; pleads Not Guilty. Conference before District Judge on 5/10/2021 2:00 p.m. (bw)


82	Filed: 4/23/2021, Entered: 4/26/2021	Financial Affidavit - CJA 23
	CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by (19-Cr-774-2) Christopher Wright. APPROVED: (Signed by Magistrate Judge James L. Cott on 4/23/2021); Attorney John Zach. (bw)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Oral Order
	ORAL ORDER as to (19-Cr-774-2) Christopher Wright. Status Conference set for 5/10/2021 at 02:00 PM before Judge Jesse M. Furman. (By Magistrate Judge James L. Cott on 4/23/2021) (bw)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	arraignment
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James L. Cott: Arraignment as to Christopher Wright (2) Count 1,2,3,4,5-6,7 held on 4/23/2021. Plea entered by Christopher Wright (2) Count 1,2,3,4,5-6,7 -- Not Guilty. (bw)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Add and Terminate Attorneys
	Attorney update in case as to Christopher Wright (2). Attorney John Thomas Zach for Christopher Wright added. (bw)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	arrest
	Arrest of Christopher Wright (2). (bw)


81	Filed: 3/31/2021, Entered: 3/31/2021	Memo Endorsement
	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on [80] Letter re Update Regarding Extradition of Christopher Wright and Request to Adjourn Conference as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper : Application GRANTED. The pretrial conference is hereby ADJOURNED to May 10, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Time is hereby excluded in the interests of justice from today, until May 10, 2021 for the reasons set forth in the Government's letter. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 3/31/2021) (ab)
	Request

80	Filed: 3/31/2021, Entered: 3/31/2021	Letter
	LETTER by USA as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper addressed to Judge Jesse M. Furman from Jessica Feinstein dated March 31, 2021 re: Update Regarding Extradition of Christopher Wright and Request to Adjourn Conference Document filed by USA. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order Exclusion of Speedy Trial Time)(Feinstein, Jessica)
	Request

73	Filed: 1/29/2021, Entered: 1/29/2021	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper for the limited unsealing of the indictment and warrants. (Filed under seal on 11/14/19). (Signed by Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker on 11/14/19)(jm)


70	Filed: 1/29/2021, Entered: 1/29/2021	indictment
	(S1) SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT FILED as to Roger Ralston (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s-6s, 7s, Christopher Wright (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, 7, Steven Hooper (3) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, 7. (jm) (Filed under seal on 10/29/19)


69	Filed: 1/29/2021, Entered: 1/29/2021	Order
	ORDER as to Roger Ralston, Christopher Wright, Steven Hooper unsealing the s(1) superseding indictment. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 1/29/21)(jm)
	Request

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