EP : FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE -DEFENDANT (01) KENNETH CHIO HENG IONG?S MOTION:1. TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL -2. TO SUPPRESS STATEMENT MADE NOVEMBER 6,2003 -3. TO SEVER COUNT II -4. TO DISMISS COUNT 1 OF THE INDICTMENT - Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong?s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (Doc.49) is GRANTED. The Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong?s Oral Motion to Withdraw[doc. 46] Defendant Kenneth Chio Heng Iong?s Motion to Dismiss Count 1 of theIndictment (Doc. 46) is GRANTED. Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong?s Motion to Suppress Statement Made onNovember 6, 2003 and Motion to Sever Count 11 - continued to October 6, 2006 at 9:00a.m. before Judge Gillmor.The Final Pretrial Conference before Magistrate Judge Kobayashi on August 28,2006 is continued to September 22, 2006 at 10:00 am. before Magistrate Judge Kurren.The Final Pretrial Conference is set for October 17, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. beforeJudge Gillmor.The Jury Trial is continued from September 12, 2006 to October 24, 2006 at 9:30a.m. before Judge Gillmor. The Court orders that the periodfrom September 12, 2006 to and including October 24, 2006 be excluded fromcomputation under the Speedy Trial Act.(Court Reporter Debra Chun.) (JUDGE HELEN GILLMOR )(gab, )
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MINUTES
FILED IN THE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF HAWAII
August 25, 2006 4:30 pm
SUE BEITIA, CLERK
CASE NUMBER:
CR. 05-00117HG
CASE NAME:
U.S.A. vs. (01) KENNETH CHIO HENG IONG and
(02) DOROTHY CHIU LAI YUNG
ATTYS FOR PLA:
Leslie E. Osborne, Jr.
Jason Pa (Case Agent ICE)
Florence Poon (Case Agent IRS)
ATTYS FOR DEFT:
David F. Klein (01)
Loretta A. Faymonville (02)
INTERPRETER:
Candy Choi
JUDGE:
Helen Gillmor
REPORTER:
Debra Chun
DATE:
August 25, 2006
TIME:
:30 - 9:10
COURT ACTION: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE DEFENDANT (01) KENNETH CHIO HENG IONG’S MOTION:. TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL 2. TO SUPPRESS STATEMENT MADE NOVEMBER 6, 3. TO SEVER COUNT II 4. TO DISMISS COUNT 1 OF THE INDICTMENT Ms. Candy Choi was sworn as an interpreter in the Chinese language prior to
convening of the court for Defendant (02) Dorothy Chiu Lai Yung.
Both defendants are present on bond.
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (Doc. 49)
Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel.
The Court directed the Government’s attorney and agents, and Co-defendant,
counsel, and interpreter to vacate the courtroom.Page 2 Case 1:05-cr-00117-HG
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Defendant (01) addressed the Court.
Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (Doc.) is GRANTED. Mr. Klein and Defendant Iong are instructed to go before Magistrate
Judge Chang for appointment of new counsel.
Oral Motion to Withdraw Defendant Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to
Dismiss Count 1 of the Indictment (Doc. 46)
The Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Oral Motion to Withdraw
[doc. 46] Defendant Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Dismiss Count 1 of the
Indictment (Doc. 46) is GRANTED. Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong consented
to the withdrawal of motion.
Remaining Motions and Scheduling
Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Suppress Statement Made on
November 6, 2003 and Motion to Sever Count 11 - continued to October 6, 2006 at 9:00
a.m. before Judge Gillmor.
The Final Pretrial Conference before Magistrate Judge Kobayashi on August 28, is continued to September 22, 2006 at 10:00 am. before Magistrate Judge Kurren.
The Final Pretrial Conference is set for October 17, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. before
Judge Gillmor.
The Jury Trial is continued from September 12, 2006 to October 24, 2006 at 9:30
a.m. before Judge Gillmor.
Speedy Trial Act
The Court finds that the ends of justice served by such an action outweigh the best
interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The Court orders that the period
from September 12, 2006 to and including October 24, 2006 be excluded from
computation under the Speedy Trial Act as a failure to grant the continuance would
unreasonably deny Defendant Kenneth Chio Heng Iong appointment of new counsel as
requested and would unreasonable deny the Government and Defendant (02) Dorothy
Chiu Lau Yung continuity of counsel and Defendant Iong’s new counsel the reasonable
time necessary for effective preparation, taking into account the exercise of due diligence.
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approximately 1 week. Defendant (02) Dorothy Chiu Lai Yung will take approximately
½ day. No estimated trial days for Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong.
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MINUTES
FILED IN THE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF HAWAII
August 25, 2006 4:30 pm
SUE BEITIA, CLERK
CASE NUMBER:
CR. 05-00117HG
CASE NAME:
U.S.A. vs. (01) KENNETH CHIO HENG IONG and
(02) DOROTHY CHIU LAI YUNG
ATTYS FOR PLA:
Leslie E. Osborne, Jr.
Jason Pa (Case Agent ICE)
Florence Poon (Case Agent IRS)
ATTYS FOR DEFT:
David F. Klein (01)
Loretta A. Faymonville (02)
INTERPRETER:
Candy Choi
JUDGE:
Helen Gillmor
REPORTER:
Debra Chun
DATE:
August 25, 2006
TIME:
8:30 - 9:10
COURT ACTION: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE DEFENDANT (01) KENNETH CHIO HENG IONG’S MOTION:
1. TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL 2. TO SUPPRESS STATEMENT MADE NOVEMBER 6,
2003 3. TO SEVER COUNT II 4. TO DISMISS COUNT 1 OF THE INDICTMENT Ms. Candy Choi was sworn as an interpreter in the Chinese language prior to
convening of the court for Defendant (02) Dorothy Chiu Lai Yung.
Both defendants are present on bond.
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (Doc. 49)
Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel.
The Court directed the Government’s attorney and agents, and Co-defendant,
counsel, and interpreter to vacate the courtroom.
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Defendant (01) addressed the Court.
Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (Doc.
49) is GRANTED. Mr. Klein and Defendant Iong are instructed to go before Magistrate
Judge Chang for appointment of new counsel.
Oral Motion to Withdraw Defendant Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to
Dismiss Count 1 of the Indictment (Doc. 46)
The Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Oral Motion to Withdraw
[doc. 46] Defendant Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Dismiss Count 1 of the
Indictment (Doc. 46) is GRANTED. Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong consented
to the withdrawal of motion.
Remaining Motions and Scheduling
Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong’s Motion to Suppress Statement Made on
November 6, 2003 and Motion to Sever Count 11 - continued to October 6, 2006 at 9:00
a.m. before Judge Gillmor.
The Final Pretrial Conference before Magistrate Judge Kobayashi on August 28,
2006 is continued to September 22, 2006 at 10:00 am. before Magistrate Judge Kurren.
The Final Pretrial Conference is set for October 17, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. before
Judge Gillmor.
The Jury Trial is continued from September 12, 2006 to October 24, 2006 at 9:30
a.m. before Judge Gillmor.
Speedy Trial Act
The Court finds that the ends of justice served by such an action outweigh the best
interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The Court orders that the period
from September 12, 2006 to and including October 24, 2006 be excluded from
computation under the Speedy Trial Act as a failure to grant the continuance would
unreasonably deny Defendant Kenneth Chio Heng Iong appointment of new counsel as
requested and would unreasonable deny the Government and Defendant (02) Dorothy
Chiu Lau Yung continuity of counsel and Defendant Iong’s new counsel the reasonable
time necessary for effective preparation, taking into account the exercise of due diligence.
Estimated trial time: Government will call 52 witnesses and will take
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approximately 1 week. Defendant (02) Dorothy Chiu Lai Yung will take approximately
½ day. No estimated trial days for Defendant (01) Kenneth Chio Heng Iong.
Mary Rose Feria, Courtroom Manager
David H. Hisashima, Courtroom Manager
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