USA v. Cheek

Criminal Case Virginia Eastern District Court, Case No. 1:04-cr-00286-TSE
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Parties
United States of America United States of America, Plaintiff
Officially listed as "USA"

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Stephen Learned +1 703 299 3700 steve.learned@usdoj.gov

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Attributes
Office Alexandria
Filed 7/7/2004
County Fairfax
Terminated 12/3/2004
Reopened
Other Court Case None
Count 1-4
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1343.F
Offense Level 4
[181343.F] 181343 Wire Fraud (Ct. 1 8.17.02) (Ct. 2
Count 5
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 2314.F
Offense Level 4
[182314.F] 182314 & 2 Interstate Movement of Check Obtained by Fraud (Ct. 5 5.23.02)
Count 6
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1001.F
Offense Level 4
[181001.F] 181001(a)(2) False Statement (Ct. 6 10.02.03)
Def Custody Status Released
Flag CLOSED
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Blank 39 Filed: 7/10/2008, Entered: 7/10/2008 Transfer Out/Probationer
Probation Jurisdiction Transferred to Central District of Calf. as to Benjamin A. Cheek. Transmitted Transfer of Jurisdiction form, with certified copies of indictment, judgment and docket sheet. (krob)
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Blank 38 Filed: 5/16/2008, Entered: 5/16/2008 Waiver of Hearing to modify conditions of probatio
Waiver and Order of Hearing to modify conditions of probation/supervised release by Benjamin A. Cheek that defendant shall participate in an outpatient substance abuse treatment and counseling program that includes urinalysis, saliva and/or sweat patch testing, as directed by the Probation Officer. The offender shall abstain from using illicit drugs, alcohol, and abusing prescription medications during the period of supervision. (jlan)
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Blank 37 Filed: 8/22/2005, Entered: 8/24/2005 USCA Judgment
JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) dismisses this appeal pursuant to Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure as to Benjamin A. Cheek re [31] Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment (klau, )
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Blank -- Filed: 7/11/2005, Entered: 7/12/2005 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
Terminate Deadlines as to Benjamin A. Cheek: (klau, )
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Blank -- Filed: 4/1/2005, Entered: 4/1/2005 Set/Reset Deadlines:
Return of Exhibits set 7/1/05 (agil)
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Blank -- Filed: 3/21/2005, Entered: 3/21/2005 Suspense Deadline
Return of Exhibits reset 6/1/05 (klau)
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Blank 36 Filed: 2/17/2005, Entered: 2/18/2005 Transcript
TRANSCRIPT filed in case as to Benjamin A. Cheek for dates of 12/03/04 (TSE) (klau)
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Blank 35 Filed: 2/7/2005, Entered: 2/8/2005 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER denying [32-1] motion for Modification of Final Order and Release Pending Appeal as Benjamin A. Cheek (1) ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (jcup)
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Blank 34 Filed: 2/7/2005, Entered: 2/7/2005 Response to Motion
RESPONSE by USA as to Benjamin A. Cheek re [32-1] motion for Modification of Final Order and Release Pending Appeal (jcup)
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Blank 33 Filed: 2/3/2005, Entered: 2/4/2005 Motion for Hearing
MOTION by Benjamin A. Cheek for Hearing on his MOtion for Release Pending Trial (agil)
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Blank 32 Filed: 2/3/2005, Entered: 2/4/2005, Terminated: 2/7/2005 Motion to Amend/Correct
MOTION by Benjamin A. Cheek for Modification of Final Order and Release Pending Appeal (agil)
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Blank -- Filed: 1/10/2005, Entered: 1/10/2005 Suspense Deadline
Return of Exhibits set 4/1/05 (kjon)
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Blank -- Filed: 1/3/2005, Entered: 1/4/2005 USCA Case Number
USCA Case Number as to Benjamin A. Cheek Re: [31-1] appeal USCA Number: 04-5132. Case Manager R. Sewell (mcke)
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Blank 31 Filed: 12/16/2004, Entered: 12/20/2004 Notice of Appeal -Final Judgment
NOTICE OF APPEAL of Judgment dated 12.7.04 by Benjamin A. Cheek (1) count(s) 1-4, 5, 6; forwarded to the Court of Appeals. Filing Fee $ 255.00 Receipt # 100 177227 (jcup)
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Blank 30 Filed: 12/7/2004, Entered: 12/9/2004 Judgment*Court Filing
JUDGMENT Benjamin A. Cheek (1) count(s) 1-4, 5 , 6 . 57 mos.BOP on ea. of Counts 1-6, concurrently, and 3 yrs. supervised release on ea. of Counts 1-6, concurrently and with conds. $100 S.A. ($600 total). $500 S.A. Self-surrender. ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 12/3/2004, Entered: 12/3/2004 Set/Reset Hearings
Sentencing before Judge T. S. Ellis III held (Rptr: Rodriquez). USA appeared through: Steve Learned; Dft(s) appeared w/ counsel: Harvey Volzer. Benjamin A. Cheek (1) count(s) 1-4, 5, 6. Deft's objections heard, findings stated and overruled, incldg. Blakely obj. Deft sentenced to 57 mos. BOP and 3 yrs. supervised release w/ conds. of no new credit w/out P.O.'s permission; provide P.O. w/ access to financial info; pay restitution @ $250 per mo. beginning 60 days after release; pay S.A. if not pd. immediately (already pd. per counsel). $600 total ($100 ea. of 6 counts); no fine; $323,500 restitution. Court recommends West Coast facility, to be near family, and opportunity to participate in ICC Boot Camp type program when he becomes eligible. Deft advised of right to appeal. Deft cont'd. on current bond conds. to self-surrender as directed. Court Hours: 9-9:45 (tbul)
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Blank 29 Filed: 11/30/2004, Entered: 11/30/2004 Miscellaneous DocumentCourt Filing
PRAECIPE by Benjamin A. Cheek for The Clerk to present attached letter to Judge Ellis prior to sentencing (pmet)
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Blank 28 Filed: 11/26/2004, Entered: 11/26/2004, Terminated: 12/7/2004 Response/Reply - Miscellaneous
Government's RESPONSE to Dft's Sentencing [27-1] memorandum as to Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 27 Filed: 11/23/2004, Entered: 11/23/2004 Sentencing Memorandum
MEMORANDUM in Aid of Sentencing by Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 26 Filed: 11/23/2004, Entered: 11/23/2004 Response in Opposition
OBJECTION by defendant Benjamin A. Cheek to Presentence Report (agil)
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Blank 25 Filed: 11/16/2004, Entered: 11/17/2004 Sentencing Memorandum
Government's SENTENCING MEMORANDUM as to Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 24 Filed: 10/28/2004, Entered: 10/28/2004 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER as to Benjamin A. Cheek, Modifying Conditions of Release : adding the dft shall reside at a residence approved by PTS All other conds remain in full force and effect ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: 10.28.04 (agil)
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Blank -- Filed: 10/4/2004, Entered: 10/4/2004 Suspense Deadline
Return of Exhibits set 1/18/05 (kjon)
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Blank -- Filed: 10/4/2004, Entered: 10/4/2004 Suspense Deadline
Return of Exhibits set 1/15/04 (kjon)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/24/2004, Entered: 9/24/2004 Miscellaneous Document
Redacted Exhibit List (USA) and Redacted Indictment (Blakely material redacted) that were went in with the Jury for deliberations as to Benjamin A. Cheek are in the brown box sent to Records, in front of the exhibits (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/24/2004, Entered: 9/24/2004 Miscellaneous Document
Admitted trial exhibits as to Benjamin A. Cheek (1 brown box containing individual folders and 1 skinny white notebook) to records (tbul)
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Blank 23 Filed: 9/23/2004, Entered: 9/24/2004 Bond
PR BOND relacing previous PR Bond entered by Benjamin A. Cheek Amount $ 20,000 Receipt # none (unsecured), for same amount as previous PR Bond (tbul)
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Blank 22 Filed: 9/23/2004, Entered: 9/24/2004 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER SETTING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to Benjamin A. Cheek, replacing the [5-1] Order Setting Conditions of Release, filed in open court ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (tbul)
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Blank 21 Filed: 9/23/2004, Entered: 9/23/2004 Jury Verdict
JURY VERDICT as to Benjamin A. Cheek Guilty: Benjamin A. Cheek (1) count(s) 1-4, 5, 6 (tbul)
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Blank 20 Filed: 9/23/2004, Entered: 9/23/2004 Miscellaneous Document
JURY QUESTION with the Court's handwritten ANSWER filed in open court (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/23/2004, Entered: 9/24/2004 Set/Reset Hearings
Sentencing before Judge T. S. Ellis III set for 9:00 12/3/04 for Benjamin A. Cheek Benjamin A. Cheek (1) count(s) 1-4, 5, 6 (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/23/2004, Entered: 9/24/2004 Jury Trial
Jury trial proceedings Day 3 as to Benjamin A. Cheek before Judge T. S. Ellis III held (Rptr: Rodriquez). Appearances: Same as Days 1, 2. Blakely issue (verdict form) heard - no obj. by Deft; USA would want alternate sentence. The Court would not give an alternate sentence. All Jurors present. Closing arguments heard. Jury charged, Alt. excused, and Jury retired to deliberate. Jury returned verdicts of G on all 6 Counts of the Indictment. Jury polled and excused. Deft dir. to P.O. for PSIR. Matter cont'd. to 9:00 12/3/04 for sentencing. Court held a separate hrg. on supervision of Deft and bond; set new conds. and new bond; another $20,000 Appearance bond. Deft released on new bond conds: (prev. conds. of employment, travel restriction in Calif., Pretrial supervision in Calif; no firearms, no excess. use of alcohol and no illegal drugs; no passport or travel docs; notify current and former employers of the charges) and in addition, Deft must now have daily telephone reporting to Pretrial, and must also report upon return from any approved travel out of the district in Calif., as arranged w/ Pretrial; substance abuse testing is waived; Pretrial to check to be sure Deft notifies current employer of this conviction; Pretrial to monitor and investigate appropriateness of Deft's current position and/or any futher position; Deft must provide Pretrial w/ all requested financial info. and docs.; not open any new lines of credit w/out Pretrial's permission. Court Hours: 9:30-5:15 (tbul) Modified on 09/24/2004
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Blank -- Filed: 9/22/2004, Entered: 9/22/2004 Jury Trial
Jury trial proceedings as to Benjamin A. Cheek before Judge T. S. Ellis III set at 9:30 9/23/04 (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/22/2004, Entered: 9/22/2004 Jury Trial
Jury trial proceedings as to Benjamin A. Cheek before Judge T. S. Ellis III held (Rptr: Rodriquez). Appearances: Same as Day 1. All Jurors present. USA cont'd. to adduce evidence and rested. No evidence presented by Defense. Trial to resume 9:30 9/23/04. Deft cont'd. on current Bond conds. Court Hours: 9:30-5:40 (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/21/2004, Entered: 9/22/2004 Jury Trial
Jury trial proceedings as to Benjamin A. Cheek before Judge T. S. Ellis III set at 9:30 9/22/04 for Benjamin A. Cheek (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/21/2004, Entered: 9/22/2004 Jury Trial
Jury trial proceedings as to Benjamin A. Cheek before Judge T. S. Ellis III held (Rptr: Rodriquez). USA appeared through: Steve Learned/Stephanie Bibighaus; Dft(s) appeared w/ counsel: Harvey Volzer. Jurors sworn and examined on voir dire; sworn to try the issues. USA adduced evidence. Instructions conf. held. Trial to resume 9:30 9/22/04. Deft cont'd. on current bond conds. Hours: 10-5:40 (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/21/2004, Entered: 9/21/2004 Voir Dire Begun
Voir dire begun as to Benjamin A. Cheek (1) count(s) 1-4, 5, 6 (tbul)
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Blank 19 Filed: 9/20/2004, Entered: 9/20/2004 Witness List
Government's Witness List as to Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 18 Filed: 9/14/2004, Entered: 9/15/2004 Exhibit
Exhibit list by Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 18 Filed: 9/14/2004, Entered: 9/15/2004 Witness List
Witness list by Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 17 Filed: 9/14/2004, Entered: 9/14/2004 Miscellaneous Document
Memorandum of Law of the United States re: Admissibility of Dft's Prior Convictions as Testified to by the Government's Principle Victim Witness filed by USA (agil)
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Blank 16 Filed: 9/14/2004, Entered: 9/14/2004 Proposed Jury Instructions
Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 15 Filed: 9/14/2004, Entered: 9/14/2004 Miscellaneous Document
TRIAL EXHIBIT CUSTODY FORM filed by USA (1-183 returned to S. Learned) (agil)
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Blank 14 Filed: 9/14/2004, Entered: 9/14/2004 Exhibit
Exhibit list by USA as to Benjamin A. Cheek (agil)
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Blank 13 Filed: 9/14/2004, Entered: 9/14/2004 Proposed Voir Dire
Government's Proposed Voir Dire (agil)
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Blank 12 Filed: 9/3/2004, Entered: 9/3/2004 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER as to Benjamin A. Cheek that the [10-1] motion by Benjamin A. Cheek to issue subpoena as to Benjamin A. Cheek (1) is WITHDRAWN, and the [10-2] motion by Benjamin A. Cheek to exclude sentencing factors as to Benjamin A. Cheek (1) is DENIED, except that in the event the indictment is provided to the jury, the sentencing factors will be redacted, all for reasons stated from the Bench ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (tbul)
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Blank -- Filed: 9/3/2004, Entered: 9/3/2004 Motion Hearing
Motion hearing held as to Benjamin A. Cheek re: [10-1] motion by Benjamin A. Cheek to issue subpoena - withdrawn by Deft's counsel, and [10-2] motion by Benjamin A. Cheek to exclude sentencing factors - denied except that if the jury takes the indictment into their deliberation room, it will be redacted, before Judge T. S. Ellis III (Rptr: Rodriquez). USA appeared through: Steve Learned; Dft(s) appeared w/ counsel: Volzer. Deft cont. on bond. Court Hours: 9-10:55 (tbul)
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Blank 11 Filed: 8/17/2004, Entered: 8/18/2004 Response to Motion
RESPONSE by USA to [10-1] motion by Benjamin A. Cheek to issue subpoena and [10-2] motion by Benjamin A. Cheek to exclude sentencing factors (kjon)
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Blank 10 Filed: 8/13/2004, Entered: 8/16/2004, Terminated: 9/3/2004 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by Benjamin A. Cheek to issue subpoena and by Benjamin A. Cheek to exclude sentencing factors (kjon)
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Blank 9 Filed: 8/11/2004, Entered: 8/11/2004 Summons Issued
Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Benjamin A. Cheek (kjon)
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Blank 8 Filed: 8/6/2004, Entered: 8/9/2004 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER that the [7-1] motion by Benjamin A. Cheek to issue subpoenas is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is GRANTED insofar as the subpoena is directed to Maslowski seeking documents relating to (i) payments by Maslowski to dft and (ii) Maslowski's business relationship with dft from 1/99 to present. It is DENIED in all other respects (see order for details) ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: Yes (kjon)
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Blank 7 Filed: 7/22/2004, Entered: 7/23/2004, Terminated: 8/6/2004 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION with Memorandum in support by Benjamin A. Cheek to issue subpoenas (kjon)
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Blank 6 Filed: 7/15/2004, Entered: 7/15/2004 Bond
PR BOND entered by Benjamin A. Cheek Amount $ 20,000 Receipt # unsecured (tbul)
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Blank 5 Filed: 7/15/2004, Entered: 7/15/2004 Order Setting Conditions of ReleaseCourt Filing
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Benjamin A. Cheek ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (tbul)
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Blank 4 Filed: 7/15/2004, Entered: 7/15/2004 OrderCourt Filing
(Standard) ORDER as to Benjamin A. Cheek, for discovery and inspection, filed in open court ( Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (tbul)
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Blank 3 Filed: 7/15/2004, Entered: 7/15/2004 Receipt for Passport
Receipt for surrender of Passport as to Benjamin A. Cheek Passport # 016473552 Country: USA (kjon)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/15/2004, Entered: 7/15/2004 Set/Reset Hearings
Arraignment as to Benjamin A. Cheek before Judge T. S. Ellis III held. Motion Hearing set for 9:00 9/3/04 for Benjamin A. Cheek. Motion Filings due 5:00 8/11/04 for Benjamin A. Cheek. Jury Trial set for 10:00 9/21/04 for Benjamin A. Cheek; exhibits due 3 days prior to trial. Std. discovery order entered and filed. ( Rptr: Linnell) USA appeared through: Learned; Dft(s) appeared through: w/ counsel: Volzer. Deft rel. on $20,000 unsecured PR Bond w/ conds: PTS Calif. supervision; surrender passport; notify current/future employers of these charges; maintain employment; maintain current address in Newport Beach; not move from current address without permission in advance; no travel outside Central Dist. Calif. w/out advance permission of the Court. (tbul)
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Blank 2 Filed: 7/13/2004, Entered: 7/14/2004 Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant
NOTICE of Appearance for Benjamin A. Cheek by Attorney Harvey Joseph Volzer (kjon)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/9/2004, Entered: 7/9/2004 Summons Issued
SUMMONS(ES) issued for Benjamin A. Cheek for arraignment set for 07/15/04 at 9:30 a.m. (ctat)
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Blank 1 Filed: 7/7/2004, Entered: 7/9/2004 Indictment
INDICTMENT as to Benjamin A. Cheek (1) count(s) 1-4, 5, 6 (ctat)
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Blank -- Filed: 7/7/2004, Entered: 7/9/2004 Set/Reset Hearings
Arraignment before Judge T. S. Ellis III set for 9:30 a.m. on 7/15/04 for Benjamin A. Cheek (ctat)
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