USA v. BENTON et al

Criminal Case District Of Columbia District Court, Case No. 1:21-cr-00569-TNM-1
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No Logo USA, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Michelle Parikh +1 202 353 0726 michelle.parikh@usdoj.gov
Space Rebecca G. Ross +1 202 307 3033 Rebecca.Ross2@usdoj.gov
Space Michelle Wasserman +1 619 546 8431 michelle.wasserman@usdoj.gov
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No Logo JESSE R. BENTON, Defendant

Represented by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Brian W. Stolarz +1 202 662 0309 +1 202 662 4643 brian.stolarz@nortonrosefulbright.com

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JESSE R. BENTON (1)
Office Washington, DC
Filed 9/9/2021
County 11001
Terminated
Reopened
Other Court Case None
Count 1
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 371.F
Offense Level 4
18 U.S.C. §371; CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES; Conspiracy
Count 2
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 13-9999.F
Offense Level 4
52 U.S.C. § 30121 and§ 30109(d)(l)(A)(i); 18 U.S.C. § 2; FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER; Contributions by Foreign Nationals and Aiding and Abetting
Count 3
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 13-9999.F
Offense Level 4
52 U.S.C. § 30122 and§ 30109(d)(l)(A)(i); 18 U.S.C. § 2; FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER; Contributions in the Name of Another and Aiding and Abetting
Count 4-6
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1519.F
Offense Level 4
18 U.S.C. § 1519 and § 2; DESTRUCTION, ALTERATION OR FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS IN FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONS; Causing False Records and Aiding and Abetting
Defendant Custody Status Released
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 107 Filed: 5/21/2024, Entered: None Order on Motion to Reduce Sentence- USSC Amendment
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 103 Filed: 1/5/2024, Entered: None Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 8/1/2022, Entered: None Memorandum in Opposition
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 7/29/2022, Entered: None Dismiss Case
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 3/2/2022, Entered: 3/2/2022, Terminated: 3/2/2022 Motion to withdraw as attorney
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by David Warrington, Michael Columbo. by JESSE R. BENTON as to JESSE R. BENTON, ROY DOUGLAS WEAD. (Warrington, David)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney
MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's [31] Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys David Warrington and Michael Columbo no longer represent Defendant. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 3/2/2022. (lctnm3)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Status Conference as to JESSE R. BENTON (1) held via videoconference on 2/28/2022. The Jury Trial previously set for 5/9/2022 and all other trial related deadlines and hearings are vacated. Motions in Limine, Motions to Dismiss, expert notices due by 7/29/2022. Oppositions due by 8/19/2022. Replies due by 9/9/2022. Motion Hearing set for 9/23/2022 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. Joint Proposed Voir Dire and Joint Proposed Final Jury Instructions due by 10/14/2022. Pretrial Conference set for 10/28/2022 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. Jury Selection/Jury Trial set for 11/9/2022 at 9:00 AM in the Ceremonial Courtroom before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. Speedy Trial Excludable (XT) started 4/14/2022 through 10/28/2022, in the interest of justice. Bond Status of Defendant: Personal Recognizance. Defense Attorney: Brian W. Stolarz; US Attorney: Rebecca G. Ross; Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira. (hmc)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 2/25/2022, Entered: 2/25/2022 Motion to Compel
MOTION to Compel Notice and Discovery by USA as to JESSE R. BENTON, ROY DOUGLAS WEAD. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Rebecca)
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Legal Document 28 Filed: 2/22/2022, Entered: 2/22/2022, Terminated: 2/22/2022 Motion for Hearing
Consent MOTION for Hearing /Status Conference by JESSE R. BENTON. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Stolarz, Brian)
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MINUTE ORDER granting [28] Consent Motion for Hearing/Status Conference as to JESSE R. BENTON (1). A Status Conference is set for 2/28/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The hearing will be held via videoconference. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/22/2022. (hmc)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 2/15/2022, Entered: 2/15/2022 notice of attorney appearance - defendant
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Brian W. Stolarz appearing for JESSE R. BENTON (Stolarz, Brian)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 2/10/2022, Entered: 2/10/2022 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER as to JESSE R. BENTON (1), ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2) re [25] Notice of Classified Filing and granting the Government's Ex Parte, In Camera, Under Seal Motion for a Protective Order. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/10/22. (lctnm2)
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Legal Document 25 Filed: 2/4/2022, Entered: 2/4/2022 Notice - Other
NOTICE of In Camera, Ex Parte, Under Seal Motion and Memorandum of Law by USA as to JESSE R. BENTON, ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (Ross, Rebecca)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Status Conference as to JESSE R. BENTON (1), ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2) held via videoconference on 12/17/2021. Counsel for ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2) stated that the defendant is deceased. 404(b) evidence should be turned over by 2/14/2022. Motions related to 404(b) evidence should follow the motions schedule. Motions in Limine, Motions to Suppress, Motions to Dismiss, expert notices due by 3/7/2022, Oppositions due by 3/21/2022, Replies due by 4/4/2022. Joint Proposed Voir Dire and Joint Proposed Jury Instructions due by 4/4/2022. Speedy Trial Excludable (XT) started 12/17/2021 through 4/14/2022, in the interest of justice. Bond Status of Defendant JESSE R. BENTON (1): Personal Recognizance. Defense Attorneys: (1): David A. Warrington, (2): Jane S. Raskin; US Attorneys: Michelle Parikh, Michelle Wasserman, Rebecca G. Ross; Court Reporter: Lisa Bankins. (hmc)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Status Conference as to JESSE R. BENTON (1), ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2) held via videoconference on 10/5/2021. Due Process Protections Act read into the record by the Court. Pretrial Conference set for 4/14/2022 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. Jury Selection/Jury Trial set for 5/9/2022 at 9:00 AM in Ceremonial Courtroom before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. A further VTC Status Conference is set for 12/17/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. Time under the Speedy Trial Act is tolled from 10/5/2021 to 12/17/2021, in the interests of justice. Bond Status of Defendants: Personal Recognizance. Defense Attorneys: (1): David A. Warrington, (2): Jay A. Sekulow and Jane S. Raskin; US Attorneys: Michelle Parikh, Michelle Wasserman, Rebecca G. Ross; Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards. (hmc)
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MINUTE ORDER as to JESSE R. BENTON (1) and ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2). Consistent with the Due Process Protections Act, and as stated at the hearing held before Judge McFadden, the Court ORDERS that all government counsel shall review their disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, as set forth in Local Criminal Rule 5.1, and comply with those provisions. The failure to comply could result in dismissal of the indictment or information, dismissal of individual charges, exclusion of government evidence or witnesses, continuances, Bar discipline, or any other remedy that is just under the circumstances. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 10/5/2021. (lctnm3)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 10/1/2021, Entered: 10/1/2021 order on motion to modify conditions of releaseCourt Filing
ORDER as to Jesse R. Benton (1) granting defendant's [18] Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release. In place of the surety bond required by the Court's [9] Order, defendant shall execute and provide to the Clerk, within 14 days of this Order, an Appearance Bond. The bond shall remain at $25,000 secured by a deposit with the clerk in the amount of $2,500. See attached Order for details. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 10/1/2021. (lctnm3)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 10/1/2021, Entered: 10/1/2021, Terminated: 10/1/2021 motion to modify conditions of release
Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by JESSE R. BENTON. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A to Motion to Modify Conditions of Release, # (2) Declaration Declaration of David A Warrington, # (3) Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Warrington, David)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 9/28/2021, Entered: 9/28/2021 Order on Motion for protective orderCourt Filing
ORDER as to JESSE R. BENTON (1) and ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2) granting the government's [16] Motion for Protective Order. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/28/2021. (lcntm3)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 9/27/2021, Entered: 9/27/2021, Terminated: 9/28/2021 Motion for Protective Order
MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to JESSE R. BENTON, ROY DOUGLAS WEAD. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Ross, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 9/24/2021, Entered: 9/24/2021 notice of attorney appearance - defendant
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michael Andrew Columbo appearing for JESSE R. BENTON (Columbo, Michael) Modified text to remove unassociated defendant on 9/27/2021 (zltp).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 9/23/2021, Entered: 9/23/2021 notice of attorney appearance - defendant
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: David Alan Warrington appearing for JESSE R. BENTON (Warrington, David)
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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Michelle Wasserman appearing for USA. (Wasserman, Michelle)
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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Rebecca G. Ross appearing for USA. (Ross, Rebecca)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 9/20/2021, Entered: 9/22/2021 order setting conditions of releaseCourt Filing
ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to JESSE R. BENTON (1) Personal Recognizance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 9/20/2021. (Attachment: # (1) Appearance Bond) (ztl)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Unsealed
Case unsealed as to JESSE R. BENTON (1). (ztl)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui: Initial Appearance/Arraignment held on 9/20/2021 as to Counts 1,2,3,4-6. Plea of Not Guilty entered as to all counts. Defendant present by video. Due Process Order given to the Government. Oral Motion by the Government to Unseal Case as to JESSE R. BENTON (1); heard and granted. Defendant placed on Standard Conditions of Release/$25,000 surety bond. Status Hearing set for 10/5/2021 at 10:00 AM by Telephonic/VTC before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. Bond Status of Defendant: Defendant Remain on Personal Recognizance; Court Reporter: FTR-Gold; FTR Time Frame: Ctrm 4: [1:52:36-(2:21:28-2:59:29)-3:06:23]; Defense Attorney: David Warrington and Michael Columbo; US Attorney: Rebecca Ross, Michelle Parikh and Michelle Wasserman; Pretrial Officer: Andre Sidbury. (ztl) Modified on 9/22/2021 (ztl).
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Motion to Unseal Case
ORAL MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to JESSE R. BENTON. (ztl)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 9/15/2021, Entered: 9/16/2021 summons returned executed
Summons Returned Executed on 9/15/2021 as to JESSE R. BENTON (zltp)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 9/9/2021, Entered: 9/13/2021 Order on Motion to Seal Case +Court Filing
ORDER granting [3] Motion to Seal Case as to JESSE R. BENTON (1), ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 9/9/2021. (zltp)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 9/9/2021, Entered: 9/13/2021 Motion to Seal Case
MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to JESSE R. BENTON, ROY DOUGLAS WEAD. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(zltp)
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Legal Document 1 Filed: 9/9/2021, Entered: 9/13/2021 indictment
INDICTMENT as to JESSE R. BENTON (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4-6, ROY DOUGLAS WEAD (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4-6. (zltp)
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