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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2007 Jim Rybicki Public Information Officer Phone: (703)842-4050 Fax: (703)549-5202 E-Mail: usavae.press@usdoj.gov Website: www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae
Eight Arrests in Multi-State Counterfeit Goods Trafficking Ring
(Richmond, VA) – Eight arrests were made today in Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and New York, as part of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led investigation into trafficking in counterfeit goods and copyright infringement. The arrests were announced by Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; and Charles Cunningham, Special Agent-in-Charge, Richmond Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Abbas Chouman, age 43, of Astoria, New York, was indicted on March 6, 2007, and charged with conspiracy and trafficking in counterfeit clothing. Chouman was arrested today at his clothing store on West 27th Street, New York, New York. According to the indictment, Chouman and his fellow conspirators operated a wholesale counterfeit clothing business under various names, offering fake “brand-name” goods at prices significantly lower than those charged by the holders of the trademarks in question.
According to the indictment, trusted buyers could purchase counterfeit clothing in person
at Chouman’s store. Buyers also ordered counterfeit clothing by telephone from Chouman, and received it via United Parcel Service shipments. Buyers throughout the United States paid C.O.D. for shipped counterfeit clothing with money orders they remitted to UPS. UPS, in turn, regularly deposited the proceeds of counterfeit clothing sales in a bank account held by Chouman’s business. In the period between December 1, 2004, and September 1, 2006, UPS deposited almost $19 million in payments in the account. The United States seeks to forfeit the contents of the account. Chouman faces 15 years in federal prison and $2,250,000 in fines if convicted on the charges. Chouman’s initial appearance was held today in the Southern District of New York. His arraignment will be held in Richmond on a date to be scheduled.
Also arrested today was Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam, age 26, of Pamplin, Virginia,
who was indicted on March 6, 2007. The indictment charges that in August 2005, Salaam
trafficked in counterfeit clothing. Salaam could be sentenced to ten years in federal prison and fined $2,000,000 if convicted.
Agents also arrested six others on two complaints charging conspiracies to traffic in counterfeit goods. In one case, Ronald Roundtree, age 51, of Lynchburg, Virginia; Terri Singleton, age 34, of Beckley, West Virginia, and William Statts, age 37, of Harrington, Delaware, were charged with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit clothing, including jerseys and jeans, sneakers, and pirated movies and music.
The second criminal complaint alleges a conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music subject to copyright. Agents arrested Eric Harmon, age 40, of Richmond, Virginia; Cherubin Pierre, age 31, of Richmond, Virginia; and Ismail Haqq, age 32, of Meherrin, Virginia, on the conspiracy charge. According to the complaint, Harmon sold pirated versions of new-release movies from his store, The Big EZ, on Lombardy Street in Richmond.
The investigation of the cases and the arrests were conducted by the FBI, Virginia State Police, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, United States Secret Service, Internal Revenue Service, United States Marshals Service, Henrico County Police Department, Chesterfield County Police Department, and Richmond Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney John S. Davis; Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant Virginia Attorney General Matthew C. Ackley; and, Senior Counsel Scott L. Garland, Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, are prosecuting the cases on behalf of the United States.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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FBI busts counterfeit clothing, DVD ring WSLS NewsChannel 10 Wednesday, March 7, 2007 The FBI busts a national counterfeit clothing and DVD ring, with ties to Virginia.
The bureau made eight arrests. One of those arrested is Ronald Roundtree, a Lynchburg man who federal agents say was one of the people involved in the counterfeit clothing ring.
Read the full release from the U.S. Attorney's Office below:
Eight arrests were made today in Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and New York, as part of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led investigation into trafficking in counterfeit goods and copyright infringement. The arrests were announced by Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; and Charles Cunningham, Special Agent-in-Charge, Richmond Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Abbas Chouman, age 43, of Astoria, New York, was indicted on March 6, 2007, and charged with conspiracy and trafficking in counterfeit clothing. Chouman was arrested today at his clothing store on West 27th Street, New York, New York. According to the indictment, Chouman and his fellow conspirators operated a wholesale counterfeit clothing business under various names, offering fake "brand-name" goods at prices significantly lower than those charged by the holders of the trademarks in question.
According to the indictment, trusted buyers could purchase counterfeit clothing in person at Chouman's store. Buyers also ordered counterfeit clothing by telephone from Chouman, and received it via United Parcel Service shipments. Buyers throughout the United States paid C.O.D. for shipped counterfeit clothing with money orders they remitted to UPS. UPS, in turn, regularly deposited the proceeds of counterfeit clothing sales in a bank account held by Chouman's business. In the period between December 1, 2004, and September 1, 2006, UPS deposited almost $19 million in payments in the account. The United States seeks to forfeit the contents of the account. Chouman faces 15 years in federal prison and $2,250,000 in fines if convicted on the charges. Chouman's initial appearance was held today in the Southern District of New York. His arraignment will be held in Richmond on a date to be scheduled.
Also arrested today was Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam, age 26, of Pamplin, Virginia, who was indicted on March 6, 2007. The indictment charges that in August 2005, Salaam
trafficked in counterfeit clothing. Salaam could be sentenced to ten years in federal prison and fined $2,000,000 if convicted.
Agents also arrested six others on two complaints charging conspiracies to traffic in counterfeit goods. In one case, Ronald Roundtree, age 51, of Lynchburg, Virginia; Terri Singleton, age 34, of Beckley, West Virginia, and William Statts, age 37, of Harrington, Delaware, were charged with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit clothing, including jerseys and jeans, sneakers, and pirated movies and music.
The second criminal complaint alleges a conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music subject to copyright. Agents arrested Eric Harmon, age 40, of Richmond, Virginia; Cherubin Pierre, age 31, of Richmond, Virginia; and Ismail Haqq, age 32, of Meherrin, Virginia, on the conspiracy charge. According to the complaint, Harmon sold pirated versions of new-release movies from his store, The Big EZ, on Lombardy Street in Richmond.
The investigation of the cases and the arrests were conducted by the FBI, Virginia State Police, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, United States Secret Service, Internal Revenue Service, United States Marshals Service, Henrico County Police Department, Chesterfield County Police Department, and Richmond Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney John S. Davis; Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant Virginia Attorney General Matthew C. Ackley; and, Senior Counsel Scott L. Garland, Department of Justice, Criminal Division,
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All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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From WSET: FBI Raids Area Stores For Fake Goods Location: Across the ABC 13 Viewing Area Reporter: Jeremy Posted: March 07, 2007 11:49 PM EST URL: http://new.wset.com/news/stories/0307/403614.html
Across the ABC 13 Viewing Area - FBI Agents were swarming around a Lynchburg business Wednesday afternoon as part of a multi-state raid. The Feds tell us they've busted up a ring of people selling fake goods. They made eight arrests in West Virginia, Delaware, New
York and including two here in our region, Pamplin and Lynchburg. Agents were at the Z-Market pulling out the evidence and they've charged Ronald Roundtree of Lynchburg with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods including jerseys, jeans, sneakers, and pirated movies and music. We've learned Roundtree operated a booth outside of the Z-Market. But FBI agents have been going through the store as well. The raid started around 3:15 Wednesday afternoon and it was very intense with federal, state and local police swarming the area, many with drawn automatic weapons. They wrapped up after about 2 and a half hours and before they left, we did see several boxes of evidence loaded into government vehicles. Agents also raided Roundtree's house on the corner of 11th Street and Polk Street at the same time. At that location, they also confiscated boxes of evidence. 26 year old Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam of Pamplin is charged with trafficking in counterfeit clothing. He could be sentenced to ten years in federal prison and fined $2-million. Copyright 2007 WSET, Inc.
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From WSET: Update: FBI Raids For Fake Goods Location: Lynchburg, VA Reporter: Courtney Posted: March 08, 2007 11:35 PM EST URL: http://new.wset.com/news/stories/0307/403986.html
Lynchburg, VA - A Lynchburg man is facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. FBI agents arrested 51-year-old Ronald Roundtree Wednesday. They say he was involved in a counterfeit goods trafficking ring. The US Attorney's Office won't say how they got the tip that
led them to Roundtree. Wednesday, agents took material from his home - and from the Z-market on Park Street. Roundtree sold things from a booth in front of the store. Investigators say it was counterfeit jerseys, jeans, and sneakers, and pirated movies and music. Roundtree is one of eight men arrested in several states. Copyright 2007 WSET, Inc.
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Four Men Charged In Counterfeit Clothing Operation WNBC-TV
NEW YORK - The FBI arrested a New York man Wednesday for operating a wholesale counterfeit clothing business, authorities said. Abbas Chouman, 43, of Astoria, Queens was arrested at his clothing store on West 27th Street in Manhattan. Chouman and four others are charged with conspiracy and trafficking in counterfeit clothing including jerseys, jeans and sneakers.
The others were arrested in Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware.
According to court papers, counterfeit clothing could be purchased in person at Chouman's store or ordered by phone and delivered via United Parcel Service shipments. Between December, 2004 and September, 2006, almost $19 million was deposited in Chouman's bank account as a result of the counterfeit clothing sales.
FBI agents also executed a federal search warrant at Chouman's store.
In a separate criminal complaint, three others were charged with conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music subject to copyright. All three arrests occurred in Virginia.
Chouman faces 15 years in jail and $2,250,000 in fines if convicted.
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Raid by FBI nets arrest By Carrie J. Sidener csidener@newsadvance.com Wednesday, March 7, 2007 A Lynchburg man was one of eight arrested Wednesday from four states as part of an FBI-led investigation into trafficking in counterfeit goods and copyright infringement.
Ronald Roundtree, 51, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit clothing - including jerseys, jeans, sneakers and pirated movies and music, according to a news release issued by the United States Attorney’s Office in Richmond late Wednesday afternoon.
FBI agents and police officers confiscated boxes from the Z-Market at 1401 Park Ave. in Lynchburg. Officers left the scene shortly before 6 p.m.
An employee at the store declined to comment on the raid, saying the store was closed and he didn’t know when it would reopen even though the open sign was lit and customers were making purchases in the store.
Further details on the arrest were not available and the U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesperson could not be reached for comment.
A Delaware man and a West Virginia resident also were arrested on the same complaint.
Wednesday’s arrests also included a Pamplin man. Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam, 26, has been charged with trafficking in counterfeit clothing in August 2005, according to the news release. He could face 10 years in prison and a $2 million fine if convicted on the charge.
In another complaint three others Virginia residents were arrested on charges of conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music that were protected by copyright - Eric Harmon, 40, of Richmond; Cherubin Pierre, 31, of Richmond; and Ismail Haqq, 32, of Meherrin.
That complaint alleges Harmon sold pirated versions of newly released movies in his store on Lombardy Street in Richmond, the news release said.
Another arrest was made Wednesday in New York.
Abbas Chouman, 43, of Astoria, N.Y., was charged with conspiracy and trafficking in counterfeit clothing, the release said. Chouman’s indictment indicates he and others cooperated a wholesale counterfeit clothing business offering clothing that was supposedly brand name at significantly reduced prices. The products were fakes, the news release said.
The release also said buyers ordered the counterfeit goods and paid for the items with cash on delivery through UPS. Over about 2 years, almost $19 million was deposited in a payment account.
Chouman could face 15 years in prison and $2.25 million in fines if convicted.
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Few details released in FBI-led investigation By Carrie J. Sidener csidener@newsadvance.com Thursday, March 8, 2007 An official with the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday additional information about the arrest of a Lynchburg man following an FBI-led investigation into the trafficking of counterfeit goods and copyright infringement would not be released until next week. Ronald Roundtree, 51, was arrested Wednesday and charged with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit clothing - including jerseys, jeans, sneakers and pirated movies and music - according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office news release. Roundtree and four others arrested in Virginia as part of the four-state investigation made their first court appearance Thursday morning. Once Roundtree and the others have their preliminary hearing scheduled for early next week, further details of the investigation can be released, said Jim Rybicki, public information officer for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “I can’t clear up anything,” Rybicki said Thursday morning of the case. Rybicki said if convicted, Roundtree could face five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He may also face additional charges, Rybicki said. FBI agents and police officers confiscated boxes from the Z-Market at 1401 Park Ave. in Lynchburg on Wednesday. Officers left the scene shortly before 6 p.m. Rybicki did say Thursday that the arrests - eight total in Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and New York - all stem from the same investigation that began with the Richmond office of the FBI. A Delaware man and a West Virginia resident also were arrested on the same complaint as Roundtree, he said. Wednesday’s arrests included a Pamplin man. Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam, 26, has been charged with trafficking in counterfeit clothing in August 2005, according to the news release. He could face 10 years in prison and a $2 million fine if convicted on the charge. In another complaint, three other Virginia residents were arrested on charges of conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music that were protected by copyright - Eric Harmon, 40, of Richmond; Cherubin Pierre, 31, of Richmond; and Ismail Haqq, 32, of Meherrin. The news release said the complaint against Harmon alleges he sold pirated versions of newly released movies in his store on Lombardy Street in Richmond. Another arrest was made Wednesday in New York. Abbas Chouman, 43, of Astoria, N.Y., was charged with conspiracy and trafficking in counterfeit clothing, the release said. Chouman’s indictment indicates he and others cooperated a wholesale counterfeit clothing business offering clothing that was supposedly brand name but was not at significantly reduced prices. The release also said buyers ordered the counterfeit goods and paid for the items with cash on delivery through UPS. Over about 2 years, almost $19 million was deposited in a payment account. Chouman could face 15 years in prison and $2.25 million in fines if convicted.
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By Tara Morgan, NBC12 News Two Richmond men are among eight people in four states named in a federal indictment on charges of counterfeiting. They could be in court as early as today. Kenneth Ross wasn’t sure about taking his usual path home past the Big EZ store on Lombardy Street Wednesday. Heavily armed Virginia State Police officers were keeping watch as FBI agents carried box after box out of the business. “I don’t know what to say about this, though. It’s just too close to my home,” Ross said. From what we could tell, everything from sunglasses to video games and clothing could be bought at the store, but federal authorities say not everything for sale was legal. According to a federal indictment, 40-year-old Eric Harmon illegally sold pirated versions of new-release movies there. He’s charged with conspiracy along with another Richmond man, 31-year-old Cherubin Pierre. Both Richmond men were among eight people arrested in Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and New York in a counterfeit trafficking ring. Federal authorities say the New York suspect operated a wholesale business that illegally sold counterfeit clothing and shipped the items to trusted buyers throughout the United States. The indictment alleges that Abbas Chouman collected nearly $19 million in just under two years. In North Richmond, Ross and others who work nearby say Wednesday’s bust was the most activity they’ve ever seen at the store. “I come through every morning, come through every evening, but like I said, I’ve never seen anybody go in there. Never.” The New York City suspect is expected to be extradited to Richmond for a court appearance. (c) 2007. WWBT, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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8 men in 4 states arrested in Va. counterfeiting investigation
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Five Virginia men, a New York clothing store owner and two others were arrested Wednesday on federal charges related to copyright infringement and trafficking in counterfeit goods, federal prosecutors said.
Abbas Chouman, 43 of Astoria, N.Y., was arrested at his store in New York City, according to Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Chouman is accused in Tuesday's indictment of operating a counterfeit clothing business and offering fake brand-name goods at prices lower than those charged by retailers, a statement from Rosenberg's office said.
Chouman's business shipped nearly $19 million in counterfeit goods via UPS between 2004 and 2006, the statement said.
Chouman faces 15 years in prison and $2.25 million in fines if convicted.
Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam, 26, of Pamplin, was charged with trafficking in counterfeit clothing and faces 10 years in prison and a $2 million fine if convicted, the statement said.
Ronald Roundtree, 51, of Lynchburg; Terri Singleton, 34, of Beckley, W.Va.; and William Statts, 37, or Harrington, Del., were charged with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit clothing and pirated movies and music, the statement said.
Eric Harmon, 40, of Richmond; Cherubin Pierre, 31, of Richmond; and Ismail Haqq, 32, of Meherrin, were charged with conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music, the statement said. Harmon is accused of selling pirated versions of new release movies from his Richmond store.
The indictments were the result of an investigation that originated in Richmond, said James Rybicki, a spokesman for Rosenberg's office. All individuals arrested will be arraigned in Richmond, he said.
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W.Va. woman charged in counterfeit probe RICHMOND, VA.
A West Virginia woman, a New York clothing store owner and six other people have been arrested on federal charges related to
copyright infringement and trafficking in counterfeit goods, federal prosecutors said.
Abbas Chouman, 43 of Astoria, N.Y., was arrested Wednesday at his store in New York City, according to Chuck Rosenberg,
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Chouman is accused in Tuesday's indictment of operating a counterfeit clothing business and offering fake brand-name goods at
prices lower than those charged by retailers, a statement from Rosenberg's office said.
Chouman's business shipped nearly $19 million in counterfeit goods via UPS between 2004 and 2006, the statement said.
Chouman faces 15 years in prison and $2.25 million in fines if convicted.
Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam, 26, of Pamplin, was charged with trafficking in counterfeit clothing and faces 10 years in prison
and a $2 million fine if convicted, the statement said.
Ronald Roundtree, 51, of Lynchburg; Terri Singleton, 34, of Beckley, W.Va.; and William Statts, 37, of Harrington, Del., were
charged with conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit clothing and pirated movies and music, the statement said.
Eric Harmon, 40, of Richmond; Cherubin Pierre, 31, of Richmond; and Ismail Haqq, 32, of Meherrin, were charged with
conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music, the statement said. Harmon is accused of selling pirated versions of new release
movies from his Richmond store.
The indictments were the result of an investigation that originated in Richmond, said James Rybicki, a spokesman for
Rosenberg's office. All individuals arrested will be arraigned in Richmond, he said.
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Man faces charges of selling knockoffs Authorities say store in Richmond part of counterfeit goods ring BY JIM NOLAN TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER Friday, March 9, 2007 RELATED: Police Beat
Richmond's Big EZ may have been a bit sleazy when it comes to the movies it sells, federal prosecutors say.
Authorities say the store, on Lombardy Street near Chamberlayne Avenue in North Richmond, sold pirated versions of new-release movies as part of a $19 million, multistate counterfeit goods ring.
Big EZ owner Eric Harmon, 40, was one of two Richmond men arrested in connection with the ring that authorities say also sold fake brand-name clothing and pirated music. Three other Virginians and suspects in New York, Delaware and West Virginia also were charged.
A visit to Big EZ yesterday found the doors locked and the shades drawn. The sign above the business in the rundown commercial strip boasted: "My deal, your steal."
The arrests were announced Wednesday by Chuck Rosenberg, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and grew out of a two-year investigation by federal, state and local authorities.
The indictment Tuesday of Abbas Chouman, 43, of Astoria, N.Y., accuses him of running a wholesale counterfeit clothing ring out of his store on West 27th Street in New York City, offering bogus brand-name clothing at prices well below what the authentic articles cost.
The indictment says Chouman distributed the faux fashions to purchasers via United Parcel Service shipments. He faces 15 years in prison and $2.25 million in fines if convicted.
In related actions, authorities indicted Ishoc Uthman Ibn-Abdus Salaam, 26, of Pamplin, near Farmville, of trafficking in counterfeit clothing. He faces up to 10 years in prison and $2 million in fines if convicted.
Ronald Roundtree, 51, of Lynchburg was arrested on two complaints charging conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods.
In addition to Harmon, Richmonder Cherubin Pierre, 31, and Ismail Haqq, 32, of Meherrin in Lunenburg County, were arrested on a separate criminal complaint of conspiracy to sell pirated movies and music subject to copyright.
Contact staff writer Jim Nolan at jnolan@timesdispatch.com or (804) 649-6061.
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ASTORIA, NY 11103 GIZMOWEAR/OWNER
Total Contributions: 22800.00
Joint Fundraising Contributions These are contributions to committees who are raising funds to be distributed to other committees. The breakdown of these contributions to their final recipients may appear below CHOUMAN, ABBAS SALMAN MR. ASTORIA, NY 11103 GIZMOWEAR/PRESIDENT
Total Joint Fundraising: 500.00 TRY A: NEW QUERY RETURN TO: FEC HOME PAGE
VOLUNTEER PAC04/23/2006 300.00 26950127837
2005 PRESIDENTS DINNER COMMITTEE10/06/2005 500.00 25971531555
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Richmond Weekly Schedule for 03/12/2007 to 03/16/2007
Note: Court schedules are updated every two hours from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm on weekdays. Last Update: 03-09-2007 at 09:28 pm.
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Date Time Judge Case Title Purpose Parties
03/12/07 9:00 am
Spencer 3:2007 cr85
USA vs Myers Arraignment David Meyers
03/12/07 9:15 am Spencer 3:2006
cr341 USA vs Collins Sentencing Anthony Collins
03/12/07 9:30 am Payne 3:2006
cr324 USA vs Abdeen Sentencing Hasan Abdeen
03/12/07 9:30 am Spencer 3:2007
cr83 USA vs White Arraignment Gary White
03/12/0710:00
am Payne3:2003 cr402 USA vs Howard
Revocation Superv Rls William Howard
03/12/0710:00
am Spencer3:2006 cr343 USA vs Brooks Jury Trial Terrell Brooks
03/12/07 11:00 am
Hudson 3:2007 cr88
USA vs Cabrera Arraignment Amado Cabrera
03/12/07 2:00 pm Payne 3:2005
cv103 Linares vs First Equity Card Omnibus Hearing All
03/12/07 2:00 pm Hudson 3:2007
cr19 USA vs Bayona Arraignment Romer Bayona
03/12/07 2:00 pm Dohnal 3:2007
cr62 USA vs Warren Detention Hearing Antoine Warren
03/12/072:00
pm Dohnal3:2007
cr62 USA vs Warren Arraignment Antoine Warren
03/12/072:30
pm Spencer3:2006 cr506 USA vs Fields
Plea Agreement Hearing Andre Fields
03/13/07 8:30 am
Dohnal 3:2007 cr63
USA vs Smith Bond Hearing Willie Smith
03/13/07 9:00 am Hudson 3:2007
cr63 USA vs Smith Arraignment Willie Smith
03/13/07 9:00 am Hudson 3:2007
cr73 USA vs Bradby Plea Agreement Hearing Charles Bradby
03/13/07 9:30 am Spencer 3:2006
cr519 USA vs McDaniel Plea Agreement Hearing Kelvin McDaniel
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03/13/07 10:00 am
Hudson 3:2003 cr133
USA vs Johnson Revocation Superv Rls
Marcus Johnson
03/13/07 2:00 pm Hudson 3:2006
cr340 USA vs Davis Sentencing Blair Davis
03/13/07 2:00 pm Dohnal 3:2007
mj132 USA vs Roundtree Preliminary Examination Ronald Roundtree
03/13/07 2:30 pm Dohnal 3:2007
mj129 USA vs Pierre Preliminary Examination Cherubin Pierre
03/13/072:30
pm Dohnal3:2007 mj129 USA vs Harmon
Preliminary Examination Eric Harmon
03/13/073:00
pm Dohnal3:2007 mj136 USA vs Lindsey
Preliminary Examination Michael Lindsey
03/14/07 9:00 am
Bradberry 3:2003 cr192
USA vs Scott Preliminary Revocation Hearing
Gerald Scott
03/14/07 9:00 am Hudson 3:2005
cr159 USA vs Wesley Revocation Superv Rls John Wesley
03/14/07 9:00 am Hudson 3:2007
cr75 USA vs Ansari Arraignment Oshman Ansari
03/14/07 9:30 am Payne 3:2003
cr412 USA vs Taylor Revocation Superv Rls Lynn Taylor
03/14/079:30
am Dohnal3:2007
cr75 USA vs Ansari Bond Hearing Oshman Ansari
03/14/079:45
am Spencer3:2007
cr87 USA vs Martinez Arraignment Angel Martinez
03/14/07 10:00 am
Hudson 3:2007 cr66
USA vs Harris Arraignment Tawanda Harris
03/14/07 10:30 am Hudson 3:2007
cr89 USA vs Valerio Arraignment Luis Valerio
03/14/07 1:00 pm Spencer 3:2006
cr472 USA vs McDowney Plea Agreement Hearing Dorrell McDowney
03/14/07 2:00 pm Hudson 3:2007
cr39 USA vs Beard Arraignment Lontell Beard
03/14/073:00
pm Payne3:2006 cr465 USA vs Pryor Sentencing Chavon Pryor
03/15/079:00
am Hudson3:2007
cr78 USA vs Salaam Arraignment Ishoc Salaam
03/15/07 9:30 am
Hudson 3:2006 cr218
USA vs Cowles Plea Agreement Hearing
Jamar Cowles
03/15/07 9:30 am Payne 3:2006
cr504 USA vs Smith Jury Trial Rachel Smith
03/15/07 9:30 am Dohnal 3:2006
cv599 Butler vs Marsh Motion Hearing All
03/15/07 9:30 am Payne 3:2006
cv683The Martin Agency, Inc. vs For
Eyes Optical Co., Inc.Initial Pretrial Conference All
03/15/07 9:30 Hudson 3:2006 Allen vs Friendly Ice Cream Initial Pretrial All
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am cv822 Corporation Conference
03/15/0710:00
am Payne3:2006 cv773
Landair Transport, Inc. vs Burgess Trucking Co., Inc.
Initial Pretrial Conference All
03/15/07 10:30 am
Payne 3:2007 cv55
Jackson vs Cockcroft Initial Conference All
03/15/07 10:45 am
Payne 3:2007 cv86
Caruthers vs Short Initial Pretrial Conference
All
03/15/07 1:30 pm Payne 3:2006
cr444 USA vs Hill Jury Trial James Hill
03/15/07 2:30 pm Hudson 3:2006
cr340 USA vs Smith Sentencing Wayne Smith
03/15/07 3:30 pm Dohnal 3:2007
cr92 USA vs Eni Arraignment Godwin Eni
03/16/079:00
am Payne3:2000 cr225 USA vs Martin Sentencing Curtis Martin
03/16/07 9:00 am
Hudson 3:2006 cr488
USA vs Shanklin Sentencing Blair Shanklin
03/16/07 9:30 am
Hudson 3:2006 cr269
USA vs Hollomon Sentencing William Hollomon
03/16/07 9:45 am Hudson 3:2006
cr385 USA vs Collins Sentencing Christopher Collins
03/16/07 10:00 am Hudson 3:2006
cr476 USA vs Watson Sentencing Ian Watson
03/16/07 10:30 am Payne 3:2006
cr362 USA vs Castaneda-Munoz Sentencing Julian Castaneda-Munoz
03/16/0711:00
am Hudson3:2007
cr86 USA vs Gonzalez Arraignment Juan Gonzalez
03/16/0711:30
am Payne3:2003 cr115 USA vs Lynch
Revocation Superv Rls Timothy Lynch
03/16/07 11:30 am
Payne 3:2006 cr355
USA vs Taylor Sentencing David Taylor
03/16/07 1:30 pm Payne 3:2006
cv558Duncan vs Experian Information
Solutions, Inc. Motion Hearing All
03/16/07 2:00 pm Dohnal 3:2006
cr392 USA vs Brown Arraignment Dante Brown
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