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United States of America Plaintiff, v. Matthew Brent Goettsche, Russ Albert Medlin, Jobadiah Sinclair Weeks, Joseph Frank Abel, and Silviu Catalin Balachi

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Date Filed	#	Description

	000	Current Docket Sheet

12/05/2019	001	SEALED INDICTMENT as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (1) count(s) 1, 2, RUSS ALBERT MEDLIN (2) count(s) 1, 2, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3) count(s) 1, 2, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (4) count(s) 2, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (5) count(s) 1, 2. (dc, ) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

12/05/2019	002	Order to Seal Case as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, RUSS ALBERT MEDLIN, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 12/5/2019. (dc, ) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

12/05/2019		Notice of Allocation and Assignment as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, RUSS ALBERT MEDLIN, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (Newark - Judge Claire C. Cecchi). (dc, ) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

12/10/2019		Arrest of MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE in Colorado. (jr) (Entered: 01/09/2020)

12/16/2019	018	Rule 5 Documents Received from the District of Colorado as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (jr) (Entered: 01/09/2020)

12/20/2019	008	Order to Unseal Case as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI, etc.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 12/20/2019. (th, ) (Entered: 12/20/2019)

12/20/2019	009	REDACTED INDICTMENT by USA as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (th, ) (Entered: 12/20/2019)

12/23/2019	010	Rule 5 Documents Received as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (Attachments: # 1 Minutes - Bail Review Hearing)(dc, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/6/2020: # 2 Order of Detention, # 3 Waiver of Rights) (dc). (Entered: 12/30/2019)

12/23/2019		Arrest of JOSEPH FRANK ABEL in Central District of California on 12/16/2019. (dc, ) (Entered: 12/30/2019)

01/03/2020	011	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: ADAM P. SCHWARTZ appearing for JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (SCHWARTZ, ADAM) (Entered: 01/03/2020)

01/03/2020	012	MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letters of Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(SCHWARTZ, ADAM) (Entered: 01/03/2020)

01/07/2020	013	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: SIMON A GAUGUSH appearing for JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 01/07/2020)

01/07/2020	014	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE DAVID WILLIAM FEDER appearing for USA. (FEDER, DAVID) (Entered: 01/07/2020)

01/07/2020	015	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: MICHAEL L YAEGER appearing for JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (YAEGER, MICHAEL) (Entered: 01/07/2020)

01/08/2020	016	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: JASON J. LEBOEUF appearing for JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (LEBOEUF, JASON) (Entered: 01/08/2020)

01/08/2020	017	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: ANDREW M. HINKES appearing for JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (HINKES, ANDREW) (Entered: 01/08/2020)

01/13/2020	019	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: RODNEY VILLAZOR appearing for MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/13/2020)

01/14/2020	020	LIMITED NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARRAIGNMENT AND DETENTION HEARINGS : HARTLEY M.K. WEST appearing for MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (jl, ) (Entered: 01/14/2020)

01/14/2020	021	LIMITED NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARRAIGNMENT AND DETENTION HEARINGS: ANDREW C. LOURIE appearing for MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/14/2020)

01/14/2020	022	LIMITED NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARRAIGNMENT AND DETENTION HEARINGS: BENJAMIN J.A. SAUTER appearing for MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/14/2020)

01/14/2020	023	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE ANTHONY P TORNTORE appearing for USA. (TORNTORE, ANTHONY) (Entered: 01/14/2020)

01/15/2020	024	BRIEF in Opposition by USA as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS re 12 MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 01/15/2020)

01/15/2020	025	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Claire C. Cecchi:Initial Appearance as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL held on 1/15/2020. Arraignment as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (1) Count 1,2 and JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3) Count 1,2 and JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (4) Count 2 held on 1/15/2020. Plea entered by MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (1) Count 1,2 and JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3) Count 1,2 and JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (4) Count 2. by MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL: Not Guilty on all Counts. Scheduling Order to be filed. Continuance Order to be filed. (Court Reporter/Recorder WALTER PERELLI.) (jl, ) (Entered: 01/16/2020)

01/15/2020	026	SCHEDULING ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/15/20. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/16/2020)

01/15/2020	027	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE Time excluded from 1/15/20 until 3/15/20.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/15/20. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/16/2020)

01/15/2020	028	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS Time excluded from 1/15/20 until 3/15/20.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/15/20. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/16/2020)

01/15/2020	029	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL Time excluded from 1/15/20 until 3/15/20.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/15/20. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/16/2020)

01/15/2020		ORAL ARGUMENT on 12 MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order scheduled for 2/10/2020 at 2:00 PM in Newark - Courtroom 5B before Judge Claire C. Cecchi in case as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/16/2020)

01/17/2020		Arrest of JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS in Southern District of Florida (West Palm Beach) on 12/11/2019. (dc, ) (Entered: 01/22/2020)

01/24/2020	031	MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Government's Opposition to Defendant Weeks' Motion to Revoke Pretrial Detention, Request for Enlargement of Page Limit (Unopposed) by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 01/24/2020)

01/29/2020	032	ORDER granting 31 Motion for Leave to File as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3). Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/29/20. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/29/2020)

01/29/2020	033	Letter from USA regarding discovery meet and confer and scheduling order re 26 Scheduling Order (HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 01/29/2020)

01/30/2020	034	MOTION for Victim Rights /Alternative Victim Notification by USA as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(TORNTORE, ANTHONY) (Entered: 01/30/2020)

01/31/2020	035	ORDER granting an extension for submission of scheduling order as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, RUSS ALBERT MEDLIN, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI re 33 Letter from USA regarding discovery meet and confer and scheduling order. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 1/31/2020. (jl, ) Modified on 6/17/2020 (th). (Entered: 01/31/2020)

01/31/2020	036	MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order by MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(LOURIE, ANDREW) (Entered: 01/31/2020)

02/03/2020	037	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS re 12 MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Shadowtrack Home Incarceration Pre-Approval, # 2 Exhibit B - Extradition Waiver to Mexico, # 3 Exhibit C - Extradition Waiver to St. Kitts & Nevis, # 4 Exhibit D - Letters of Support, # 5 Exhibit E - Family Photo, # 6 Exhibit F - Weeks Abroad Online Publication, # 7 Exhibit G - Photos of Charity Events Abroad)(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 02/03/2020)

02/03/2020		MOTIONS as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: 36 MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order (jl, ) (Entered: 02/03/2020)

02/07/2020	038	TEXT ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE - The Government's response to the Motion to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order 36 is due by 3:00 p.m. on 2/11/2020. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 2/7/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/07/2020)

02/10/2020	047	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL Time excluded from 2/10/2020 until 11/30/2020.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 2/10/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/11/2020	039	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE re 36 MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order (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, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O)(jr) (Entered: 02/11/2020)

02/11/2020	040	NOTICE of Filing Unpublished Authorities and Supplemental Documents in Support of Motion to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS re 12 MOTION to Revoke Pretrial Detention Order (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, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U, # 22 Exhibit V, # 23 Exhibit W, # 24 Exhibit X, # 25 Exhibit Y, # 26 Exhibit Z, # 27 Exhibit AA )(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 02/11/2020)

02/13/2020	041	TEXT ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS - Today's Bail Hearings will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Newark - Courtroom 2C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 2/13/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/13/2020)

02/13/2020	044	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Bail Hearing as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE held on 2/13/2020. Bail Hearing continued to 2/14/2020 before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (Court Reporter Walter Perelli) (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/13/2020	045	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Bail Hearing as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS held on 2/13/2020. Bail Hearing continued to 2/14/2020 before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (Court Reporter Walter Perelli) (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/14/2020	042	Letter from United States requesting additional time to meet and confer regarding scheduling order re 33 Letter, 26 Scheduling Order (HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 02/14/2020)

02/14/2020	046	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Bail Hearing as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE held on 2/14/2020. Bail Denied. Order to follow. (ECR) (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/14/2020	048	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Bail Hearing as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS held on 2/14/2020. Bail Denied. Order to follow. (ECR) (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/14/2020	049	DETENTION ORDER denying 36 Motion to Revoke as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 2/14/2020. (jqb, ) Modified on 2/19/2020 (jqb, ). (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/14/2020	050	DETENTION ORDER denying 12 Motion to Revoke as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 2/14/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/18/2020	043	ORDER GRANTING extension request as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI re 42 Letter. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 2/16/20. (jl, ) (Entered: 02/18/2020)

02/19/2020		NOTICE as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS - A copy of the 2/14/2020 transcript may be obtained from King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

02/21/2020	051	Letter from Government Providing Justification for Proposed Scheduling and Continuance Orders re 33 Letter, 42 Letter, 26 Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Government's Proposed Scheduling Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Government's Proposed Continuance Order)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 02/21/2020)

02/21/2020	052	NOTICE of Proposed Scheduling Order as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Scheduling Order)(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 02/21/2020)

02/21/2020	053	Letter from Rodney Villazor re 43 Order (VILLAZOR, RODNEY) (Entered: 02/21/2020)

02/24/2020	054	Letter from Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer (jqb, ) (Entered: 02/24/2020)

03/02/2020	055	Transcript of Bail Hearing as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS held on February 13, 2020, before Judge Michael Hammer. Court Reporter: Walter Perelli (973-645-2514). Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter only. (wh) (Entered: 03/03/2020)

03/03/2020	057	Transcript of Bail Hearing as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS held on February 14, 2020, before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber only. (wh) (Entered: 03/05/2020)

03/04/2020	056	Letter from USA providing proposed protective order and responding to Goettsche Feb. 21, 2020 Letter re 53 Letter (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Joint Protective Order)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 03/04/2020)

03/10/2020	058	PROTECTIVE ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 3/10/2020. (dc, ) (Entered: 03/11/2020)

03/11/2020		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Claire C. Cecchi:Status Conference call as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL held on 3/11/2020 (jl, ) (Entered: 03/26/2020)

03/13/2020	059	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE Time excluded from 3/13/2020 until 5/11/2020.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 3/13/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 03/13/2020)

03/13/2020	060	COMPLEX CASE ORDER & ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 3/13/2020. (jl, ) (Entered:

03/13/2020	061	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE Time excluded from 3/13/2020 until 5/11/2020.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 3/13/2020. (dc, ) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

03/13/2020	062	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, RUSS ALBERT MEDLIN, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI Time excluded from 3/13/2020 until 5/11/2020. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 3/13/2020. (dc, ) Modified on 6/17/2020 (th). (Entered: 03/16/2020)

03/16/2020	063	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL Time excluded from 3/16/2020 until 4/30/2020 Per STANDING ORDER 20-2. Signed by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 3/16/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

03/20/2020	064	Letter from United States Regarding Proposed Scheduling Order and Proposed Continuance Through July 15 2020 Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Scheduling Order by Government and Abel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Continuance Order Through July 15, 2020, # 3 Exhibit USA Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit USA Exhibit B)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 03/20/2020)

03/20/2020	065	MOTION for Release from Custody 18 USC 3142(i) Temporary Release by MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(VILLAZOR, RODNEY) (Entered: 03/20/2020)

03/22/2020	066	TEXT ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE: Telephone Conference set for 3/24/2020 at 1:00 p.m. with counsel only. Defense counsel will kindly initiate the call to 973-776-7858. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 3/22/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 03/22/2020)

03/22/2020	067	TEXT ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE - Tuesday's conference call is moved from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar accordingly. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 3/22/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 03/22/2020)

03/23/2020	068	Emergency MOTION for Release from Custody by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - CDC Situation Summary, # 2 Exhibit B - NIH COVID-19 Spread, # 3 Exhibit C - NYT Article re coronavirus US Cases, # 4 Exhibit D - NYT Article re how bad the coronavirus will get, # 5 Exhibit E - Kirkland Update, # 6 Exhibit F - Prevention of COVID-19 (CDC), # 7 Exhibit G - Declaration of Chris Beyrer, # 8 Exhibit H - Declaration of Dr. Jaimie Meyer, # 9 Exhibit I - LA Times re release of inmates, # 10 Exhibit J - NY Post re NYC to begin releasing inmates, # 11 Exhibit K - Tampa Bay Times re Hillsborough Sheriff releases 164 inmates, # 12 Exhibit L - DHS-OIG Report re Essex County Correctional Facility, # 13 Exhibit M - ICE Detainees launch hunger strike, # 14 Exhibit N - Essex County Correctional Facility Visitation Rules in light of COVID-19, # 15 Exhibit O - CNN - Asymptomatic people may be spreading COVID-19, # 16 Exhibit P - Forbes Article, # 17 Exhibit Q - JAMA Research Letter re potential airborne spread of COVID-19, # 18 Exhibit R - NJ Executive Order for Shelter in Place)(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

03/23/2020	069	TEXT ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS - Telephone Conference set for 3/24/2020 at 12:00 p.m. with counsel only. The parties shall be prepared to discuss Matthew Brent Goettsche's bail application 65 and Jobadiah Sinclair Week's bail application 68 . Defense counsel will kindly set up the conference call. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 3/23/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

03/24/2020	070	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI re 68 Emergency MOTION for Release from Custody , 65 MOTION for Release from Custody 18 USC 3142(i) Temporary Release (FEDER, DAVID) (Entered: 03/24/2020)

03/24/2020	071	NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Documents in Support of Motion for Temporary Release as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI re 68 Emergency MOTION for Release from Custody (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(YAEGER, MICHAEL) (Entered: 03/24/2020)

03/24/2020		ORAL ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS: As discussed during the March 24, 2020 telephone conference, the hearing on Defendants Goettsche's and Weeks's motions under 18 U.S.C sec. 3142(i) shall take place via telephone conference on March 30, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Through counsel, Defendants have consented to participate via telephone from Essex County Correctional Facility. Counsel shall set up and circulate the call-in information for the conference. Each side may submit, by 3:00 p.m., a supplemental letter brief (limited to 5 double-spaced pages), summarizing any intervening caselaw developments on applications for emergency release under sec. 3142(i) due to COVID-19, and any developments concerning the existence or not of COVID-19 at ECCF. Counsel will kindly include as exhibits to their memoranda any caselaw discussed therein. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 3/24/2020. (MAH) (Entered: 03/24/2020)

03/24/2020	072	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Telephone Status Conference as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS held on 3/24/2020. Telephone Conference on the Motions for Release scheduled for 3/30/2020 before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (ECR) (jqb, ) (Main Document 72 replaced on 3/24/2020) (jqb, ). (Entered: 03/24/2020)

03/27/2020	073	Letter re 68 Emergency MOTION for Release from Custody (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, # 10 Exhibit J, 68 Emergency MOTION # 11 Exhibit K)(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

03/27/2020	074	BRIEF in Support by MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE re 65 MOTION for Release from Custody 18 USC 3142(i) Temporary Release Supplemental Brief (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Cited Caselaw, # 2 Exhibit B. ECCF Policy)(VILLAZOR, RODNEY) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

03/27/2020	075	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI re 68 Emergency MOTION for Release from Custody , 65 MOTION for Release from Custody 18 USC 3142(i) Temporary Release (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Alfaro Ortiz, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits A-D (redacted))(FEDER, DAVID) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

03/27/2020	076	NOTICE of Filing Exhibit L to Supplemental Letter/Brief in Support of Motion for Temporary Release (D.E. 73) as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS re 73 Letter, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit L)(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 03/27/2020)

03/29/2020	077	NOTICE of Filing Declaration as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS re 68 Emergency MOTION for Release from Custody, 73 Letter, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jobadiah Sinclair Weeks, # 2 Certification of Declaration)(GAUGUSH, SIMON) (Entered: 03/29/2020)

03/30/2020	078	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Hearing as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS held on 3/30/2020 re 68 Emergency MOTION for Release from Custody filed by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, 65 MOTION for Release from Custody 18 USC 3142(i) Temporary Release filed by MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE. Motions Denied. (ECR) (jqb, ) (Entered: 03/31/2020)

03/30/2020	079	ORDER denying 65 Motion for Release from Custody as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (1) and denying 68 Motion for Release from Custody as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 3/30/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 03/31/2020)

03/31/2020	080	MOTION for Release from Custody by JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. (LEBOEUF, JASON) (Entered: 03/31/2020)

04/02/2020	081	TEXT ORDER as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL - Once each side has filed ONE submission, there will be NO additional submissions absent leave of the Court. Any additional submissions may be raised at the hearing. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 4/2/2020. (jqb, ) (Entered: 04/02/2020)

04/08/2020	082	Letter from Jason LeBoeuf (LEBOEUF, JASON) (Entered: 04/08/2020)

04/08/2020	083	EMERGENCY MOTION DUE TO THE EMERGED THREAT IN THE EXPOSURE OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(dc, ) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

04/13/2020	084	ORDER terminating 83 Motion release as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3). To the extent that D.E. 83 constitutes a motion for emergency release by Defendant Jobadiah Sinclair Weeks, it is hereby terminated, given that (1) it is improperly submitted as a pro se submission by a represented party, and (2) the Court has already denied the application of this defendant for emergency release after full briefing and a hearing, for the reasons set forth on the record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 4/13/2020. (MAH) (Entered: 04/13/2020)

04/16/2020	086	Transcript of Videoconference Bail Hearing as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS held on March 30, 2020, before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber only. (wh) (Entered: 04/20/2020)

04/20/2020	085	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL Time excluded from 3/16/2020 until 5/31/2020 per STANDING ORDER 20-09.. Signed by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 4/17/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 04/20/2020)

04/24/2020	087	MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Unopposed) by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(YAEGER, MICHAEL) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

04/27/2020	088	ORDER granting 87 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS (3). Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 4/27/2020. (dc, ) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

05/05/2020	089	NOTICE of Speedy Trial Act Objection as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE (VILLAZOR, RODNEY) (Entered: 05/05/2020)

05/06/2020		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Claire C. Cecchi:Status Conference call as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL held on 5/6/2020 (jl, ) (Entered: 05/14/2020)

05/08/2020	090	Letter from USA Requesting Complex Case Continuance Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Complex Case Order and Continuance Order)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

05/08/2020	091	COMPLEX CASE ORDER & ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL Time excluded from 5/11/2020 until 7/15/2020.. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 5/8/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

05/18/2020	092	Letter from USA Regarding Proposed Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Setting Schedule)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 05/18/2020)

05/21/2020	093	SCHEDULING ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 5/21/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 05/22/2020)

05/28/2020	094	MOTION for APPEAL by Defendant Jobadiah Sinclair Weeks - Memorandum in Support of Motion for Appeal, Review, and Revocation of Magistrate Judges Detention Order re 050 Order on Motion to Revoke by JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. (Attachments: #1 Ex A - Excerpt from 2020-02-14 - Bail Hearing Day 2 Transcript before Judge Hammer - Weeks_(121814617_1), #2 Ex B - Letter of Support - Ron Paul_(121815538_1), #3 Ex C - 2020-03-06 - ShadowTrack Pre-Approval Letter_(121814611_1), #4 Ex D - Affidavit of Waiver of Extradition - Mexico_(121814614_1), #5 Ex E - Affidavit of Waiver of Extradition - St Kitts and Nevis_(121814615_1), #6 Ex F - Letters in Support_(121814616_1), #7 Ex G - Us v Harry Opinion on Order_(121819020_1), #8 Ex H - Photo of S and Liberty Weeks_(121814618_1), #9 Ex I - Emily Weeks Letter of Support_(121819031_1), #10 Ex J - Weeks Abroad Publication_(121814608_2), #11 Ex K - Photos of Events_(121814620_1), #12 Ex L - September 2019 Meeting with Pope Francis_(121816083_1)_(121819032_1), #13 Ex M - Weeks Abroad Supports Acquatica expedition_(121823455_1), #14 Ex N - Photo of Stephanie and Book_(121819818_1), #15 Ex O - Closed Foreign Accounts_(121814610_2), #16 Ex P - Bitfury Purchase Order on Oct. 13, 2017_(121817649_1)_(121819034_1), #17 Ex Q - Blockchain Explorer_(121853017_1), #18 Ex R - Iceland Facility Pictures used in Notice of Filing Supplemental Materials (DE 40)_(121815399_1), #19 Ex S - Georgia Facility Pictures Used in Notice of Filing Supplemental Material (DE 40)_(121815394_1), #20 Ex T - Montana Facility Pictures used in Filing Notice of Supplemental Material (DE 40)_(121815402_1), #21 Ex U - 2017-06-02 - Email from Joby to Def Two BitClub_(121814609_3), #22 Ex V - Pre April 1 Attorney Visitation Schedule_(121814619_1), #23 Ex W - 2020-04-01 - Attorney Visitation_(121814612_1), #24 Proposed Order)(jl, ) (Entered: 05/28/2020)

05/28/2020	095	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL Time excluded from 3/16/2020 until 8/31/2020 Per STANDING ORDER 20-12.. Signed by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 5/22/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 05/28/2020)

06/11/2020	096	Letter from Jobadiah Sinclair Weeks (YAEGER, MICHAEL) (Entered: 06/11/2020)

06/12/2020	097	Letter from USA with Proposed Amended Scheduling Order for Filter Deadlines (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Amended Scheduling Order for Filter Deadlines)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 06/12/2020)

06/15/2020	098	AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 6/15/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 06/15/2020)

06/17/2020	099	ORDER that, the Indictment returned December 5, 2019 is hereby unsealed; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the identity of Defendant Two Russ Albert Medlin may be disclosed on the docket and in the public filings in this case, as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, RUSS ALBERT MEDLIN, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 6/17/2020. (th, ) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

06/29/2020	100	Letter from Government re 96 Letter (TORNTORE, ANTHONY) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

06/30/2020	101	Order to Unseal Document as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS. 94 MOTION for Reconsideration re 50 Order on Motion to Revoke. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 6/30/2020. (dc, ) (Entered: 06/30/2020)

07/07/2020		Arrest of SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (kd) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/07/2020	102	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre:Initial Appearance as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI held on 7/7/2020, Arraignment as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (5) Count 1,2 held on 7/7/2020, Defendant Advised of Rights, Defendant Consents to Video Conference, Plea of Not Guilty, and Bail Set at $500,000 Unsecured with Additional Conditions. (CD #ECR - 6:04.) (kd) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/07/2020	103	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: ROBERT J. ANELLO, BRIAN ADAM JACOBS, and MEGHAN VASU appearing for SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. (kd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/7/2020: # 1 Appearance, # 2 Appearance, # 3 Appearance) (kd). (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/07/2020	104	ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (5) $500,000 Unsecured with Additional Conditions. (Finance notified) Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 7/7/2020. (kd) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/07/2020	105	APPEARANCE Bond Entered as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI in amount of $500,000 with additional conditions. (kd) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/07/2020	106	CONSENT TO VIDEO CONFERENCE ORDER as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 7/7/2020. (kd) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/07/2020	107	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. Time excluded from 7/7/2020 until 8/30/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 7/7/2020. (kd) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/07/2020	108	ORDER for Discovery and Inspection as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 7/7/2020. (kd) (Entered: 07/07/2020)

07/08/2020	109	BRIEF in Opposition by USA as to JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS re 94 MOTION for Reconsideration re 50 Order on Motion to Revoke (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 07/08/2020)

07/09/2020	110	SUPERSEDING INFORMATION as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (5) count 1s. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/09/2020)

07/09/2020	111	APPLICATION for permission to enter Plea of guilty as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/09/2020)

07/09/2020	112	PLEA AGREEMENT as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/09/2020)

07/09/2020	113	WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/09/2020)

07/09/2020	114	ORDER Regarding Use Of Video Conferencing/Teleconferencing For Felony Pleas and/or Sentencings as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 7/9/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/09/2020)

07/09/2020	115	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Claire C. Cecchi:Plea Agreement Hearing as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI held on 7/9/2020. Plea entered by SILVIU CATALIN BALACI (5) Guilty Count 1s. Sentencing set for 11/18/2020 11:30 AM in Newark - Courtroom 5B before Judge Claire C. Cecchi. (Court Reporter: WALTER PERELLI) (jl, ) (Entered: 07/09/2020)

07/13/2020	116	Transcript of Initial Appearance and Bail Hearing as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI held on July 7, 2020, before Magistrate Judge Leda Dunn Wettre. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber only. (wh) (Entered: 07/14/2020)

07/16/2020	117	SCHEDULING ORDER as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 7/16/202. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

07/16/2020	118	COMPLEX CASE ORDER & ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL, Time excluded from 7/16/2020 until 11/15/2020. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 7/16/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

07/16/2020		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Claire C. Cecchi:Status Conference call as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL held on 7/16/2020 (jl, ) (Entered: 08/04/2020)

07/21/2020	119	ORDER Modifying Conditions of Release as to SILVIU CATALIN BALACI. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 7/21/2020. (kd) (Entered: 07/21/2020)

08/20/2020	120	MOTION for Hearing Letter Motion Requesting Frye Hearing by USA as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE. (HOXIE, JAMIE) (Entered: 08/20/2020)

08/24/2020	121	ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to MATTHEW BRENT GOETTSCHE, JOBADIAH SINCLAIR WEEKS, JOSEPH FRANK ABEL Time excluded from 3/16/2020 until 9/30/2020 Per STANDING ORDER 20-12.. Signed by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 8/17/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 08/24/2020)

09/03/2020	122	INFORMATION as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (4) count(s) 1. (jl, ) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

09/03/2020	123	WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by JOSEPH FRANK ABEL as to INFORMATION COUNT 1. (jl, ) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

09/03/2020	124	PLEA AGREEMENT as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. (jl, ) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

09/03/2020	125	APPLICATION for permission to enter Plea of guilty as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. (jl, ) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

09/03/2020	126	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Claire C. Cecchi:Plea Agreement Hearing as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL held on 9/3/2020, Plea entered by JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (4): Guilty Count 1 (INFORMATION) & 2 (INDICTMENT). Sentencing set for 1/27/2021 10:00 AM in Newark - Courtroom 5B before Judge Claire C. Cecchi. (Court Reporter: WALTER PERELLI) (jl, ) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

09/03/2020	127	ORDER Regarding Use Of Video Conferencing/Teleconferencing For Felony Pleas and/or Sentencings as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 9/3/2020. (jl, ) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

09/11/2020	128	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre:Bail Hearing as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL held on 9/11/2020, and Bail set at $2,000,000 Secured by Property with Additional Conditions. (CD #ECR - 12:00.) (kd) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

09/11/2020	129	ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL (4) $2,000,000 Secured by Property with Additional Conditions. (Finance notified) Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 9/11/2020. (kd) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

09/11/2020	130	APPEARANCE Bond Entered as to JOSEPH FRANK ABEL in amount of $2,000,000 Secured by Property. (kd) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

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