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The drama is over. Curtains close. They all go to prison. No parole! ! Now we know the truth and the end of the story.
Owen Gets 30 Years!!
Owen Hawkins tries to get a new trial, gets 30 years in prison instead
Posted by Steve Vockrodt on Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM
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There's a good chance Owen Hawkins will spend the rest of his life in prison.
The sentencing hearing is the last stop for the convicted before they find out their punishment.
The procedure is normally a routine one that usually last the better part of an hour. The defendant answers a few routine questions from the judge before humbly asking for leniency. Sometimes family members and friends remind the court that the defendant was a fine person despite their legal troubles.
Not for Owen Hawkins Jr. The former CEO and brain behind the Petro America scam took close to three hours of the court's time before finding out that the 58-year-old will spend the next 30 year behind bars, coupled with a $10.2 million restitution order. That despite his requests for a new trial, for an easy sentence and more time before receiving his sentence.
The $10.2 million in restitution is a working estimate of how much money investors lost when Hawkins and a number of his cohorts sold shares of Petro America after convincing thousands of people that it was a cash-flowing oil and natural resources company. Hawkins said over the years that Petro America, with its headquarters in a virtual office at Two Pershing Square, was a $284 billion company. That would have been one of the biggest companies in the world had Hawkins' facts been straight.
But instead, investigators charged him with running an affinity scam and enriching the Kansas City, Kansas, man who used to live in subsidized housing and drove a minivan around before moving up to a Mercedes and a nice house in the Piper neighborhood.
Hawkins was found guilty in May of a gamut of financial crimes following a five-week trial. Hawkins on Tuesday, like he did during the trial, represented himself instead of using a lawyer. His pro se approach seemed like an annoyance to U.S. District Court Judge Brian Wimes, but it posed far bigger problems for Hawkins himself.
Hawkins papered the court docket with a number of filings trying to convince Wimes to order a new trial. Most of them Wimes didn't bother addressing because Hawkins didn't file them within court-proscribed deadlines, the sort of thing a lawyer would have been mindful of.
One, for example, was filed four months after Hawkins' conviction in May, despite legal rules that require it get filed 14 days after the end of the trial.
He claimed that there was jury misconduct because one juror ended up being his seamstress for the high-priced suits he paid for with cash at the Halls store. Wimes didn't buy it.
Wimes implored Hawkins to take a court-appointed attorney, but Hawkins wasn't interested. Interestingly, the one time during the whole criminal proceedings that Hawkins did use a lawyer, it worked for him. He used a court-appointed lawyer to represent him during the bond hearing after his conviction. That worked to buy him some time out of prison for a few months while he awaited sentencing.
A lawyer might have instructed Hawkins to show some remorse for his crimes, to perhaps score some points with the judge and get a few years shaved off his sentence. But an unrepentant Hawkins told a packed courtroom in Kansas City that he was an "advocate for the little guy" whose company would have soared into the corporate stratosphere but for the government asking pesky questions. He called investigations by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and secretaries of state from both Missouri and Kansas a "smear campaign" by people "trying to ruin something they didn't understand."
Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Nelson said Hawkins could have spared himself three decades in prison if he had just shut Petro America down the first time he was told.
"He's just a con man, your honor," Nelson told Wimes. "He was told over and over and over by the government to stop, and he didn't stop."
Finally, Wimes seemed to have enough. He launched a long admonition directed toward Hawkins that verged on yelling and was coupled with wild gesticulations not often seen from a federal judge.
"The very thing you're trying to protect - the little man - you're destroying," Wimes said. "They're out of that money."
Prosecutors estimated about 12,000 investors were bilked. Hawkins protested. He said it was more like 5,400. Still, Hawkins thinks he has done nothing wrong. He indicated that Petro America is still a going concern that has a new CEO. It's unclear who that person might be, but Hawkins' associates still maintain that Petro America is the real deal. Just check out Martin Roper's hourlong video explaining "the real truth" behind the company.
Roper was also scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday
Owen Hawkins and thirteen others convicted of fraud for their part in the Petro America stock scam will be sentenced during October and November; Owen Hawkins will be sentenced at 9:00am on October 8th.
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/08/21/4423412/petro-america-sentencing-dates.html
Slim, there is no Taxable Loss section for Scams; There was no investment, think about it as you loaned a guy $200 and you'll never get it back.
Good Luck
How can we write this off on Taxes or are we going to get a refund of some sort?
Because you have incorrectly listed David Jerome Greene, A Colorado attorney, former address off 4465 Kipling, Wheat Ridge Colorado, as the trader associated with a fraudulent trading scheme, I demand you remove this published email and apologize for recklessly defaming Mr. Greene. The David J Greene, Colorado attorney has never been a trader and is not the person identified in the publication!!!
The statement asks if "Jerry David Greene" is the same as the Colorado attorney that has a Kipling address in Wheat Ridge Colorado. This post must be taken down and corrected immediately!
Because you have incorrectly listed David Jerome Greene, A Colorado attorney, former address off 4465 Kipling, Wheat Ridge Colorado, as the trader associated with a fraudulent trading scheme, I demand you remove this published email and apologize for recklessly defaming Mr. Greene. The David J Greene, Colorado attorney has never been a trader and is not the person identified in the publication!!!
The statement asks if "Jerry David Greene" is the same as the Colorado attorney that has a Kipling address in Wheat Ridge Colorado. This post must be taken down and corrected immediately!
Two Web sites have been established to collect information from the victims of the alleged securities fraud scheme and to provide updated information about the status of the case. Investors of Petro America are encouraged to provide information via an online form at http://www.postalinspectorsurvey.com/survey2008/Lists/Petro%20America%20Survey/NewForm.aspx?Source=http://www.postalinspectorsurvey.com/PetroAmerica/Finish.aspx .
Due to the volume of expected responses, this process has been automated and placed online; all communication from potential victims regarding the case should be made via this Web site. Updates about the status of the case will be posted at http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/divisions/petro.html
Another Pleads Guilty in Petro America Corporation Fraud
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 :: Staff infoZine
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/53373/
It is sad. I know someone who is...and I have told them what's going on, but still they believe...just a few weeks ago, they said they went to the mail hoping for good news....at this point, I just listen...and feel a little sad for them....
It's amazing how for the longest, they would profess their innocence. NOW THEY ARE ALL PLEDING GUILTY, and dropping like flies…..AMAZING ISN'T IT….how they changed their tune; when they were faced with so much evidence against them…..
Some posted so much truthful evidence on these post for years; and still, there were so many defending them. We see only what we really want to see and believe only what we wish. The truth was being exposed, so people wouldn't get hurt…and the messengers were shot. The curtain was pulled back a long time, before the arrests. These people were exposed for the crooks they were… It was so obvious, Petro was scamming and still might be.
There are probably a few sheeple out there that are STILL clinging on to hope, that is the sad part.
I can't believe this is still here...lol....
Sixth Petro America defendant pleads guilty
By MARK DAVIS
The Kansas City Star
Posted on Mon, Jun. 18, 2012 10:27 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/06/18/3664210/sixth-petro-america-defendant.html
A sixth defendant has pleaded guilty to a federal charge in the sale of $7.2 million of stock in Petro America Corp.
Charles Hooker, a 50-year-old Kansas City minister, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud, according to federal prosecutors. He previously pleaded not guilty to that charge.
He maintained his not guilty plea to a charge of money laundering, and prosecutors expect it to be dropped at sentencing.
The indictment cites two instances in which Hooker sold shares of Petro America, a Kansas City company that claimed to own assets worth $284 billion, most notably in gold mines and oil. It said Hooker failed to tell the buyers about risks he knew about with an investment in Petro, including a cease-and-desist order that Missouri securities regulators had issued against the company.
Prosecutors said Monday that Hooker had been given millions of shares of Petro America and sold them, spending the cash or keeping it at his house rather than in a bank account.
They have described a scheme that spread Petro shares to investors throughout the United States and in Canada, often through churches.
Hooker faces up to five years in federal prison without parole, a fine of up to $250,000 and an order of restitution.
The plea comes two weeks after a trial for Hooker and eight other defendants was moved to Oct. 22. His sentencing date has been set for Nov. 13.
To reach Mark Davis, call 816-234-4372 or send email to mdavis@kcstar.com.
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/06/18/3664210/sixth-petro-america-defendant.html
Thanks scion, People can keep updated on the other board too:
Petro America trial is put off until October
By MARK DAVIS
The Kansas City Star
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/28/3631205/petro-america-trial-is-put-off.html
The scheduled June 4 criminal trial for Petro America Corp. founder Owen Hawkins and eight others has been continued until October.
A new trial date has not been set officially in the case, which the U.S. District Court in Kansas City has declared “extended and complex.”
Hawkins and the other defendants face felony charges related to the sale of Petro America shares. Federal prosecutors say the scheme defrauded thousands of investors of millions of dollars amid claims that Petro America was worth hundreds of billions of dollars, particularly in gold mines.
Backers have appeared at previous court sessions in support of Hawkins and the company. Many of its investors maintained their confidence in the company despite early federal efforts against its leaders.
According to the 64-page indictment that spells out the government’s case, Petro insiders gave shares to others, sometimes ministers, to sell, though none of the people were registered to sell investment securities. Others promoted Petro America’s story on weekly telephone conference calls and in private meetings.
Their efforts attracted small investors from Virginia to California, as well as from Canada and the United Kingdom.
Much of the money was diverted to personal uses, the indictment said. It said Hawkins, for example, bought a Mercedes, a Hummer H3, a Chrysler 300, a fur coat and 19 designer suits totaling $10,000.
Missouri securities regulators first acted against Petro and its officials in November 2008.
Five others have pleaded guilty to various felony charges.
To reach Mark Davis, call 816-234-4372 or send email to mdavis@kcstar.com.
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/28/3631205/petro-america-trial-is-put-off.html
Pacer update 04/11/2012
Case title: USA v. Hawkins et al
Magistrate judge case number: 4:10-mj-00171-SWH
Date Filed # Docket Text
10/26/2010 1 COMPLAINT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins (1). (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit) (McDowell, Shelly) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/27/2010)
10/27/2010 ARREST of Isreal Owen Hawkins (Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/27/2010 2 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins held on 10/27/2010. Appointment of counsel to be determined based on information provided to Pretrial Services. Court sets bond in the amount of $25,000 to be signed by defendant and court-approved co-signer; defendant remanded to USM until conditions are met. Preliminary examination hearing to be set at a later date. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/27/2010 3 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. Signed on 10/27/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/28/2010 4 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Preliminary Hearing set for 11/4/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 10/28/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/28/2010 5 ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins - Re: Bond and Conditions of Release set by the Court. Signed on 10/28/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/28/2010)
10/29/2010 6 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Bond/Conditions of Release Hearing set for 11/1/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 10/29/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/29/2010)
10/29/2010 ***Remark as to Isreal Owen Hawkins: Surety Bond issued by International Fidelidy Insurance Company in the amount of $50,000 received in clerks office. (Martin, Jan) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/29/2010)
10/29/2010 7 ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins - United States Marshals Service is authorizedto release the defendant from the Lafayette County Jail as of todays date.. Signed on 10/29/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 10/29/2010)
11/01/2010 8 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: BOND HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins held on 11/1/2010. Parties present in person with counsel. The Court had previously taken the issue ofdetention under advisement pending the determination of court-appointed counsel and until the defendant had met w/Pretrial Services in order to provide the financial information. Defendant has met the bond conditions as modified by the Court on set out on 10/29/2010 (doc #7). The Court reads conditions of release with defendant. Financial affidavit to be completed and filed under seal. Further, after having determined the appointment of counsel, Court sets Preliminary Hearing for 11/4/2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/01/2010)
11/01/2010 11 ORDER setting conditions of release and Addendum to Order Setting Conditions of Release as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. Defendant released on a cash bond. Bond posted in the amount of $50,000.00. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 11/1/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/03/2010)
11/02/2010 9 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Preliminary Hearing set for 11/4/2010 02:00 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. The time of the hearing is the only change. Signed on 11/2/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/02/2010)
11/02/2010 10 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Preliminary Hearing reset for 11/9/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 11/2/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/02/2010)
11/05/2010 12 MOTION to continue preliminary hearing to November 22, 2010 by Isreal Owen Hawkins. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/22/2010 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Moss, Stephen) (Attachment 1 replaced on 11/5/2010) (Gicinto, JoRita). [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/05/2010)
11/05/2010 13 ORAL ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins: 12 MOTION to continue preliminary hearing to November 22, 2010 filed by Isreal Owen Hawkins IS GRANTED. Preliminary Hearing reset for 11/22/2010 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 11/5/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/05/2010)
11/16/2010 14 LETTER from Isreal Owen Hawkins -requesting for new counsel and to modify bond (Attachments: # 1 resigned as CEO) (Gicinto, JoRita) [4:10-mj-00171-SWH] (Entered: 11/16/2010)
11/22/2010 16 INDICTMENT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, Teresa Brown (2) count(s) 1, 2, 7-12, Johnny Heurung (3) count(s) 1, 13-14, Clarence D Moore (4) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 1, # 2 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 2, # 3 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 3, # 4 Criminal Cover Sheet Dft 4) (Beard, Melanie) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 17 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. I hereby recuse myself from the above-captioned case. The Clerk of Court shall reassign the case by random draw. District Judge Scott O. Wright no longer assigned to case.. Signed on 11/22/2010 by District Judge Scott O. Wright.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 REASSIGNED CRIMINAL CASE to District Judge Ortrie D. Smith for all further proceedings as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr., Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. District Judge Scott O. Wright no longer assigned to case. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Beard, Melanie) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 18 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Hays as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. Signed on 11/22/10 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.(Beard, Melanie) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE, ARRAIGNMENT, and BOND HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1) Count 1,2,3,4,5-6 held on 11/22/2010. Defendant charged in Count(s) 1-6 of a 14 Count indictment. Defendant waived reading of the indictment. Defendant was informed of the maximum punishment for each applicable count of the indictment. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the indictment applicable to him/her. On 10/27/10, the court entered an order appointing the federal public defenders office. The defendant was to provide a complete list of income and assets to Pretrial Services and also to defense counsel. Mr. Moss was to complete and file, under seal, a financial affidavit incorporating defendants income and assets. To date, such filing as not beenmade. Mr. Moss indicated he will do so within the week. The court takes up the defendants request for new counsel, ex parte, and out of the presence of the government and the public. The court denies defendants request. Mr. Moss will remain as court-appointed counsel. Court summarizes the Pretrial Services violation report dated 11/19/10. Government presents argument and orally moves for pretrial detention. Defense counsel requests a continuance of this hearing as he has not had adequate time to prepare. The Government then provides defendant with a copy of the audiotape of the telephone call referenced inthe violation report. The Court grants defendants oral motion and continues the hearing until Monday, November 29, 2010 at 2:30 p.m in Courtroom 6E before Magistrate Judge Hays. Based on the information before the Court, the Court remands defendant to custody pending outcome of the hearing on the bond violation report. Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences January 10, 2011.Scheduling Conference set for 12/16/2010 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays., Show Cause Hearing set for 11/29/2010 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Main Document 19 replaced on 12/6/2010) (Carr, Lori). Modified on 12/6/2010 to reflect defendant was remanded to custody rather than defendant's bond was revoked. (Carr, Lori). (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/22/2010 20 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 12/16/2010 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays., Show Cause Hearing set for 11/29/2010 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 11/22/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 11/22/2010)
11/23/2010 21 DISCOVERY ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. Signed on 11/23/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/23/2010)
11/24/2010 22 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This is the official notice for this hearing. Show Cause Hearing reset for 12/6/2010 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Per the request of defense counsel. Signed on 11/24/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/24/2010)
11/24/2010 23 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Teresa Brown. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 12/8/2010 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 11/24/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/24/2010)
11/30/2010 24 MOTION AND ORDER to dismiss complaint as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr,. Signed on 11/30/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 11/30/2010)
12/03/2010 26 Pro Se MOTION For Temporary Release by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/20/2010 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/03/2010)
12/03/2010 27 PRO SE MOTION To Dismiss Counsel Due To InEffective Assistance by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/20/2010 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/03/2010)
12/06/2010 28 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: denying 26 motion for temporary release as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1); denying 27 motion to dismiss counsel as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1); SHOW CAUSE HEARING as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr held on 12/6/2010. HEARING HELD. Parties appear in person and with counsel. As a matter of housekeeping, the Court denied defendant's Motion for Temporary Release (Doc. #26). Show Cause Hearing: Plaintiff's witness: Elsie Robinson; Exhibits Plaintiff's 1-8 and Defendant's A. At the close of evidence the Court took the matter of bond for defendant Hawkins under advisement. The Court then took up defendant's request to Dismiss Counsel Due to Ineffective Assistance (Doc. #27). Counsel for the Government and gallery attendees were cleared from the courtroom. The Court finds no reason to grant that request at this time. The Court took the Affidavit of Financial Status for defendant. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal until a decision is made on the Show Cause hearing. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Dorothy Myers, 816-512-5059. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/06/2010 29 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/06/2010 30 Document was a duplicate and has been deleted. Modified on 12/7/2010 (Myers, Dorothy). (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/06/2010 31 GOVERNMENT'S EXHIBIT INDEX as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. for Show Cause Hearing on 12/6/10 (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/07/2010)
12/08/2010 33 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Teresa Brown held on 12/8/2010, ARRAIGNMENT as to Teresa Brown (2) Count 1,2,7-12 held on 12/8/2010. Defendant pleaded not guilty. This case is set on the 1/10/11 criminal trial docket. Defendant is released on a $25,000 unsecured bond. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Dorothy Myers, 816-512-5059. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/08/2010)
12/08/2010 34 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Teresa Brown Scheduling Conference set for 12/16/2010 11:30 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Counsel and defendant were advised that they could request to appear by telephone. Signed on 12/8/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/08/2010)
12/08/2010 38 Appearance BOND ENTERED as to Teresa Brown in amount of $ 25,000.00, This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/14/2010)
12/08/2010 39 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Teresa Brown. Defendant released on a non-surety bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 12/14/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/14/2010)
12/09/2010 35 ***Remark as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr: EMAIL FROM THE COURT TO COUNSEL- Counsel-- It is my intent to add/revise the conditions for Mr. Hawkins and release him from custody. I welcome counsel's input on any of the proposed changes or additions to the conditions of release. 1. Condition 9a. will be modified as follows:9(a) Maintain or actively seek employment and advise the Pretrial Services Officer of the defendant's employment status as directed. The defendant must obtain verifiable employment with an entity other than Petro America, its affiliates or subsidiaries. Additionally, the defendant may not act in any capacity by or on behalf of Petro America its affiliates or subsidiaries including but not limited to as an advisor, consultant, representative, spokesperson, shareholder or unpaid volunteer. 2. Mr. Moss seemed to suggest that we should limit defendant's ability to communicate with shareholders or potential witnesses. As discussed initially almost everyone defendant knows could fall into this category and thus supervision would be difficult. Thus, I propose the following language be added to the additional conditions already set forth under 9(o): Defendant is prohibited from communicating orally, in writing, electronically or through any other medium with anyone other than his counsel or anyone employed by his counsel concerning this case, Petro America, its affiliates or subsidiaries.3. Mr. Moss will need to propose a home plan as to where Mr. Hawkins will live upon release. If anyone has any other suggestions, please advise. EMAIL FROM DAN NELSON: My office agrees with these condition modifications and we have no additional proposed conditions to raise.Thank you, Dan (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/09/2010)
12/13/2010 36 ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr of Show Cause Hearing held December 6, 2010 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Court Reporter: Lissa Whittaker, 816-914-3613, rapidtranscript@kc.rr.com. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. Notice of Intent to File Redaction of Transcripts due by 12/20/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/14/2011.(Whittaker, Lissa) (Entered: 12/13/2010)
12/13/2010 37 SEALED TRANSCRIPT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr of Hearing on Attorney Representation held December 6, 2010 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Court Reporter: Lissa Whittaker.(Whittaker, Lissa) (Entered: 12/13/2010)
12/14/2010 43 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: BOND HEARING/CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr held on 12/14/2010. After prior discussion between the Court and counsel, the parties agreed to add further conditions to the existing Order Setting Conditions of Release issued on 12/8/10. The additional conditions of release were read to defendant and defendant was reminded the original Order Setting Conditions of Release remains in effect. Defendant released from custody. Court adjourned. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/14/2010 48 ADDENDUM TO ORDER setting conditions of release as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 12/14/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
12/15/2010 40 MOTION to continue by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/3/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Moss, Stephen) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
12/15/2010 41 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Johnny Heurung. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 12/16/2010 03:00 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 12/15/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
12/15/2010 42 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Melanie Susan Morgan appearing for Teresa Brown. (Morgan, Melanie) (Entered: 12/15/2010)
12/16/2010 ARREST of Johnny Heurung (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/16/2010 44 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Johnny Heurung (3) Count 1,13-14 held on 12/16/2010. INITIAL APPEARANCE and ARRAIGNMENT as to Johnny Heurung (3) Count 1,13-14 held on 12/16/2010. Bond Set: Personal Recognizance. Conditions of release read to the defendants. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the indictment applicable to him/her. Defendant ordered released on a continuing bail bond. Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences February 14, 2011. If the parties and defendant Heurung agree to a continuance of this matter to the November, 2011 joint criminal trial docket, a scheduling conference will not be necessary; if, however, the parties do not agree, then counsel for Heurung was directed to contact the Courtroom Deputy to set a hearing. If parties do not agree, then counsel for Heurung was directed to contact the Courtroom Deputy to set a hearing. Ex parte discussion with Lance Sandage, CJA counsel, who was given a copy of the financial affidavit and directed to complete the form with the defendant and electronically file the affidavit within the next week. If counsel believes the information contains private information, then counsel should contact the Courtroom Deputy so the document may be filed under seal. Defendant released on bond. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/16/2010 45 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Johnny Heurung. Lance Sandage appointed. Signed on 12/16/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
12/16/2010 46 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown held on 12/16/10. Government counsel appears in person; Defense counsel appears in person; Defendant Hawkins, Jr. appears in person; defendant Brown appears by telephone. Motion for Continuance filed by defendant Hawkins, Jr. requesting trial to be reset to November 29, 2011. Defense counsel gives further explanation as to why continuance of trial from the January 10, 2011 trial docket is necessary. The Court must first conduct a scheduling conferencewith the co-defendants prior to resetting the trial date. No objection by either defendant. No objection by government counsel. Discovery issues discussed. As of last week, the government produced, in digital format, approximately 27,000 pages of discovery, consisting of bank records, financial documents, and recordings of telephone calls (approximately 80-90), which accounts for approximately half of the all discovery. An additional 10,000-15,000 pages are currently being prepared to send to IVIZE within the next couple of weeks. The remaining discovery to be produced will be in the range of 25,000-30,000 pages and should be produced to defendants within the next 30-45 days. Defendant request pretrial motions to be filed by August 2, 2011. Government responses due within thirty days from the date the motion is filed. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
12/16/2010 51 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Johnny Heurung. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 12/16/10 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 12/23/2010)
12/17/2010 47 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Johnny Heurung. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/17/2010)
12/20/2010 49 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 12/16/2010 as to Johnny Heurung. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 12/20/2010)
12/23/2010 50 MOTION to continue trial from February 14, 2011 to November 29, 2011 by Johnny Heurung. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/10/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sandage, Lance) (Entered: 12/23/2010)
12/30/2010 52 TRIAL ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, 50 MOTION to continue trial from February 14, 2011 to November 29, 2011 filed by Johnny Heurung, and 40 MOTION to continue filed by Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr are granted. The case is set for trial on the Joint Criminal Jury Trial Docket commencing on November 28, 2011. A final pretrial conference is set for November 8, 2011. On or before August 2, 2011, the parties shall file any relevant pretrial motions. Any suggestions in opposition shall be filed within thirty days from the date the motion is filed. See Order for additional deadlines. Signed on 12/30/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 12/30/2010)
01/06/2011 53 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 10/27/10 as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Rowland, Bonnie) (Entered: 01/06/2011)
02/02/2011 55 MOTION for order to declare case extend and complex purusant to 18 USC 3006(d)(3) by Johnny Heurung. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/22/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Sandage, Lance) (Entered: 02/02/2011)
02/04/2011 56 ORDER granting 55 motion for order to declare case complex as to Isreal Owen Hawkins (1), Teresa Brown (2),Johnny Heurung (3) and Clarence Moore (4). Defendant Heurung's Motion to Declare Case Extended and Complex (doc #55) is granted. This case is declared extended and complex pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(d)(3). All court-appointed counsel are authorized to submit requests for interim payment for legal services and expenses. Signed on 2/4/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. (Myers, Dorothy) Modified on 4/14/2011 (Gicinto, JoRita). (Entered: 02/04/2011)
02/16/2011 57 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Clarence D Moore Susan M Hunt for Clarence D Moore appointed.. Signed on 2/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
02/16/2011 58 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Clarence D Moore. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 2/24/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 2/16/2010 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
02/22/2011 59 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Clarence D Moore. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 3/4/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 2/22/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 02/22/2011)
02/23/2011 61 RULE 5(C)(3) documents received as to Clarence D. Moore (Attachments: # 1 Docket sheet from Northern District of Georgia, # 2 Order Appointing Counsel, # 3 Minute Sheet for Initial Appearance - 2/11/11, # 4 Waiver of Rule 5 Hearings, # 5 Order of Temporary Detention, # 6 Minute Sheet for Bond/Detention Hearing - 2/15/11, # 7 Order Setting Conditions of Release).(Moore, Terri) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/11/2011: # 8 Related Order and docket sheet (received by WDMO on 4/7/2011)) (Moore, Terri). (Entered: 02/24/2011)
02/24/2011 60 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 2/11/2011 as to Clarence D Moore. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 02/24/2011)
03/04/2011 62 ORDER as to Clarence D Moore - ORDERED that the defendants oral request for funds for transportation to Atlanta, Geogiais granted. The United States Marshals Service is directed to arrange for transportation for the defendant from Kansas City to Atlanta, Georgia on March 4, 2011, or as soon thereafter as possible. Signed on 3/4/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/04/2011 63 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Clarence D Moore held on 3/4/2011. Defendant advised of the charge, the penalty and his rights. Financial affidavit taken; Susan Hunt appointed. Bond Set by the Northern District of Georgia and remain in effect. ARRAIGNMENT as to Clarence D Moore (4) Count 1 held on 3/4/2011. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the indictment applicable to him/her. Defendant ordered released on a continuing bail bond.Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences November 28, 2011. Scheduling conference held previously; parties state there are no additional scheduling issues at this time and adopts the scheduling order for this defendant. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/04/2011 64 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Clarence D Moore. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/04/2011 NOTICE OF DOCKET MODIFICATION. A modification has been made to the document filed on 3/4/2011 as Document No. 65, ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA. The document has been deleted as it was a duplicate filing. The Order was filed on 2/16/11 document #57 This is a text entry only - no document is attached. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/04/2011)
03/22/2011 65 MOTION to appoint counsel by Teresa Brown. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/8/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Morgan, Melanie) (Entered: 03/22/2011)
03/25/2011 66 ORDER as to Clarence D Moore - The Order Setting Conditions of Release previously imposed for defendant Clarence D.Moore is hereby amended to change condition (9)(m) and add condition (9)(p) and is as follows:(9)(m): The defendant shall refrain from excessive use of alcohol.(9)(p): The defendant shall participate in a program of inpatient or outpatient substance abusetherapy and counseling if the pretrial services office or supervising officer considers it advisable.All other conditions of the Order Setting Conditions of Release will remain in effect.. Signed on 3/25/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
03/29/2011 67 ORDER as to Teresa Brown - ORDERED that the Motion To Appoint Counsel (doc #65) is hereby granted. It is ORDERED that Melanie Morgan is relieved as retained counsel for the defendant at all further proceedings. It is furtherORDERED that Willie Epps is hereby appointed as counsel for all further proceedings. Signed on 3/29/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 03/29/2011)
04/05/2011 68 NOTICE of change of address by Lance David Sandage (Sandage, Lance) (Entered: 04/05/2011)
04/07/2011 69 ORDER providing notice to parties as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore. Signed on 04/07/2011 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/07/2011)
04/18/2011 70 SCHEDULING AND TRIAL ORDER as to Clarence D Moore; Defendant Moore was advised that he was joined with codefendants in this matter, andthat the case had been set on the November 28, 2011 Joint Criminal Jury Trial Docket. Defendant Moore did not object to this trial date. The parties indicated that there were no additional scheduling issues and that the Court could adopt the Trial Order previously entered in this case. Motions due by 8/2/2011. Accelerated Jury Trial set for 11/28/2011 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8C, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. Pretrial conference is set for 11/8/2011 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Pretrial motions shall be filed on or before August 2, 2011. Suggestions in opposition shall be filed within 30 days from the date the motion is filed. See Order for additional deadlines.Signed on 4/18/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. (Myers, Dorothy) (Entered: 04/18/2011)
06/15/2011 72 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 7s-8s, Teresa Brown (2) count(s) 1s, 2s, 9s-14s, Johnny Heurung (3) count(s) 1s, 15s-16s, Clarence D Moore (4) count(s) 1s, Allen Collins (5) count(s) 1, 20, Teresa Hill (6) count(s) 1, 6, 18-19, Charles Hooker (7) count(s) 1, 6, Russell Hopkins (8) count(s) 1, Brian Langenbach (9) count(s) 1, William Miller (10) count(s) 1, 5, 17, Martin Roper (11) count(s) 1, Curtis White (12) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet Israel Hawkins, # 2 Criminal Cover Sheet Teresa Brown, # 3 Criminal Cover Sheet Johnny Heurung, # 4 Criminal Cover Sheet Clarence Moore, # 5 Criminal Cover Sheet Allen Collins, # 6 Criminal Cover Sheet Teresa Hill, # 7 Criminal Cover Sheet Charles Hooker, # 8 Criminal Cover Sheet Russell Hopkins, # 9 Criminal Cover Sheet Brian Langenbach, # 10 Criminal Cover Sheet William Miller, # 11 Criminal Cover Sheet Martin Roper, # 12 Criminal Cover Sheet Curtis White). (Moore, Terri) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 ARREST of Allen Collins, Martin Roper (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 73 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Allen Collins, Martin Roper held on 6/16/2011. Financial affidavits taken; counsel to be appointed. Defendants released on bond. Arraignment set for 6/30/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 74 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Allen Collins. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 75 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Allen Collins. Jacquelyn E. Rokusek appointed. Signed on 6/16/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 76 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Martin Roper. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 77 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Martin Roper. Jack West appointed. Signed on 6/16/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 78 DISCOVERY ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins, Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Russell Hopkins, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White. Signed on 6/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 79 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Allen Collins. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 6/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 80 APPEARANCE BOND ENTERED as to Martin Roper in amount of $ 5,000.00 unsecured, This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 81 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Martin Roper. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 6/16/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/17/2011 82 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Curtis White held on 6/17/2011; Arraignment set for 6/30/2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Affidavit taken; CJA counsel to be appointed. Personal Recognizance Bond set; defendant advised of the conditions of release. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
06/17/2011 83 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Curtis White. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
06/17/2011 84 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Curtis White. James F. Speck appointed. Signed on 6/17/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
06/17/2011 85 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Curtis White. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/17/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/21/2011 86 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 6/16/2011 as to Martin Roper. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/21/2011 87 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 6/16/2011 as to Curtis White. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/21/2011 88 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED on 6/16/2011 as to Allen Collins. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.(Martin, Jan) (Entered: 06/21/2011)
06/23/2011 89 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, William Miller. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 6/28/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 6/23/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/23/2011)
06/28/2011 90 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Brian Langenbach. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 7/5/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/28/2011)
06/28/2011 91 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Curtis White. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment set for 6/30/2011 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Only change is to the time. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/28/2011)
06/28/2011 92 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE/ARRAIGNMENT as to Teresa Hill: Counts 1, 6, 18,19; Charles Hooker: Counts 1 and 6; William Miller: Counts 1, 5, and 17 held on 6/28/2011. Defendants entered plea of not guilty to each count of the Superseding Indictment applicable to them. Personal recognizance bonds set as to Defendants Hill and Hooker; $10,000 signature bond set as to defendant Miller. Release conditions read to defendants. Affidavits taken; CJA counsel appointed. Case previously set on criminal trial docket commencing 11/28/2011; scheduling conference to be set at later date. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 93 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Teresa Hill. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 94 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Charles Hooker. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 95 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of William Miller. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 96 ORDER APPOINTING Chris Angles, COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Teresa Hill. Signed on 6/28/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 97 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL, Kent Hall UNDER CJA as to Charles Hooker. Signed on 6/28/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 98 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL, David Guastello UNDER CJA as to William Miller. Signed on 6/28/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/28/2011 99 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Teresa Hill. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/28/2011 100 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Charles Hooker. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/28/2011 101 Unsecured Surety BOND ENTERED as to William Miller in amount of $10,000, cosigned by Tammy Fisher, girlfriend. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/28/2011 102 ORDER setting conditions of release as to William Miller. Defendant released on a unsecured bond, cosigned by Tammy Fisher, girlfriend. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. Signed on 6/28/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/30/2011 103 Minute Entry for ARRAIGNMENT as to Allen Collins (5) Count 1,20 and Martin Roper (11) Count 1 held on 6/30/2011 before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: Defendants waived reading of the indictment. Defendants advised of the charges, penalties and their rights. Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences November 28, 2011. Scheduling conference to be announced at a later date. Defendants ordered released on a continuing bail bond. OTHER: Attorney Rokusek asks whether this case has been declared as complex as to Mr. Collins. Court will advice counsel after researching the matter. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Shelly McDowell, 816-512-5000. (McDowell, Shelly) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/30/2011 104 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: ARRAIGNMENT as to Curtis White (12) Count 1 held on 6/30/2011. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty to each count of the superseding indictment applicable to him/her. Defendant ordered released on a continuing bail bond.Case ordered set for trial on the joint criminal jury trial docket which commences November 28, 2011. Scheduling conference will be set at a later date To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) Modified on 7/6/2011 to correct criminal docket date (Carr, Lori). (Entered: 06/30/2011)
07/05/2011 106 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Brian Langenbach held on 7/5/2011. Affidavit taken; counsel to be appointed. Personal recognize bond set; conditions read to defendant. Arraignment to be set at later date. Defendant released on bond. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/05/2011)
07/05/2011 107 AFFIDAVIT of Financial Status of Brian Langenbach. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/05/2011)
07/05/2011 108 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL UNDER CJA as to Brian Langenbach. Lisa G. Nouri for Brian Langenbach appointed. Signed on 7/5/11 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/05/2011)
07/05/2011 109 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Brian Langenbach. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 7/5/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/07/2011 110 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 7/13/2011 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 7/7/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/07/2011 111 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Brian Langenbach. This is the official notice for this hearing. Arraignment set for 7/13/2011 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 7/7/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/07/2011 112 WAIVER of Personal Appearance at Arraignment and Entry of Plea of Not Guilty by Brian Langenbach (Nouri, Lisa) (Entered: 07/07/2011)
07/11/2011 113 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Richard W. Johnson appearing for Russell Hopkins. (Johnson, Richard) (Entered: 07/11/2011)
07/11/2011 114 Motion to allow R. Martin Adams to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $50 receipt number 0866-2767345) by Russell Hopkins. (Johnson, Richard) (Entered: 07/11/2011)
07/11/2011 115 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Initial Appearance,Arraignment,Change of Plea set for 7/13/2011 02:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 7/11/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/11/2011)
07/12/2011 116 ORDER granting 114 motion to appear pro hac vice, approved by Clerk of Court. Attorney R Martin Adams for Russell Hopkins allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. as to Russell Hopkins (8). This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Moore, Terri) Modified on 7/13/2011 to note copy of ORDER and CM/ECF Registration Form mailed to attorney (Moore, Terri). (Entered: 07/12/2011)
07/13/2011 119 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: ARRAIGNMENT as to Russell Hopkins (8) Count 1 and Brian Langenbach (9) Count 1 and INITIAL APPEARANCE/CHANGE OF PLEA as to Russell Hopkins held on 7/13/2011. Waiver of personal appearance at arraignment and entry of plea of not guilty filed by defendant Lagenbach. Prior case setting remains; status conference to be set at a later date. Defendant Hopkins arraigned on Count 1; Personal Recognizance bond set; defendant to report to Pretrial Services upon conclusion of change of plea hearing. Defendant sworn and enters plea of guilty to Count 1 of the Superseding Indictment. Court to issue Report and Recommendation to District Judge for acceptance of plea; PSIR ordered. Transcript ordered. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Joella Baldwin, 816-512-5052. (Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
07/13/2011 125 ORDER setting conditions of release as to Russell Hopkins. Defendant released on a personal recognizance bond. This document contains original signatures of non attorneys and is being maintained in a paper file at the court.. Signed on 7/13/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/19/2011)
07/14/2011 117 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins - Scheduling Conference set for 7/28/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore on Superseding Indictment set for 7/28/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays. Signed on 7/14/011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
07/14/2011 118 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White - Scheduling Conference set for 7/28/2011 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6E, Kansas City (SWH) before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.. Signed on 7/14/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/14/2011)
07/18/2011 122 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Thursday, 11/10/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 8C, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
07/18/2011 123 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Thursday, 1/26/2012 10:30 AM in Courtroom 8C, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
07/18/2011 124 ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT as to Russell Hopkins, Brian Langenbach of Arraignment, First Appearance and Change of Plea held July 13, 2011 before Judge Sarah W. Hays. Court Reporter: Lissa Whittaker, 816-914-3613, rapidtranscript@kc.rr.com. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. Notice of Intent to File Redaction of Transcripts due by 7/25/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/17/2011.(Whittaker, Lissa) (Entered: 07/18/2011)
07/20/2011 126 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Russell Hopkins (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 07/20/2011)
07/21/2011 127 ORDER as to Charles Hooker - The Order Setting Conditions of Release previously imposed for defendant Charles Hooker is hereby amended to add condition (9)(o).All other conditions of the Order Setting Conditions of Release will remain in effect. Signed on 7/21/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 07/21/2011)
07/21/2011 128 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE - Russell J. Shankland appearing for Teresa Brown. (Shankland, Russell) (Entered: 07/21/2011)
07/25/2011 129 MOTION for waiver of appearance and entry of not guilty plea by Clarence D Moore. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/11/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Hunt, Susan) (Entered: 07/25/2011)
07/26/2011 131 WAIVER of Personal Appearance at Arraignment and Entry of Plea of Not Guilty to Superseding Indictment by Teresa Brown (Epps, Willie) Modified on 7/27/2011 text to refelct correct event (Jones, Robin). (Entered: 07/26/2011)
07/28/2011 134 MOTION to continue Trial and Supporting Suggestions by Curtis White. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/15/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Speck, James) (Entered: 07/28/2011)
07/28/2011 135 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: ARRAIGNMENT as to Isreal Owen Hawkins Jr (1) Count 1s,2s,3s,4s,7s-8s and Teresa Brown (2) Count 1s,2s,9s-14s and Johnny Heurung (3) Count 1s,15s-16s and Clarence D Moore (4) Count 1s held on 7/28/2011, INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins held on 7/28/2011. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Main Document 135 replaced on 7/29/2011) (Carr, Lori). (Entered: 07/29/2011)
07/28/2011 137 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White held on 7/28/11. Government counsel appears in person. Defense counsel appear in person. Defendant Langenbach appears by telephone; remaining defendants appear in person.Motion for Continuance filed by defendant White requesting trial to be reset to the June 4, 2012 trial docket. Defense counsel gives explanation as to why continuance of trial from the November 28, 2011 trial docket is necessary.No objection by the defendants. Objection by government counsel. Discovery issues discussed. Defendants request pretrial motions to be filed by January 30, 2012. Government responses due within 30 days from the date the motion is filed; defendants reply due within 14 days. Attorney Epps prefers the June setting; Attorneys Nouri, West and Speck prefers the July setting; Attorneys Guastello, Angles and Hall have no preference. Once the court confers with the remaining parties, and with Judge Smith, the court will notify the parties of the trial setting. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/29/2011)
07/29/2011 136 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins held on 7/28/11. Government counsel appears in person. Defense counsel appear in person. Defendants Brown and Moore appear by telephone; defendants Hawkins, Heurung, and Collins appear in person. Defense counsel gives explanation as to why continuance of trial from the November 28, 2011 trial docket is necessary. No objection by the defendants. Objection by government counsel. Discovery issues discussed.Defendants request pretrial motions to be filed by December 30, 2011.Government responses due within 30 days from the date the motion is filed; defendants reply due within 14 days. Attorney Brown prefers a June setting; Attorneys Moss, Sandage, Hunt and Rokusek have no preference. Once the court confers with the remaining parties, and with Judge Smith, the court will notify the parties of the trial setting. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Lori Carr, 816-512-5064. (Carr, Lori) (Entered: 07/29/2011)
08/12/2011 140 TRIAL ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins, Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White - The case isset for trial on the Joint Criminal Jury Trial Docket commencing on June 4, 2012. A final pretrial conference is set for May 22, 2012. On or before January 30, 2012, the parties shall file any relevant pretrial motions. Any suggestions in opposition shall be filed within thirty days from the date the motion is filed. Defendants replies are due within fourteen days from the date the opposition is filed. See Order for additional deadlines. Signed on 8/12/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 08/12/2011)
08/25/2011 141 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS on Plea of Guilty as to Russell Hopkins Objections to R&R due by 9/12/2011. Signed on 8/25/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 08/25/2011)
09/02/2011 143 NOTICE of filing Lis Pendens by USA as to Teresa Hill (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 09/02/2011)
09/07/2011 144 ORDER (SEALED) as to Clarence D Moorere 142 EX PARTE MOTION for order filed by Clarence D Moore. Signed on 9/7/2011 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Baldwin, Joella) (Entered: 09/07/2011)
09/14/2011 145 ORDER ACCEPTANCE of Plea of guilty and Adjudication of Guilt as to Russell Hopkins re 141 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS on Plea of Guilty as to Russell Hopkins as to Russell Hopkins (8). Signed on 09/14/2011 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. (Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 09/14/2011)
10/25/2011 148 MOTION for order by William Miller. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/14/2011 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Guastello, David) (Entered: 10/25/2011)
01/03/2012 150 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Thursday, 2/2/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 01/03/2012)
01/04/2012 151 ORDER as to Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr, Teresa Brown, Johnny Heurung, Clarence D Moore, Allen Collins, Teresa Hill, Charles Hooker, Russell Hopkins, Brian Langenbach, William Miller, Martin Roper, Curtis White - ORDERED that defendant Miller's Motion to Declare Case Extended and Complex (doc #148) is granted. This case is again declared extended and complex pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3006A(d)(3). All court-appointed counsel are authorized to submit requests for interim payment for legal services and expenses. Signed on 1/4/2012 by Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays.(Gicinto, JoRita) (Entered: 01/04/2012)
01/05/2012 152 CJA 21 as to Johnny Heurung: Authorization to pay Ivize Services, Inc $930.48 for expert services. Voucher #11MOW113. This document is being maintained in the finance office at the court.. Signed on 02/10/11 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Harrison, Teresa) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
01/05/2012 153 CJA 20 as to Johnny Heurung: Authorization to pay Lance Sandage. Total amount: $1,662.50: Voucher #11MOW356. This document is being maintained in the finance office at the court.. Signed on 06/07/11 by Chief District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Harrison, Teresa) (Entered: 01/05/2012)
01/11/2012 154 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Russell Hopkins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Tuesday, 6/19/2012 10:00 AM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
01/11/2012 155 CJA 20 as to Curtis White: Authorization to pay James F. Speck. Total amount: $7,925.00. Voucher #12MOW018. This document is being maintained in the finance office at the court. Signed on 01/06/12 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Harrison, Teresa) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
01/11/2012 156 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Kathleen D Mahoney appearing for USA. (Mahoney, Kathleen) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
01/30/2012 158 MOTION to sever defendant by Teresa Brown. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/16/2012 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Epps, Willie) (Entered: 01/30/2012)
02/02/2012 159 SUGGESTIONS in opposition by USA as to Teresa Brown re 158 MOTION to sever defendant . Reply suggestions due by 2/21/2012 unless otherwise directed by the court (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 02/02/2012)
03/20/2012 160 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Allen Collins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for Thursday 4/5/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 03/20/2012)
04/02/2012 161 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING as to Allen Collins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for Thursday, 4/5/2012 **11:30 AM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/02/2012)
04/05/2012 162 MOTION to continue Trial by Martin Roper. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/23/2012 unless otherwise directed by the court. (West, Jack) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
04/05/2012 163 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Teresa Hill. This is the official notice for this hearing. Change of Plea Hearing set for Wednesday, 4/11/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
04/05/2012 164 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Allen Collins (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 04/05/2012)
04/05/2012 165 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING as to Allen Collins held on 4/5/2012, Plea entered by Allen Collins (5) Guilty Count 1. Sentencing date: Wednesday, 08/01/2012 at 11:00 a.m. (Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/09/2012)
04/09/2012 166 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Allen Collins. This is the official notice for this hearing. Sentencing set for Wednesday, 8/1/2012 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8D, Kansas City (ODS) before District Judge Ortrie D. Smith.**COUNSEL ARE INFORMED THAT ALL BRIEFS, SUGGESTIONS, OR LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR POSITIONS TO BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SENTENCING OR REVOCATION HEARING. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached.(Will-Fees, Eva) (Entered: 04/09/2012)
04/11/2012 167 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Teresa Hill (Nelson, Daniel) (Entered: 04/11/2012)
Trial postponed: June 4: Isreal Owen Hawkins, Jr., et al, jury trial
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/calendar.html
News releases:
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/divisions/petro.html
so the guy who hijacked this shell is now in charge of the fake bonds .. and the fake oil deals?
lol
The feds follow the money. Whatever they hid won't be there for them!
You're getting ahead of yourself wouldn't you say!
With pleas, etc. they may not go to jail or not for long if they do!!
Sure, Larry Martinie is a crooked buddy of Langenbach, Andrew and Greene. They all work together to steal your hard earned money.
This all has to do with Petro because these creeps are all in it together. They are partners and involved in all the scams.
FAKE MERGER!!!!
I was reading about the merger the other day....reading it, you can tell it was an intentional scam. They set everything up then amended everything...not to mention, Petro Kansas, was never even included in the merger in any way. It was such a pump, to get everyone buying with the intent everyone was going to be a billionaire...what a joke. I feel sorry for those buying at $1.65...at least they will have a tax write off....although, that's not much of a comfort...
When they get out of jail, I believe their financial activity will be CLOSELY WATCHED...besides, they have crimes facing the false and misleading emails they solicited about this stock as they dumped their shares they bought BEFORE the fake merger.
Dr H
They were riding high for a moment! Looking back, wonder if it was worth it to them. I know for some insiders it was since they made lots of money when the stock was in pump mode, but for Owen and gang...wonder if they have any second thoughts? I guess that might depend upon if they have any millions stashed away somewhere, for when they get out of jail...
I'm sure he sold all he could, it's just about completely worthless now...where are the people screaming buy now? LOL! Silly people here STILL don't realize this has NOTHING to do with Petro America Kansas OR Deleware!
Dr H
Does Owen still hold this stock, or did he sell?
Fixed bad link for affidavit.
Referring to
To help you understand, there are two companies named "Petro America Corp" One incorporated in Kansas (associated by the term "church shares") and the other one incorporated in Delaware.( the original name American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. was changed to Petro America Corp) Please note that the name change was not reported to the SEC or was the change of CEO from Chris Lotto to Owen Hawkins! Because no 14C (click here for an example)was filed, the SEC still has them listed as American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.
http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=&CIK=0001122771&filenum=&State=&SIC=&owner=include&action=getcompany
Welcome to the "NUMB" that is Petro Debacle. There is nothing.
Dr H
I can totally see how someone could be confused! What a mess!
oh my gosh! I knew this was a scam, but I think it just now sunk in how bad of a scam it was! Basically, everyone who bought "church shares" did not buy real shares. They just gave Owen their money. The church "shares" are not associated with any exchanges at all, are they? They are not really even shares, huh? Suddenly I understand why these so-called shares will never trade. Because they were never shares. There is no chance that what they bought will ever give a return of investment. ever.
Really, then, the 'company' called Petro America, is in no way related to PTRZ/ASWD and now, I'm really wondering how a Petro America board even belongs here on Investor's Hub. How can they say there are shareholders? What the heck are the auditors auditing?
This is really disgusting.
Yes, but the comapny shell has nothing to do with Petro America Corp at all. It's still ASWD, and has ZERO to do with Petro America other than they lied about it being so in "official" public company emails that circulated; which will surely land them in prison.
Dr H
If I understand correctly, doesn't PTRZ or whatever it's really called owe a boatload of taxes and fees? Isn't the deadline coming up pretty soon?
Do you think that the same thing that happened to WTAI will happen to PTRZ?
That's fine, but this stock has absolutely nothing to with Petro America company at all; Remember, this is STILL ASWD with a name change, nothing more. ZERO to do with Petro America Corp at all.
Dr H
If PTRZ is still alive, then someone needs to let it know...lol...
The update is that it is still alive.
Yup, it looks like for now it has flat lined.
Looks like ALL suporters have fled...no one left to praise the ASWD shell....I thought it was the "Peoples Company"; until they go to jail I guess :)
Dr H
Did you read that email she wrote telling everyone Petro started trading and they were millionaires??? Right after that the SEC suspended trading....
Nothing; the share price has collapsed as predicted. It is a dirty shell that is actually ASWD still, only the name changed. Absolute ZERO involvement with Petro America Kansas, anyone who bought shares thinking they were buying Petro America have certainly been had. Stupid, Teresa sent a public email proclaiming this "is the Petro America Stock trading now"; that will land her in jail on that lie alone.
Dr H
Is this stock dead at this point? I can't find any filings, or anything related to PTRZ at this point. Does anyone have any updated information for PTRZ?
Yeah, I was curious if anything was going on...I knew they are ASWD, but wasn't sure if they were trying to get their debts in order. I think in March, or April of 2011 things are due to be paid. I don't think they have tried to make good on the back due taxes...just haven't had a chance to investigate yet. They don't have very many weeks left to get these issues settled.
I'm not sure; I know the company is actually ASWD, so it has nothing to do with Petro America or and of the phony business affiliates. It's just a shell vith $0 value and huge liabilities. Anyone holding stock here is likely fit to lose all value soon enough.
H
Does this company still exist? There has been no action for weeks. Has anything new been filed?
You DO know that PTRZ has absolutely NOTHING to do with "Petro America" at all right? Perhaps you should read a little more carefully:
Page 11 of 39 from the Indictment:
Paragraph 20:
20. To confuse investors, Hawkins and his co-conspirators attempted to blur the lines
between the acquired entities, none of which are related to Petro America. For example, Hawkins
changed ASWD’s name to “Petro America Delaware,” because ASWD had previously traded on
the Pink Sheets under the symbol ASWD. Hawkins then changed the ASWD symbol to PTRZ on
June 12, 2009. Petro America's website might easily lead a reader to conclude that Petro Delaware
is a true successor to Petro America. In fact, while Hawkins is the largest shareholder of Petro
Delaware, (due to $22,500 worth of shares Hawkins purchased in his own name with Petro investor
funds) Petro America is not a holder of record of any Petro Delaware shares. Moreover, there was
no exchange of shares that would make the shareholders in Petro America holders of publicly-traded
stock.
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/news2010/hawkins_complaint.pdf
Glad to help you out as always,
H
Yes, I can see how well they traded today ...
Well sir,
maybe you should contact those that can change the system. For now, there is not a lot this board can do about the system. FYI, PTRZ has not been de-listed. trades are still happening.
It looks like Owen and Co made out like a bandit...no pun intended....his ROI was pretty good. Wonder why he didn't use some of that money to pay for his own attorney, instead of letting tax payers pay for his legal mess...that really chaps me, how he uses the system.
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BETH PHILLIPS
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OCTOBER 27, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KCK MAN CHARGED IN $7.2 MILLION FRAUD SCHEME THAT TARGETED THOUSANDS OF INVESTORS NATIONWIDE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Kansas City, Kan., man has been charged in federal court for his role in a $7.2 million securities fraud scheme that victimized thousands of investors across the United States.
“A federal criminal complaint alleges that Petro America was an empty facade of a business run by deception and false promises,” Phillips said. “Petro’s founder is charged with defrauding unwary investors by selling them worthless stock in order to support his lavish lifestyle.”
Isreal Owen Hawkins, 55, of Kansas City, Kan., was charged in a two-count criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo. Hawkins is the president and CEO of Petro America Corporation. A related civil forfeiture was filed against Petro America on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.
The criminal complaint charges Hawkins with securities fraud and with structuring financial transactions in order to evade federal reporting requirements. Hawkins founded Petro America, which bills itself as a holding company for crude oil and gold mines (among other claimed assets) in 2007.
Count One: Securities Fraud
According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, Hawkins began selling shares of unregistered stock to investors in 2008. At the time, the affidavit says, Petro America had no oil, no realistic prospects for obtaining, transporting or storing large amounts of oil, no significant assets, no revenue and no other employees. The government is aware of no evidence that Petro America has seriously pursued any opportunities to acquire oil fields or conducted oil trading operations. Nevertheless, the affidavit says, Hawkins and others have touted excellent prospects for Petro’s rapid growth in the oil industry.
According to the affidavit, more than 9,000 victims have invested in excess of $7.2 million since August 2008, but instead of using that revenue for legitimate business-related purposes, Hawkins and his co-conspirators allegedly withdrew investors’ funds from Petro America’s bank accounts in cash, which they spent on personal expenditures such as a house by the lake, luxury cars, a $5,700 fur coat, a $37,000 boat, a $5,200 piece of Louis Vuitton luggage purchased in Switzerland, expensive jewelry and travel.
Hawkins, the only full-time employee of Petro America, paid himself an annual salary of $595,000 under a contract that also granted him a $175,000 bonus, 500 million shares that are immediately exercisable, a company car, a company apartment in Missouri, and a dining card. Hawkins drew his salary in cash, in random amounts at inconsistent times, and the company did not withhold taxes.
Conspirators often recruited investors through churches and used religious language in their pitches, the affidavit says, including promoting Petro America as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “share the blessing.” Petro America cultivated a relationship with the African American Ministers Alliance Group, the affidavit says, and according to its records made large payments to multiple Kansas City-area pastors, religious leaders and a local civil rights activist.
Investors lost from $100 to $100,000 each. Initially, many of the investors were drawn into the scheme with the promise that $100 would buy 100,000 shares of Petro America stock, the affidavit says, which Hawkins claimed was “book valued” at $2 per share. As the scheme progressed, conspirators raised the price to invest and claimed an ever-higher “book value” for the shares. The affidavit alleges that this allowed conspirators to unload shares to new investors at an increasing profit. To date, the affidavit says, the stock has never been properly registered or listed on any exchange.
Hawkins allegedly promised “meteoric returns” on investments. At the height of the scheme, the affidavit says, up to $700,000 flooded into the company each month.
Hawkins claimed that Petro America would be “the first African-American holding oil company to go public in the United States,” according to the affidavit. Investors were frequently told that they would be rich when the company “goes public.” Going public, the conspirators allegedly have said for over two years, is just weeks away. In reality, the affidavit says, the company has no significant assets or revenue stream (other than investor proceeds).
Alleged False Claims
Today’s affidavit alleges that Hawkins and co-conspirators provided materially false information to investors. For example, Petro America’s Web site includes a prominent photograph of the luxury office building at Two Pershing Square, ostensibly Petro’s “world corporate headquarters.” In reality, the affidavit says, Hawkins contracts with Regus Management Group LLC, a secretarial service that provides such services as telephone answering, fax and mail handling, use of the address and 16 hours of office usage for an initial monthly fee of $225.
According to the affidavit, conspirators have touted Petro America acquisitions in gold and rock mines as valuable holdings worth hundreds of billions of dollars. In reality, the affidavit says, Petro America’s interests in the gold and rock mines are essentially worthless. Petro America allegedly adopts wildly high valuations for the mines, most or all of which are not producing anything. Many or all of the mines are not actually mines at all, but mining claims. A mining claim is merely a plot of government-owned land upon which a person or corporation has filed a claim of rights to a mineral deposit, which may or may not actually exist.
Based on these representations, Hawkins and others claim that Petro’s assets are worth more than $284 billion. According to the affidavit, if this valuation were accurate, Petro America would be the second-largest company in the United States by market capitalization, larger than Wal-Mart, Apple or Microsoft. America’s largest company is Exxon Mobil, which has a market capitalization of $312.28 billion.
Count Two: Structuring Financial Transactions
Under federal law, banks are required to file Currency Transaction Reports for financial transactions that exceed $10,000 in one day. It is illegal to conduct multiple cash withdrawals in amounts less than $10,000 for the purpose of evading that federal reporting requirement.
The affidavit alleges that Hawkins and others made large cash withdrawals from Petro America’s bank accounts, which were structured to avoid bank reporting laws. For example, according to the affidavit, Hawkins and an unidentified co-conspirator visited Mazuma Credit Union several times each week. Sometimes they made big deposits of multiple checks into the company’s bank account; on most visits, the affidavit says, they withdrew $7,500 to $9,800, often on consecutive days. In this manner, Hawkins obtained at least $537,515 in cash from Petro’s account at Mazuma. The affidavit also alleges that Hawkins structured currency withdrawals out of Petro America accounts at U.S. Bank and Bank of America.
Web Site Support For Fraud Victims
Two Web sites have been established to collect information from the victims of the alleged securities fraud scheme and to provide updated information about the status of the case. Investors of Petro America are encouraged to provide information via an online form at http://www.postalinspectorsurvey.com/PetroAmerica Due to the volume of expected responses, this process has been automated and placed online; all communication from potential victims regarding the case should be made via this Web site. Updates about the status of the case will be posted at http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/petro.html
Phillips cautioned that the charges contained in this complaint are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel M. Nelson. It was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Office of the Missouri Securities Commissioner.
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This news release, as well as additional information about the office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, is available on-line at
http://www.justice.gov/usao/mow/index.html
Copies of the Affidavit and Complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office against Petro America Corp:
http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2010/10/22/22/Affidavit.source.prod_affiliate.81.pdf
http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2010/10/22/22/Complaint.source.prod_affiliate.81.pdf
Federal prosecutors have set up two websites for victims of the alleged scheme.
39 page criminal complaint against Owen Hawkins:
http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2010/10/27/19/hawkins_complaint__1_.source.prod_affiliate.81.pdf
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