09/18/2014 49 MOTION for Extension of Time to September 25, 2014 to File proposed protective orders as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix by Christopher Putnam. (Hanye, Joshua) (Entered: 09/18/2014)
1:14-cr-10221-WGY USA v. Affa et al 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-1 Michael Affa 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-2 Andrew Affa 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-3 Mitchell Brown 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-4 Christopher Putnam 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-5 Christopher Nix
United States District Court District of Massachusetts (Boston) CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:14-cr-10221-WGY All Defendants Case title: USA v. Affa et al Magistrate judge case numbers: 1:14-mj-01051-RBC 1:14-mj-01052-RBC 1:14-mj-01053-RBC 1:14-mj-07112-JCB
Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (1) Michael Affa also known as Michael A. Affa represented by Robert M. Goldstein 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02116 617-742-9015 Fax: 617-742-9016 Email: rmg@goldstein-lawfirm.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371 - CONSPIRACY Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (2) Andrew Affa also known as Andrew J. Affa represented by Steven E. Losquadro 649 Route 25A Suite 4 Rocky Point, NY 11778 631-744-9070 Fax: 631-744-9421 Email: losquadrolaw@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
William H. Connolly Law Offices of William H. Connolly 20 Park Plaza Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02210 617-542-0200 Email: whc@williamconnollylaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371 - CONSPIRACY Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (3) Mitchell Brown also known as Mitchell H. Brown represented by Richard Roth 295 Madison Avenue Floor 22 New York, NY 10017 (212) 542-8882 Fax: (212) 542-8883 LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Danielle Pomeraniec The Roth Law Firm, PLLC 295 Madison Avenue Floor 22 New York, NY 10017 (212) 542-8882 Fax: (212) 542-8883 Email: danielle@rrothlaw.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Robert S. Messinger Nystrom Beckman & Paris LLP One Marina Park Drive, 15th Flr. Boston, MA 02210 617-778-9104 Fax: 617-778-9110 Email: robert.messinger@gmail.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371 - CONSPIRACY Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (4) Christopher Putnam also known as Christopher R. Putnam represented by Joshua Robert Hanye Federal Public Defender's Office 5th Floor 51 Sleeper Street Boston, MA 02210 617-223-8061 Email: joshua_hanye@fd.org LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18 U.S.C. § 371 Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud. Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (5) Christopher Nix also known as Gabe Nix also known as Christopher G. Nix represented by Jonathan L. Kotlier Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP Seaport West 155 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA 02210-2604 617-439-2000 Fax: 617-310-9683 Email: jkotlier@nutter.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Plaintiff USA represented by Eric A. Forni United States Attorney's Office MA Suite 9200 1 Courthouse Way Boston, MA 02210 617-573-8827 Email: eric.forni@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Vassili Thomadakis US Attorney's Office - MA J. Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse 1 Courthouse Way Suite 9200 Boston, MA 02210 617-748-3248 Email: vassili.thomadakis@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Andrew J. Palid Securities and Exchange Commission - MA 33 Arch Street 23rd Floor Boston, MA 02110-1424 (617) 573-4540 Email: palida@sec.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
03/17/2015 78 MOTION to Seal (FILED UNDER SEAL) as to Andrew Affa. (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 03/18/2015)
03/03/2015 77 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered denying 76 Motion for Reconsideration as to Christopher Nix (5) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 03/03/2015)
03/02/2015 76 MOTION for Reconsideration re 65 MOTION for Discovery filed by Christopher Nix as to Christopher Nix. (Kotlier, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
02/13/2015 75 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING as to Andrew Affa. Rule 11 Hearing set for 3/17/2015 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
02/13/2015 74 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: Motion denied for the reasons set forth in the government's brief re 65 Motion for Discovery as to Christopher Nix (5) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
02/11/2015 73 Opposition by USA as to Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix re 65 MOTION for Discovery (Thomadakis, Vassili) (Entered: 02/11/2015)
01/23/2015 72 Reset Deadlines in case as to Christopher Nix 65 MOTION for Discovery . Responses due by 2/11/2015 (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
01/23/2015 71 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 70 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Motion to Compel Discovery as to Michael Affa (1), Andrew Affa (2), Mitchell Brown (3), Christopher Putnam (4), Christopher Nix (5) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 01/23/2015)
01/22/2015 70 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Motion to Compel Discovery as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix by USA. (Forni, Eric) (Entered: 01/22/2015)
01/21/2015 69 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 68 MOTION to Join Defendant Christopher Nix's Motion to Compel Discovery as to Michael Affa (1), Andrew Affa (2), Mitchell Brown (3), Christopher Putnam (4), Christopher Nix (5) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 01/21/2015)
01/16/2015 68 MOTION to Join Defendant Christopher Nix's Motion to Compel Discovery as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix by Mitchell Brown. (Pomeraniec, Danielle) (Modified on 1/20/2015 to Correct Docket Text and CM/ECF Filing Event) (Paine, Matthew). (Entered: 01/16/2015)
01/15/2015 67 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 66 MOTION to Join Defendant Nix's Motion for Discovery as to Christopher Putnam (4) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
01/14/2015 66 MOTION for Discovery to Join Defendant Nix's Motion for Discovery as to Christopher Putnam. (Hanye, Joshua) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
01/14/2015 65 MOTION for Discovery as to Christopher Nix. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Kotlier, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
12/31/2014 64 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 63 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 1/14/2015 to File Discovery Motion as to Michael Affa (1), Christopher Nix (5) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 12/31/2014)
12/30/2014 63 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 1/14/2015 to File Discovery Motion as to Michael Affa, Christopher Nix by Michael Affa. (Goldstein, Robert) (Entered: 12/30/2014)
12/22/2014 62 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
12/22/2014 61 Transcript of Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix held on July 31, 2014, before Ch. Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. Court Reporter Name: No Reporter Used. Digital Recording transcribed by Judy Bond Gonsalves. The Transcript may be purchased through Judy Bond Gonsavles at 508-984-7003, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Redaction Request due 1/12/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/22/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/23/2015. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
12/17/2014 60 Response to letter requesting additional discovery pursuant to Local Rule 116.3 as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix (Thomadakis, Vassili) (Entered: 12/17/2014)
12/12/2014 59 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Andrew R. McArdell appearing for Christopher Nix. Type of Appearance: Retained. (McArdell, Andrew) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
12/03/2014 58 Letter (non-motion) regarding Request for documents as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix (Kotlier, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
12/03/2014 57 Letter (non-motion) regarding Request for documents as to Christopher Nix (Kotlier, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
09/26/2014 56 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered. PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix (Attachments: # 1 Agreement) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 09/29/2014)
09/26/2014 55 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 36 Motion for Protective Order as to Michael Affa (1), Andrew Affa (2), Mitchell Brown (3), Christopher Putnam (4), Christopher Nix (5) (Paine, Matthew) (Modified on 9/29/2014 to Correct Filing Date) (Paine, Matthew). (Entered: 09/29/2014)
09/26/2014 52 Supplemental MEMORANDUM in Support by USA as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix re 36 MOTION for Protective Order (Thomadakis, Vassili) (Entered: 09/26/2014)
09/25/2014 51 NOTICE of Filing of Proposed Protective Orders by USA as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Government's Proposed Protective Order), # 2 Exhibit B (Defendants' Proposed Protective Order), # 3 Exhibit C (Redlined Comparison))(Thomadakis, Vassili) (Entered: 09/25/2014)
09/22/2014 50 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 49 MOTION for Extension of Time to September 25, 2014 to File proposed protective orders as to Michael Affa (1), Andrew Affa (2), Mitchell Brown (3), Christopher Putnam (4), Christopher Nix (5) (Paine, Matthew) (Entered: 09/22/2014)
09/18/2014 49 MOTION for Extension of Time to September 25, 2014 to File proposed protective orders as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix by Christopher Putnam. (Hanye, Joshua) (Entered: 09/18/2014)
1:14-cr-10221-WGY USA v. Affa et al 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-1 Michael Affa 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-2 Andrew Affa 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-3 Mitchell Brown 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-4 Christopher Putnam 1:14-cr-10221-WGY-5 Christopher Nix
United States District Court District of Massachusetts (Boston) CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:14-cr-10221-WGY All Defendants Case title: USA v. Affa et al Magistrate judge case numbers: 1:14-mj-01051-RBC 1:14-mj-01052-RBC 1:14-mj-01053-RBC 1:14-mj-07112-JCB
Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (1) Michael Affa also known as Michael A. Affa represented by Robert M. Goldstein 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02116 617-742-9015 Fax: 617-742-9016 Email: rmg@goldstein-lawfirm.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371 - CONSPIRACY Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (2) Andrew Affa also known as Andrew J. Affa represented by Steven E. Losquadro 649 Route 25A Suite 4 Rocky Point, NY 11778 631-744-9070 Fax: 631-744-9421 Email: losquadrolaw@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
William H. Connolly Law Offices of William H. Connolly 20 Park Plaza Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02210 617-542-0200 Email: whc@williamconnollylaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371 - CONSPIRACY Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (3) Mitchell Brown also known as Mitchell H. Brown represented by Richard Roth 295 Madison Avenue Floor 22 New York, NY 10017 (212) 542-8882 Fax: (212) 542-8883 LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Danielle Pomeraniec The Roth Law Firm, PLLC 295 Madison Avenue Floor 22 New York, NY 10017 (212) 542-8882 Fax: (212) 542-8883 Email: danielle@rrothlaw.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Robert S. Messinger Nystrom Beckman & Paris LLP One Marina Park Drive, 15th Flr. Boston, MA 02210 617-778-9104 Fax: 617-778-9110 Email: robert.messinger@gmail.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371 - CONSPIRACY Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (4) Christopher Putnam also known as Christopher R. Putnam represented by Joshua Robert Hanye Federal Public Defender's Office 5th Floor 51 Sleeper Street Boston, MA 02210 617-223-8061 Email: joshua_hanye@fd.org LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18 U.S.C. § 371 Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud. Assigned to: Judge William G. Young
Defendant (5) Christopher Nix also known as Gabe Nix also known as Christopher G. Nix represented by Jonathan L. Kotlier Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP Seaport West 155 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA 02210-2604 617-439-2000 Fax: 617-310-9683 Email: jkotlier@nutter.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition 18:371...CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD (1) 15:78j(b), 78(ff); 17 C.F.R. SEC. 240.10b5; AND 18:2...SECURITIES FRAUD (2) 18:1343, 1349, AND 2...WIRE FRAUD (3-7)
Plaintiff USA represented by Eric A. Forni United States Attorney's Office MA Suite 9200 1 Courthouse Way Boston, MA 02210 617-573-8827 Email: eric.forni@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Vassili Thomadakis US Attorney's Office - MA J. Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse 1 Courthouse Way Suite 9200 Boston, MA 02210 617-748-3248 Email: vassili.thomadakis@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Andrew J. Palid Securities and Exchange Commission - MA 33 Arch Street 23rd Floor Boston, MA 02110-1424 (617) 573-4540 Email: palida@sec.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED