3:14-cr-05348-RBL USA v. Mrowca et al (All Defendants) 3:14-cr-05348-RBL-1 Christopher Mrowca 3:14-cr-05348-RBL-2 Alexander Hawatmeh 3:14-cr-05348-RBL-3 Mikhail Galas
U.S. District Court United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (Tacoma)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:14-cr-05348-RBL All Defendants Case title: USA v. Mrowca et al Magistrate judge case number: 3:14-mj-05172-DWC
Date Filed: 08/07/2014 Assigned to: Judge Ronald B. Leighton
Defendant (1) Christopher Mrowca represented by Robert G Chadwell MCKAY CHADWELL 600 UNIVERSITY ST STE 1601 SEATTLE, WA 98101 206-233-2800 Fax: FAX 233-2809 Email: rgc1@mckay-chadwell.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Krista Kay Bush MCKAY CHADWELL 600 UNIVERSITY ST STE 1601 SEATTLE, WA 98101 206-233-2800 Email: kkb@mckay-chadwell.com TERMINATED: 09/17/2014 Designation: Retained
Thomas Matthew Brennan MCKAY CHADWELL 600 UNIVERSITY ST STE 1601 SEATTLE, WA 98101 206-233-2800 Fax: 206-233-2809 Email: tmb@mckay-chadwell.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts Disposition Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud 18:371 (1) Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments 18:1956(h) (2)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371.F - Count 1: Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud; 18:1956-3300.F - Count 2: Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments Assigned to: Judge Ronald B. Leighton
Defendant (2) Alexander Hawatmeh represented by Richard J Troberman RICHARD J. TROBERMAN, P.S. 520 PIKE STREET, STE 2500 SEATTLE, WA 98101-1385 206-343-1111 Fax: 206-340-1936 Email: tmanlaw@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Celia Howes HOEVET BOISE OLSON HOWES 1000 SW BROADWAY STE 1500 PORTLAND, OR 97205 503-228-0497 Email: chowes@hoevet-boise.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Admission Pro Hac Vice
Ronald H Hoevet HOEVET BOISE OLSON HOWES 1000 SW BROADWAY STE 1500 PORTLAND, OR 97205 503-228-0497 Email: rhoevet@hoevet-boise.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Admission Pro Hac Vice
Complaints Disposition 18:371.F - Count 1: Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud; 18:1956-3300.F - Count 2: Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments Assigned to: Judge Ronald B. Leighton
Defendant (3) Mikhail Galas represented by Casey M Arbenz HESTER LAW GROUP INC PS 1008 S YAKIMA AVE STE 302 TACOMA, WA 98405 253-272-2157 Email: casey@hesterlawgroup.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud 18:371 (1)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition 18:371.F - Count 1: Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud; 18:1956-3300.F - Count 2: Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments
Plaintiff USA represented by Justin Wells Arnold US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (SEA) 700 STEWART ST STE 5220 SEATTLE, WA 98101-1271 206-553-7970 Email: justin.arnold@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Katheryn Kim Frierson US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (SEA) 700 STEWART ST STE 5220 SEATTLE, WA 98101-1271 206-553-7970 Email: Katheryn.K.Frierson@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Matthew H Thomas US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (TACOMA) 1201 PACIFIC AVE STE 700 TACOMA, WA 98402 253-428-3800 Fax: FAX 1-253-383-7974 Email: matthew.h.thomas@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Date Filed # Docket Text
05/15/2015 93 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING as to Mikhail Galas: Pursuant to the request and agreement of Counsel, the Sentencing is RESET for 6/26/2015 at 02:00 PM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. s/Jean Boring as authorized. (cc: USPO, PTS, USMO)(JAB) (Entered: 05/15/2015) 03/31/2015 92 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING as to Christopher Mrowca: Pursuant to the request and agreement of Counsel, the Sentencing is RESET for 6/5/2015 at 11:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. s/Jean Boring as authorized. (cc: USPO, PTS, USMO)(JAB) (Entered: 03/31/2015) 03/30/2015 91 ORDER OF ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA OF GUILTY, ADJUDICATION OF GUILT, AND NOTICE OF SENTENCING as to Alexander Hawatmeh by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (cc: USPO) (JAB) (Entered: 03/30/2015) 03/13/2015 89 ORDER FOR SENTENCING PROCEDURE as to Alexander Hawatmeh by Judge J Richard Creatura. (cc: USPO, PTS ) Sentencing set for 6/5/2015 at 10:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (TW) (Entered: 03/13/2015) 03/13/2015 88 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re Plea of Guilty as to Alexander Hawatmeh by Judge J Richard Creatura. (cc: USPO) Noting Date 3/30/2015, (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Acceptance of Plea) (TW) (Entered: 03/13/2015) 03/13/2015 87 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J Richard Creatura- CRD: Kelly Miller; AUSA: Justin Arnold; Def Cnsl: Celia Howes; Time of Hearing: 11:00; Courtroom: D; Session #: TAC150313; CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING as to Alexander Hawatmeh held on 3/13/2015. Defendant present on bond. Defendant placed under oath and advised of rights/charges/penalties; Defendant executes Consent to Rule 11 Plea in a felony case before a U.S. Magistrate Judge; Defendant waives indictment by the Grand Jury; Defendant age = 25; Education = some high school; Court reviews the plea agreement; Alexander Hawatmeh (2) pleads GUILTY to Count 1s. Court finds the Defendant is competent to enter a guilty plea; Court signs the Report and Recommendation and Counsel have fourteen days to file objections; Court orders the preparation of a Presentence Report. Defendant remains on bond.
Sentencing set for 6/5/2015 at 10:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (TW) (Entered: 03/13/2015) 03/13/2015 86 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Alexander Hawatmeh (cc: USPO, FLU, AFU) (TW) (Entered: 03/13/2015) 03/13/2015 85 CONSENT TO RULE 11 PLEA in a felony case as to Alexander Hawatmeh (TW) (Entered: 03/13/2015) 03/13/2015 84 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Alexander Hawatmeh (TW) (Entered: 03/13/2015) 03/11/2015 83 SUPERSEDING FELONY INFORMATION as to Alexander Hawatmeh (2) count(s) 1s. (GMR) (Entered: 03/12/2015) 03/10/2015 82 ORDER OF ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA OF GUILTY, ADJUDICATION OF GUILT, AND NOTICE OF SENTENCING as to Mikhail Galas by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (cc: USPO) (DN) (Entered: 03/10/2015) 03/06/2015 81 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Alexander Hawatmeh (cc: USPO, PTS, USMO) Change of Plea Hearing set for 3/13/2015 at 11:00 AM in D Courtroom before Judge J Richard Creatura. (KAM) (Entered: 03/06/2015) 03/03/2015 80 NOTICE of Unavailability of attorney Richard J Troberman from March 9, 2015 to March 30, 2015 (Troberman, Richard) (Entered: 03/03/2015) 03/03/2015 79 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING as to Mikhail Galas: Pursuant to the request and agreement of Counsel, the Sentencing is RESET for 6/12/2015 at 11:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. s/Jean Boring as authorized.(cc: USPO, PTS, USMO)(JAB) (Entered: 03/03/2015) 03/03/2015 78 NOTICE of Stricken Pretrial Conference on 3/6/2015 as to Alexander Hawatmeh. s/Jean Boring as authorized. (JAB) (Entered: 03/03/2015) 02/27/2015 77 ORDER OF ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA OF GUILTY, ADJUDICATION OF GUILT, AND NOTICE OF SENTENCING as to Christopher Mrowca by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (cc: USPO) (DN) (Entered: 02/27/2015) 02/23/2015 75 ORDER FOR SENTENCING PROCEDURE as to Mikhail Galas by Judge Karen L Strombom. (cc: USPO, PTS ) Sentencing set for 5/29/2015 at 09:30 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (TW) (Entered: 02/24/2015) 02/23/2015 74 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re Plea of Guilty as to Mikhail Galas by Judge Karen L Strombom. (cc: USPO) Noting Date 3/10/2015, (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Acceptance of Plea) (TW) (Entered: 02/24/2015) 02/23/2015 73 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen L Strombom- CRD: Traci Whiteley; AUSA: Katheryn Frierson; Def Cnsl: Casey Arbenz; Time of Hearing: 3:00; Courtroom: F; Session #: TAC150223; CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING as to Mikhail Galas held on 2/23/2015. Defendant present on bond. Defendant placed under oath and advised of rights/charges/penalties; Defendant executes Consent to Rule 11 Plea in a felony case before a U.S. Magistrate Judge; Education = 1 yr college; Court reviews the plea agreement; Mikhail Galas (3) pleads GUILTY to Count 1. Court finds the Defendant is competent to enter a guilty plea; Court signs the Report and Recommendation and Counsel have fourteen days to file objections; Court orders the preparation of a Presentence Report. Defendant remains on bond.
Sentencing set for 5/29/2015 at 09:30 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (TW) (Entered: 02/24/2015) 02/23/2015 72 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Mikhail Galas (cc: USPO, FLU, AFU) (TW) (Entered: 02/24/2015) 02/23/2015 71 CONSENT TO RULE 11 PLEA in a felony case as to Mikhail Galas (TW) (Entered: 02/24/2015) 02/18/2015 70 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING as to Mikhail Galas (cc: USPO, PTS, USMO) The Change of Plea Hearing is reset from 2/25/15 to 2/23/2015 at 03:00 PM in F Courtroom before Judge Karen L Strombom. (TW) (Entered: 02/18/2015) 02/13/2015 69 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Mikhail Galas (cc: USPO, PTS, USMO) Change of Plea Hearing set for 2/25/2015 at 01:30 PM in F Courtroom before Judge Karen L Strombom. (TW) (Entered: 02/13/2015) 02/12/2015 67 ORDER FOR SENTENCING PROCEDURE as to Christopher Mrowca by Judge Karen L Strombom. (cc: USPO, PTS ) Sentencing set for 5/8/2015 at 10:30 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (KEB) (Entered: 02/12/2015) 02/12/2015 66 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re Plea of Guilty as to Christopher Mrowca by Judge Karen L Strombom. (cc: USPO) Noting Date 2/27/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (KEB) (Entered: 02/12/2015) 02/12/2015 65 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen L Strombom- CRD: K Miller; AUSA: Justin Arnold; Def Cnsl: Robert G Chadwell; Time of Hearing: 10:00AM; Courtroom: F; Session #: TAC150212; CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING as to Christopher Mrowca held on 2/12/2015. Defendant present on bond. Defendant placed under oath and advised of rights/charges/penalties; Defendant executes Consent to Rule 11 Plea in a felony case before a U.S. Magistrate Judge; Education = High School diploma + 1 year college; Court reviews the plea agreement; Christopher Mrowca (1) pleads GUILTY to Count 1. Remaining Counts to be dismissed at sentencing. Court finds the Defendant is competent to enter a guilty plea; Court signs the Report and Recommendation and Counsel have fourteen days to file objections; Court orders the preparation of a Presentence Report. Defendant remains on bond.
Sentencing set for 5/8/2015 at 10:30 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (KEB) (Entered: 02/12/2015) 02/12/2015 64 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Christopher Mrowca (cc: USPO, FLU, AFU) (KEB) (Entered: 02/12/2015) 02/12/2015 63 CONSENT TO RULE 11 PLEA in a felony case as to Christopher Mrowca (KEB) (Entered: 02/12/2015) 02/11/2015 68 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen L Strombom- CRD: Traci Whiteley; AUSA: Justin Arnold; Def Cnsl: Ron Hoevet; PTS: Patrick Robertson; Time of Hearing: 2:15pm; Courtroom: F; Session #: TAC150211; BOND REVOCATION HEARING as to Alexander Hawatmeh held on 2/11/2015. Defendant advised of/ADMITTED violations. Court accepted admissions and heard from the parties. Defendant remains on bond w/ current conditions of supervision in effect. (TW) (Entered: 02/13/2015) 02/09/2015 62 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Christopher Mrowca (cc: USPO, PTS, USMO) Change of Plea Hearing set for 2/12/2015 at 10:00 AM in F Courtroom before Judge Karen L Strombom. (TW) (Entered: 02/09/2015) 01/22/2015 61 ORDER as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh, Mikhail Galas by Judge Ronald B. Leighton extending pretrial motions cutoff. ( Motions due by 2/10/2015) Electronically signed as authorized by Judge Leighton. (JAB) (Entered: 01/22/2015) 01/21/2015 57 MOTION for Extension of Time to file Pre-trial Motions by Mikhail Galas. Noting Date 1/23/2015, (Arbenz, Casey) (Entered: 01/21/2015) 01/20/2015 58 PRETRIAL PETITION/ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF A SUMMONS as to Alexander Hawatmeh by Judge Karen L Strombom. (cc: PTS, CJA) Initial Bond Revocation Hearing set for 2/11/2015 at 02:00 PM in F Courtroom before Judge Karen L Strombom. Summons issued 1/21/15. (TW) (Entered: 01/21/2015) 01/12/2015 56 ORDER GRANTING First Protective Order to Maintain Custody of Property as to Christopher Mrowca (1), Alexander Hawatmeh (2), Mikhail Galas (3) by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. cc: USMO(JAB) (Entered: 01/12/2015) 12/29/2014 55 MOTION and Memorandum for First Post-Indictment Protective Order to Maintain Custody of Property by USA as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh, Mikhail Galas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/9/2015, (Thomas, Matthew) (Entered: 12/29/2014) 12/23/2014 54 NOTICE First Bill of Particulars for Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh, Mikhail Galas (Thomas, Matthew) (Entered: 12/23/2014) 12/10/2014 53 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Matthew H Thomas appearing for USA. (Thomas, Matthew) (Entered: 12/10/2014) 11/24/2014 52 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh, Mikhail Galas: Due to changes in the calendar, the Pretrial Conference is RESET for 3/6/2015 at 10:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. s/Jean Boring as authorized by Judge Leighton. (cc: USPO, PTS, USMO)(JAB) (Entered: 11/24/2014) 10/17/2014 51 Protective Order signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton.(JAB) (Entered: 10/17/2014) 10/16/2014 50 STIPULATED MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh, Mikhail Galas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/16/2014, (Arnold, Justin) (Entered: 10/16/2014) 10/15/2014 49 NOTICE Striking the referral of the motion for detention. Motion was previously decided. (JAB) (Entered: 10/15/2014) 10/15/2014 MOTION REFERRED: re 45 MOTION for Detention as to Alexander Hawatmeh is referred to Judge Karen L Strombom. s/Jean Boring as authorized. (JAB) Modified on 10/15/2014 (JAB). (Entered: 10/15/2014) 10/14/2014 48 Appearance Bond Entered as to Alexander Hawatmeh (2) PR w/ PTS supervision and standard/special conditions. (cc: PTS/USPO/USMO) (TW) (Entered: 10/15/2014) 10/14/2014 47 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen L Strombom- CRD: Traci Whiteley; AUSA: Katheryn Frierson/Justin Arnold; Def Cnsl: Ronald Hoevet; PTS: Mark Okano; Time of Hearing: 2:30; Courtroom: F; Session #: TAC141014; ARRAIGNMENT AND DETENTION HEARING as to Alexander Hawatmeh (2) Count 1,2 held on 10/14/2014. Defendant advised of rights, charges and penalties. Defendant pleads NOT GUILTY to all charges. Court heard argument on the detention issue. Defendant placed on PR bond w/ PTS supervision and standard/special conditions. The location monitoring specialist will coordinate the defendant's release with the US Marshals. Defendant remanded.
Motions due by 1/19/2015, Jury Trial is set for 3/23/2015 at 09:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. Pretrial Conference set for 3/13/15 at 9:30am in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (TW) (Entered: 10/15/2014) 10/13/2014 45 MOTION for Detention by USA as to Alexander Hawatmeh Noting Date 10/14/2014, (Frierson, Katheryn) (Entered: 10/13/2014) 10/10/2014 Arrest of Alexander Hawatmeh on 10/10/2014 in Portland OR (TW) (Entered: 10/15/2014) 10/09/2014 44 DECLARATION by Alexander Hawatmeh re 43 Memorandum filed by Alexander Hawatmeh (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Howes, Celia) (Entered: 10/09/2014) 10/09/2014 43 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S PRETRIAL RELEASE by Alexander Hawatmeh (Howes, Celia) (Entered: 10/09/2014) 10/06/2014 42 ORDER CONTINUING TRIAL DATE as to Christopher Mrowca and Mikhail Galas signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton.
Jury Trial is set for 3/23/2015 at 09:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. Motions due by 1/19/2015. Pretrial Conference set for 3/13/2015 at 09:30 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton.) (cc: PTS/USPO, USMO) (JAB) (Entered: 10/06/2014) 10/02/2014 41 WAIVER of Speedy Trial by Alexander Hawatmeh (Howes, Celia) (Entered: 10/02/2014) 10/02/2014 40 WAIVER of Speedy Trial by Mikhail Galas (Arbenz, Casey) (Entered: 10/02/2014) 10/02/2014 39 WAIVER of Speedy Trial by Christopher Mrowca (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chadwell, Robert) (Entered: 10/02/2014) 10/01/2014 38 STIPULATED MOTION to Continue Trial Date by Christopher Mrowca, Mikhail Galas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) Noting Date 10/10/2014, (Chadwell, Robert) (Entered: 10/01/2014) 09/18/2014 37 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Thomas Matthew Brennan appearing for Christopher Mrowca (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Brennan, Thomas) (Entered: 09/18/2014) 09/17/2014 36 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Krista Kay Bush for Defendant Christopher Mrowca. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Bush, Krista) (Entered: 09/17/2014) 09/10/2014 35 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Celia Howes appearing for Alexander Hawatmeh (Howes, Celia) (Entered: 09/10/2014) 09/10/2014 34 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Ronald H Hoevet appearing for Alexander Hawatmeh (Hoevet, Ronald) (Entered: 09/10/2014) 09/09/2014 33 ORDER re 30 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Ronald H Hoevet as pro hac vice atty for defendant Alexander Hawatmeh, by William M. McCool. (No document associated with this docket entry, text only.) (GMR) (Entered: 09/09/2014) 09/09/2014 32 ORDER on the 29 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Celia Howes as pro hac vice atty for defendant Alexander Hawatmeh, by William M. McCool. (No document associated with this docket entry, text only.) (GMR) (Entered: 09/09/2014) 09/05/2014 31 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Richard J Troberman appearing for Alexander Hawatmeh (Troberman, Richard) (Entered: 09/05/2014) 09/05/2014 30 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Ronald H. Hoevet FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Alexander Hawatmeh (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-3727721 (Troberman, Richard) (Entered: 09/05/2014) 09/05/2014 29 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Celia Howes FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Alexander Hawatmeh (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-3727707 (Troberman, Richard) (Entered: 09/05/2014) 09/04/2014 28 ORDER granting 26 Motion to Continue Pretrial Motions Deadline to 10/3/2014 as to all defendants by Judge Ronald B. Leighton.(JAB) (Entered: 09/04/2014) 09/04/2014 27 NOTICE OF JOINDER as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh, Mikhail Galas Christopher Mrowca JOINING 26 Emergency MOTION to Continue Pre-Trial Motions Date filed by Christopher Mrowca (Arbenz, Casey) (Entered: 09/04/2014) 09/03/2014 26 Emergency MOTION to Continue Pre-Trial Motions Date by Christopher Mrowca. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service) Noting Date 9/3/2014, (Chadwell, Robert) (Entered: 09/03/2014) 08/28/2014 23 NOTICE of Property Transfer by Alexander Hawatmeh (Olson, Per) (Entered: 08/28/2014) 08/26/2014 25 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 8/5/14 in case as to Mikhail Galas. Defendant arrested in Long Beach CA. (TW) (Entered: 08/29/2014) 08/26/2014 24 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 8/5/14 in case as to Christopher Mrowca. Defendant arrested in Bradenton FL. (TW) (Entered: 08/29/2014) 08/15/2014 22 MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE: Case is related to CV14-5621RBL and is reassigned to Judge Ronald B. Leighton for all further proceedings. Authorized by Judge Benjamin H. Settle. (cc: PTS) (MGC) (Entered: 08/19/2014) 08/15/2014 20 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Robert G Chadwell appearing for Christopher Mrowca (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chadwell, Robert) (Entered: 08/15/2014) 08/14/2014 21 Receipt issued for the surrender of a US Passport as to Mikhail Galas. Passport placed in the Tacoma Vault. (KAM) (Entered: 08/15/2014) 08/14/2014 19 Appearance Bond Entered as to Mikhail Galas (3) PR w/ PTS supervision and standard/special conditions. (cc: PTS/USPO/USMO) (TW) (Entered: 08/15/2014) 08/14/2014 18 Appearance Bond Entered as to Christopher Mrowca (1) PR w/ PTS supervision and standard/special conditions. (cc: PTS/USPO/USMO) (Attachments: # 1 Agreement to Supervise)(TW) (Entered: 08/15/2014) 08/14/2014 17 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Karen L Strombom- CRD: Traci Whiteley; AUSA: Justin Arnold, Katheryn Frierson; Def Cnsl: Robert Chadwell/Krista Bush (Mrowca) and Casey Arbenz (Galas); PTS: Patrick Robertson; Time of Hearing: 2:30; Courtroom: F; Session #: TAC140814; ARRAIGNMENT AND DETENTION HEARING as to Christopher Mrowca (1) Count 1,2 and Mikhail Galas (3) Count 1 held on 8/14/2014. Defendants advised of charges and penalties. Defendants plead NOT GUILTY to all charges. Defendants placed on PR bonds w/ standard and special conditions.
Motions due by 9/4/2014, Jury Trial is set for 10/20/2014 at 09:00 AM in B Courtroom before Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (The deputy clerk was informed prior to the hearing that the case will be reassigned to Judge Leighton.) (TW) (Entered: 08/15/2014) 08/14/2014 16 CJA 20 Appointment of Casey Arbenz to represent Mikhail Galas signed by Judge Karen L Strombom. (TW) (Entered: 08/15/2014) 08/13/2014 14 NOTICE of Related Case CV14-5621RBL filed by attorney Justin Wells Arnold. (Arnold, Justin) (Entered: 08/13/2014) 08/12/2014 13 DEMAND for Discovery by Mikhail Galas (Purtzer, Brett) (Entered: 08/12/2014) 08/12/2014 12 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Casey M Arbenz appearing for Mikhail Galas (Purtzer, Brett) Corrected counsel name on 8/15/2014(TW). (Entered: 08/12/2014) 08/08/2014 10 SEALED DOCUMENT UNREDACTED Affidavit of Surety (No Justification) by Mikhail Galas. (CMG) (Entered: 08/08/2014) 08/08/2014 9 Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Mikhail Galas. Documents received from Central District of California include Affidavit re Out-of-District Warrant, Report Commencing Criminal Action, Minutes & Transfer Order, Waiver of Rights, Bond and Conditions of Release, Declaration re Passport, Redacted Affidavit of Sureties, and docket sheet. (Attachments: # 1 Minutes with Transfer Order, # 2 Affidavit re Out-of-District Warrant, # 3 Report Commencing Criminal Action, # 4 Waiver of Rights, # 5 Bond and Conditions of Release, # 6 Declaration re Passport, # 7 Redacted Affidavit of Surety (No Justification))(CMG) (Entered: 08/08/2014) 08/07/2014 7 ORDER CONTINUING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to Mikhail Galas by Judge Dean Brett. cc: cc: USMO; (JK) (Entered: 08/07/2014) 08/07/2014 6 ORDER ISSUING BENCH WARRANT as to Alexander Hawatmeh by Judge Dean Brett. cc: cc: USMO (IO);; (JK) (Entered: 08/07/2014) 08/07/2014 5 ORDER CONTINUING DETENTION as to Christopher Mrowca by Judge Dean Brett. cc: cc: USMO; (JK) (Entered: 08/07/2014) 08/07/2014 4 SEALED Signature Page to 3 Indictment as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh, Mikhail Galas. (JK) (Entered: 08/07/2014) 08/07/2014 3 INDICTMENT as to Christopher Mrowca (1) count(s) 1, 2, Alexander Hawatmeh (2) count(s) 1, 2, Mikhail Galas (3) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 Status Sheet) (JK) (Entered: 08/07/2014) 08/05/2014 Arrest of Mikhail Galas on 8/5/14 in the Central District of California. (CMG) (Entered: 08/08/2014) 08/05/2014 Case unsealed as to Christopher Mrowca, Alexander Hawatmeh and Mikhail Galas at AUSA Katheryn Frierson's request. (Two defendants have been arrested out of district: Galas in CA; Mrowca in FL.) (KAM) [3:14-mj-05172-DWC] (Entered: 08/05/2014) 08/01/2014 1 COMPLAINT as to Christopher Mrowca (1), Alexander Hawatmeh (2) and Mikhail Galas (3). (KAM) [3:14-mj-05172-DWC] (Entered: 08/04/2014)
06/03/2015 14 ORDER OF ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA OF GUILTY, ADJUDICATION OF GUILT, AND NOTICE OF SENTENCING as to Tovy Pustovit by Judge Ronald B. Leighton. (cc: USPO) (DN) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
U.S. District Court United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (Tacoma)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:15-cr-05251-RBL-1 Case title: USA v. Pustovit Date Filed: 05/12/2015 Assigned to: Judge Ronald B. Leighton
Defendant (1) Tovy Pustovit represented by Russell M Aoki STEIN, LOTZKAR AND STARR PS 520 112TH AVENUE NE STE 101 BELLEVUE, WA 98004 206-624-1900 Email: russ@aokilaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Thomas K Coan 1001 SW Fifth Ave Portland, OR 97204 503-221-8736 Email: tom@tomcoan.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Admission Pro Hac Vice
Pending Counts Disposition MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (1)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None
Plaintiff USA represented by Justin Wells Arnold US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (SEA) 700 STEWART ST STE 5220 SEATTLE, WA 98101-1271 206-553-7970 Email: justin.arnold@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Katheryn Kim Frierson US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (SEA) 700 STEWART ST STE 5220 SEATTLE, WA 98101-1271 206-553-7970 Email: Katheryn.K.Frierson@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney
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