05/29/2015 172 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Eric N. Vitaliano: Change of Plea Hearing as to Gregory Curry held on 5/29/2015. Counsel for parties present. Plea entered by Gregory Curry (2) Guilty Count 3s. Sentence date to be set after Probation Report complete (Court Reporter Anthony Mancuso.) (Fernandez, Erica) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
06/12/2015 187 MOTION to Sever Defendant by Gary Kershner. (Dubin, Lawrence) (Entered: 06/12/2015)
06/12/2015 186 AFFIDAVIT/AFFIRMATION by Songkram Roy Sahachaisere 185 MOTION in Limine filed by Songkram Roy Sahachaisere (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit) (Stein, Joel) (Entered: 06/12/2015)
06/12/2015 185 MOTION in Limine by Songkram Roy Sahachaisere. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support) (Stein, Joel) (Entered: 06/12/2015)
06/11/2015 184 First MOTION to Sever Defendant CORT POYNER by Cort Poyner as to Sandy Winick, Gregory Curry, Kolt Curry, Gregory Ellis, Gary Kershner, Joseph Manfredonia, Cort Poyner, Songkram Roy Sahachaisere, William Seals. (Attachments: # 1 AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT, # 2 Memorandum in Support) (Gentile, Joseph) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
06/10/2015 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION AND SCHEDULING ORDER in case as to Gary Kershner, Songkram Roy Sahachaisere. The hearing previously scheduled for June 16, 2015 on Docket No. 166 is rescheduled for Thursday June 18, 2015 at 11:00 am. The Court will also hold a hearing on defendant Kershner'a motion 173 at that time. The Court further directs counsel for each defendant to file with the Court and serve on the government, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, a sworn affidavit from each respective witness reciting all of the potentially material facts that each witness is prepared to testify to. ORDERED by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano. (Connor, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/10/2015)
06/09/2015 183 RESPONSE in Opposition re 173 MOTION to Take Deposition to Preserve testimony (Shweder, Sylvia) (Entered: 06/09/2015)
06/09/2015 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Songkram Roy Sahachaisere Motion to take Deposition 165 . The Court has scheduled a hearing on defendant's motion for June 16, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4C South. (Connor, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/09/2015)
1:13-cr-00452-ENV USA v. Winick et al 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-1 Sandy Winick 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-2 Gregory Curry 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-3 Kolt Curry 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-4 Gregory Ellis 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-5 Gary Kershner 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-6 Joseph Manfredonia 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-7 Cort Poyner 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-8 Songkram Roy Sahachaisere 1:13-cr-00452-ENV-9 William Seals
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:13-cr-00452-ENV All Defendants Case title: USA v. Winick et al Date Filed: 07/31/2013 Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (1) Sandy Winick also known as Jerry Sarrano also known as John Peter Smith also known as Abdiel Vergara also known as Robin Cheer also known as Glen Forman also known as Kyle Bendford also known as Stephen Thompson
represented by Richard H. Rosenberg Richard H. Rosenberg 217 Broadway Suite 707 New York, NY 10007 212-586-3838 Fax: 212-962-5037 Email: richrosenberg@msn.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (1) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FUND - The Penny Stock Scheme (1s) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (2) ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD (2s) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3s) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4-13) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4s-13s) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Free Scheme (14-18) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (14s-18s) SECURITIES FRAUD- RSGR (19s) SECURITIES FRAUD - FOYJ (20) SECURITIES FRAUD - FOYJ (20s) SECURITIES FRAUD - TMHO (21) SECURITIES FRAUD - TMHO (21s) SECURITIES FRAUD - WGIH (22) SECURITIES FRAUD - WGIH (22s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (2) Gregory Curry
represented by Charles Samuel Hochbaum Charles S. Hochbaum, P.C. 16 Court Street, Suite 1800 Brooklyn, NY 11241 (718) 855-4800 Fax: (718) 422-4877 Email: crimdefend@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3s) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Free Scheme (14-18) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (14s-18s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (3) Kolt Curry also known as Michael East represented by Alan Baum The Criminal Defense Group 4181 Sunswept Drive 100 Studio City, CA 91604 (818)487-7400 Fax: (818)487-7414 Email: abaum@cdgemail.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Ashli S. McKeivier The Criminal Defense Group 4181 Sunswept Drive 100 Studio City, CA 91604 (818)487-7400 Fax: (818)487-7414 Email: summer@cdgemail.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Mildred M. Whalen Federal Defenders of New York, Inc. One Pierrepont Plaza, 16th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201-4859 (718) 330-1200 Fax: 718-855-0760 Email: mildred_whalen@fd.org TERMINATED: 09/19/2013 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3s) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Free Scheme (14-18) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (14s-18s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (4) Gregory Ellis
represented by Jonathan Marks Jonathan Marks, P.C. 950 Third Avenue 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 212-545-8008 Email: jonmarkspc@gmail.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (3s) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Free Scheme (14-18) WIRE FRAUD - The Advance Fee Scheme (14s-18s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Trevor Duncan" (23s) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24) FALSE IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES - "Daniel Summers" (24s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (5) Gary Kershner
represented by Lawrence A. Dubin 401 Broadway, Suite 306 New York, NY 10013 (917)543-0216 Fax: (212)966-0588 Email: dubinlarry@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (1) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FUND - The Penny Stock Scheme (1s) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (2) ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD (2s) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4-13) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4s-13s) SECURITIES FRAUD - TMHO (21) SECURITIES FRAUD - TMHO (21s) SECURITIES FRAUD - WGIH (22) SECURITIES FRAUD - WGIH (22s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (6) Joseph Manfredonia also known as Maurizio also known as Richard also known as Panama Joe also known as Guillermo Mendoza
represented by Lawrence F. Ruggiero Law Offices of Lawrence F. Ruggiero 167 East 61st Street Suite 17E New York, NY 10065 212-406-2910 Email: lawruggiero@mindspring.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (1) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FUND - The Penny Stock Scheme (1s) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (2) ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD (2s) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4-13) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4s-13s) SECURITIES FRAUD - RSGR (19) SECURITIES FRAUD- RSGR (19s) SECURITIES FRAUD - TMHO (21) SECURITIES FRAUD - TMHO (21s) SECURITIES FRAUD - WGIH (22) SECURITIES FRAUD - WGIH (22s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (7) Cort Poyner
represented by Joseph Anthony Gentile Frankie & Gentile, P.C. 1527 Franklin Avenue Suite 104 Mineola, NY 11501 516-742-6590 Fax: 516-742-6875 Email: Frangent1565@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (1) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FUND - The Penny Stock Scheme (1s) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (2) ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD (2s) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4-13) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4s-13s) SECURITIES FRAUD - RSGR (19) SECURITIES FRAUD- RSGR (19s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (8) Songkram Roy Sahachaisere represented by Joel Mark Stein Law Offices of Joel M. Stein, Esq. 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10005 (212) 344-8008 Fax: 718-789-2582 Email: jmsteinesq@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (1) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FUND - The Penny Stock Scheme (1s) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (2) ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD (2s) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4-13) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4s-13s) SECURITIES FRAUD - RSGR (19) SECURITIES FRAUD- RSGR (19s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None Assigned to: Judge Eric N. Vitaliano
Defendant (9) William Seals
represented by Edward V. Sapone Law Offices of Edward V. Sapone 40 Fulton Street 23rd Flr. New York, NY 10038 212-349-9000 Email: edward@saponelaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts Disposition CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (1) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FUND - The Penny Stock Scheme (1s) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (2) ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD (2s) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4-13) WIRE FRAUD - The Penny Stock Scheme (4s-13s) SECURITIES FRAUD - RSGR (19) SECURITIES FRAUD- RSGR (19s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening) Felony
Terminated Counts Disposition None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None
Complaints Disposition None
Plaintiff USA
represented by Christopher Allen Ott United States Attorneys Office 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-254-6154 Email: christopher.ott@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Melanie Dyani Hendry United States Attorney's Office 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-254-6040 Fax: 718-254-7489 Email: melanie.hendry@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Sylvia Shweder United States Attorneys Office 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-254-6092 Fax: 718-254-7499 Email: sylvia.shweder@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED