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03/17/2015 81 ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge William G. Young:Rule 11 Hearing as to Andrew Affa held on 3/17/2015. Defendant is sworn. The Court conducts colloquy with the defendant. The government announces the top of the sentencing guideline and facts of the case. After hearing from the government, the Court accepts plea. Plea entered by Andrew Affa (2) Guilty Count 1,2,3-7. Sentencing is set for September 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Defendant is released on same conditions previously set. Procedural Order re sentencing to issue. (Attorneys present: Ausa Forni and Thomadakis, Defense counsel Losquadro. )Court Reporter Name and Contact or digital recording information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail]. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/30/2015)


05/27/2015 101 Set/Reset Hearings as to Andrew Affa: Sentencing set for 11/17/2015 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/27/2015)

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Pacer update 14 Oct 15 - USA v. Affa et al CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:14-cr-10221

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10/14/2015 150 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: 10/14/2015)

10/14/2015 149 Transcript of Plea Change as to Christopher Nix held on September 30, 2015, before Judge William G. Young. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail] The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Redaction Request due 11/4/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/16/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/12/2016. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

10/14/2015 148 Transcript of Plea Change as to Christopher Putnam held on September 30, 2015, before Judge William G. Young. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail] The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Redaction Request due 11/4/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/16/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/12/2016. (Scalfani, Deborah) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

10/14/2015 147 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered. PROCEDURAL ORDER re sentencing hearing as to Christopher Nix. Sentencing set for 1/12/2016 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

10/14/2015 146 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered. PROCEDURAL ORDER re sentencing hearing as to Christopher Putnam. Sentencing set for 1/28/2016 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

10/14/2015 145 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered. PROCEDURAL ORDER re sentencing hearing as to Mitchell Brown. Sentencing set for 12/22/2015 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

10/09/2015 136 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING as to Andrew Affa. Sentencing reset for 1/29/2016 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/09/2015)

10/09/2015 135 Set/Reset Hearings as to Andrew Affa. Sentencing set for 1/28/2016 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/09/2015)

09/30/2015 144 Set/Reset Hearings as to Christopher Putnam. Sentencing set for 1/28/2016 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

09/30/2015 138 ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge William G. Young:Rule 11 Hearing as to Christopher Nix held on 9/30/2015. Motion to Seal filed in open court. Defendant is sworn. The Court conducts colloquy with the defendant. The government announces the top of the applicable guideline, guideline range and sentencing recommendation. After hearing the facts of the case, the Court accepts the plea. Plea entered by Christopher Nix (5) Guilty Count 1,2,3-7. Sentencing is set for January 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Procedural Order Re sentencing to issue. Defendant is released on the same conditions. (Attorneys present: Ausa Forni, Thomadakis and Palid, Defense counsel Kotlier. )Court Reporter Name and Contact or digital recording information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail]. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

09/30/2015 137 ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge William G. Young:Rule 11 Hearing as to Christopher Putnam held on 9/30/2015. Motion to Seal filed in open court. Defendant is sworn. The Court conducts colloquy with the defendant. The government announces the guideline calculations and facts of the case. After hearing from the government, the Court accepts plea. Plea entered by Christopher Putnam (4) Guilty Count 1,2,3-7. Sentencing is set for 1/27/2016 at 2:00 PM. Defendant is released on same conditions. (Attorneys present: Ausa Forni, Thomadakis and Palid, Defense counsel Hanye. )Court Reporter Name and Contact or digital recording information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail]. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/14/2015)

09/29/2015 132 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Mitchell Brown filed in open court. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts)(Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/06/2015)

09/29/2015 131 ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge William G. Young:Rule 11 Hearing as to Mitchell Brown held on 9/29/2015. Defendant is sworn. Plea Agreement (C-Plea) filed in open court. The Court conducts colloquy with the defendant. The government rests on statement of facts attached to plea agreement. The defendant tenders a plea of guilty. Plea entered by Mitchell Brown (3) Guilty Count 1,2,3-7. The Court will determine whether to accept c-plea at time of sentencing. Sentencing set for 12/22/2015 at 2:00 PM. Defendant is released on same conditions previously set. Procedural Order re sentencing to issue. (Attorneys present: Ausa Forni, Thomadakis and Palid, Defense counsel Roth. )Court Reporter Name and Contact or digital recording information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail]. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/06/2015)

09/25/2015 130 FILED IN INCORRECT CASE - NEW CASE OPENED. INFORMATION (Felony) as to Mitchell Brown (3) count(s) 1s, 2s. (Attachments: # 1 JS45)(Alves-Baptista, Antonia. See 1:15-cr-10297-FDS Modified on 10/2/2015 (Nicewicz, Craig). Modified on 10/6/2015 (Gaudet, Jennifer). (Entered: 09/28/2015)

09/23/2015 129 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING as to Christopher Nix. Rule 11 Hearing reset for 9/30/2015 04:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/23/2015)

09/23/2015 128 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered re travel to SC as to Christopher Putnam. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/23/2015)

09/23/2015 127 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered re travel to MA as to Christopher Putnam. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/23/2015)

09/23/2015 126 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered re lodging as to Christopher Putnam. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/23/2015)

09/23/2015 125 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING as to Christopher Putnam. Rule 11 Hearing reset for 9/30/2015 02:30 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/23/2015)

09/21/2015 124 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING as to Mitchell Brown. Rule 11 Hearing reset for 9/29/2015 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/21/2015)

09/18/2015 123 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING as to Christopher Nix. Rule 11 Hearing reset for 9/25/2015 09:00 AM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/18/2015)

09/18/2015 122 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING as to Mitchell Brown. Rule 11 Hearing reset for 9/24/2015 09:00 AM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/18/2015)

09/17/2015 121 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered. PROCEDURAL ORDER re sentencing hearing as to Michael Affa. Sentencing set for 12/3/2015 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

09/16/2015 119 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING as to Christopher Putnam. Rule 11 Hearing reset for 9/25/2015 10:00 AM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

09/16/2015 118 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered granting 113 Motion for Order for Return Transportation as to Christopher Putnam (4). (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

09/16/2015 117 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered granting 112 Motion for Order for Lodging as to Christopher Putnam (4). (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

09/16/2015 116 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered granting 111 Motion for Order for Transportation as to Christopher Putnam (4). (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

09/15/2015 114 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING as to Mitchell Brown. Rule 11 Hearing set for 9/21/2015 03:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/15/2015)

09/11/2015 113 MOTION for Order for Return Transportation as to Christopher Putnam. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hanye, Joshua) (Entered: 09/11/2015)

09/11/2015 112 MOTION for Order for Lodging as to Christopher Putnam. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hanye, Joshua) (Entered: 09/11/2015)

09/11/2015 111 MOTION for Order for Transportation as to Christopher Putnam. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hanye, Joshua) (Entered: 09/11/2015)

09/11/2015 110 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING as to Christopher Nix. Rule 11 Hearing set for 9/21/2015 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/11/2015)

09/11/2015 109 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING as to Christopher Putnam. Rule 11 Hearing set for 9/18/2015 02:00 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/11/2015)

09/08/2015 120 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Michael Affa filed in open court. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts)(Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

09/08/2015 115 ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge William G. Young:Rule 11 Hearing as to Michael Affa held on 9/8/2015. C-Plea filed in open court. Defendant is sworn. The Court conducts colloquy with the defendant and inquires as to enhancements. The government refers to statement of facts for the facts of the case. The defendant tenders plea of guilty. Plea entered by Michael Affa (1) Guilty Count 1,2,3-7. The Court will determine whether to accept the c-plea at time of sentencing. Sentencing is set for 12/3/2015 at 2:00 PM. Procedural Order Re Sentencing to issue. Defendant is released on the same conditions previously set. (Attorneys present: Ausa Thomadakis, Forni and Palid, Defense counsel Goldstein. )Court Reporter Name and Contact or digital recording information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail]. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

08/26/2015 108 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING as to Michael Affa. Rule 11 Hearing set for 9/8/2015 10:00 AM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

08/14/2015 107 NOTICE as to Michael Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix amending 104 Pretrial Order. As previously Ordered at the final pretrial conference, the government shall file its initial witness and exhibit lists on or before 9/14/2015; the defendants will file their initial witness and exhibits lists on or before 9/21/2015. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/14/2015)

08/12/2015 106 Judge William G. Young: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 105 Joint Motion for Extension of Time as to Michael Affa (1), Mitchell Brown (3), Christopher Putnam (4), Christopher Nix (5). Motions due on or by 8/24/2015. Government Responses due on or by 9/14/2015. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/12/2015)

08/11/2015 105 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions as to Michael Affa, Andrew Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix by Michael Affa. (Goldstein, Robert) (Entered: 08/11/2015)

08/05/2015 104 Judge William G. Young: ORDER entered. PRETRIAL ORDER as to Michael Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix. Time excluded from 9/28/2015 until 10/5/2015. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/05/2015)

07/28/2015 103 ELECTRONIC Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge William G. Young:Final Pretrial Conference as to Michael Affa, Mitchell Brown, Christopher Putnam, Christopher Nix held on 7/28/2015. The defendants request a continuance of the trial, the government objects. The court continues the trial for one week and resets the trial for Monday, October 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM. Pretrial Order to issue. (Jury Trial set for 10/5/2015 09:00 AM in Courtroom 18 before Judge William G. Young.) (Attorneys present: Forni, Thomadakis and Palid for the government, Goldstein for Michael Affa, Roth for Brown, Hanye for Putnam and Kotlier for Nix. )Court Reporter Name and Contact or digital recording information: Richard Romanow at [e-mail]. (Gaudet, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/05/2015)



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: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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: [e-mail]
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
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
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
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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: [e-mail]
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: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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 U.S.C. § 371 Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud.

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: [e-mail]
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: [e-mail]
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
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

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