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01/07/16 1:21 PM

#101614 RE: scion #101613

01/06/2016 9 LETTER by USA as to Edward Durante addressed to Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. from Daniel S Goldman dated January 6, 2016 Document filed by USA. (Goldman, Daniel) (Entered: 01/06/2016)

Doc 9 PDF file
https://www.scribd.com/doc/294833954/USA-v-Durante-Doc-9-Filed-06-Jan-16
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Extract -

The Government respectfully writes to request an adjournment of the initial pretrial conference for defendant Edward Durante from its currently-scheduled time of 12:00 p.m. tomorrow until Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., which is the date provided by the Court for the newly-arrested out-of-state defendants, Larry Werbel and Sheik F. Khan, a/k/a “Abida Khan,” to make their initial appearances. The fourth defendant in the above-referenced Indictment, Christopher Cervino, was arrested this morning in New Jersey and will be presented before the Honorable Andrew J. Peck in Magistrate Court today. The Government anticipates that all four defendants in the above-referenced Indictment will be present on January 13 for arraignment and an initial pretrial conference.

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Superceding Indictment
http://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/file/811246/download
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scion

01/08/16 12:39 PM

#101677 RE: scion #101613

Pacer update 08 Jan 16 - USA v. Durante - CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:15-cr-00171-ALC-1

https://ecf.nysd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/iquery.pl


Date Filed # Docket Text

01/06/2016 15 ORDER as to Kenneth Wise placing this matter under delayed docketing. (Document originally filed under delayed docketing on 1/4/16). (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on 1/4/16)(jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck: Deft. present with atty Bachrach; AUA Griswold also present. Court Reporter present. Arraignment as to Kenneth Wise (2) Count 1,2,3,4,5,6 held on 1/6/2016. Plea entered by Kenneth Wise (2) Guilty as to Count 1,2,3,4,5,6. USMJ Peck recommends acceptance of the plea. PSI NOT ordered. Bail continued. (Hearing originally held under seal on 1/4/16) (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 14 PRB Bond Entered as to Kenneth Wise in amount of $ 100,000, PRB; travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; surrender travel documents and no new applications; regular PSA supervision. Deft. to be released on on signature. (Document originally filed under seal on 1/4/16) (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 13 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Kenneth Wise. (Document originally filed under delayed docketing on 1/4/16) (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 12 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck: Deft. present with atty Marion Bachrach; AUSA Griswold also present. Deft. to be released on $100,000 PRB; travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; surrender travel documents and no new applications; regular PSA supervision. Deft. to be released on on signature. Initial Appearance as to Kenneth Wise held on 1/6/2016. (Hearing originally held under delayed docketing on 1/4/16) (jm) Modified on 1/8/2016 (jm). (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 Arrest (SURRENDER) of Kenneth Wise. (jm) Modified on 1/8/2016 (jm). (SURRENDERED UNDER DELAYED DOCKETING ON 1/4/16) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 11 S(2)INFORMATION (Felony) filed as to Kenneth Wise (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. (jm)(Document originally filed under delayed docketing on 1/416) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 10 ORDER as to Kenneth Wise unsealing the S(2)superseding information. (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on 1/6/16)(jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)


U.S. District Court
Southern District of New York (Foley Square)

CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:15-cr-00171-ALC All Defendants
Case title: USA v. Durante et al

Date Filed: 03/17/2015
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (1)
Edward Durante
also known as
Ted Wise
also known as
Efran Eisenberg
also known as
Yulia
also known as
Ed Simmons

represented by Jennifer Elaine Willis
Federal Defenders of New York
52 Duane Street
New York, NY 10007
(212)-417-8743
Email: jennifer_willis@fd.org
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER (CONSPIRACY)
(5)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(6)
18:1621.F PERJURY GENERALLY
(7)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (2)
Kenneth Wise

represented by Marion Joyce Bachrach
Thompson & Knight, LLP (NYC)
900 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022-3915
212-751-3001
Fax: 212-751-3113
Email: marion.bachrach@tklaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER (CONSPIRACY)
(5)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(6)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None

Plaintiff
USA

represented by Andrea Michelle Griswold
United States Attorney's Office, SDNY
One Saint Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212)-637-1205
Fax: (212)-637-2443
Email: andrea.griswold@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Daniel Sachs Goldman
U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY (St Andw's)
One St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212)-637-2289
Fax: (212)-637-2937
Email: daniel.goldman2@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

https://ecf.nysd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/iquery.pl
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scion

01/09/16 11:02 AM

#101719 RE: scion #101613

USA v. Durante et al - United States Courts Archive

https://www.unitedstatescourts.org/federal/nysd/439730/

Case Details
Court Southern District of New York
Docket number 1:15-cr-00171
Date case filed 2015-03-17
Date case closed
Date of latest filing 2016-01-06
Assigned to Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr
Case cause
Nature of suit
Jury demand
Demand
Jurisdiction

Case Docket
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scion

01/13/16 12:50 PM

#101878 RE: scion #101613

Pacer update 11 Jan 16 - USA v. Durante - CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:15-cr-00171-ALC-1

https://ecf.nysd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/iquery.pl

Date Filed # Docket Text

01/11/2016 30 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Richard H. Blake appearing for Larry Werbel. Appearance Type: Retained. (Blake, Richard) (Entered: 01/11/2016)

01/06/2016 31 Appearance Bond Entered as to (S4-15-Cr-171-04) Christopher Cervino in amount of $1,000,000. $ 1 Million Personal Recognizance Bond; to be cosigned by two financially responsible persons including wife; secured by $250,000 property-Home; travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY/DNJ; surrender travel documents and no new applications; regular pretrial supervision; not speak with co-defendants or victims except in counsel's presence; Defendant to be released on own signature with wife; remaining conditions to be met by 1/13/2016. [Advice of Penalties and Sanctions attached. Defendant Released.] (bw) (Entered: 01/12/2016)

01/06/2016 29 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck:Initial Appearance on disposition sheet as to Christopher Cervino held on 1/6/2016. Deft present with atty Anthony Caruzzolo. AUSA Daniel Goldman and Griswold present. Agreed Conditions of release: $1 Million PRB, 2FRP, Secured by $250,000 property: Home, Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY/DNJ; Surrender travel documents (& No new applications), Regular pretrial supervision, Deft to be released on own signature and wife; remaining conditions to be met by 1/13/16. Next conference set before District Judge on 1/13 at 11am. Speedy trial time excluded under 18 USC 3161(h)(7) until 1/13 on consent (jw) (Entered: 01/11/2016)

01/06/2016 28 ENDORSED LETTER as to (S4-15-Cr-171-01) Edward Durante addressed to Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. from AUSAs Daniel S. Goldman, Andrea Griswold dated January 6, 2016 re: The Government respectfully writes to request an adjournment of the initial pretrial conference for defendant Edward Durante from its currently-scheduled time of 12:00 p.m. tomorrow until Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., which is the date provided by the Court for the newly-arrested out-of-state defendants, Larry Werbel and Sheik F. Khan, a/k/a "Abida Khan," to make their initial appearances. In addition, the Government respectfully requests that time be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act from January 7, 2016, until January 13, 2016, in the interests of justice. Jennifer Willis, Esq., counsel to Durante, consents both to the adjournment request and the exclusion of time. ENDORSEMENT: The application is granted. (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. on 1/6/2015)(bw) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 27 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 1/6/16 as to Christopher Cervino. (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 23 (S4) SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT FILED as to Edward Durante (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 9s, Christopher Cervino (4) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, Larry Werbel (5) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, Sheik F Khan (6) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 8. (jm)(Document originally filed under seal on 1/5/16) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 22 ORDER as to Edward Durante, Christopher Cervino, Larry Werbel, Sheik F Khan unsealing the S(4) indictment. (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on 1/6/16)(jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 21 ORDER as to Walter Reissman placing this matter under delayed docketing. (Document originally filed under seal on 1/5/16). (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on 1/5/16)(jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 20 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Walter Reissman.(Document originally filed under seal on 1/5/16.) (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 Attorney update in case as to Walter Reissman. Attorney John Anthony Diaz for Walter Reissman added. (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 19 ORDER as to Walter Reissman appointing John A Diaz to represent defendant. (Document originally fled under delayed docketing on 1/5/16). (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on 1/5/16)(jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 18 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Walter Reissman. (Signed by Judge Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr)(Document originally filed under delayed docketing on 1/5/16) (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 Arrest (Surrender) of Walter Reissman. (jm) Modified on 1/8/2016 (jm). (Originally surrendered 1/5/16) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 17 S(3) INFORMATION (Felony) filed as to Walter Reissman (3) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (jm) (Document originally filed under delayed docketing on 1/5/16) (Entered: 01/08/2016)

01/06/2016 16 ORDER as to Walter Reissman unsealing the S(3) information. (Signed by Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr on 1/6/16)(jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)
01/06/2016 Case Designated ECF as to Kenneth Wise, Walter Reissman. (jm) (Entered: 01/08/2016)


U.S. District Court
Southern District of New York (Foley Square)

CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:15-cr-00171-ALC All Defendants
Case title: USA v. Durante et al

Date Filed: 03/17/2015
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (1)
Edward Durante
also known as
Ted Wise
also known as
Efran Eisenberg
also known as
Yulia
also known as
Ed Simmons

represented by Jennifer Elaine Willis
Federal Defenders of New York
52 Duane Street
New York, NY 10007
(212)-417-8743
Email: jennifer_willis@fd.org
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1s)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2s)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3s)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4s)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER (CONSPIRACY)
(5)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER (CONSPIRACY)
(5s)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(6)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(6s)
18:1621.F PERJURY GENERALLY
(7)
PERJURY GENERALLY
(9s)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (2)
Kenneth Wise

represented by Marion Joyce Bachrach
Thompson & Knight, LLP (NYC)
900 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022-3915
212-751-3001
Fax: 212-751-3113
Email: marion.bachrach@tklaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER (CONSPIRACY)
(5)
18:1956-4999.F MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(6)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (3)
Walter Reissman

represented by John Anthony Diaz
Diaz & Moskowitz PLLC
225 Broadway, Suite 715
New York, NY 10007
212-227-8208
Fax: 212-566-8165
Email: johnadiazlaw@hotmail.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
18:1001.F FALSE STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(5)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (4)
Christopher Cervino
also known as
Smitty

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
PERJURY GENERALLY
(10)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (5)
Larry Werbel

represented by Richard H. Blake
McDonald Hopkins Co., LPA
2100 Bank One Center
600 Superior Avenue, E.
Cleveland44114, OH
(216) 348-5400
Fax: (216) 348-5474
Email: rblake@mcdonaldhopkins.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
15:80B.F DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY COMMISSION (INVESTMENT ADVISOR FRAUD)
(7)
18:1001.F FALSE STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(11)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None
Assigned to: Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr

Defendant (6)
Sheik F Khan
agent of
Abida Khan

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD
(1)
15:78J.F MANIPULATIVE AND DECEPTIVE DEVICES (SECURITIES FRAUD)
(2)
18:1349.F ATTEMPT AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD
(3)
18:1343.F FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(4)
15:80B.F DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY COMMISSION (INVESTMENT ADVISOR FRAUD)
(8)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None

Plaintiff
USA

represented by Andrea Michelle Griswold
United States Attorney's Office, SDNY
One Saint Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212)-637-1205
Fax: (212)-637-2443
Email: andrea.griswold@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Daniel Sachs Goldman
U.S. Attorney's Office, SDNY (St Andw's)
One St. Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(212)-637-2289
Fax: (212)-637-2937
Email: daniel.goldman2@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

https://ecf.nysd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/iquery.pl