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United States v. Williams (2:25-cr-00020) Docket alerts are an advanced feature of CourtListener. Members can create unlimited docket alerts. If you are not a member, we allow five alerts and give a bonus of 10 alerts to anybody with the RECAP Extension installed. You currently have alerts. To create additional alerts, please install the RECAP Extension or become a Member. We can sometimes provide need-based exceptions to these rules. If you might need an exception, please let us know. By clicking 🙏, you used 1 of your 5 daily prayers asking somebody to buy a document for you from PACER. Your prayer will now show up on our leaderboard of most-wanted PACER documents, and when the community buys it for you, we'll send you an email to let you know. District Court, E.D. New York June 16, 2026, 10:48 a.m. Gary R. Brown United States v. Williams, 2:25-cr-00020, (E.D.N.Y) Jan. 15, 2025 May 27, 2026 Items on this page are sourced from PACER and RECAP and may not be up to date. Learn more about our coverage. Jan 15, 2025 SEALED INDICTMENT as to Keith Williams (1) count(s) 1, 2-7, 28-33, 46-49, Janine Davis (2) count(s) 1, 15-20, 53, Morais Dicks (3) count(s) 1, 43-45, 55-56, James Hames, Jr. (4) count(s) 1, 25-27, 34-42, Jamari Lewis (5) count(s) 1, 8-10, 50, Ewendra Mathurin (6) count(s) 1, 11-14, 51-52, Tiffany Williams (7) count(s) 1, 21-24, 54. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet, # 2 Sealing Cover Sheet) (GO) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/17/2025: # 3 Indictment with foreperson signature) (GO). (Entered: 01/17/2025) Criminal Information Sheet Sealing Cover Sheet Indictment with foreperson signature Jan 17, 2025 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams. Case reassigned to Judge Gary R. Brown. Judge Joanna Seybert no longer assigned to the case. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Ordered by Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie on 1/17/2025. (LF) Jan 22, 2025 MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams. (JC) (Entered: 01/22/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER granting 10 Motion to Unseal Case as to Keith Williams (1), Janine Davis (2), Morais Dicks (3), James Hames, Jr. (4), Jamari Lewis (5), Ewendra Mathurin (6), Tiffany Williams (7): WHEREFORE, it is ordered that the indictment and arrest warrants in the above captioned matter be unsealed. So Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/22/2025) Jan 22, 2025 INDICTMENT UNSEALED as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (JC) Jan 22, 2025 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE James R. Simmons appearing for USA. (Simmons, James) (Entered: 01/22/2025) Jan 22, 2025 Letter Re: Bail Conditions as to Keith Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 01/22/2025) Buy on PACER ($0.70) Jan 22, 2025 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Christopher Joseph Cassar appearing for Keith Williams (Cassar, Christopher) (Entered: 01/22/2025) Jan 22, 2025 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Lauriano Guzman, Jr appearing for Ewendra Mathurin (Guzman, Lauriano) (Entered: 01/22/2025) Jan 22, 2025 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Darnell Deonas Crosland appearing for Morais Dicks (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 01/22/2025) Jan 22, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Arraignment as to Keith Williams (1); (2) Count 1,15-20,53; (3); James Hames, Jr. (4); Ewendra Mathurin (6); Tiffany Williams (7) held on 1/22/2025. Defts present in custody with some counsel in person and one via video. AUSA: A. Toporovsky, J. Simmons; USPO: T. Sarnelli; Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Defendants first appearance and arraigned. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f), the court confirmed the Governments disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and summarized the possible consequences of violating those obligations. Written order to be docketed separately. Defendants waives public reading. Defendants enter a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. Set Status Conference for 5/1/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in-person. Motion for bail, argument heard. Bail package presented by defendant: Ruling: Order setting conditions of bond executed. Defendants continued: on bond. See attached. (FTR Log #3:00-4:00.) (JC) (Entered: 01/24/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER: This order is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) to confirm the prosecution's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations. as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams. So Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/24/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Keith Williams (1): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $500,000 which shall be secured by Collateral set forth on the Appearance Bond Supplement. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 REDACTION by Keith Williams to 20 Order Setting Conditions of Release (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Janine Davis (2): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $1,000,000 secured by Collateral set forth on the Appearance Bond Supplement. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Janine Davis (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $500,000 which shall be cosigned by the financially responsible sureties identified on this bond. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 REDACTION by Morais Dicks to 24 Order Setting Conditions of Release (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to James Hames, Jr. (4): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $1,000,000 which shall be secured by Collateral set forth on the Appearance Bond Supplement. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Ewendra Mathurin (6): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $100,000 which shall be cosigned by the financially responsible sureties identified on this bond. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 REDACTION by Ewendra Mathurin to 28 Order Setting Conditions of Release. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Tiffany Williams (7): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $80,000 which shall be cosigned by the financially responsible sureties identified on this bond. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 REDACTION by Tiffany Williams to 30 Order Setting Conditions of Release. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025) Jan 22, 2025 CJA 20 as to James Hames, Jr.: Appointment of Attorney Robert P. LaRusso for James Hames, Jr.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (GO) (Entered: 05/22/2025) Jan 23, 2025 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Richard Kelley appearing for USA. (Kelley, Richard) (Entered: 01/23/2025) Jan 24, 2025 Arrest of Jamari Lewis in Southern District of Texas (Houston). (GO) Jan 29, 2025 Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Jamari Lewis. (GO) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/31/2025: # 1 CJA23 Financial Affidavit) (GO). (Entered: 01/31/2025) Feb 5, 2025 CJA 20 as to Jamari Lewis: Appointment of Attorney Glenn A. Obedin for Jamari Lewis. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 2/5/2025. (JC) (Entered: 02/05/2025) Feb 18, 2025 Letter re Stipulation and Protective Order as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 02/18/2025) Feb 18, 2025 ORDER as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams re 40 Letter: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the undersigned attorneys and the defendants KEITH WILLIAMS, JANINE DAVIS, MORAIS DICKS, JAMES HAMES, JR., JAMARI LEWIS, EWENDRA MATHURIN, and TIFFANY WILLIAMS, and ORDERED by the Court, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(d), that: 1. The discovery produced by the Government pursuant to this Stipulation & Order includes documents and materials that identify, or tend to identify, in any manner, or that contain images, personal identifying information (PII), including, but not limited to names, social security numbers, dates of birth, financial account numbers, and taxpayer information or contact information, for any victims or witnesses about whom the Government will produce discovery, including but not limited to forensic copies of phones or phone records, videos, and communications (Confidential Discovery Material); SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 11. Any violation of this Stipulation and Order (a) will require the immediate return to the United States of the Confidential Discovery Material and all copies thereof, and (b) may result in contempt of Court. So Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 2/18/2025. (JC) (Entered: 02/18/2025) Feb 24, 2025 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Gilbert S Bayonne appearing for Tiffany Williams (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 02/24/2025) Mar 6, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Jamari Lewis held on 3/6/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Set Status Conference for 3/13/2025 at 11:45 in-person. Motion to exclude time through 3/13/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: Defendant not present due to a communication issue. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 03/12/2025) Mar 13, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown:Status Conference as to Jamari Lewis held on 3/13/2025. Defendant not present. AUSA Toporovsky and defense counsel Glenn Obedin present. Defendant could not afford to appear at the conference. Defense counsel is going to make arrangements using CJA funds. The court authorizes the application. The court further cautions the defendant that failure to appear at the next conference will result in bond being revoked and a remand to USMS custody. ( Arraignment set for 4/28/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.) (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi.) (KM) Mar 18, 2025 Letter Regarding the Government's First Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/18/2025) Mar 27, 2025 Consent MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks to Travel to South Florida April 10 - 14 and New Jersey without Restriction by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 03/27/2025) Mar 28, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Arraignment as to Jamari Lewis (5) Count 1,8-10,50 held on 3/28/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendant is informed of his/her rights. Defendants first appearance and arraigned. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f), the court confirmed the Governments disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and summarized the possible consequences of violating those obligations. Written order to be docketed. Defendant waives public reading. Defendant enters a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. Set Status Conference for 5/1/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in-person. Motion to exclude time through 5/1/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: The court adopts the bond executed in Texas. Condition modified to allow communication with his father. Defendant continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (JC) (Entered: 03/31/2025) Mar 31, 2025 ORDER granting 45 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 3/31/2025. (KM) Apr 4, 2025 Letter Regarding the Government's Second Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 04/04/2025) Apr 9, 2025 First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Keith Williams. (Cassar, Christopher) (Entered: 04/09/2025) Apr 11, 2025 ORDER granting 50 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Keith Williams (1). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/11/2025. (KM) Apr 23, 2025 Letter Regarding the Government's Third Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 04/23/2025) Apr 30, 2025 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Felipe Andres Garcia appearing for Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) (Entered: 04/30/2025) May 1, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams held on 5/1/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 8/26/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in-person. OTHER: Discovery is being turned over. Parties request additional time due to the volume of discovery and pleanegotiations. defts continued on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 05/02/2025) May 9, 2025 First MOTION to Travel by Ewendra Mathurin. (Guzman, Lauriano) (Entered: 05/09/2025) May 12, 2025 ORDER granting 55 Motion to Travel as to Ewendra Mathurin (6). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/12/2025. (KM) May 14, 2025 Letter Regarding the Government's Fourth Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 05/14/2025) May 27, 2025 Letter MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Tiffany Williams. (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 05/27/2025) May 29, 2025 ORDER granting 58 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Tiffany Williams (7). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/29/2025. (KM) Jun 3, 2025 Letter Regarding the Government's Fifth Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 06/03/2025) Jun 6, 2025 Consent MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 06/06/2025) Jun 10, 2025 ORDER granting 61 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3). Approved on consent. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 6/10/2025. (KM) 62 Jul 17, 2025 Letter Travel Request 7.17 to 7.21 and 7.25 to 7.30 as to Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) (Entered: 07/17/2025) Jul 21, 2025 ORDER as to Janine Davis re 62 Letter : As permission was not sought in connection with defendant's travel to Pennsylvania, request to travel to North Carolina is denied.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/21/2025. (KM) Jul 21, 2025 Email Notification Test - DO NOT REPLY (KM) 64 Aug 7, 2025 Second MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Keith Williams. (Cassar, Christopher) (Entered: 08/07/2025) Aug 12, 2025 ORDER granting 64 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Keith Williams (1). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/12/2025. (KM) 65 Aug 21, 2025 Letter MOTION for Special Appearance To Allow the Defendant to Appear for his Status conference by Telephone by Jamari Lewis. (Obedin, Glenn) (Entered: 08/21/2025) Aug 25, 2025 ORDER granting 65 Motion for Special Appearance as to Jamari Lewis (5). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/25/2025. (KM) 66 Aug 26, 2025 Letter Travel Request - Drop Daughter off at School as to Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) (Entered: 08/26/2025) 67 Aug 26, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Tiffany Williams held on 8/26/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 12/5/2025 at noon. in-person. Motion to exclude time through 12/5/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: Discovery is being turned over. Parties request additional time due to the volume of discovery and plea negotiations. Defts continued on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 08/27/2025) 68 Aug 26, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Keith Williams Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025) 69 Aug 26, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Janine Davis Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025) 70 Aug 26, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Morais Dicks Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/15/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025) 71 Aug 26, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to James Hames, Jr. Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025) 72 Aug 26, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Jamari Lewis Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025) 73 Aug 26, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Tiffany Williams Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025) Aug 27, 2025 ORDER as to Janine Davis granting the 66 Letter.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/27/2025. (KM) Sep 11, 2025 SEALED COMPLAINT as to Louewanda Benjamin (1). (RI) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/1/2025: # 1 Sealing Cover Sheet) (RI). [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/01/2025) 74 Sep 15, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Change of Plea Hearing as to Tiffany Williams held on 9/15/2025. Deft. present on bond with retained counsel G. Bayonne; AUSA: A. Toporovsky; Defendant waives public reading. Defendant is sworn to their statements. Defendant is questioned as to whether s/he has read and understands the charging instrument and the plea agreement. Defendant has. Defendant enters a plea of guilty to count 21 of the Indictment. The defendant explains the offense committed, the Government offers the proof they would present to the Court during trial. PROB notified. Sentencing date set for 1/30/2025 at 11:00am. Deft. continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (JC) (Entered: 09/16/2025) Sep 17, 2025 Order to Unseal Case as to Louewanda Benjamin.. SO Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025) Sep 17, 2025 Case unsealed as to Louewanda Benjamin (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] Sep 17, 2025 CJA 20 as to Louewanda Benjamin: Appointment of Attorney Joseph J Ferrante for Louewanda Benjamin. SO Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025) Sep 17, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held on 9/17/2025 before Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst: Criminal Cause for Arraignment on Complaint as to Louewanda Benjamin. Counsel for Defendant: Joseph Ferrante, CJA. AUSA: James Simmons. FTR #: 2:32-2:42. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Initial appearance, arraignment on complaint. Waiver of Speedy Indictment executed, time excluded from 9/17/2025 through 11/17/2025. Order setting conditions of release and bond entered. Rule 5F order executed. Defendant released on bond. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025) Sep 17, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Louewanda Benjamin. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025) Sep 17, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Louewanda Benjamin - Time excluded from 9/17/2025 until 11/17/2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025) Sep 17, 2025 ORDER: This order is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) to confirm the prosecution's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations as to Louewanda Benjamin. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025) 75 Sep 23, 2025 Letter Requesting Bond Modification to travel to and from Philadelphia, PA as to Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) Modified event type from Letter TO Motion to Travel on 9/24/2025 (GO). (Entered: 09/23/2025) Sep 25, 2025 ORDER granting 75 Motion to Travel as to Janine Davis (2). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 9/25/2025. (KM) 77 Oct 10, 2025 PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM as to Jamari Lewis (Attachments: # 1 Sealing Cover Sheet) (JC) (Entered: 10/10/2025) 82 Oct 23, 2025 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Critical Business Trip from 11/1/2025 to 11/10/2025 by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 10/23/2025) Oct 24, 2025 ORDER as to Morais Dicks re 82 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Critical Business Trip from 11/1/2025 to 11/10/2025 filed by Morais Dicks. The government is to submit a written response detailing why it objects to this request due by 10/28/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 10/24/2025. (KM) Oct 24, 2025 Arrest of Jamari Lewis in Middle District of Georgia (Macon) 5:25-MJ-00076-CHW. (GO) 83 Oct 27, 2025 Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Jamari Lewis from Middle District of Georgia (Macon) 5:25-mj-00076-CHW. (Attachments: # 1 Transfer Documents from Middle District of Georgia (Macon)) (GO) (Entered: 10/27/2025) 84 Oct 28, 2025 WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Morais Dicks re 82 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Critical Business Trip from 11/1/2025 to 11/10/2025 filed by Morais Dicks Due to Category 5 Storm (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 10/28/2025) 85 Nov 12, 2025 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT (S-1) as to Keith Williams (1) count(s) 1s, 2s-7s, 23s-28s, 41s-44s, Janine Davis (2) count(s) 1s, 11s-16s, 46s, Morais Dicks (3) count(s) 1s, 38s-40s, 47s-48s, James Hames, Jr. (4) count(s) 1s, 17s-19s, 29s-37s, Jamari Lewis (5) count(s) 1s, 8s-10s, 45s, Louewanda Benjamin (8) count(s) 1, 20-22. (JC) (Entered: 11/18/2025) 86 Nov 17, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Arraignment as to Louewanda Benjamin (8) Count 1,20-22 held on 11/17/2025. Deft. present on bond with J. Ferrante; AUSA: A. Toporvsky; Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Defendant is informed of his/her rights. Defendant arraigned. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f), the court confirmed the Government's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and summarized the possible consequences of violating those obligations. Written order to be docketed separately. Defendant waives public reading. Defendant enters a plea of not guilty to the Superseding Indictment. Set Status Conference for 12/5/2025 at NOON in-person. Motion to exclude time through 12/5/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: The court allows defendant's medical marijuana exemption while on supervised release. Discovery is being exchanged and reviewed. Defendant continued: on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 11/18/2025) 87 Nov 21, 2025 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 11/21/2025) Nov 25, 2025 ORDER as to Morais Dicks re 87 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release filed by Morais Dicks. The government is to submit a written response detailing why it objects to this request due by 12/1/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 11/25/2025. (KM) 88 Dec 1, 2025 RESPONSE in Opposition re 87 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release (Simmons, James) (Entered: 12/01/2025) Dec 2, 2025 ORDER denying 87 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3). A review of the application demonstrates no compelling interests. For the reasons set forth in the government's response, the application is denied. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/2/2025. (KM) 89 Dec 3, 2025 Consent MOTION to Continue for Permission to Be Excused from Dec 5 Conference Due to Jury Trial by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 12/03/2025) Dec 4, 2025 ORDER granting 89 Motion to Continue as to Morais Dicks (3). Counsel is excused from appearing at the 12/5/2025 conference. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/4/2025. (KM) 90 Dec 5, 2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Louewanda Benjamin held on 12/5/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 4/13/2026 at noon. in-person; Motion to exclude time through 4/13/25026. Motion granted. The findings required by 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) were made on the record, as was defense counsels' consent to the exclusion of time. EXCLUDABLE DELAY CODE TYPE: XT - Interest of Justice; PERIOD OF EXCLUDABLE DELAY/SPEEDY TRIAL START: 12/5/2025; PERIOD OF EXCLUDABLE DELAY/SPEEDY TRIAL STOP: 4/13/2026. OTHER: Discovery has been turned over but additional computer software is needed to review it. Parties areworking towards several plans to get the extensive discovery reviewed. Defendant Lewis bond is executed. Defendants continued: on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 91 Dec 5, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to James Hames, Jr. Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 92 Dec 5, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Janine Davis Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 93 Dec 5, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Keith Williams Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 94 Dec 5, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Louewanda Benjamin Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 95 Dec 5, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Jamari Lewis Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 96 Dec 5, 2025 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Morais Dicks Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 97 Dec 5, 2025 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release and Appearance Bond as to Jamari Lewis. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025) 101 Jan 19, 2026 MOTION to Continue Sentencing by Tiffany Williams. (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 01/19/2026) Jan 21, 2026 ORDER granting 101 Motion to Continue Sentencing as to Tiffany Williams (7). ( Sentencing set for 5/8/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.)Signed by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/21/2026. (KM) 102 Jan 28, 2026 Letter MOTION to Appoint Counsel under CJA by Keith Williams. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2026) 103 Jan 30, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Bond Hearing as to Jamari Lewis held on 1/30/2026. Counsel for all sides present. OTHER: Conditions of release discussed. The court orders that the bond be modified to include curfew to be enforced by location monitoring, with hours to be determined by Pretrial Services. Defendant continued: on bond. (Court Reporter ToniAnn Lucatorto.) (JC) (Entered: 02/02/2026) 104 Feb 4, 2026 Letter Regarding the Government's Sixth Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 02/04/2026) 105 Feb 12, 2026 CJA 20 as to Keith Williams: Appointment of Attorney Christine Delince for Keith Williams.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 2/12/2026. (KM) (Entered: 02/12/2026) Feb 12, 2026 Attorney update in case as to Keith Williams. Attorney Christopher Joseph Cassar terminated. (KM) 106 Mar 6, 2026 Letter Regarding Rule 16 Discovery as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/06/2026) 107 Mar 6, 2026 Letter Regarding the Government's Rule 16 Discovery Production as to Morais Dicks (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/06/2026) 108 Mar 17, 2026 Letter Regarding the Government's Discovery Production as to Louewanda Benjamin (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/17/2026) 109 Mar 24, 2026 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Joseph Ferrante. by Louewanda Benjamin. (Ferrante, Joseph) (Entered: 03/24/2026) 110 Apr 7, 2026 Consent MOTION for Special Appearance to appear virtually at April 13, 2026 Status Conference by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 04/07/2026) Apr 8, 2026 ORDER granting 110 Motion for Special Appearance as to Morais Dicks (3). Counsel is permitted to appear virtually, will call 571-353-2301 using Access code 975 842 145. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/8/2026. (KM) 111 Apr 9, 2026 Proposed MOTION for Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Tiffany Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (O'Connor, Madeline) (Entered: 04/09/2026) 112 Apr 10, 2026 PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE granting 111 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Tiffany Williams (7): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, on consent, by and between the United States and the defendant as follows: All payments made towards the Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be made by a money order, or certified and/or official bank check, payable to the U.S. Treasury with the criminal docket number noted on the face of the instrument. The defendant shall cause said payment(s) to be sent by overnight mail delivery to the Asset Forfeiture Section, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. The Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be paid in full 30 business days before the date of sentencing (the "Due Date"). Any person, other than the defendant, asserting a legal interest in the Seized Assets may, within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice or receipt of notice or no later than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication on an official government website, whichever is earlier, petition the Court for a hearing without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his or her alleged interest in the Seized Assets, and for an amendment of the order of forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6). Any petition filed in response to the notice of forfeiture of the Seized Assets must be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioners right, title, or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioners acquisition of the right, title, or interest in the property, any additional facts supporting the petitioners claim, and the relief sought. SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send, by inter-office mail, two (2) certified copies of this executed Order to the United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District of New York, Attn: Kristen Lake, FSA Paralegal, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/10/2026. (JC) (Entered: 04/10/2026) 113 Apr 12, 2026 MOTION to Dismiss by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 04/12/2026) 114 Apr 12, 2026 MOTION to Dismiss (Memorandum of Law in Support of ECF 113 - Motion to Dismiss) by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 04/12/2026) 115 Apr 13, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis held on 4/13/2026. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 7/29/2026 at 11:00 AM in person before Judge Gary R. Brown. Motion to exclude time through 7/29/2026. Motion granted on consent. OTHER DISCUSSIONS AND RULINGS: Parties need additional time to review discovery. The problems reviewing the discovery have now been resolved. Parties will engage in plea negotiations once discovery isreviewed. Defendant Dickss motion to dismiss is stayed. Defendant Lewis and Hames may appear by telephone atthe next appearance the parties will call 571-353-2301# using Access code 975 842 145# at least 5 minutes prior tothe conference. Defendant Lewis moves to have his curfew adjusted up to 11:00 p.m. due to employment,argument heard, motion granted. Defendants continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (NF) (Entered: 04/14/2026) Apr 13, 2026 ORDER as to Louewanda Benjamin re 109 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Joseph Ferrante. filed by Louewanda Benjamin. ( Status Conference set for 4/15/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/13/2026. (KM) 116 Apr 15, 2026 CJA 20 as to Louewanda Benjamin: Appointment of Attorney John F. Kaley for Louewanda Benjamin. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/15/2026. (NF) (Entered: 04/17/2026) 117 Apr 15, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Louewanda Benjamin held on 4/15/2026. DEFENDANT: Louewanda Benjamin present on bond with Defense Counsel Joseph Ferrante and John Kaley, present in person. A.U.S.A.: Toporovsky, Adam. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Status Conference set for 8/12/2026 at 11:00 AM in person before Judge Gary R. Brown. Motion to exclude time through 8/12/2026. Motion granted on consent. OTHER DISCUSSIONS AND RULINGS: Attorney Joseph Ferrante's 109 motion to withdraw is granted, counsel withdrawn. The court appoints John Kaley. Discovery needs to be reviewed by new counsel and possible plea negotiations. Defendant continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (NF) (Entered: 04/17/2026) Apr 15, 2026 Attorney update in case as to Louewanda Benjamin. Attorney Joseph J Ferrante terminated. (NF) 118 Apr 23, 2026 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Tiffany Williams as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/6/2026) (KM). (Entered: 04/23/2026) 121 May 1, 2026 SEALED DOCUMENTS, SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 05/01/2026) 123 May 8, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Sentencing held on 5/8/2026 for Tiffany Williams (7): Defendant present on bond. DEFENSE COUNSEL: GILBERT BAYONNE Retained. A.U.S.A.: Adam Toporovsky and Richard Kelley. PROBATION OFFICER: Gregory Giblin. SENTENCE HEARING HELD ON COUNT(S): 21. Victims and/or witnesses not present. Hearing not requested. Statements heard from defendant, defense counsel and government. The defendant is sentenced to: THIRTY SIX MONTHS, to be followed by 2 YEARS Of supervised release. The defendant shall surrender BY AUGUST 27, 2026. The court makes the following recommendation to the Bureau of Prisons: A DESIGNATION TO A FACILITY IN THE NYC AREA. The fine is waived based on the defendants inability to pay. Restitution is ordered: $46,806,794.65. Forfeiture imposed pursuant to: $135,809.39. Special assessment in imposed in the sum of: $100.00. The Govt. moves to dismiss the open counts. Motion Granted. The defendant is advised of his right to appeal. (Court Reporter ToniAnn Lucatorto.) (NF) (Entered: 05/12/2026) 124 May 11, 2026 JUDGMENT as to Tiffany Williams (7). THE DEFENDANT: pleaded guilty to count(s) 21 of the 56-count Indictment. Remaining pending counts are dismissed on the motion of the United States. The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of: THIRTY SIX (36) MONTHS. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons:A DESIGNATION TO A FACILITY IN THE NYC AREA. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons: before 2 p.m. on 8/27/2026. Upon release from imprisonment, you will be on supervised release for a term of:TWO YEARS. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION: SEE ATTACHED. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: 100.00. RESTITUTION: $46,806,794.65. Special instructions regarding the payment of criminal monetary penalties: MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS EQUAL TO 5% OF THE GROSS INCOME, PAYABLE ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH, UPON RELEASE FROM PRISON. The defendant shall forfeit the defendant's interest in the following property to the United States: Pursuant to the April 10, 2026 Order of Forfeiture, a forfeiture money judgment in the amount of one hundred thirty-five thousand eight hundred nine dollars and thirty-nine cents ($135,809.39); ADDITIONAL FORFEITED PROPERTY: SEE ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/11/2026. (NF) (Main Document 124 replaced on 5/15/2026) (JC). (Entered: 05/12/2026) 126 May 14, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Change of Plea Hearing as to Janine Davis held on 5/14/2026. Deft. 2 present on bond with FD F. Garcia; AUSA: A. Toporovsky; Counsel for all sides present. Defendant is informed of his/her rights. Defendant waives public reading. Defendant is sworn to his/her statements. Defendant is questioned as to whether s/he has read and understands the charging instrument and the plea agreement. Defendant has. Defendant withdraws previous plea of not guilty and enters a plea of guilty to count 11 of the Superseding Indictment. The defendant explains the offense committed, the Government offers the proof they would present to the Court during trial. The Court finds a factual basis for the plea and accepts it. Probation notified. Sentencing date set for 9/25/2026 AT 11:00 A.M. Deft. continued on bond. (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi.) (JC) (Entered: 05/14/2026) 127 May 20, 2026 Proposed MOTION for Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Janine Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (O'Connor, Madeline) (Entered: 05/20/2026) 128 May 21, 2026 PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE granting 127 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Janine Davis (2): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, on consent, byand between the United States and the defendant as follows: All payments made towards the Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be made by a money order, or ce1tified and/or official bank check, payable to the U.S. Treasury with the criminal docket number noted on the face of the instrument. The defendant shall cause said payment(s) to be sent by overnight mail delivery to the Asset Forfeiture Section, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. The Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be paid in full 30 business days before the date of sentencing (the "Due Date"). Any person, other than the defendant, asserting a legal interest in the Seized Assets may, within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice or receipt of notice or no later than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication on an official government website, whichever is earlier, petition the Court for a hearing without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his or her alleged interest in the Seized Assets, and for an amendment of the order of forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6). Any petition filed in response to the notice of forfeiture of the Seized Assets must be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioners right, title, or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioners acquisition of the right, title, or interest in the property, any additional facts supporting the petitioners claim, and the relief sought. SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send, by inter-office mail, two (2) certified copies of this executed Order to the United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District of New York, Attn: Kristen Lake, FSA Paralegal, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/21/2026. (JC) (Entered: 05/21/2026) 129 May 21, 2026 Letter MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Jamari Lewis. (Obedin, Glenn) (Entered: 05/21/2026) May 27, 2026 ORDER granting 129 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Jamari Lewis (5). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/27/2026. (KM) Sign up to receive the Free Law Project newsletter with tips and announcements. Launched in 2010, the RECAP extension is a free tool for your browser that helps us collect the content you see on CourtListener. Once installed, anything you buy on PACER gets automatically added to the RECAP Archive and anything another RECAP user has bought is automatically free to you.
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