ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to GREGORY J. BLOTNICK (1) Defendant Released.… — USA v. BLOTNICK (Dkt. 10, No. 2:21-cr-00796-BRM, filed 2021-05-18)

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This is an Order Setting Conditions of Release (form DNJ-CR-019, modified AO-199) for defendant Gregory J. Blotnick in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Case 2:21-cr-00796-BRM. Its printed conditions require the defendant not to violate any federal, state or local law, to cooperate in DNA collection if authorized, and to appear in court as required. The form also lists "Newark, New Jersey, New York City, New York and the Southern District of Florida, unless otherwise approved by Pretrial Services." Further conditions prohibit marijuana use without the prior approval of the Court and bar transferring funds other than to an escrow account controlled by defense counsel. The form shows s/Gregory J. Blotnick and s/Michael A. Hammer, with the date 5/18/2021.

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DNJ-CR-019((REV. 1/09)(modified AO-199)
Page 1

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of New Jersey

United States of America

v.

Defendant

ORDER SETTING
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE

Case Number:

IT IS ORDERED on this
 day of
, 2021 that the release of the defendant is subject to the following conditions:

(1) The defendant must not violate any federal, state or local law while on release.
(2) The defendant must cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample if the collection is authorized by
42 U.S.C. § 14135a.
(3) The defendant must immediately advise the court, defense counsel, and the U.S. attorney in writing before
any change of address and/or telephone number.
(4) The defendant must appear in court as required and must surrender to serve any sentence imposed.

Release on Bond

Bail be fixed at $
and the defendant shall be released upon:

( )
Executing an unsecured appearance bond (   ) with co-signor(s)
;
( )
Executing a secured appearance bond (   ) with co-signor(s)
, and (   ) depositing
in cash in the registry of the Court
% of the bail fixed; and/or (   ) execute an agreement to forfeit designated property
located at
. Local Criminal Rule 46.1(d)(3) waived/not waived by the
Court.
( )
Executing an appearance bond with approved sureties, or the deposit of cash in the full amount of the bail in lieu thereof;

Additional Conditions of Release

Upon finding that release by the above methods will not by themselves reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant and the safety of
other persons and the community, it is further ordered that the release of the defendant is subject to the condition(s) listed below:

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, in addition to the above, the following conditions are imposed:
(
)
Report to Pretrial Services (“PTS”) as directed and advise them immediately of any contact with law enforcement personnel,
including but not limited to, any arrest, questioning or traffic stop.
(
)  The defendant shall not attempt to influence, intimidate, or injure any juror or judicial officer; not tamper with any witness,
victim, or informant; not retaliate against any witness, victim or informant in this case.
(
)
The defendant shall be released into the third party custody of

who agrees (a) to supervise the defendant in accordance with all the conditions of release, (b) to use every effort to assure
the appearance of the defendant at all scheduled court proceedings, and (c) to notify the court immediately in the event the
defendant violates any conditions of release or disappears.

Custodian Signature:
Date: _

GREGORY J. BLOTNICK
21-15165

18th
May

500,000

✔

✔

✔
Judy Blotnick

s/Judy Blotnick
5/18/2021

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(
)
The defendant’s travel is restricted to ( ) New Jersey  ( ) Other

( ) unless approved by Pretrial Services (PTS).
( )
Surrender all passports and travel documents to PTS. Do not apply for new travel documents.
( )
Substance abuse testing and/or treatment as directed by PTS. Refrain from obstructing or tampering with substance abuse testing
procedures/equipment.
( )
Refrain from possessing a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapons. All firearms in any home in which the defendant resides shall be removed
 within
and verification provided to PTS. The defendant shall also surrender all firearm purchaser's identification cards and permits to PTS
( )
Mental health testing/treatment as directed by PTS.
( )
Abstain from the use of alcohol.
( )
Maintain current residence or a residence approved by PTS.
( )
Maintain or actively seek employment.
( )
No contact with minors unless in the presence of a parent or guardian who is aware of the present offense.
(
)
Have no contact with the following individuals:

( )
Defendant is to participate in one of the following home confinement program components and abide by all the requirements of
the program which (  ) will or (  ) will not include electronic monitoring or other location verification system. You shall pay all
or part of the cost of the program based upon your ability to pay as determined by the pretrial services office or supervising
officer.
( )
(i)    Curfew. You are restricted to your residence every day (  ) from             to           _, or (  ) as directed by

the pretrial services office or supervising officer; or
( ) (ii)
Home Detention. You are restricted to your residence at all times except for the following:
education; religious services; medical, substance abuse, or mental health treatment; attorney visits; court
appearances; court-ordered obligations; or other activities pre-approved by the pretrial services office or
supervising officer. Additionally, employment (  ) is permitted (   ) is not permitted.
( ) (iii)   Home Incarceration. You are restricted to your residence under 24 hour lock-down except
for medical necessities and court appearances, or other activities specifically approved by the court.
( ) Defendant is subject to the following computer/internet restrictions which may include manual inspection and/or the
installation of computer monitoring software, as deemed appropriate by Pretrial Services. The defendant shall pay all
or part of the cost of the monitoring software based upon their ability to pay, as determined by the pretrial services
office or supervising officer.
( ) (i)
No Computers - defendant is prohibited from possession and/or use of computers or
connected
devices.
( ) (ii) Computer - No Internet Access: defendant is permitted use of computers or connected
devices, but is
not permitted access to the Internet (World Wide Web, FTP Sites, IRC
Servers, Instant Messaging, etc);
( )
(iii)  Computer With Internet Access: defendant is permitted use of computers or connected devices, and is
permitted access to the Internet (World Wide Web, FTP Sites, IRC Servers, Instant Messaging, etc.) for
legitimate and necessary purposes pre-approved by Pretrial
Services at [ ] home [  ] for employment purposes.
( )   (iv)  Consent of Other Residents -by consent of other residents in the home, any computers in the home utilized
by other residents shall be approved by Pretrial Services, password protected by a third party custodian
approved by Pretrial Services, and subject to inspection for compliance by Pretrial Services.

(
) Other:

( ) Other:

(
) Other:

✔
✔
Newark, New Jersey, New York City, New York and the Southern District of Florida,

unless otherwise approved by Pretrial Services.

✔
✔

✔

24 hours

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Any approved devices are subject to the installation of computer monitoring software and/or search by Pretrial Services to assure compliance.

The defendant is prohibited from using marijuana, synthetic marijuana, any products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or any other products derived from a marijuana plant, including for medicinal or business purposes,

 without the prior approval of the Court. The defendant shall also surrender medical marijuana card to Pretrial Services.

✔

✔

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The defendant shall not open any new lines of credit with pre-approval from Pretrial Services.

The defendant shall not transfer/withdraw or liquidate any funds in any account controlled by the defendant. The defendant will only transfer the funds to an escrow account that will be controlled by defense counsel

The defendant shall not be employed in the sale of securities and/or trading of securities, but is not prohibited from selling and/or trading any security that defendant owns.

The defendant will be processed by the USMS in Florida.

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ADVICE OF PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS

TO THE DEFENDANT:

YOU ARE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS:
Violating any of the foregoing conditions of release may result in the immediate issuance of a warrant for your arrest, a
revocation of your release, an order of detention, a forfeiture of any bond, and a prosecution for contempt of court and could result in imprisonment,
a fine, or both.
While on release, if you commit a federal felony offense the punishment is an additional prison term of not more than ten years and
for a federal misdemeanor offense the punishment is an additional prison term of not more than one year. This sentence will be consecutive (i.e.,
in addition to) to any other sentence you receive.
It is a crime punishable by up to ten years in prison, and a $250,000 fine, or both, to: obstruct a criminal investigation; tamper with
a witness, victim, or informant; retaliate or attempt to retaliate against a witness, victim, or informant; or intimidate or attempt to intimidate a
witness, victim, juror, informant, or officer of the court. The penalties for tampering, retaliation, or intimidation are significantly more serious if
they involve a killing or attempted killing.
If, after release, you knowingly fail to appear as the conditions of release require, or to surrender to serve a sentence, you may be
prosecuted for failing to appear or surrender and additional punishment may be imposed. If you are convicted of:
(1)
an offense punishable by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term of fifteen years or more – you will be fined
not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both;
(2)
an offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of five years or more, but less than fifteen years – you will be fined not
more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both;
(3)
any other felony –  you will be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned not more than two years, or both;
(4)
a misdemeanor –  you will be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
A term of imprisonment imposed for failure to appear or surrender will be consecutive to any other sentence you receive. In
addition, a failure to appear or surrender may result in the forfeiture of any bond posted.

Acknowledgment of the Defendant

I acknowledge that I am the defendant in this case and that I am aware of the conditions of release. I promise to obeyall conditions
of release, to appear as directed, and surrender to serve any sentence imposed. I am aware of the penalties and sanctions set forth above.

Defendant’s Signature

City and State

Directions to the United States Marshal

(
)  The defendant is ORDERED released after processing.
(
)  The United States marshal is ORDERED to keep the defendant in custody until notified by the clerk or judge that the defendant has
posted bond and/or complied with all other conditions for release. If still in custody, the defendant must be produced before the
appropriate judge at the time and place specified.

Date:

Judicial Officer’s Signature

Printed Name and Title

s/Gregory J. Blotnick

✔

5/18/2021
s/Michael A. Hammer

Hon Michael A. Hammer

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