EP: VIDEO TELE-CONFERENCE (VTC) ON MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF NOT GUILTY PLEA AND TO PLEAD ANEW… — USA v. Kao (Dkt. 76)

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Court minutes of a video tele-conference hearing on September 7, 2022 on a motion for withdrawal of the not guilty plea and to plead anew, in United States of America v Martin Kao, Document 76, Case 1:21-cr-00061-LEK, U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. The minutes state that Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield conducted the hearing with the defendant's consent and that a plea of GUILTY to the Indictment as to Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 was entered. They state that a pre-sentence report was ordered and sentencing was set for January 19, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. before Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi. The trial date and all deadlines are vacated, and the conditions of release continue.

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CASE NUMBER:
1:21-cr-00061-JAO-1
CASE NAME:
United States of America v Martin Kao
ATTYS FOR PLA:
Craig S. Nolan
Jennifer Bilinkas
ATTY FOR DEFT:
Victor J. Bakke
JUDGE:
Kenneth J. Mansfield
REPORTER:
Video Tele-Conference
(VTC)
DATE:
09/07/2022
TIME:
1:29 - 2:46
COURT ACTION: EP:
VIDEO TELE-CONFERENCE (VTC) ON MOTION FOR
WITHDRAWAL OF NOT GUILTY PLEA AND TO
PLEAD ANEW hearing held.
Defendant is present via Video Tele-Conference (VTC) from Mr. Victor Bakke’s office,
not in custody.
Mr. Bakke represents that the Defendant waives his right to an in person hearing and
consent to appear by video tele-conference for the purposes of this hearing. Court
conducted a colloquy with Defendant and confirms counsel's representation.
For specific findings made on the record, Judge Mansfield determined that the hearing
could not be conducted in person without seriously jeopardizing public health and safety. 
Therefore, and with the defendant's consent, Judge Mansfield conducted the hearing by
video teleconference.
Defendant sworn, questioned by the Court. Memorandum of Plea Agreement signatures
verified and filed. Court informs Defendant of sentencing guidelines, possible departure
from sentencing guidelines, supervised release, etc.
Charges have been received. 
Case 1:21-cr-00061-LEK     Document 76     Filed 09/07/22     Page 1 of 2  PageID.242

Defendant sworn, questioned by the Court.  Consent to Rule 11 Plea In a Felony Case
Before United States Magistrate signatures verified and filed. NO Memorandum of Plea
Agreement. Court informs Defendant of sentencing guidelines, possible departure from
sentencing guidelines, supervised release, etc.
Mr. Nolan recites the essential elements and the summary of evidence against the
Defendant.
Plea of GUILTY to the Indictment as to Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 entered by the
Defendant.  R&R signed, objections to recommendation are waived unless they are filed
within 14 days.  Pre-Sentence report ordered from USPO.
SENTENCING as to Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Indictment set for January 19,
2023 at 2:30 p.m. before Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi in Aha Nonoi.
Trial date and all deadlines are VACATED.
Defendant's current conditions of release to continue and shall remain in full effect.
Submitted by: Bernie Aurio, Courtroom Manager
Case 1:21-cr-00061-LEK     Document 76     Filed 09/07/22     Page 2 of 2  PageID.243

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