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Defendant's Reply on Early Termination — U.S. v. Blotnick

Filed April 23, 2026 in U.S. v. Blotnick; one of 14 filings from this case.

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CourtU.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Filed2026-04-23

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey · No. 2:21-cr-00796-BRM · Doc. 35 · 2026-04-23 · Docket on CourtListener

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Case 2:21-cr-00796-BRM Document 35 _ Filed 04/23/26 Page 1 of 4 PagelD: 268

GREGORY J. BLOTNICK
345 Banyan Blvd #913
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
gjb209@gmail.com

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Case No.: 2:21-CR-00796-BRM-1

vs.

DEFENDANT?’S REPLY TO

REGORY J. BLOTNICK
GREGORY J. BLOTNIC GOVERNMENT’S OPPOSITION

Date: April 23, 2026

Defendant Gregory J. Blotnick, proceeding pro se, respectfully submits this reply to the

Government’s response in opposition to his motion for early termination of supervised release.

The Government raises two objections: the plea agreement waiver and the lack of new or

unforeseen circumstances.

I recognize the Government’s position regarding United States v. Damon, but I believe the
“interest of justice” is best served by following the recommendation of the U.S. Probation Office.
The Government has confirmed that Probation does not oppose my request and agrees that I have
met all requirements for early termination. (Gov’t Resp. at 2). Probation’s firsthand assessment

of my conduct and rehabilitation deserves significant weight.

DEFENDANT’S REPLY TO GOVERNMENT’S OPPOSITION
United States v. Blotnick, No. 2:21-CR-00796-BRM

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The Government argues that I have not shown “extraordinary” circumstances. However, under
United States v. Melvin, this Court is not required to find “extraordinary” or “unforeseen” events
to grant relief. The law simply asks if termination is in the “interest of justice” based on the

defendant’s conduct.

My conduct over the last 13 months supports that standard: no violations, restitution payments
in excess of the court-ordered minimum, active community involvement, stable employment and
housing, and a new career path entirely unrelated to my prior offense. Additionally, my employer
has been explicit in that the inability to travel on short notice puts me at a disadvantage; early

termination would remove this professional barrier and allow access to senior-level opportunities.

The Government’s opposition focuses almost entirely on my past offense conduct. While I take
full responsibility for my past, the purpose of § 3583(e)(1) is to evaluate my current performance.
I have proven that I am rehabilitated, I pose no risk to the public, and continued supervision no

longer serves the interests of justice.

For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Court grant my motion for early termination.

Date: April 23, 2026 Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Gregory J. Blotnick
GREGORY J. BLOTNICK, Pro Se
345 Banyan Blvd #913

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Cases Cited:
(1) United States v. Damon, 933 F.3d 269 (3d Cir. 2019)
(2) United States v. Melvin, 978 F.3d 49 (3d Cir. 2020)

DEFENDANT’S REPLY TO GOVERNMENT’S OPPOSITION
United States v. Blotnick, No. 2:21-CR-00796-BRM

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Case No.: 2:21-CR-00796-BRM-1

VS.

GREGORY J. BLOTNICK

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, Gregory J. Blotnick, Defendant pro se, certify that on April 23, 2026, I served a true

and correct copy of this reply upon the following parties via electronic mail:

Fatime Meka Cano, Assistant U.S. Attorney

fatime.cano@usdoj.gov

Probation Officer Danielle Caron

danielle _caron@flsp.uscourts.gov

Date: April 23, 2026 /s/ Gregory J. Blotnick
GREGORY J. BLOTNICK, Pro Se
345 Banyan Blvd #913
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
gjb209@gmail.com

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Case 2:21-cr-00796-BRM Document 35 Filed 04/23/26 Page 4 of 4 PagelD: 271

GREGORY J. BLOTNICK
345 Banyan Blvd #913
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

gjb209@gmail.com
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Case No.: 2:21-CR-00796-BRM-1

VS.

[PROPOSED] ORDER FOR EARLY
TERMINATION OF SUPERVISED
RELEASE

GREGORY J. BLOTNICK

GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, and upon consideration of Defendant’s motion for early
termination of supervised release,

IT IS onthis _ dayof , 2026,

ORDERED that Defendant Gregory J. Blotnick’s request for early termination of his

period of supervised release is hereby GRANTED.

HON. BRIAN R. MARTINOTTI
United States District Judge

[PROPOSED] ORDER FOR EARLY TERMINATION OF SUPERVISED RELEASE
United States v. Blotnick, No. 2:21-CR-00796-BRM

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  1. Minutes — Hearing on Motion for Early Termination of Supervised Release (Denied) — USA v. Blotnick (D.N.J.)same docket · 2026-05-15
  2. Government Opposition to Early Termination — U.S. v. Blotnicksame docket · 2026-04-22
  3. Order Denying Early Termination — U.S. v. Blotnick (D.N.J.)same docket · 2026-06-01
  4. Order Setting Briefing Schedule — USA v. Blotnick (Dkt. 33, D.N.J.)same docket · 2026-04-08
  5. Order Transferring Jurisdiction of Supervised Release — USA v. Blotnick (Dkt. 40, D.N.J.)same docket · 2026-06-15
  6. Motion for Early Termination of Supervised Release — U.S. v. Blotnick (D.N.J.)same docket · 2026-03-23
  7. Order Denying Sentence Reduction — U.S. v. Blotnicksame docket
  8. Government Opposition to Sentence Reduction — U.S. v. Blotnicksame docket · 2025-03-13
  9. Motion to Reduce Sentence (§ 3582(c)(2)) — U.S. v. Blotnicksame case · 2023-11-26
  10. Sentencing Minutes — U.S. v. Blotnicksame case · 2022-06-07
  11. Judgment in a Criminal Case — U.S. v. Blotnick (D.N.J.)same case · 2022-06-07
  12. Plea Hearing Minutes — U.S. v. Blotnicksame case · 2021-10-13
  13. Information — U.S. v. Blotnicksame case · 2021-10-13
  14. Application to Enter Guilty Plea — U.S. v. Blotnicksame case · 2021-10-13
  15. Plea Agreement — U.S. v. Blotnicksame case · 2021-07-29
  16. Criminal Complaint — U.S. v. Blotnicksame case · 2021-05-06
  17. Video Conferencing Order as to Gregory J. Blotnick — USA v. Blotnick (Dkt. 26, D.N.J.)same docket · 2022-06-07
  18. Waiver of Indictment by Gregory J. Blotnick — USA v. Blotnick (Dkt. 16, D.N.J.)same docket · 2021-10-13
  19. Appearance of Counsel: Jason H. Berland — USA v. Blotnick (D.N.J.)same docket · 2021-05-19
  20. Unsecured Appearance Bond — USA v. Blotnick (Dkt. 11, D.N.J.)same docket · 2021-05-18

Part of: United States v. Gregory J. Blotnick · U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey · Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) · Criminal prosecutions · Briefs and memoranda · 2026 · Court filings

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