Arraignment/Initial Appearance on Indictment — USA v. Roshon Edward Thomas, No. 2:22-CR-0035-RMP-1 (Dkt. 7, E.D. Wash.)
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Minutes of the March 17, 2022 arraignment and initial appearance of Roshon Edward Thomas on an indictment in the Eastern District of Washington, Case No. 2:22-CR-0035-RMP-1, conducted by video conference before Magistrate Judge James P. Hutton (judge in Yakima, counsel and defendant in Spokane). Thomas appeared in custody, waived reading of the indictment and entered a plea of not guilty, and the Court appointed the Federal Defenders on the basis of the financial affidavit. The government did not seek detention, and Thomas was released on conditions that include no new law violations (including no marijuana), no firearms, no narcotic drugs or other controlled substances without a valid prescription, random UA testing, and staying in the Eastern District of Washington while the case is pending. The hearing ran from 3:26 p.m. to 3:36 p.m.
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Magistrate Judge James P. Hutton
Yakima
USA v. ROSHON EDWARD Case No. 2:22-CR-0035-RMP-1
THOMAS
Spokane Video Conference (JPH @ Yakima; Counsel and Defendant @ Spokane)
Defendant consented to appear via video conference
Arraignment/Initial Appearance on Indictment: 03/17/2022
☒ Melissa Orosco, Courtroom Deputy [S] ☒ Tyler Tornabene, US Atty
☒ Pam Howard, Courtroom Deputy [Y] ☒ Molly Winston, Defense Atty
☒ Shawn Kennicutt, US Probation / Pretrial ☒ Interpreter NOT REQUIRED
Services Officer
☒ Defendant present ☒ in custody USM
☐ USA Oral Motion for Detention ☒ Rights given
☒ USA not seeking detention ☒ Acknowledgment of Rights filed
☒ Financial Affidavit (CJA 23) filed ☒ Defendant received copy of Indictment
☒ The Court will appoint the Federal Defenders ☒ Defendant waived reading of Indictment
☐ Based upon conflict with Federal Defenders, the ☐ Indictment read in open court
Court will appoint a CJA Panel Attorney
☐ PRE-Trial Services Report ordered ☐ POST Pre-Trial Services Report ordered
☒ AO199c Advice of Penalties & Sanctions filed
REMARKS
Defendant appeared, in custody, with counsel and acknowledged to the Court that his true and
correct name is ROSHON EDWARD THOMAS.
Defendant was advised of his rights and the allegations contained in the Indictment.
“Not guilty” plea entered.
Based on information contained in the Financial Affidavit, the Court appointed the Federal
Defenders to represent Defendant in this matter.
Government is not seeking detention with the imposition of certain conditions. Defendant in
agreement.
The Court ordered:
1. Oral order issued confirming the Government’s disclosure obligations under the Due Process
Protections Act and the possible consequences of violation of said order (Government has
standing objection to language as overbroad).
2. Discovery to be provided according to Local Rules.
3. Conditions of release imposed upon Defendant which were read to him in Court. Order
forthcoming.
Digital Recording/S-740 Time: 3:26 p.m. – 3:36 p.m. Page 1
Defendant to be released under the following conditions:
• Commit no new violation of state, local or federal law, to include no marijuana
• Advise Pretrial Services, the Court, and attorney, in writing, prior to any change in
residence or phone number
• Appear for all future hearings and surrender for sentence if sentence of imprisonment is
imposed
• Sign 199C
• No possession of firearm, dangerous weapon, or other destructive device
• Report to Pretrial Services in whatever frequency/manner they direct
• Call attorney at least once per week
• May not possess, ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm, or
ammunition
• No use or possession of narcotic drugs or other controlled substances, unless have valid
prescription, to include no marijuana
• Remain in Eastern District of Washington while case is pending unless receive permission
in advance to travel outside of district
• Submit to random UA testing as directed by Pretrial Services
Detention Hearing:
NA; USA not seeking detention.
Digital Recording/S-740 Time: 3:26 p.m. – 3:36 p.m. Page 2
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