Defendant's Motion to Proceed Pro Se — United States v. Ross Sylvester Elendu (D.N.D., Dkt. 82)

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A Defendant's Motion to Proceed Pro Se filed April 20, 2026 as Document 82 in United States v. Ross Sylvester Elendu, Case No. 3:24-cr-00142-PDW, in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. The motion asks for an order permitting Elendu to represent himself under the Sixth Amendment, and states a breakdown in communication with current counsel and that requested filings have not been carried out. It recites that Elendu understands the risks of proceeding without counsel and knowingly and voluntarily waives the right to counsel. It requests standby counsel, a Faretta hearing and permission to represent himself in all further proceedings.

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Case 3:24-cr-00142-PDW Document 82 Filed 04/20/26 Page1of2

MOTION TO PROCEED PRO SE

United States District Court
District of North Dakota

United States of America

Ross Sylvester Elendu
Case No. 3:24-cr-00142-PDW

DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO PROCEED PRO SE

Defendant, Ross Sylvester Elendu, respectfully, moves this court for an order permitting him to
proceed pro se pursuant to the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

RIGHT TO SELF-REPRESENTATION

The Sixth Amendment guarantees a criminal defendant the righ to represent himself. See
Faretta v. Califronia, 422 U.S. 806(1975).

Defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently asserts his right to proceed without counsel.

BASIS FOR REQUEST

Defendant respectfully submits that:
There has been a breakdown in communication between Defendant and current counsel
Defendant does not believe current counsel is acting in his best interest
Defendant has requested certain actions and filings that have not been carried out
Defendant wishes to take contro! of his defense and filings moving forward . .

KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY WAIVER

Defendant understands:
He has the right to be represented by counsel
Proceeding without counsel may be detrimental to his case
He will be required to follow all rules of procedure and evidence
The Court will not provide legal advice

Despite these risks, Defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives his right to counsel and elects
to proceed pro se.

REQUEST FOR STANDBY COUNSEL

Defendant respectfully requests that the court appoint standby counsel to assist if and when
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needed.

WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this court:

1. Grant this Motion to Proceed Pro Se
2. Conduct a Faretta Hearing
3. Allow Defendant to represent himself in all further proceedings

Respectfully,

Ross Sylvester Elendu

Sherburne County Jail

13880 Business Ctr Dr. NW Suite 200

Elk River, MN 55330

Date: April 13" 2026


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