Order on COVID Policies and Procedures — United States v. Kenneth Patrick Gaughan (D.D.C., Dkt. 54)

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An Order on COVID Policies and Procedures in United States v. Kenneth Patrick Gaughan, also known as Richard Strauski, Criminal Action No: 21-cr-390, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, filed February 2, 2022 as Document 54 and dated February 1, 2022 over the name of United States District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. It sets procedures for all in-person proceedings in the case, under Appendices 7 and 8 of the Continuity of Operations Plan. Participants must wear N95, KN95 or KF94 masks covering the mouth and nose. Persons entering the courtroom must be fully vaccinated or, if not, show proof of a negative COVID-19 test administered no more than 72 hours before entry, and must check in with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.

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Case 1:21-cr-00390-TSC Document 54 Filed 02/02/22 Page 1 of 2

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
Criminal Action No: 21-cr-390

Vv.

KENNETH PATRICK GAUGHAN, also
known as Richard Strauski

Defendant.

ORDER ON COVID POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The following procedures and restrictions will govern all in-person proceedings in this case,
consistent with the practices outlined in Appendices 7 and 8 of the Continuity of Operations Plan
During the COVID-19 Pandemic. See CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC (July 15, 2020) Appendix 7 and Appendix 8 (updated August 10, 2021).

1. All participants must wear face masks” covering the mouth and nose throughout the entire
proceeding, except as directed by the court.

2. Persons seeking to enter the courtroom except for criminal defendants and lay persons
who have been subpoenaed to appear and testify in proceedings must have been fully
vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus before they are permitted to enter. Persons not
vaccinated, including criminal defendants and lay persons who have been subpoenaed to
appear and testify in proceedings, must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test
administered no more than 72 hours prior to seeking entry. All participants and attendees
must check-in with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk Tim Bradley upon arrival at the

courtroom and confirm:

' https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/continuity-operations-plan-covid-19-pandemic
* Acceptable masks are N95, KN95, or KF94 rated masks only. Cloth masks may be worn over
such masks, but not independently.
Case 1:21-cr-00390-TSC Document 54 Filed 02/02/22 Page 2 of 2

a) that they are fully vaccinated or
b) that they meet both of the following criteria:

i. they are a criminal defendant or lay person who has been subpoenaed to
appear and testify in the proceedings; and

ii. they have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test administered no more
than 72 hours prior to seeking entry.

Date: February 1, 2022

lamya S. Chithan

TANYA S. CHUTKAN
United States District Judge


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