Waiver of Right to Appear — Russell Kirk Roberts, Change of Plea, Case No. 3:20-CR-00050-MMD-WGC

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A waiver of the right to appear in person at a criminal proceeding, filed February 8, 2021 as Document 28 in United States v. Russell Kirk Roberts, Case No. 3:20-CR-00050-MMD-WGC, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Roberts states that he understands his right to appear in person at the change of plea proceeding scheduled for February 8, 2021. Citing the spread of COVID-19 in the District of Nevada, he knowingly and voluntarily waives that right and consents to appear by video teleconference, or by telephone if video is not reasonably available, after consulting his attorney. He and attorney Lauren D. Gorman signed on February 2, 2021, and Chief U.S. District Judge Miranda M. Du signed on February 8, 2021.

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Case 3:20-cr-00050-MMD-WGC Document 28 Filed 02/08/21 Page 1of1

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Case No. 3:20-CR-00050-MMD-WGC
Plaintiff,
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO APPEAR IN
Vv. PERSON AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
RUSSELL KIRK ROBERTS,
Defendant.

I understand that I have a right to appear in person in court at the Change of Plea
proceeding in this case scheduled for February 8, 2021. I have been advised of the nature of
this proceeding and my right to appear in person at this proceeding. I have been informed that
I may appear by video teleconference, or telephone conference if video conference is not
reasonably available, in light of the spread of COVID-19 in the District of Nevada in order to
protect my health and safety, as well as those of the attorneys, the court and court staff.

Understanding my right to appear in person at this proceeding, I knowingly and
voluntarily waive my right to appear at this proceeding in person, and I consent to appear by
video teleconference, or telephone conference if video conference is not reasonably available.
I consulted with my attorney prior to deciding to waive my right to appear in person at this

proceeding.

/s/Russell Kirk Roberts _ February 2, 2021

Defendant’s Signature (date)

/s/Lauren D. Gorman _ February 2, 2021 2/8/2021
Signature of Defendant’s Attorney (date) Judge’s Signature (date)
Lauren D. Gorman Miranda M. Du, Chief U.S. District Judge

Printed Name of Defendant’s Attorney Judge’s Printed Name and Title


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