Request for Status Conference re Counsel — United States v. Williams, 2:23-cr-00090 (W.D. Wash.)

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Document 57, filed 06/28/23, in Case 2:23-cr-00090-JHC, is a Request for Status Conference re Counsel in United States of America against Paradise Shaw Dreia Williams. It states that on June 20, 2023, Bryan Hershman represented Williams at the arraignment and detention hearing before Magistrate Judge Brian A. Tsuchida, but stated that the representation was only for purposes of the hearings that day, and declined to request discovery. It states that Hershman did not file a formal notice of appearance, and that on June 27 and 28, 2023, Hershman informed the government that Williams has not retained Hershman but may do so on either June 30, 2023, or July 7, 2023. The government asks for a status hearing to resolve the issue; the signature block names Cindy Chang, Assistant United States Attorney.

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Case 2:23-cr-00090-JHC Document 57 Filed 06/28/23 Page 1 of 2

The Honorable John H. Chun
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7 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NO. CR23-090 JHC
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Plaintiff,
Request for Status Conference re Counsel
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12 PARADISE SHAW DREIA WILLIAMS,
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On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Bryan Hershman represented Ms. Williams at her
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arraignment and detention hearing before Magistrate Judge Brian A. Tsuchida. However,
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during the hearing, Mr. Hershman stated that he was representing Ms. Williams only for
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purposes of the hearings that day and declined to request discovery. Judge Tsuchida
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asked Mr. Hershman to keep the court informed about the status of his representation.
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Mr. Hershman did not file a formal notice of appearance. On June 27 and 28, 2023, Mr.
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Hershman informed the government that Ms. Williams has not retained him but may do
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so on either June 30, 2023, or July 7, 2023.
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The government is concerned that Ms. Williams has been arraigned, but according
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to Mr. Hershman, has no legal representation. Three co-defendants in the matter have
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been arraigned, and the parties are attempting to reach agreements relating to discovery
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and a trial date. With Ms. Williams’ representation in limbo, the parties are unable to
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REQUEST FOR STATUS HEARING - 1 UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
700 STEWART STREET, SUITE 5220
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
(206) 553-7970
Case 2:23-cr-00090-JHC Document 57 Filed 06/28/23 Page 2 of 2

1 proceed with these matters in an efficient and expeditious manner. For these reasons, the
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3 DATED this 28th day of June, 2023.
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5 Respectfully submitted,
6 TESSA M. GORMAN
Acting United States Attorney
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/s/Cindy Chang
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10 Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney’s Office
11 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220
Seattle, Washington 98101
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Phone: 206-553-7970
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Email: cindy.chang@usdoj.gov
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REQUEST FOR STATUS HEARING - 2 UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
700 STEWART STREET, SUITE 5220
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
(206) 553-7970

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