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United States v. Williams, 2:25-cr-00020

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The first page of the docket for United States v. Williams, 2:25-cr-00020 in the District Court, E.D. New York, filed Jan. 15, 2025 and last updated Sept. 9, 2026. The case began with a sealed indictment against seven defendants: Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin and Tiffany Williams. Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie reassigned the case to Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/17/2025, and the indictment and arrest warrants were unsealed on 1/22/2025. At arraignment the defendants pleaded not guilty and were continued on bond, and later entries note the volume of discovery and plea negotiations.

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United States v. Williams ( 2:25-cr-00020 )

District Court, E.D. New York

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Last Updated: Sept. 9, 2026, 3:03 p.m.

Assigned To: Gary R. Brown

Citation: United States v. Williams, 2:25-cr-00020, (E.D.N.Y)

Date Filed: Jan. 15, 2025

Date of Last Known Filing: Sept. 2, 2026

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Jan 15, 2025

SEALED INDICTMENT as to Keith Williams (1) count(s) 1, 2-7, 28-33, 46-49, Janine Davis (2) count(s) 1, 15-20, 53, Morais Dicks (3) count(s) 1, 43-45, 55-56, James Hames, Jr. (4) count(s) 1, 25-27, 34-42, Jamari Lewis (5) count(s) 1, 8-10, 50, Ewendra Mathurin (6) count(s) 1, 11-14, 51-52, Tiffany Williams (7) count(s) 1, 21-24, 54. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet, # 2 Sealing Cover Sheet) (GO) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/17/2025: # 3 Indictment with foreperson signature) (GO). (Entered: 01/17/2025)

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Att ach­ment 1

Criminal Information Sheet

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Sealing Cover Sheet

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Indictment with foreperson signature

Jan 17, 2025

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams. Case reassigned to Judge Gary R. Brown. Judge Joanna Seybert no longer assigned to the case. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Ordered by Chief Judge Margo K. Brodie on 1/17/2025. (LF)

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Jan 22, 2025

MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams. (JC) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Unseal Case as to Keith Williams (1), Janine Davis (2), Morais Dicks (3), James Hames, Jr. (4), Jamari Lewis (5), Ewendra Mathurin (6), Tiffany Williams (7): WHEREFORE, it is ordered that the indictment and arrest warrants in the above captioned matter be unsealed. So Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

INDICTMENT UNSEALED as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (JC)

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Jan 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE James R. Simmons appearing for USA. (Simmons, James) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

Letter Re: Bail Conditions as to Keith Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Christopher Joseph Cassar appearing for Keith Williams (Cassar, Christopher) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Lauriano Guzman, Jr appearing for Ewendra Mathurin (Guzman, Lauriano) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Darnell Deonas Crosland appearing for Morais Dicks (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Arraignment as to Keith Williams (1); (2) Count 1,15-20,53; (3); James Hames, Jr. (4); Ewendra Mathurin (6); Tiffany Williams (7) held on 1/22/2025. Defts present in custody with some counsel in person and one via video. AUSA: A. Toporovsky, J. Simmons; USPO: T. Sarnelli; Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Defendants first appearance and arraigned. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f), the court confirmed the Governments disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and summarized the possible consequences of violating those obligations. Written order to be docketed separately. Defendants waives public reading. Defendants enter a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. Set Status Conference for 5/1/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in-person. Motion for bail, argument heard. Bail package presented by defendant: Ruling: Order setting conditions of bond executed. Defendants continued: on bond. See attached. (FTR Log #3:00-4:00.) (JC) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER: This order is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) to confirm the prosecution's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations. as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams. So Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Keith Williams (1): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $500,000 which shall be secured by Collateral set forth on the Appearance Bond Supplement. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

REDACTION by Keith Williams to 20 Order Setting Conditions of Release (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Janine Davis (2): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $1,000,000 secured by Collateral set forth on the Appearance Bond Supplement. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Janine Davis (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $500,000 which shall be cosigned by the financially responsible sureties identified on this bond. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

REDACTION by Morais Dicks to 24 Order Setting Conditions of Release (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to James Hames, Jr. (4): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $1,000,000 which shall be secured by Collateral set forth on the Appearance Bond Supplement. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Ewendra Mathurin (6): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $100,000 which shall be cosigned by the financially responsible sureties identified on this bond. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

REDACTION by Ewendra Mathurin to 28 Order Setting Conditions of Release. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Tiffany Williams (7): It is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant be released subject to the Conditions of Release below and: Upon Bond executed by the defendant in the amount of $80,000 which shall be cosigned by the financially responsible sureties identified on this bond. Release of the deft. is hereby ordered on 1/22/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

REDACTION by Tiffany Williams to 30 Order Setting Conditions of Release. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

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Jan 22, 2025

CJA 20 as to James Hames, Jr.: Appointment of Attorney Robert P. LaRusso for James Hames, Jr.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/22/2025. (GO) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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Jan 23, 2025

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Richard Kelley appearing for USA. (Kelley, Richard) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

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Jan 24, 2025

Arrest of Jamari Lewis in Southern District of Texas (Houston). (GO)

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Jan 29, 2025

Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Jamari Lewis. (GO) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/31/2025: # 1 CJA23 Financial Affidavit) (GO). (Entered: 01/31/2025)

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Feb 5, 2025

CJA 20 as to Jamari Lewis: Appointment of Attorney Glenn A. Obedin for Jamari Lewis. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 2/5/2025. (JC) (Entered: 02/05/2025)

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Feb 18, 2025

Letter re Stipulation and Protective Order as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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Feb 18, 2025

ORDER as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams re 40 Letter: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the undersigned attorneys and the defendants KEITH WILLIAMS, JANINE DAVIS, MORAIS DICKS, JAMES HAMES, JR., JAMARI LEWIS, EWENDRA MATHURIN, and TIFFANY WILLIAMS, and ORDERED by the Court, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(d), that: 1. The discovery produced by the Government pursuant to this Stipulation & Order includes documents and materials that identify, or tend to identify, in any manner, or that contain images, personal identifying information (PII), including, but not limited to names, social security numbers, dates of birth, financial account numbers, and taxpayer information or contact information, for any victims or witnesses about whom the Government will produce discovery, including but not limited to forensic copies of phones or phone records, videos, and communications (Confidential Discovery Material); SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 11. Any violation of this Stipulation and Order (a) will require the immediate return to the United States of the Confidential Discovery Material and all copies thereof, and (b) may result in contempt of Court. So Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 2/18/2025. (JC) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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Feb 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Gilbert S Bayonne appearing for Tiffany Williams (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

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Mar 6, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Jamari Lewis held on 3/6/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Set Status Conference for 3/13/2025 at 11:45 in-person. Motion to exclude time through 3/13/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: Defendant not present due to a communication issue. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

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Mar 13, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown:Status Conference as to Jamari Lewis held on 3/13/2025. Defendant not present. AUSA Toporovsky and defense counsel Glenn Obedin present. Defendant could not afford to appear at the conference. Defense counsel is going to make arrangements using CJA funds. The court authorizes the application. The court further cautions the defendant that failure to appear at the next conference will result in bond being revoked and a remand to USMS custody. ( Arraignment set for 4/28/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.) (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi.) (KM)

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Mar 18, 2025

Letter Regarding the Government's First Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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Mar 27, 2025

Consent MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks to Travel to South Florida April 10 - 14 and New Jersey without Restriction by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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Mar 28, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Arraignment as to Jamari Lewis (5) Count 1,8-10,50 held on 3/28/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendant is informed of his/her rights. Defendants first appearance and arraigned. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f), the court confirmed the Governments disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and summarized the possible consequences of violating those obligations. Written order to be docketed. Defendant waives public reading. Defendant enters a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. Set Status Conference for 5/1/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in-person. Motion to exclude time through 5/1/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: The court adopts the bond executed in Texas. Condition modified to allow communication with his father. Defendant continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (JC) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

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Mar 31, 2025

ORDER granting 45 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 3/31/2025. (KM)

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Apr 4, 2025

Letter Regarding the Government's Second Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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Apr 9, 2025

First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Keith Williams. (Cassar, Christopher) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

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Apr 11, 2025

ORDER granting 50 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Keith Williams (1). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/11/2025. (KM)

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Apr 23, 2025

Letter Regarding the Government's Third Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

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Apr 30, 2025

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Felipe Andres Garcia appearing for Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

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May 1, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams held on 5/1/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 8/26/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in-person. OTHER: Discovery is being turned over. Parties request additional time due to the volume of discovery and pleanegotiations. defts continued on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

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May 9, 2025

First MOTION to Travel by Ewendra Mathurin. (Guzman, Lauriano) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

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May 12, 2025

ORDER granting 55 Motion to Travel as to Ewendra Mathurin (6). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/12/2025. (KM)

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May 14, 2025

Letter Regarding the Government's Fourth Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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May 27, 2025

Letter MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Tiffany Williams. (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

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May 29, 2025

ORDER granting 58 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Tiffany Williams (7). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/29/2025. (KM)

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Jun 3, 2025

Letter Regarding the Government's Fifth Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

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Jun 6, 2025

Consent MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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Jun 10, 2025

ORDER granting 61 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3). Approved on consent. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 6/10/2025. (KM)

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Jul 17, 2025

Letter Travel Request 7.17 to 7.21 and 7.25 to 7.30 as to Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

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Jul 21, 2025

ORDER as to Janine Davis re 62 Letter : As permission was not sought in connection with defendant's travel to Pennsylvania, request to travel to North Carolina is denied.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/21/2025. (KM)

Jul 21, 2025

Email Notification Test - DO NOT REPLY (KM)

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Aug 7, 2025

Second MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Keith Williams. (Cassar, Christopher) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

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Aug 12, 2025

ORDER granting 64 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Keith Williams (1). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/12/2025. (KM)

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Aug 21, 2025

Letter MOTION for Special Appearance To Allow the Defendant to Appear for his Status conference by Telephone by Jamari Lewis. (Obedin, Glenn) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

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Aug 25, 2025

ORDER granting 65 Motion for Special Appearance as to Jamari Lewis (5). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/25/2025. (KM)

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Aug 26, 2025

Letter Travel Request - Drop Daughter off at School as to Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

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Aug 26, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Tiffany Williams held on 8/26/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 12/5/2025 at noon. in-person. Motion to exclude time through 12/5/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: Discovery is being turned over. Parties request additional time due to the volume of discovery and plea negotiations. Defts continued on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

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Aug 26, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Keith Williams Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

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Aug 26, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Janine Davis Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

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Aug 26, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Morais Dicks Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/15/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

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Aug 26, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to James Hames, Jr. Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

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Aug 26, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Jamari Lewis Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

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Aug 26, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Tiffany Williams Time excluded from 8/26/2025 until 12/5/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/26/2025. (JC) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

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Aug 27, 2025

ORDER as to Janine Davis granting the 66 Letter.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/27/2025. (KM)

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Sep 11, 2025

SEALED COMPLAINT as to Louewanda Benjamin (1). (RI) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/1/2025: # 1 Sealing Cover Sheet) (RI). [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/01/2025)

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Sep 15, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Change of Plea Hearing as to Tiffany Williams held on 9/15/2025. Deft. present on bond with retained counsel G. Bayonne; AUSA: A. Toporovsky; Defendant waives public reading. Defendant is sworn to their statements. Defendant is questioned as to whether s/he has read and understands the charging instrument and the plea agreement. Defendant has. Defendant enters a plea of guilty to count 21 of the Indictment. The defendant explains the offense committed, the Government offers the proof they would present to the Court during trial. PROB notified. Sentencing date set for 1/30/2025 at 11:00am. Deft. continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (JC) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

Order to Unseal Case as to Louewanda Benjamin.. SO Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

Case unsealed as to Louewanda Benjamin (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL]

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Sep 17, 2025

CJA 20 as to Louewanda Benjamin: Appointment of Attorney Joseph J Ferrante for Louewanda Benjamin. SO Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held on 9/17/2025 before Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst: Criminal Cause for Arraignment on Complaint as to Louewanda Benjamin. Counsel for Defendant: Joseph Ferrante, CJA. AUSA: James Simmons. FTR #: 2:32-2:42. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Initial appearance, arraignment on complaint. Waiver of Speedy Indictment executed, time excluded from 9/17/2025 through 11/17/2025. Order setting conditions of release and bond entered. Rule 5F order executed. Defendant released on bond. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Louewanda Benjamin. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Louewanda Benjamin - Time excluded from 9/17/2025 until 11/17/2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

ORDER: This order is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f) to confirm the prosecution's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and to summarize the possible consequences of violating those obligations as to Louewanda Benjamin. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst on 9/17/2025. (CT) [2:25-mj-00192-ARL] (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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Sep 23, 2025

Letter Requesting Bond Modification to travel to and from Philadelphia, PA as to Janine Davis (Garcia, Felipe) Modified event type from Letter TO Motion to Travel on 9/24/2025 (GO). (Entered: 09/23/2025)

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Sep 25, 2025

ORDER granting 75 Motion to Travel as to Janine Davis (2). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 9/25/2025. (KM)

77

Oct 10, 2025

PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM as to Jamari Lewis (Attachments: # 1 Sealing Cover Sheet) (JC) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

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Oct 23, 2025

MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Critical Business Trip from 11/1/2025 to 11/10/2025 by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

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Oct 24, 2025

ORDER as to Morais Dicks re 82 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Critical Business Trip from 11/1/2025 to 11/10/2025 filed by Morais Dicks. The government is to submit a written response detailing why it objects to this request due by 10/28/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 10/24/2025. (KM)

Oct 24, 2025

Arrest of Jamari Lewis in Middle District of Georgia (Macon) 5:25-MJ-00076-CHW. (GO)

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Oct 27, 2025

Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Jamari Lewis from Middle District of Georgia (Macon) 5:25-mj-00076-CHW. (Attachments: # 1 Transfer Documents from Middle District of Georgia (Macon)) (GO) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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Oct 28, 2025

WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Morais Dicks re 82 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Critical Business Trip from 11/1/2025 to 11/10/2025 filed by Morais Dicks Due to Category 5 Storm (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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Nov 12, 2025

SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT (S-1) as to Keith Williams (1) count(s) 1s, 2s-7s, 23s-28s, 41s-44s, Janine Davis (2) count(s) 1s, 11s-16s, 46s, Morais Dicks (3) count(s) 1s, 38s-40s, 47s-48s, James Hames, Jr. (4) count(s) 1s, 17s-19s, 29s-37s, Jamari Lewis (5) count(s) 1s, 8s-10s, 45s, Louewanda Benjamin (8) count(s) 1, 20-22. (JC) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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86

Nov 17, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Arraignment as to Louewanda Benjamin (8) Count 1,20-22 held on 11/17/2025. Deft. present on bond with J. Ferrante; AUSA: A. Toporvsky; Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Defendant is informed of his/her rights. Defendant arraigned. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5(f), the court confirmed the Government's disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and summarized the possible consequences of violating those obligations. Written order to be docketed separately. Defendant waives public reading. Defendant enters a plea of not guilty to the Superseding Indictment. Set Status Conference for 12/5/2025 at NOON in-person. Motion to exclude time through 12/5/2025. Motion granted. OTHER: The court allows defendant's medical marijuana exemption while on supervised release. Discovery is being exchanged and reviewed. Defendant continued: on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (JC) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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87

Nov 21, 2025

MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

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Nov 25, 2025

ORDER as to Morais Dicks re 87 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release filed by Morais Dicks. The government is to submit a written response detailing why it objects to this request due by 12/1/2025. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 11/25/2025. (KM)

88

Dec 1, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 87 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release (Simmons, James) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

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Dec 2, 2025

ORDER denying 87 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Morais Dicks (3). A review of the application demonstrates no compelling interests. For the reasons set forth in the government's response, the application is denied. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/2/2025. (KM)

89

Dec 3, 2025

Consent MOTION to Continue for Permission to Be Excused from Dec 5 Conference Due to Jury Trial by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

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Dec 4, 2025

ORDER granting 89 Motion to Continue as to Morais Dicks (3). Counsel is excused from appearing at the 12/5/2025 conference. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/4/2025. (KM)

90

Dec 5, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Louewanda Benjamin held on 12/5/2025. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 4/13/2026 at noon. in-person; Motion to exclude time through 4/13/25026. Motion granted. The findings required by 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) were made on the record, as was defense counsels' consent to the exclusion of time. EXCLUDABLE DELAY CODE TYPE: XT - Interest of Justice; PERIOD OF EXCLUDABLE DELAY/SPEEDY TRIAL START: 12/5/2025; PERIOD OF EXCLUDABLE DELAY/SPEEDY TRIAL STOP: 4/13/2026. OTHER: Discovery has been turned over but additional computer software is needed to review it. Parties areworking towards several plans to get the extensive discovery reviewed. Defendant Lewis bond is executed. Defendants continued: on bond. (Court Reporter Lisa Schmid.) (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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91

Dec 5, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to James Hames, Jr. Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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92

Dec 5, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Janine Davis Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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93

Dec 5, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Keith Williams Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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94

Dec 5, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Louewanda Benjamin Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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95

Dec 5, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Jamari Lewis Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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96

Dec 5, 2025

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Morais Dicks Time excluded from 12/5/25 until 4/13/25. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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97

Dec 5, 2025

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release and Appearance Bond as to Jamari Lewis. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 12/5/2025. (GO) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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