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

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The second page of the docket for United States v. Williams, 2:25-cr-00020 in the District Court, E.D. New York, before Judge Gary R. Brown, covering entries from January to September 2026. A judgment entered May 11, 2026 records that Tiffany Williams pleaded guilty to count 21 of the 56-count Indictment and was sentenced to 36 months, with the remaining counts dismissed. Janine Davis changed her plea at a hearing on 5/14/2026 and her sentencing was set for 11/20/2026. Other entries cover bond hearings, a CJA counsel motion by Keith Williams and a status conference for an eighth defendant, Louewanda Benjamin, set for 10/23/2026.

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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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101

Jan 19, 2026

MOTION to Continue Sentencing by Tiffany Williams. (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 01/19/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

ORDER granting 101 Motion to Continue Sentencing as to Tiffany Williams (7). ( Sentencing set for 5/8/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.)Signed by Judge Gary R. Brown on 1/21/2026. (KM)

102

Jan 28, 2026

Letter MOTION to Appoint Counsel under CJA by Keith Williams. (JC) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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103

Jan 30, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Bond Hearing as to Jamari Lewis held on 1/30/2026. Counsel for all sides present. OTHER: Conditions of release discussed. The court orders that the bond be modified to include curfew to be enforced by location monitoring, with hours to be determined by Pretrial Services. Defendant continued: on bond. (Court Reporter ToniAnn Lucatorto.) (JC) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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104

Feb 4, 2026

Letter Regarding the Government's Sixth Discovery Production as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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105

Feb 12, 2026

CJA 20 as to Keith Williams: Appointment of Attorney Christine Delince for Keith Williams.. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 2/12/2026. (KM) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

Attorney update in case as to Keith Williams. Attorney Christopher Joseph Cassar terminated. (KM)

106

Mar 6, 2026

Letter Regarding Rule 16 Discovery as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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107

Mar 6, 2026

Letter Regarding the Government's Rule 16 Discovery Production as to Morais Dicks (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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108

Mar 17, 2026

Letter Regarding the Government's Discovery Production as to Louewanda Benjamin (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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109

Mar 24, 2026

First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Joseph Ferrante. by Louewanda Benjamin. (Ferrante, Joseph) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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110

Apr 7, 2026

Consent MOTION for Special Appearance to appear virtually at April 13, 2026 Status Conference by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 8, 2026

ORDER granting 110 Motion for Special Appearance as to Morais Dicks (3). Counsel is permitted to appear virtually, will call 571-353-2301 using Access code 975 842 145. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/8/2026. (KM)

111

Apr 9, 2026

Proposed MOTION for Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Tiffany Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (O'Connor, Madeline) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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112

Apr 10, 2026

PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE granting 111 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Tiffany Williams (7): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, on consent, by and between the United States and the defendant as follows: All payments made towards the Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be made by a money order, or certified and/or official bank check, payable to the U.S. Treasury with the criminal docket number noted on the face of the instrument. The defendant shall cause said payment(s) to be sent by overnight mail delivery to the Asset Forfeiture Section, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. The Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be paid in full 30 business days before the date of sentencing (the "Due Date"). Any person, other than the defendant, asserting a legal interest in the Seized Assets may, within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice or receipt of notice or no later than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication on an official government website, whichever is earlier, petition the Court for a hearing without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his or her alleged interest in the Seized Assets, and for an amendment of the order of forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6). Any petition filed in response to the notice of forfeiture of the Seized Assets must be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioners right, title, or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioners acquisition of the right, title, or interest in the property, any additional facts supporting the petitioners claim, and the relief sought. SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send, by inter-office mail, two (2) certified copies of this executed Order to the United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District of New York, Attn: Kristen Lake, FSA Paralegal, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/10/2026. (JC) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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113

Apr 12, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 04/12/2026)

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114

Apr 12, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss (Memorandum of Law in Support of ECF 113 - Motion to Dismiss) by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 04/12/2026)

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115

Apr 13, 2026

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 held on 4/13/2026. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Defendants are informed of his/her rights. Set Status Conference for 7/29/2026 at 11:00 AM in person before Judge Gary R. Brown. Motion to exclude time through 7/29/2026. Motion granted on consent. OTHER DISCUSSIONS AND RULINGS: Parties need additional time to review discovery. The problems reviewing the discovery have now been resolved. Parties will engage in plea negotiations once discovery isreviewed. Defendant Dickss motion to dismiss is stayed. Defendant Lewis and Hames may appear by telephone atthe next appearance the parties will call 571-353-2301# using Access code 975 842 145# at least 5 minutes prior tothe conference. Defendant Lewis moves to have his curfew adjusted up to 11:00 p.m. due to employment,argument heard, motion granted. Defendants continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (NF) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

ORDER as to Louewanda Benjamin re 109 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Joseph Ferrante. filed by Louewanda Benjamin. ( Status Conference set for 4/15/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/13/2026. (KM)

116

Apr 15, 2026

CJA 20 as to Louewanda Benjamin: Appointment of Attorney John F. Kaley for Louewanda Benjamin. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 4/15/2026. (NF) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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117

Apr 15, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Louewanda Benjamin held on 4/15/2026. DEFENDANT: Louewanda Benjamin present on bond with Defense Counsel Joseph Ferrante and John Kaley, present in person. A.U.S.A.: Toporovsky, Adam. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Status Conference set for 8/12/2026 at 11:00 AM in person before Judge Gary R. Brown. Motion to exclude time through 8/12/2026. Motion granted on consent. OTHER DISCUSSIONS AND RULINGS: Attorney Joseph Ferrante's 109 motion to withdraw is granted, counsel withdrawn. The court appoints John Kaley. Discovery needs to be reviewed by new counsel and possible plea negotiations. Defendant continued on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (NF) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Attorney update in case as to Louewanda Benjamin. Attorney Joseph J Ferrante terminated. (NF)

118

Apr 23, 2026

SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Tiffany Williams as to Keith Williams, Janine Davis, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis, Ewendra Mathurin, Tiffany Williams, Louewanda Benjamin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/6/2026) (KM). (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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121

May 1, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENTS, SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Tiffany Williams (Toporovsky, Adam) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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123

May 8, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Sentencing held on 5/8/2026 for Tiffany Williams (7): Defendant present on bond. DEFENSE COUNSEL: GILBERT BAYONNE Retained. A.U.S.A.: Adam Toporovsky and Richard Kelley. PROBATION OFFICER: Gregory Giblin. SENTENCE HEARING HELD ON COUNT(S): 21. Victims and/or witnesses not present. Hearing not requested. Statements heard from defendant, defense counsel and government. The defendant is sentenced to: THIRTY SIX MONTHS, to be followed by 2 YEARS Of supervised release. The defendant shall surrender BY AUGUST 27, 2026. The court makes the following recommendation to the Bureau of Prisons: A DESIGNATION TO A FACILITY IN THE NYC AREA. The fine is waived based on the defendants inability to pay. Restitution is ordered: $46,806,794.65. Forfeiture imposed pursuant to: $135,809.39. Special assessment in imposed in the sum of: $100.00. The Govt. moves to dismiss the open counts. Motion Granted. The defendant is advised of his right to appeal. (Court Reporter ToniAnn Lucatorto.) (NF) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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124

May 11, 2026

JUDGMENT as to Tiffany Williams (7). THE DEFENDANT: pleaded guilty to count(s) 21 of the 56-count Indictment. Remaining pending counts are dismissed on the motion of the United States. The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of: THIRTY SIX (36) MONTHS. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons:A DESIGNATION TO A FACILITY IN THE NYC AREA. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons: before 2 p.m. on 8/27/2026. Upon release from imprisonment, you will be on supervised release for a term of:TWO YEARS. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION: SEE ATTACHED. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: 100.00. RESTITUTION: $46,806,794.65. Special instructions regarding the payment of criminal monetary penalties: MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS EQUAL TO 5% OF THE GROSS INCOME, PAYABLE ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH, UPON RELEASE FROM PRISON. The defendant shall forfeit the defendant's interest in the following property to the United States: Pursuant to the April 10, 2026 Order of Forfeiture, a forfeiture money judgment in the amount of one hundred thirty-five thousand eight hundred nine dollars and thirty-nine cents ($135,809.39); ADDITIONAL FORFEITED PROPERTY: SEE ATTACHED. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/11/2026. (NF) (Main Document 124 replaced on 5/15/2026) (JC). (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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126

May 14, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Change of Plea Hearing as to Janine Davis held on 5/14/2026. Deft. 2 present on bond with FD F. Garcia; AUSA: A. Toporovsky; Counsel for all sides present. Defendant is informed of his/her rights. Defendant waives public reading. Defendant is sworn to his/her statements. Defendant is questioned as to whether s/he has read and understands the charging instrument and the plea agreement. Defendant has. Defendant withdraws previous plea of not guilty and enters a plea of guilty to count 11 of the Superseding Indictment. The defendant explains the offense committed, the Government offers the proof they would present to the Court during trial. The Court finds a factual basis for the plea and accepts it. Probation notified. Sentencing date set for 9/25/2026 AT 11:00 A.M. Deft. continued on bond. (Court Reporter Paul Lombardi.) (JC) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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127

May 20, 2026

Proposed MOTION for Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Janine Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (O'Connor, Madeline) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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128

May 21, 2026

PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE granting 127 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Janine Davis (2): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, on consent, byand between the United States and the defendant as follows: All payments made towards the Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be made by a money order, or ce1tified and/or official bank check, payable to the U.S. Treasury with the criminal docket number noted on the face of the instrument. The defendant shall cause said payment(s) to be sent by overnight mail delivery to the Asset Forfeiture Section, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. The Forfeiture Money Judgment shall be paid in full 30 business days before the date of sentencing (the "Due Date"). Any person, other than the defendant, asserting a legal interest in the Seized Assets may, within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice or receipt of notice or no later than sixty (60) days after the first day of publication on an official government website, whichever is earlier, petition the Court for a hearing without a jury to adjudicate the validity of his or her alleged interest in the Seized Assets, and for an amendment of the order of forfeiture, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6). Any petition filed in response to the notice of forfeiture of the Seized Assets must be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioners right, title, or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioners acquisition of the right, title, or interest in the property, any additional facts supporting the petitioners claim, and the relief sought. SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send, by inter-office mail, two (2) certified copies of this executed Order to the United States Attorneys Office, Eastern District of New York, Attn: Kristen Lake, FSA Paralegal, 610 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/21/2026. (JC) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

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129

May 21, 2026

Letter MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Jamari Lewis. (Obedin, Glenn) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

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May 27, 2026

ORDER granting 129 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Jamari Lewis (5). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/27/2026. (KM)

130

Jul 2, 2026

MOTION for Bond Modification by Keith Williams. (Delince, Christine) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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Jul 6, 2026

ORDER granting 130 Motion for Bond modification (travel from July 16, 2026 - July 20, 2026) as to Keith Williams (1). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/6/2026. (KM)

131

Jul 9, 2026

Letter MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Louewanda Benjamin. (Kaley, John) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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Jul 13, 2026

ORDER granting 131 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Louewanda Benjamin (8). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/13/2026. (KM)

132

Jul 16, 2026

MOTION to Continue Surrender Date by Tiffany Williams. (Bayonne, Gilbert) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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133

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER granting 132 Motion to Continue Surrender Date as to Tiffany Williams (7). Defendant shall surrender to the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons before 2:00 p.m. on 11/30/2026. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/22/2026. (EJK) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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134

Jul 28, 2026

MOTION to Produce and Disclose Grand Jury Minutes by Morais Dicks. (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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135

Jul 28, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 134 MOTION to Produce and Disclose Grand Jury Minutes (Crosland, Darnell) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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136

Jul 29, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown: Status Conference as to Keith Williams, Morais Dicks, James Hames, Jr., Jamari Lewis. Case called. Counsel for all sides present. Set Status Conference for 10/23/2026 at 11:00 a.m. in-person. Motion to exclude time through 10/23/2026. Motion granted on consent. OTHER DISCUSSIONS AND RULINGS: Parties need additional time to review discovery. The problems reviewing the discovery have now been resolved. Parties will engage in plea negotiations once discovery is reviewed. Motion #134 is discussed. Separate conference regarding defendant Lewis: Ruling defendant is allowed to remain on bond with the pending GA state warrant so long as he makes attempts to resolve the issue. Defendants continued: on bond. (Court Reporter Denise Parisi.) (EJK) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

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137

Aug 10, 2026

Letter MOTION to Continue Presently Scheduled for August 12, 2026 by Louewanda Benjamin. (Kaley, John) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

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Aug 11, 2026

ORDER granting 137 Motion to Continue as to Louewanda Benjamin (8). ( Status Conference set for 10/23/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.) Given the reasons stated in defense counsel's letter and as the need to efficiently coordinate the defense of this matter, the Court finds that the time until 10/23/2026 is excluded under the Speedy Trial Act because the ends of justice served by granting this continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.18 U.S.C. § 3161 (h)(7)(A). Signed by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/11/2026. (KM)

Aug 14, 2026

ORDER as to Janine Davis, ( Sentencing set for 11/20/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 940 before Judge Gary R. Brown.). Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/14/2026. (KM)

139

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION for Bond Modification by Keith Williams. (Delince, Christine) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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Sep 2, 2026

ORDER granting 139 Motion for Bond modification to travel 9/24/2026 - 9/28/2026 to Atlanta, Georgia. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 9/2/2026. (KM)

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