Case details

Court: nvd
Docket #: 2:14-cr-00249
Case Name: USA v. Phua et al
PACER case #: 102542
Date filed: 2014-07-29
Date of last filing: 2015-05-26
Assigned to: Judge Andrew P. Gordon
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Wei Seng Phua
Defendant (1)
 
David Z. Chesnoff
Chesnoff & Schonfeld
520 S Fourth St
Las Vegas, NV 89101-
702-384-5563
Fax: 702-598-1425
Email: dzchesnoff@cslawoffice.net
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Richard A Schonfeld
Chesnoff & Schonfeld
520 S. 4th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101-
702-384-5563
Fax: 702-598-1425
Email: rschonfeld@cslawoffice.net
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Thomas C. Goldstein
Goldstein & Russell, P.C.
7475 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 850
Bethesda, MD 20814
202-362-0636
Email: tgoldstein@goldsteinrussell.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

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2014-07-14 1 0 Complaint COMPLAINT in case as to Wei Seng Phua (1); Darren Wai Kit Phua (2); Seng Chen Yong (3); Wai Kin Yong (4); Hui Tang (5); Yan Zhang (6); Yung Keung Fan (7); Herman Chun Sang Yeung (8); Counts 1-2. (MMM) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/14/2014)
2014-07-14 2 0 AO 257 AO 257 to 1 Complaint as to Wei Seng Phua. (MMM) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/14/2014)
2014-07-14 18 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION Defendant's Joint Motion for Pretrial Release by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 7/31/2014. (Schonfeld, Richard) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/14/2014)
2014-07-14 19 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION Amended Defendant's Joint Motion for Pretrial Release by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 7/31/2014. (Schonfeld, Richard) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/14/2014)
2014-07-14 20 0 Initial Appearance MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Initial Appearance as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 7/14/2014 before Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman. Crtrm Administrator: Donna Smith; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld; PTS: Zack Bowen; Court Reporter/FTR #: 3:37-4:30; Time of Hearing: 3:37-4:30 PM; Interpreter: Wai Mei Borgel (on standby); Language: Mandarin and Cantonese; Courtroom: 3C; Defendants are present. Defense counsel retained. Attorney David Z. Chesnoff for Wei Seng Phua added. Attorney Richard Schonfeld for Darren Wai Kit Phua added. Defendants advised of rights/charges. Government moves for detention. Detention hearings proceed. Defendants to be released on cash bonds with PTS supervision and conditions. Proposed third party custodian Dr. Craig Hartman is canvassed. The Court designates Dr. Hartman as third party custodian. Defendant Wei Seng Phua's Gulf Stream Jet will be posted as collateral in addition to the cash bonds. Bond forms executed. Preliminary Examination set for 8/4/2014 04:00 PM in LV Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman.Defendants remanded to custody until the terms of the bond are met. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DES) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/15/2014)
2014-07-14 22 0 Designation of Retained Counsel DESIGNATION of Retained Counsel by David Z. Chesnoff on behalf of Wei Seng Phua. (MMM) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/15/2014)
2014-07-15 29 0 Warrant Returned Executed Warrant Returned Executed on 7/14/14 in case as to Wei Seng Phua re 16 Warrant Issued. (MMM) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/16/2014)
2014-07-18 47 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, 20 Initial Appearance, as to Wei Seng Phua held on 7/14/2014 before Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc., 361-949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/8/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/18/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/16/2014. (JPQ) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/18/2014)
2014-07-22 57 0 Notice (Other) NOTICE of Defendants Joint Presentation in Support of Satisfying Conditions of Release by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Schonfeld, Richard) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/22/2014)
2014-07-22 58 0 Certificate of Cash Deposit CERTIFICATE of Cash Deposit in case by Legal Owner Andrew Robl as to Wei Seng Phua: $ 1,500,000.0, receipt number NVLAS027869. (MMM) Modified on 7/22/2014 to reflect correct receipt number (MMM). [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/22/2014)
2014-07-22 60 0 Certificate of Cash Deposit CERTIFICATE of Cash Deposit by Legal Owner Phillip Ivey in case as to Wei Seng Phua: $ 500,000.00, receipt number NVLAS027870. (MMM) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/22/2014)
2014-07-22 78 0 Bond CASH BOND Entered as to Wei Seng Phua. (EDS) [2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (Entered: 07/28/2014) 2015-05-27 18:43:44 4b1122767d07ff24499d048e4581bb251b291e50
2014-07-29 83 0 Minute Order re Merged Magistrate Judge Case MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung on 7/29/2014. Magistrate Judge case, pending deadlines, motions, hearings, and excludables terminated in case as to Wei Seng Phua, Hui Tang, Herman Chun Sang Yeung, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan and Darren Wai Kit Phua. Preliminary Hearing set for 8/4/2014 at 4:00 PM is vacated and converted to Arraignment & Plea on 8/7/2014 at 3:00 PM in criminal case number 2:14-cr-00249-APG-PAL. For all further proceedings, please see the criminal case. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD)[2:14-mj-00466-CWH] (SLD). (Entered: 07/29/2014)
2014-07-29 86 0 Indictment INDICTMENT as to Wei Seng Phua (1) count(s) 1 - 2, Darren Wai Kit Phua (2) count(s) 1 - 2, Seng Chen Yong (3) count(s) 1 - 2, Wai Kin Yong (4) count(s) 1 - 2, Hui Tang (5) count(s) 1 - 2, Yan Zhang (6) count(s) 1 - 2, Yung Keung Fan (7) count(s) 1 - 2, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung (8) count(s) 1 - 2. (SLD) (Entered: 07/30/2014) 2014-07-31 18:32:43 df5aaea8770b5e3e5d416ef3c4c0511aadc6371a
2014-07-29 87 0 AO 257 AO 257 to 86 Indictment as to Wei Seng Phua. (SLD) (Entered: 07/30/2014) 2014-08-01 02:51:26 2b15300c9d27b5249e0e7c06a5c33368d7d7b0b9
2014-07-29 95 0 Grand Jury Returns MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Grand Jury Return as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung held on 7/29/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Joan Quiros; AUSA: Robert Knief; Court Reporter/FTR #: Glorious Fealing; Time of Hearing: 1:17 PM - 1:20 PM; Courtroom: 3B; Summons to issue as to Defendants Wei Seng Phua and Darren Wai Kit Phua. Arraignment/Plea set for 8/7/2014 03:00 PM in LV Courtroom 3D before Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 07/30/2014) 2014-08-01 02:52:22 494b7ac68f66c8e95ee9ccbc08d9f8c3a289a2d5
2014-07-31 102 0 Stipulation STIPULATION to Continue Arraignment/Plea Hearing and Proposed Order by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 07/31/2014) 2014-08-01 03:05:17 3a1094878456876f797a433c00f78e3a86cc022a
2014-07-31 105 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 102 STIPULATION to Continue Arraignment/Plea Hearing as to Wei Seng Phua and Darren Wai Kit Phua. The Arraignment/Plea set for 8/7/2014 is vacated and is advanced to 8/5/2014 03:00 PM in LV Courtroom 3D before Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach on 7/31/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 07/31/2014)
2014-08-05 112 0 Arraignment/Plea MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Arraignment/Plea as to Wei Seng Phua held on 8/5/2014 before Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach. Crtrm Administrator: J. Ries; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff; Court Reporter/FTR #: 3:11 - 3:15; Courtroom: 3D; Defendant is present on bond. Defendant is arraigned on Indictment. Defendant pleads NOT GUILTY to count(s) 1 & 2. Order regarding Pretrial Procedure is entered and copies will be served on counsel at a later date. The U.S. Probation Office is directed to prepare a report detailing the defendant's criminal history, if any. Defendant is continued on present terms of release. Calendar Call set for 9/24/2014 08:45 AM in LV Courtroom 6C before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Jury Trial set for 9/29/2014 09:00 AM in LV Courtroom 6C before Judge Andrew P. Gordon.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAR) (Entered: 08/05/2014)
2014-08-05 115 0 Order Regarding Pretrial Procedure ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL PROCEDURE as to Wei Seng Phua. Responses to motions to be filed and served within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of service of the motion; and reply brief to be served within seven (7) calendar days from the date of service of the response. Motions due by 9/4/2014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach on 8/5/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 08/06/2014)
2014-08-06 116 0 Motion to Reopen Detention Hearing MOTION to Reopen Detention Hearing by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motion ripe 8/6/2014. (Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/06/2014)
2014-08-07 117 0 Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Jeffrey Harmon Segal appearing for USA. (Segal, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/07/2014)
2014-08-07 122 0 Motion to Strike Joint MOTION to Strike Government's Motion to Re-Open Detention Hearing by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 8/24/2014. (Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 08/07/2014)
2014-08-15 146 0 Proposed Complex Case Schedule Proposed Complex Case Schedule filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung.. (Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-19 161 0 Order on Motion for Joinder ORDER Denying Government's 116 Motion to Reopen Detention Hearing as to all Defendants. The 122 Joint Motion to Strike as to Wei Seng Phua (1) and Darren Wai Kit Phua (2) is Denied. The 142 Motion to Strike as to Hui Tang (5) is Denied. The 140 , 141 , 152 , and 153 Motions for Joinder as to Yan Zhang (6) are Denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman on 8/19/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Main Document 161 replaced on 8/19/2014) (SLD). (Entered: 08/19/2014)
2014-08-29 169 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE OF HEARING as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung: Scheduling and Status Conference set for 9/19/2014 at 09:00 a.m. in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Defendants may, but need not, be present for these proceedings. (EAJ) (Entered: 08/29/2014)
2014-09-02 170 0 Stipulation STIPULATION to Continue Pretrial Motion Deadlines and Trial Date and Proposed Order by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 09/02/2014)
2014-09-04 171 0 Stipulation STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 09/04/2014)
2014-09-04 172 0 Stipulation STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 09/04/2014)
2014-09-05 173 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 172 STIPULATION to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release as to Wei Seng Phua and Darren Wai Kit Phua. A Hearing is set for 9/5/2014 02:00 PM in LV Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman on 9/5/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLR) (Entered: 09/05/2014)
2014-09-05 174 0 Bond Hearing MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Bond Modification Hearing as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 9/5/2014 before Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman. Crtrm Administrator: Donna Smith; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn; Def Counsel: Richard Schonfeld; PTS: Ronald Pease; Court Reporter/FTR #: 2:01-2:08; Time of Hearing: 2:00 - 2:09 PM; Interpreter: none required for this hearing; Courtroom: 3C; Defendants are present. The Court canvasses proposed third party custodian Lance Gettler. The Court approves the 172 stipulation and accepts Mr. Gettler as third party custodian. Orders modifying bonds for Wei Seng Phua (1) and Darren Wai Kit Phua (2) will be entered. Defendants continued on conditions of supervised pretrial release. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DES) (Entered: 09/05/2014)
2014-09-05 176 0 Order ORDER Modifying 78 Bond as to Wei Seng Phua. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman on 9/5/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 09/08/2014) 2015-05-27 18:41:48 da8f4b90c9cb2cc2932eebd3379072d6b5a347a0
2014-09-19 181 0 Scheduling Conference MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Scheduling Conference as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung held on 9/19/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Jeff Miller; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn, Jeffrey Segal; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., David Brown, Esq., Michael Pancer, Esq., Richard Wright, Esq., Lawrence Hill, Esq., Thomas Pitaro, Esq., Chris Rasmussen, Esq., John Spilatro, Esq.; Court Reporter/FTR #: 9:06:07 - 9:26:57; Time of Hearing: 9:06:07 - 9:26:57; Interpreter: Alex Young, Wei Mei Borgel; Language: Mandarin and Cantonese; Courtroom: 3B; Defendants are present. The Court and Counsel acknowledge that the Defendants are being assisted by the Court's sworn Interpreter(s) and Court provided equipment for use in assistance with interpretation. The Court first hears representations from Government Counsel regarding the discovery of production for this complex case. The Court next hears from Mr. Chesnoff for the Defense, who represents that Defendants are interested in filing their Motions to Suppress at the beginning of this case. Defendants and Defense Counsel concur that these rounds of motions will impact the current trial date. The Court will have this matter rescheduled for trial at the conclusion of the hearing on the Defendants' Motions to Suppress, and Counsel concur with the Court's direction. IT IS ORDERED: Defense Counsel shall file their Motion(s) to Suppress no later than 10/14/2014. Government shall file their Response(s) to the Motions no later than 11/07/2014 unless good cause is shown that additional time is needed, and Defendants' Replies shall be filed by 11/21/2014. Motion to Suppress Hearing is scheduled for 12/4/2014 @ 9:00 AM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. The Court informs Counsel to expect monthly Status Hearings to begin being scheduled after the conclusion of the Motion Hearing. Defense Counsel represents that they will be filing an Ex Parte Motion to Issue Subpoena forthwith. The Court directs Defense Counsel to file as much of their Ex Parte Motion on the public record as possible. Defendants are continued on present terms of release.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 09/19/2014)
2014-09-22 182 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION Joint Motion for Issuance of Rule 17c Subpoena by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 10/9/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 09/22/2014)
2014-09-23 183 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Joint MOTION for Issuance of Rule 17c Subpoena re: Centurylink by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 10/10/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 09/23/2014)
2014-09-23 184 0 Order to Continue - Ends of Justice ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice - Granting 170 Stipulation to Continue (First Request) Pretrial Motion Deadlines and Trial Date as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Time excluded from 9/29/2014 until 1/12/2015. Jury Trial continued to 1/12/2015 09:00 AM in LV Courtroom 6C before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Calendar Call continued to 1/7/2015 08:45 AM in LV Courtroom 6C before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 9/23/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 09/23/2014)
2014-09-24 185 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Joint MOTION for Issuance of Rule 17c Subpoena re: Wood Telemanagement Solutions by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 10/11/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 09/24/2014)
2014-09-30 186 0 Order on Motion ORDER, as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), that 182 Motion for Subpoena Duces Tecum to Caesars Entertainment Corporation is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 9/30/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM) (Entered: 09/30/2014)
2014-09-30 188 0 Order on Motion ORDER, as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), that 183 Motion for Issuance of Subpoena is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 9/30/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM) (Entered: 09/30/2014)
2014-09-30 190 0 Order on Motion ORDER, as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), that 185 Motion for Issuance of Subpoena is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 9/30/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM) (Entered: 09/30/2014)
2014-10-02 192 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, 181 Scheduling Conference,,,,,,,,, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung held on 09/19/2014 before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Transcriber: Heather Newman, 702-464-5828. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Transcriber or PACER. Redaction Request due 10/23/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/2/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/31/2014. (HKN) (Entered: 10/02/2014)
2014-10-03 193 0 Stipulation STIPULATION To Continue Defendants' Motion to Suppress by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 10/03/2014)
2014-10-06 194 0 Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Phillip N. Smith, Jr appearing for USA. (Smith, Phillip) (Entered: 10/06/2014)
2014-10-07 198 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 193 STIPULATION to Continue (First Request) Defendants' Motion to Suppress Deadline as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motions to Suppress due by 10/17/2014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 10/7/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-09 201 0 Motion to Amend/Correct Joint MOTION For An Amended Subpoena Duces Tecum to Centurylink by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 10/26/2014. (Schonfeld, Richard) Modified to remove duplicate wording on 10/10/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-09 202 0 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Monica R. Pinciak-Madden and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Dominic P. Gentile and Vincent Savarese III (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3417501) by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motion ripe 10/9/2014. (Gentile, Dominic) CORRECTED IMAGE 211 added on 10/14/2014 (LMC). Modified on 10/20/2014 spelling corrected. (BLG). (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-09 203 0 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Charles B. Sklarsky and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Dominic P. Gentile and Vincent Savarese III (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3417515) by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motion ripe 10/9/2014. (Gentile, Dominic) CORRECTED IMAGE 210 added on 10/14/2014 (LMC). Modified on 10/20/2014 spell correction. (BLG). (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-09 204 0 Motion to Quash MOTION to Quash Non-Party Caesars Entertainment's Rule 17(C) Subpoena and Memorandum of Points and Authorities (Oral Argument Requested) by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motion ripe 10/9/2014. (Gentile, Dominic) Modified to remove duplicate wording on 10/10/2014 (LMC). Modified on 10/20/2014 spell correction. (BLG). (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-09 205 0 Addendum ADDENDUM to 204 MOTION to Quash by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Gentile, Dominic) Modified to remove duplicate wording on 10/10/2014 (LMC). Modified on 10/20/2014 spelling correction. (BLG). (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-09 206 0 Letter LETTER from Christine Searls with CenturyLink re 183 Joint MOTION for Issuance of Rule 17c Subpoena as to Defendants Wei Seng Phua and Darren Wai Kit Phua. CenturyLink is unable to identify any requested information. (SLD) (Entered: 10/10/2014)
2014-10-10 207 0 Errata ERRATA To Verified Petitions of Counsel For Non-Party Caesar's Entertainment for Permission to Practice in this Case Only to 202 VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Monica R. Pinciak-Madden and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Dominic P. Gentile and Vincent Savarese III (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3417501) , 203 VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Charles B. Sklarsky and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Dominic P. Gentile and Vincent Savarese III (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3417515) , filed by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Gentile, Dominic) Modified on 10/20/2014 spelling correction. (BLG). (Entered: 10/10/2014)
2014-10-13 208 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to 204 MOTION to Quash ; filed by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Replies due by 10/19/2014. (Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 10/13/2014)
2014-10-14 209 0 Minute Order MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Andrew P. Gordon, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung on 10/14/2014. By Judicial Assistant: Cathy Stuchell. RE: 202 , 203 , and 207 VERIFIED PETITIONS 202 and 203 , and Errata 207 filed by Caesars Entertainment Corporation. ERROR: Both petitions have been signed by Attorney Madden. Counsel is advised to properly and fully execute Petitions [202 and 203], refile both Petitions in their entirety, under event "Notice of Corrected Image" and link them to 202 , 203 and 207 , respectively, no later than October 28, 2014. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CS) (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2014-10-14 210 0 Notice of Corrected Image/Document NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re 203 VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Charles B. Sklarsky and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Dominic P. Gentile and Vincent Savarese III (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3417515) , 207 Errata,,, by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Service of corrected image is attached). (Gentile, Dominic) Modified on 10/20/2014 spelling correction. (BLG). (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2014-10-14 211 0 Notice of Corrected Image/Document NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re 207 Errata,,, 202 VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Monica R. Pinciak-Madden and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Dominic P. Gentile and Vincent Savarese III (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3417501) by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Service of corrected image is attached). (Gentile, Dominic) Modified on 10/20/2014 spelling correction. (BLG). (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2014-10-14 212 0 Order on Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice ORDER Granting 203 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Charles B. Sklarsky and approving Attorney Dominic Gentile as Designation of Local Counsel for Interested Party Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to all Defendants. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 10/14/2014. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2014-10-14 213 0 Order on Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice ORDER Granting 202 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Monica R. Pinciak-Madden and approving Attorneys Dominic P. Gentile and Vincent Savarese, III as Designation of Local Counsel for Interested Party Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to all Defendants. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 10/14/2014. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2014-10-15 214 0 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct ORDER Granting 201 Joint MOTION for An Amended Subpoena Duces Tecum to Centurylink as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 10/14/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 10/15/2014)
2014-10-16 216 0 Stipulation ERROR: Not linked to all defendants. STIPULATION To Continue dealine to file Motion's to Suppress Second Request by Wei Seng Phua. (Chesnoff, David) Modified on 10/17/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 10/16/2014)
2014-10-17 217 0 Notice: Attorney Action Required NOTICE: Attorney Action Required to 216 Stipulation to continue motion deadline. ERROR: Document not linked to all defendants. Attorney David Chesnoff advised to REFILE the stipulation linking it to all the defendants to which it pertains. If assistance is needed, contact the Help Desk at 464-5555. (no image attached)(LMC) (Entered: 10/17/2014)
2014-10-17 218 0 Stipulation STIPULATION To Continue deadline to file Motion's to Suppress by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Chesnoff, David) Modified on 10/17/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 10/17/2014)
2014-10-20 219 0 Reply to Response to Motion REPLY to Response to 204 MOTION to Quash filed by Caesars Entertainment Corporation as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Redacted), # 2 Exhibit B)(Sklarsky, Charles) Modified on 10/20/2014 spelling corrected. (BLG). (Entered: 10/20/2014)
2014-10-20 220 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 218 STIPULATION to Continue (Second Request) Deadline to file Motions to Suppress as to Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motions to Suppress due by 10/21/2014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 10/17/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 10/20/2014)
2014-10-20 221 0 Order AMENDED ORDER to Continue Deadline to file Motions to Suppress as to Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motions to Suppress due by 10/27/2014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 10/20/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 10/20/2014)
2014-10-22 222 0 Notice of Hearing on Motion NOTICE OF HEARING ON 204 MOTION to Quash in case as to Wei Seng Phua and Darren Wai Kit Phua: Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2014 08:45 AM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. (no image attached)(TKH) (Entered: 10/22/2014)
2014-10-22 223 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Joint MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply to 219 by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 11/8/2014. (Schonfeld, Richard) Modified to link to motion and remove duplicate wording on 10/24/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 10/22/2014)
2014-10-23 224 0 Stipulation STIPULATION To Continue Motion to Quash Hearing October 29, 2014 by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 10/23/2014)
2014-10-24 225 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 224 STIPULATION to Continue Motion to Quash Hearing (First Request) as to Wei Seng Phua and Darren Wai Kit Phua. The Motion to Quash Hearing currently set for 10/29/2014 at 8:45 AM is continued to 11/4/2014 10:00 AM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 10/24/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 10/24/2014)
2014-10-27 226 0 Stipulation STIPULATION To Continue Defendants' Motion to Suppress Third Request by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 10/27/2014)
2014-10-28 227 0 Stipulation STIPULATION And Proposed Order to Unseal All Search Warrants and Search Warrant Applications by Wei Seng Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 10/28/2014)
2014-10-28 228 0 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Joint Motion to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Motion ripe 10/28/2014. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 10/28/2014)
2014-10-28 229 0 Motion to Suppress Joint MOTION to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 11/14/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H)(Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 10/28/2014) 2014-11-10 03:19:21 91f1bea9aeae960f627444c7af064b7ac003116a
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2014-10-28 231 0 Motion to Suppress Joint MOTION to Suppress Statements by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 11/14/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 10/28/2014) 2014-11-10 02:45:15 4972900e031db562f8b72e0a605fe7f8ca05e3b0
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2014-10-28 232 0 Motion to Suppress Joint MOTION to Suppress Fruits of Search Warrants Pursuant by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong. Responses due by 11/14/2014. (Chesnoff, David) Modified on 12/3/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 10/28/2014)
2014-10-28 242 0 Minute Order MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung on October 28, 2014. Pending before the Court is 227 Stipulation filed by Wei Seng Phua. The parties ask the Court to unseal the search warrants, applications for search warrants and affidavits in support of search warrants in case numbers 2:14-mj-458-NJK, 2:14-mj-459-NJK and 2:14-mj-460-NJK for all purposes. In part, the parties intend to use the above-listed documents for motion practice in the instant case. For good cause shown, the Court grants the parties' stipulation and ORDERS the search warrants, search warrant applications and affidavits in support of search warrants in cases 2:14-mj-458-NJK, 2:14-mj-459-NJK and 2:14-mj-460-NJK unsealed for all purposes. IT IS SO ORDERED. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - NJK) (Entered: 10/28/2014)
2014-10-29 243 0 Notice of Manual Filing NOTICE of Manual Filing by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong. One CD - Exhibit H to 229 Joint Motion to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches manually filed with the Clerk's Office. (SLD) (Entered: 10/29/2014)
2014-10-29 244 0 Minute Order Setting Hearing on Motion MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung on 10/29/2014. By Deputy Clerk: Jeff Miller. By Judicial Assistant: Teresa Hoskin. RE: 204 MOTION to Quash filed by Caesar's Entertainment Corporation, IT IS ORDERED: The Motion Hearing, currently scheduled for 11/04/2014 @ 10:00am in LV Courtroom #3B is VACATED AND CONTINUED to 11/6/2014 @ 10:15 AM in LV Courtroom 3A before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 10/29/2014)
2014-11-03 245 0 Motion for Leave to File MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae Center by Center for Democracy Technology as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motion ripe 11/3/2014.(Guinn, Steven) (BLG) Modified on 11/3/2014 QC assisted filing.(BLG). (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03 246 0 Verified Petition VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Clayton G. Northouse and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Steven E. Guinn (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3445564) filed by Center for Democracy Technology as to Wei Seng Phua . Motion ripe 11/3/2014. (Guinn, Steven) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03 247 0 Verified Petition VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Edward R. McNicholas and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Steven E. Guinn (Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0978-3445567) filed by Center for Democracy Technology as to Wei Seng Phua . Motion ripe 11/3/2014. (Guinn, Steven) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03 248 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 226 STIPULATION to Continue Defendants' Motion to Suppress Deadline (Third Request) until 10/28/2014 as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/3/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/04/2014)
2014-11-04 249 0 Order on Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice ORDER Granting 247 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Edward R. McNicholas and approving Attorney Steve Guinn as Designation of Local Counsel as to all Defendants. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 11/4/2014. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/04/2014) 2014-12-27 19:48:25 709b44aafa6884a80f16326e2fd3e229daee3568
2014-11-04 250 0 Order on Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice ORDER Granting 246 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Clayton G. Northouse and approving Attorney Steve Guinn as Designation of Local Counsel as to all Defendants. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 11/4/2014. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/04/2014)
2014-11-06 251 0 Order on Motion to Quash MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung held on 11/6/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Jeff Miller; Moving Party: Monica Pinciak, Esq., Vincent Savarese, Esq., Nicole Allen, Esq.; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., Michael Pancer, Esq., Thomas Goldstein, Esq.,Richard Wright, Esq., Chris Rasmussen, Esq., Lawrence Hill, Esq.,; Court Reporter/FTR #: 10:20:27 - 11:01:30; Time of Hearing: 10:20:27 - 11:01:30; Courtroom: 3A; The Court has reviewed Non Party Caesar's Entertainment Corporation's Motion to Quash... 204 , and hears the arguments of Counsel. IT IS ORDERED: Non Party Movant's Motion to Quash... 204 is DENIED. The Court directs the parties to meet and confer to agree upon modification of the subpoena. The Court will reconvene these proceedings at 4:00pm if Counsel are unable to reach an agreement as to the modifications. If Counsel are able to agree, they should reduce their agreement to a written proposal and submit it as directed in open court. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) Modified on 11/10/2014 (JAM). (Entered: 11/07/2014)
2014-11-07 253 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to 231 Joint MOTION to Suppress Statements ; filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (in Opposition) Replies due by 11/13/2014. (Smith, Phillip) (Entered: 11/07/2014) 2014-11-10 03:21:14 86b7ffd27039be6c3705c66e60305d1d8bff7649
2014-11-07 254 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to 231 Joint MOTION to Suppress Statements ; filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (In Opposition) Replies due by 11/13/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Smith, Phillip) (Entered: 11/07/2014) 2014-11-10 23:00:21 faf157a9355d2e744a1be960230765baf426cb6d
2014-11-10 257 0 Motion for Leave to File MOTION for Leave to File Response to 229 Motion to Suppress by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motion ripe 11/10/2014. (Frayn, Kimberly) ERROR: Linked to all defendants. Modified to show only the defendants to which this motion pertains on 11/14/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 11/10/2014)
2014-11-10 258 0 Motion for Leave to File MOTION for Leave to File Response to 232 Motion to Suppress Pursuant to Franks v. Delaware by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Motion ripe 11/10/2014. (Frayn, Kimberly) ERROR: Linked to all defendants. Modified to show only the defendants to which this motion pertains on 11/14/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 11/10/2014)
2014-11-10 259 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to 229 Joint MOTION to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches ; filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (In Opposition) Replies due by 11/16/2014. (Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/10/2014) 2014-11-11 08:18:27 7227ae94b820953e25ec9b5ea6ea4c62809f7b59
2014-11-10 260 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to 232 Joint MOTION to Suppress Fruits of Search Warrants Pursuant to Franks v. Delaware ; filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (In Opposition) Replies due by 11/16/2014. (Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/10/2014) 2014-11-10 23:03:25 c6e933e2fa70f87e202e92d5658050548ee33d6b
2014-11-10 261 0 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT(s) Omnibus Redacted Exhibits Part 1 Filed in Support of Its Opposition (1-2I) to 260 Response to Motion, 259 Response to Motion,, filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 1 - 2I)(Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/10/2014)
2014-11-10 262 0 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT(s) Omnibus Redacted Exhibits Part 2 in Support of Its Opposition (2J - 23C) to 260 Response to Motion, 259 Response to Motion,, filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 2J - 23C)(Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/10/2014)
2014-11-10 263 0 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT(s) Omnibus Redacted Exhibits Part 3 Filed in Support of Its Opposition (24 - 28A) to 260 Response to Motion, 259 Response to Motion,, filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 24 - 28A)(Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/10/2014)
2014-11-10 264 0 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT(s) Omnibus Redacted Exhibits Part 4 in Support of Its Opposition (28B - 51) to 260 Response to Motion, 259 Response to Motion,, filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 28B - 51)(Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/10/2014) 2014-12-27 19:46:49 54c8f3c9efa536784e0fc1fe0c1b31f1c8d813a6
2014-11-10 266 0 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ORDER, as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), that 228 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages for Joint Motion to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/10/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM) (Entered: 11/12/2014)
2014-11-12 267 0 Stipulation STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release by Wei Seng Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 11/12/2014)
2014-11-13 272 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 267 STIPULATION to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release as to Wei Seng Phua. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman on 11/13/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/13/2014)
2014-11-14 280 0 Order on Motion for Leave to File ORDER Granting Plaintiff's 257 Motion for Leave to File a Response to Defendant's 229 Joint Motion to Suppress in Excess of 30 pages as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), Seng Chen Yong (3), and Wai Kin Yong (4). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/14/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/14/2014)
2014-11-14 282 0 Stipulation STIPULATION To File Unredacted Exhibits Under Seal and For Protective Order by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/14/2014)
2014-11-19 285 0 Stipulation STIPULATION to Continue Defendants' Time Within Which to File Reply Briefs by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
2014-11-18 286 0 Order on Motion for Leave to File ORDER Granting Plaintiff's 258 Motion for Leave to File a Response to 232 Joint MOTION to Suppress Pursuant to Franks v. Delaware in Excess of 30 pages as to Defendants Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), Seng Chen Yong (3), and Wai Kin Yong (4). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/17/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
2014-11-19 287 0 Stipulation STIPULATION and Order Regarding Subpoena Duces Tecum Issued to Caesars Entertainment Corporation by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
2014-11-19 288 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 282 STIPULATION to File Unredacted Exhibits Under Seal and For Protective Order as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/19/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
2014-11-20 289 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 285 STIPULATION to Continue Defendants' Time to File a Reply to 229 , 230 , 231 , 232 , 234 , and 241 Motions to Suppress as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Replies due by 11/24/2014. All other deadlines and hearing dates shall stand. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/19/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/20/2014)
2014-11-20 290 0 Notice of Non-Compliance with Special Order 109 FIRST NOTICE: of Non-Compliance with Special Order 109: that Clayton G. Northouse is in violation of Special Order 109. Participation in the electronic filing system became mandatory for all attorneys effective January 1, 2006. You are required to register for the Courts Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) program and the electronic service of pleadings. Attorney advised to visit the Courts website at www.nvd.uscourts.gov, then select ATTORNEY REGISTRATION located in the middle of the web page to register. (no image attached) (RFJ) (Entered: 11/20/2014)
2014-11-24 291 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 287 STIPULATION Regarding Subpoena Duces Tecum Issued to Caesars Entertainment Corporation, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/24/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MMM) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24 293 0 Stipulation STIPULATION to continue Defendants' time within which to file reply briefs to Government Oppositions to various Motions to Suppress by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-25 294 0 Stipulation STIPULATION to Continue Defendants' Time Within Which to File Reply Briefs by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
2014-11-26 295 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION granting 293 STIPULATION to continue Defendants' time within which to file reply briefs to Government Oppositions to various Motions to Suppress as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties herein shall be have to and including November 25, 2014, within which to file the Defendants' Replies to Government Oppositions to all Motions to Suppress. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other deadlines and hearing dates shall stand. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/26/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DKJ) (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-11-26 296 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 294 STIPULATION to Continue Defendants' Time Within Which to File a Reply to 229 , 230 , 231 , 232 , 234 , and 241 Motions to Suppress as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Replies due by 11/26/2014. All other deadlines and hearing dates shall stand. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 11/26/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-11-26 297 0 Stipulation STIPULATION to Continue Replies by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. (Schonfeld, Richard) Modified text on 12/1/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-12-01 298 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 297 STIPULATION to Continue Time to File Reply to 229 , 230 , 231 , 232 , 234 , and 241 MOTIONS to Suppress as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, and Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Replies due by 12/2/2014. The hearing on the pretrial Motions to Suppress currently set for 12/4/2014 at 9:00 AM is reset to 12/15/2014 9:00 AM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 12/1/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 12/01/2014)
2014-12-02 299 0 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for the Joint Reply to Response to 232 Motion to Suppress by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Motion ripe 12/2/2014. (Chesnoff, David) Modified to link to motion on 12/3/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 12/02/2014)
2014-12-02 300 0 Reply to Response to Motion REPLY to Response to 232 Joint MOTION to Suppress Fruits of Search Warrants Pursuant to Franks v. Delaware filed by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 12/02/2014)
2014-12-02 301 0 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply to Response to Motion to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Motion ripe 12/2/2014. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 12/02/2014)
2014-12-02 302 0 Reply to Response to Motion REPLY to Response to 229 Joint MOTION to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches filed by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 12/02/2014)
2014-12-02 303 0 Reply to Response to Motion REPLY to Response to 231 Joint MOTION to Suppress Statements filed by Wei Seng Phua as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 12/02/2014)
2014-12-03 304 0 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ORDER Granting Defendants' 299 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages for the Joint Reply to Response to 232 Motion to Suppress Fruits of Search Warrants as to Wei Seng Phua (1) and Darren Wai Kit Phua (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 12/3/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
2014-12-03 305 0 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ORDER Granting Defendants' 301 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply to Response to 229 Motion to Suppress Fruits of Warrantless Searches as to Wei Seng Phua (1) and Darren Wai Kit Phua (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 12/3/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
2014-12-04 312 0 Order on Motion for Leave to File ORDER Denying Center for Democracy Technology's 245 Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), Seng Chen Yong (3), Wai Kin Yong (4), Hui Tang (5), Yan Zhang (6), Yung Keung Fan (7), and Herman Chun Sang Yeung (8). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 12/4/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-05 313 0 Bill of Particulars BILL OF PARTICULARS for 86 Indictment,, filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung . (Hollingsworth, Daniel) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-05 314 0 Minute Order Setting Hearing MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung on 12/5/2014. By Deputy Clerk: Jeff Miller. By Judicial Assistant: Teresa Hoskin. Status Conference re: Suppression Hearing set for 12/12/2014 2:00 PM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Only Counsel who will be participating in the Suppression Hearing scheduled for 12/15/2014 @ 9:00am shall be present for these proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-09 318 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION to Substitute and to Forfeit Property of Defendants Seng Chen Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Herman Chun Sang Yeung, and Yung Keung Fan by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua, Seng Chen Yong, Wai Kin Yong, Hui Tang, Yan Zhang, Yung Keung Fan, Herman Chun Sang Yeung. Responses due by 12/26/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of Special Agent Minh Pham, # 2 Proposed Order Substitution and Forfeiture Order)(Hollingsworth, Daniel) (Entered: 12/09/2014)
2014-12-11 337 0 Order on Motion ORDER Granting Plaintiff's 318 Motion to Substitute and to Forfeit Property of Defendants as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2), Seng Chen Yong (3), Hui Tang (5), Yan Zhang (6), Yung Keung Fan (7), Herman Chun Sang Yeung (8). Any individual or entity who claims an interest in the aforementioned property must file a petition for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of the petitioner's alleged interest in the property 30 days after the notice is sent or no later than 60 days after the first day of the publication. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 12/11/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 12/11/2014)
2014-12-11 344 0 Motion to Compel Emergency MOTION to Compel Production of All Drafts of The Affidavit in Support of The Search Warrant and Accompanying Email Communications by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 12/28/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 12/11/2014)
2014-12-12 345 0 Order on Motion ORDER denying as moot 223 Motion for Leave to File a Surreply as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2). The underlying 224 Motion to Quash has been resolved. See 251 Minutes of Proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 12/12/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - EAJ) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
2014-12-12 354 0 Status Conference MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Status Conference as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/12/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Jeff Miller; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn, Cristina Silva, Phillip Smith; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., Thomas Goldstein, Esq.; Court Reporter/FTR #: 2:02:59 - 2:25:01; Time of Hearing: 2:02:59 - 2:25:01; Courtroom: 3B; The Court hears the respective positions of Counsel concerning what, if any, impact the recent entry of pleas by the Co-Defendants has on the pending motions before the Court. After hearing Counsels' representations, the Court summarizes their discussions and will GRANT the request to conduct a Franks Hearing prior to a Suppression Hearing with the understanding that the Franks Hearing will not be used as a discovery device. The Franks Hearing will go forward in the previously scheduled timeslot of 12/15/14 @ 9:00am in Courtroom #3B. Counsel discuss their potential witnesses for the Franks Hearing. Counsel estimate that they will need approximately two days to complete their respective cases. The Court will conduct these proceedings in addition to it's criminal duty week, and discusses scheduling with Counsel. The Franks Hearing will progress as much as is possible on 12/15/2014 and, if necessary, will be continued to 12/16/2014 for completion. Counsel notes several items on which they will stipulate to, which will obviate the need for authentication. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
2014-12-12 355 0 Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Cristina D Silva appearing for USA. (Silva, Cristina) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
2014-12-12 356 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to 344 Emergency MOTION to Compel filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Replies due by 12/18/2014. (Smith, Phillip) Modified text on 12/15/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 12/12/2014)
2014-12-14 357 0 Reply to Response to Motion REPLY to Response to 344 Emergency MOTION to Compel filed by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Errata B)(Schonfeld, Richard) Modified text on 12/15/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 12/14/2014)
2014-12-16 358 0 Order Regarding Trial ORDER REGARDING TRIAL as to Wei Seng Phua and Darren Wai Kit Phua: Jury Trial set for 1/12/2015 at 9:00 AM in LV Courtroom 6C before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Calendar Call set for 1/7/2015 at 8:45 AM in LV Courtroom 6C before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Exhibit List due by 1/7/2015. Proposed Voir Dire due by 1/7/2015. Proposed Jury Instructions due by 1/7/2015. Trial Briefs due by 1/7/2015. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 12/16/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KMR) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2014-12-17 359 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Motion Hearing, Volume 1, 9:08 a.m. - 12:59 p.m. as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on December 15, 2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Court Transcriber: Kathy Eismann, 702-431-1919. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/7/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/17/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/17/2015. (KE) (Entered: 12/17/2014)
2014-12-17 360 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Motion Hearing, 11:07 a.m. - 1:44 p.m., as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on December 16, 2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Court Transcriber: Kathy Eismann, 702-431-1919. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/7/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/17/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/17/2015. (KE) (Entered: 12/17/2014)
2014-12-17 361 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Motion Hearing (Afternoon Session 1:10 p.m.) as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/15/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc., 361-949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/7/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/17/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/17/2015. (ABB) (Entered: 12/17/2014)
2014-12-18 370 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Motion Hearing (Afternoon Session 2:18 PM) as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/16/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc., 361-949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/8/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/18/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/18/2015. (ABB) (Entered: 12/18/2014)
2014-12-18 371 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Joint MOTION to Modify Conditions of Pre-Trial Release by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Responses due by 1/4/2015. (Schonfeld, Richard) Modified to remove duplicate wording on 12/19/2014 (LMC). (Entered: 12/18/2014)
2014-12-19 372 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Motion Hearing, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on December 17, 2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Court Transcriber: Kathy Eismann, 702-431-1919. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/9/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/19/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2015. (KE) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
2014-12-19 375 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Motion Hearing (Afternoon Session 1:31 p.m.) as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/17/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc., 361-949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/9/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/19/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2015. (ABB) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
2014-12-19 376 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Motion Hearings (Morning Session 9:00 a.m.) as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/18/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, Inc., 361-949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber using the court's "Transcript Order" form available on our website www.nvd.uscourts.gov before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/9/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/19/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2015. (ABB) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
2014-12-22 377 0 Stipulation STIPULATION to Continue Calendar Call and Trial Date [Proposed Order] by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-17 378 0 Stipulation STIPULATION Regarding the Testimony of Gerald Reichel by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (SLD) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22 379 0 Order on Stipulation ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 377 STIPULATION to Continue Calendar Call and Trial Date (Second Request) as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. The Calendar Call set for 1/7/2015 is Vacated and the Trial set for 1/12/2015 is Vacated. New dates will be set soon. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 12/22/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-15 380 0 Evidentiary Hearing MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Evidentiary Hearing as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/15/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Jeff Miller; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn, Cristina Silva, Phillip Smith; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., Thomas Goldstein, Esq.; Court Reporter/FTR #: 9:08:45 - 4:56:39; Time of Hearing: 9:08:45 - 4:56:39; Courtroom: 3B; Defendants are present. The Court and Counsel discuss two Defense experts for which Defense Counsel have submitted expert reports for. Government raises objections, Defense Counsel responds, and the Court reserves ruling. Defense invokes the Exclusionary Rule, and all witnesses expected to testify in this matter are excused from the courtroom. Government Counsel calls Christian Brosius to the stand, he is sworn, and direct examination begins. During direct examination, Government moves for the admission of Government's Exhibit 100: 2 white binders full of exhibits that Counsel have stipulated to. ADMITTED. Mr. Chesnoff and Mr. Goldstein cross examine. After examinations conclude, Mr. Brosius is excused and steps down.Government Calls Special Agent Minh Pham to the stand, he is sworn, and direct examination begins by Miss Silva. RECESS at 11:02am. RESUMES at 11:12am. Direct examination continues. Mr. Goldstein conducts cross examination. RECESS at 12:59pm. RESUMES at 1:10pm. Cross examination continues. RECESS at 2:29pm. RESUMES at 3:34pm. Defense Counsel renews their request for the drafts of the warrant applications. The Court requires the drafts to be submitted in camera, and Miss Frayn provides them in open court. During Mr. Goldstein's cross examination, Defense Exhibits 101 (handwritten notes from the 7/03 interview), 102 (emails from Urban to Felt with attachments), and 103 (emails from Mike Wood to Paul Urban) are introduced. Mr. Chesnoff conducts cross examination. During Government redirect, Government's Exhibit 101, document containing emails, is introduced. Government's Exhibit 101 ADMITTED. The Court concludes these proceedings for the day and will review the Government's in camera submission before proceeding with Special Agent Pham's re-cross examination.Proceedings CONTINUED to 12/16/2014 @ 10:30am in Courtroom #3B. Defendants are continued on present terms of release. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) Modified on 12/23/2014 (JAM). (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-16 381 0 Evidentiary Hearing MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Evidentiary Hearing as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/16/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Jeff Miller; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn, Cristina Silva, Phillip Smith; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., Thomas Goldstein, Esq.; Court Reporter/FTR #: 11:07:54 - 4:53:33; Time of Hearing: 11:07:54 - 4:53:33; Courtroom: 3B; Defendants are present, out of custody. Government calls Ka Meng ("Cherie") Leong to the stand, she is sworn, and direct examination begins by Mr. Smith. Interpreter Wei Me Borgel is present to assist Miss Leong, and was sworn before these proceedings. Mr. Chesnoff conducts cross examination. Mr. Goldstein conducts cross examination. After additional examinations, Miss Leong is excused and steps down.Defense Counsel is permitted to call a Defense Witness out of order with no objections from Government Counsel. Defense calls Orlie Co to the stand, where he is sworn, and direct examination begins by Mr. Chesnoff. Mr. Goldstein conducts direct examination. Defense Counsel moves to admit transcripts that were prepared by Defense Counsel of the dialogue in referenced recordings. Government does not object. Transcripts are ADMITTED. Mr. Smith conducts cross examination. During cross examination, Government Exhibit 102, a photograph of Mr. Co, is marked. Mr. Chesnoff conducts re-direct examination. RECESS at 12:14pm. RESUMES at 12:23pm.Government calls Special Agent Creighton Felt to the stand, he is sworn, and direct examination is conducted by Miss Silva. Mr. Chesnoff and Mr. Goldstein cross examine. After additional examinations, Mr. Felt is excused and steps down. RECESS at 1:29pm. RESUMES at 2:18pm.Government calls Paul Urban to the stand, he is sworn, and direct examination is conducted by Miss Frayn. All previous Defense and Government exhibits that are not previously admitted are Ordered ADMITTED. RECESS at 3:57pm. RESUMES at 4:07pm. Miss Frayn continues direct examination of Mr. Urban. Mr. Goldstein conducts cross examination. During cross examination, Mr. Goldstein introduces Defense Exhibit 104, a second binder full of exhibits and documents. Mr. Chesnoff cross examines. after additional examinations, Mr. Urban is excused and steps down. Proceedings recess for the evening.Evidentiary Hearing is CONTINUED to 12/17/2014 @ 9:15am in Courtroom #3B. Defendants are continued on present terms of release.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-17 382 0 Evidentiary Hearing MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Evidentiary Hearing as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/17/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Jeff Miller; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn, Cristina Silva, Phillip Smith; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., Thomas Goldstein, Esq.; Court Reporter/FTR #: 9:22:54 - 4:28:08; Time of Hearing: 9:22:54 - 4:28:08; Courtroom: 3B; Defendants are present, out of custody. Counsel file a Proposed Stipulation in open court regarding Gerald "Willy" Reichel. The Court approves and enters the Order in open court. Government Counsel calls Michael Wood to the stand, he is sworn, and direct examination begins. RECESS at 10:43am. RESUMES at 10:56am. Prior to Mr. Wood resuming the stand, Mr. Chesnoff raises concerns about responses to a subpoena issued to Mr. Wood. Mr. Wood's attorney, Dewayne Nobles, Esq., is present and will confer with Mr. Wood directly before examination continues. OFF RECORD at 11:00am. RECORD RESUMES 11:01am. Mr. Nobles makes representations to the Court. Mr. Wood is then recalled to the stand. Mr. Chesnoff conducts cross examination. RECESS AT 11:45am. RESUMES at 1:31pm. Mr. Chesnoff continues cross examination. Mr. Goldstein conducts cross examination. After further examinations, Mr. Wood is excused and steps down.Government Counsel calls FBI Special Agent Mike Kung to the stand, where he is sworn and direct examination begins. Mr. Goldstein conducts cross examination. Mr. Chesnoff conducts cross examination. After further examination, Mr. Kung is excused and steps down. RECESS AT 2:52pm.RESUMES at 3:03pm. Government Counsel calls Rick (Ricardo) Lopez to the stand, where he is sworn and direct examination begins. Mr. Goldstein requests that Mr. Lopez briefly be excused so that he can discuss a matter with the Court outside of Mr. Lopez's presence. Mr. Lopez is momentarily excused, and returns to the stand after Mr. Goldstein confers with the Court. Mr. Goldstein conducts cross examination. Mr. Chesnoff conducts cross examination. After further examination, Mr. Lopez is excused and steps down.Evidentiary Hearing is CONTINUED to 12/18/2014 @ 9:00am in Courtroom #3B. Defendants are continued on present terms of release. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 12/24/2014)
2014-12-18 383 0 Evidentiary Hearing MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Evidentiary Hearing as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 12/18/2014 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: J\; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn, Cristina Silva, Phillip Smith; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., Thomas Goldstein, Esq.; Court Reporter/FTR #: 9:01:22 - 9:23:02; Time of Hearing: 9:01:22 - 9:23:02; Courtroom: 3B; Defendants are present, out of custody. Defense Counsel recalls Mihn Pham to the stand, and Mr. Pham is advised that he is still under oath. Mr. Goldstein conducts direct examination. During direct examination, the Court ORDERS than any previous exhibit that has still not been admitted is hereby ADMITTED. Mr. Pham is excused and steps down. The Court and Counsel confer regarding the issue raised on the first day of these proceedings concerning having defense experts available to be cross examined and whether or not the Government would stipulate to the admissibility of the Defendants' expert reports that were submitted in support of their Motion to Suppress. Government Counsel does not stipulate to submitting the expert reports. Defendants are not calling their experts. The Court hears the respective positions of Counsel. Additionally, the Government states they would like to preserve a good faith argument under USA v. Leon. Defense Counsel opposes the request. The Court takes this matter under submission and will issue separate written Findings and Recommendations as soon as is possible. Defendants are continued on present terms of release. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 12/24/2014)
2014-12-18 384 0 Exhibit List EXHIBIT LIST by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (SLD) (Entered: 12/24/2014)
2014-12-18 385 0 Exhibit List EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua (SLD) (Entered: 12/24/2014)
2014-12-29 386 0 NOTICE Letter to Hon. Judge Leen by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter)(Goldstein, Thomas) (Entered: 12/29/2014)
2014-12-29 387 0 NOTICE of withdrawal of earlier letter by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua re 386 Notice (Other). (Goldstein, Thomas) (Entered: 12/29/2014)
2015-01-05 394 0 RESPONSE to 371 Joint MOTION to Modify Conditions of Pre-Trial Release ; filed by USA as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Replies due by 1/11/2015. (Frayn, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/05/2015)
2015-01-06 395 0 REPLY to Response to 371 Joint MOTION to Modify Conditions of Pre-Trial Release filed by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 01/06/2015)
2015-01-07 396 0 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen, as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua on 1/7/2015. By Deputy Clerk: Jeff Miller. By Judicial Assistant: Teresa Hoskin. IT IS ORDERED: Scheduling and Status Conference set for 1/22/2015 @ 9:30 AM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 01/07/2015)
2015-01-07 397 0 ORDER Denying Defendants' 344 Joint Emergency Motion to Compel Production of all Drafts of the Affidavit in Support of the Search Warrant and Accompanying Email Communications as to Wei Seng Phua (1) and Darren Wai Kit Phua (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 1/6/2015. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 01/07/2015)
2015-01-08 398 0 ORDER Denying Defendants' 371 Joint Motion to Modify Conditions of Pretrial Release as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carl W. Hoffman on 1/8/2015. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
2015-01-21 402 0 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Defendants to File Their Objection (Appeal) to Magistrate Judge Order [Dkt. 397] by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 01/21/2015)
2015-01-22 403 0 ORDER ON STIPULATION Granting 402 STIPULATION for Extension of Time(First Request) for Defendants to File Their Objection (Appeal) to Magistrate Judge Leen's 397 Order as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. Defendants shall have up to 2/9/2015. Signed by Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 1/22/2015. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD) (Entered: 01/22/2015)
2015-01-22 404 0 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Status Conference as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua held on 1/22/2015 before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. Crtrm Administrator: Jeff Miller; AUSA: Kimberly Frayn, Phillip Smith; Def Counsel: David Chesnoff, Esq., Richard Schonfeld, Esq., Thomas Goldstein, Esq.; Court Reporter/FTR #: 9:35:52 - 9:47:58; Time of Hearing: 9:35:52 - 9:47:58; Courtroom: 3B; The Court scheduled this hearing to initiate discussions with Counsel before a Complex Case Schedule is submitted to determine how to best proceed, and hears representations from Counsel as to whether they've met and conferred and if they have proposals regarding the schedule. Defense Counsel requests that they be given an opportunity to confer with Government Counsel within the next week. Government Counsel concurs, represents that discovery is ongoing and being produced, and further represents to the Court that there will be some delay with examination of some locked Apple phones. The Court will set an additional Status Conference. Status Conference set for 2/3/2015 @ 1:30 PM in LV Courtroom 3B before Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAM) (Entered: 01/27/2015)
2015-01-30 405 0 STIPULATION to Continue Status Conference Set for February 3, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. by Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua. (Schonfeld, Richard) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-01-30 406 0 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Wei Seng Phua, Darren Wai Kit Phua re 232 Joint MOTION to Suppress Fruits of Search Warrants. It is recommended that Defendants Joint Motion to Suppress 232 be GRANTED. Objections to R&R due by 2/16/2015 Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 1/30/2015. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DKJ) (Entered: 02/02/2015) 2015-02-02 17:08:30 dc8dc677d02701591294a4c0cb5cfdf4a70b4617
2015-02-02 407 0 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION to Grant in part and Deny in part 229 Motion to Suppress as to Wei Seng Phua (1), Darren Wai Kit Phua (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Peggy A. Leen on 2/2/2015. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLR) Modified docket event type to show as Report and Recommendation on 2/2/15. NEF Regenerated. (ASB) (Entered: 02/02/2015) 2015-02-02 17:04:36 a7176e11a330ec0a63373973a80bd529ecf7032c
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