| CLOSED |
Case title: USA v. Racing Services Inc, et al
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Date Filed: 12/10/2003 Date Terminated: 07/20/2005 |
| Assigned to: Chief Judge Ralph R. Erickson | ||
| Appeals court case numbers: '#08-3287NDF' 'USCA8', 05-3690NDF, 05-3691NDF | ||
Defendant (1) |
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Racing Services Inc Racing Services, Inc. TERMINATED: 07/20/2005 |
represented by | Bruce A. Schoenwald
STEFANSON PLAMBECK FOSS & FISHER 403 CENTER AVE MOORHEAD, MN 56560 218-236-1925 Email: bruces@stefansonlaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Mark A. Beauchene WOLD JOHNSON PO BOX 1680 FARGO, ND 58107 701-235-5515 Email: mbeauchene@woldlaw.com TERMINATED: 01/27/2004 Designation: Retained |
Pending Counts |
Disposition |
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| 18:371 - CONSPIRACEY to conduct an illegal
gambling business; and 18:981(a)(1)(C); 1955(d); and 28:2461(c)-Gambling
business FORFEITURE allegation (18:371.F CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE US) (1) |
$4,800 special assessment, forfeiture - $99,013,200 | |
| 18:1955 - CONDUCTING an illegal gambling business ;
and 18:981(a)(1)(C); 1955(d); and 28:2461(c)-Gambling business
FORFEITURE allegation (18:1955.F ILLEGAL GAMBLING) (2) |
$4,800 special assessment, forfeiture - $99,013,200 | |
| 18:1084(a) - TRANSMISSION of wagering information ( 18:1084.F TRANSMISSION OF WAGERING INFO: PENALTIES) (3) |
$4,800 special assessment, forfeiture - $99,013,200 | |
| 18:1956(h) - MONEY LAUNDERING CONSPIRACY;
18:982(a)(1) and 1956-Money laundering FORFEITURE allegation
(18:1956-7530.F MONEY LAUNDERING - GAMBLING/LOTTERY: TRANSMIT WAGER
INFO.) (4) |
$4,800 special assessment, forfeiture - $99,013,200 | |
| 18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i) & 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i) -
MONEY LAUNDERING ; and 18:982(a)(1) and 1956-Money laundering FORFEITURE
allegation (18:1956-7530.F MONEY LAUNDERING-GAMBLING/LOTTERY: TRANSMIT
WAGER INFO.) (5-12) |
$4,800 special assessment, forfeiture - $99,013,200 | |
Highest Offense Level (Opening) |
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| Felony | ||
Terminated Counts |
Disposition |
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| None | ||
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) |
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| None | ||
Complaints |
Disposition |
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| None |
Plaintiff |
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| USA | represented by | David L. Peterson
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PO BOX 699 BISMARCK, ND 58502 701-530-2420 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Keith W. Reisenauer U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 655 1 AVE N STE 250 FARGO, ND 58102 701-297-7400 Email: keith.reisenauer@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Nicholas W. Chase U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 655 1 AVE N STE 250 FARGO, ND 58102 701-297-7400 Email: nick.chase@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2003 | 1 | INDICTMENT by USA Counts filed against Racing Services, Inc. (1) cts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-12; Susan Bala (2) cts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-12; Global Contact, Inc. (3) cts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-12; Raymundo Diaz (4) cts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-12; Voting Record of GJ filed in Vault; and Report of Grand Jury entered (fe) (Entered: 12/11/2003) |
| 12/10/2003 | 2 | ALL DFTS-REQUESTS(4) for Summons upon filing of indictment as to Racing Services, Inc., Susan Bala, Global Contact, Inc., Raymundo Diaz Jr. (cc: USM, USPO) (fe) (Entered: 12/11/2003) |
| 12/10/2003 | 3 | ALL DFTS-SUMMONS(4) issued as to Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala, Global Contact, Inc., Raymundo Diaz Jr.; setting initial appearance and arraignment for 8:30 AM, THURS., 12/18/03 bef MagJ Klein-FGO (Orig/3 copies together w/cert copy of indictment to USM; & Crt Ofcls) (fe) (Entered: 12/11/2003) |
| 12/17/2003 | 6 | RACING SERVICES(1) -SMS exec on 12/17/03 as to Racing Services Inc (ak) (Entered: 12/17/2003) |
| 12/17/2003 | 8 | RSI AND BALA--MOTION to dismiss indictment by Racing Services Inc, and Susan Bala (jlo) (Entered: 12/17/2003) |
| 12/17/2003 | 9 | RSI AND BALA--MEMORANDUM by defendants RSI and Susan Bala in support of motion to dismiss; [8-1] w/attachments; (jlo) (Entered: 12/17/2003) |
| 12/18/2003 | 10 | NOtice of Special APPEARANCE for defendant Racing Services Inc by Attorney Beauchene; (jlo) (Entered: 12/18/2003) |
| 12/18/2003 | 15 | ALL DFTS - CLERK'S MINUTES OF I.A./Arraignment: before Hon. Karen K. Klein initial appearance and arraignment held on all 4 dfts; Attorney Beauchene present to rep. Bala and makes a special appearance on behalf of RSI; Attorney Fisher is present to rep. Diaz and makes a special appearance on behalf of Global Contact Inc. for today's hrg. Both counsel state to the court re: represenation of RSI and Global Contact by the end of this week; , dft Susan Bala enters a NOT GUILTY plea to all counts as charged; Atty Beauchene enters a NOT GUILTY PLEA as to RSI; , dft Raymundo Diaz Jr. enters a NOT GUILTY to all counts as charged; Atty Fisher enters a NOT GUILTY as to Global Contact Inc.; , JT is set bef. Judge Erickson on MOn. Feb. 23, 2004; Pretrial Mtn deadline-Jan. 26, 2004; Gov't est. trial 2-3 wks, Atty Fisher indicated could be 2 extra wks.; , Atty Beauchene requested an expedited hrg. on motion to dismiss indictment; Crt advises counsel gov't has not responded to motion; USPO-recommends PR bond; Gov't concurs; def. counsel concur court would ask dfts to supply USPO w/a schedule of travel but need not file it w/the court; Order of Release will be entered for both dfts; (jlo) Modified on 12/19/2003 (Entered: 12/18/2003) |
| 12/22/2003 | 18 | BALA - PRETRIAL ORDER by Hon. Karen K. Klein (cc: all counsel, USPO, USM) (jlo) (Entered: 12/22/2003) |
| 12/22/2003 | 19 | DIAZ - PRETRIAL ORDER by Hon. Karen K. Klein (cc: all counsel, USPO, USM) (jlo) (Entered: 12/22/2003) |
| 12/22/2003 | 20 | ALL DFTS - NOTICE of setting: ; pretrial motions set for 1/26/04 and jury trial set for 9:30 2/23/04 bef. Judge Erickson; JT est. 2-4 weeks;Court will meet with counsel at 9:00a.m. (cc: all counsel, crt officials) (jlo) (Entered: 12/22/2003) |
| 12/31/2003 | 22 | RESPONSE by plaintiff USA to motion to dismiss indictment [8-1] as to defendant Racing Services Inc, defendant Susan Bala (td) (Entered: 12/31/2003) |
| 01/23/2004 | 26 | NOTICE of setting: Motion hrg re: mtn to dismiss & mtn to disqualify set for 10:00AM on Tues., 1/27/04 for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. bef Judge Erickson in Fgo (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 01/23/2004) |
| 01/27/2004 | 28 | ALL DFT'S - CLERK'S MINUTES OF Motion Hearing (to disqualify): before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, Crt calls case & notes appearances, Atty Beauchene w/draws as cnsl for RSI & indicates that he only made a special notice of appearance at arraignment-crt accepts, Gov't to inform crt as to who is representing RSI, Cnsl present argument as to pending mtn to disqualify atty Fisher-Crt takes under advisement [21-1], gov't files an GJ transcript as an exhibit (attached), Cnsl agree that trial est. is 4-6 weeks, Gov't discusses mtn to cont. - crt sets trial for 8/23/04, Crt requests that dfts file a waiver of speedy trial-Crt declares this case a COMPLEX case, Mtn to dismiss hrg on Wed. 2/11/04 at 2:00 pm, hrg held on 1/27/04 Recess. (sg) Modified on 01/29/2004 (Entered: 01/28/2004) |
| 01/27/2004 | 29 | ALL DFTS - CONTINUANCE per 18:3161 by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion to extend pretrial motion deadline to 7/26/04 [27-1], granting motion to continue trial date to 8/23/04 [27-2], motion for the grand jury testimony is MOOT [SpTr exclude - ends of justice from date of this order to date of trial] (cc: all counsel, USPO) (sg) Modified on 01/28/2004 (Entered: 01/28/2004) |
| 01/28/2004 | 30 | ALL DFTS - NOTICE of setting: hrg re: motion to dismiss set for 2:00 PM on Wed., 2/11/04 for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr., bef Judge Erickson in Fargo (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 01/28/2004) |
| 01/28/2004 | 31 | NOTICE of setting: pretrial motions set for 7/26/04 & jury trial set for 9:30 AM on Mon., 8/23/04 for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. bef Judge Erickson in Fgo , proposed jury instructins must be filed at least five days prior to trial, crt to meet w/cnsl at 9:00 am, JT previously set for 2/23/04, trial est 4-6 weeks (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 01/28/2004) |
| 02/04/2004 | 32 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion to disqualify atty Dennis Fisher [21-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 02/04/2004) |
| 02/09/2004 | 34 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion to reconsider disqualification order [33-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 02/09/2004) |
| 02/09/2004 | 35 | REMARK - hearing re: mtn to dismiss set for 2/11/04 @2:00pm is canceled-do be rescheduled when dfts have retained cnsl (sg) (Entered: 02/09/2004) |
| 03/08/2004 | 36 | MOTION for hrg with respect to dfts' status of counsel by USA (sg) (Entered: 03/09/2004) |
| 04/01/2004 | 37 | NOTICE of setting: Status Conference set for 11:30 AM on Wed., 4/7/04 for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 04/01/2004) |
| 04/07/2004 | 38 | ALL - CLERK'S MINUTES OF Status Hearing: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson hrg held on 4/7/04 , Crt calls case & notes appearances, not all parties present, Crt discusses pending bankruptcy issues, Crt resets status hrg for 4/21/04 at 1:00 pm - all parties shall be present, Recess. (sg) (Entered: 04/08/2004) |
| 04/08/2004 | 39 | NOTICE of setting: Status hrg set for 1:00PM on Wed., 4/21/04 for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. bef Judge Erickson in Fgo (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 04/08/2004) |
| 04/21/2004 | 40 | CLERK'S MINUTES OF Status Conference: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson hrg held on 4/21/04 , Crt calls case & notes appearances, dft Diaz indicated that he is the President fo Global Contact and has contacted 2 different attorneys, Bala indicated that a trustee should be appointed in early May - Crt advised that all parties shall have cnls before the close of business on Monday, May 17, 2004 - Crt will enter an order - order will be forwarded to the Bankruptcy Court & the Bankruptcy Trustee, Crt advises that the Trial date of August 23rd is a firm date set by the Court. Recess. (sb) (Entered: 04/22/2004) |
| 04/21/2004 | 41 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson Crt orders that Diaz is to inform the Court by May 17, 2004 to identify his atty & Global Contacts atty, RSI shall also inform the identity of the atty for RSI by May 17, 2004, Jury Trial date of 8/23/04 is a firm date (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sb) (Entered: 04/22/2004) |
| 05/14/2004 | 42 | NOTICE of setting: Motion hrg set for 3:00PM on Tues., 5/18/04 for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. in Fgo bef Judge Erickson (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 05/14/2004) |
| 05/14/2004 | 44 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson that proceeds from the sale of real estate be deposited in an interest bearing account [43-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 05/18/2004) |
| 05/14/2004 | 45 | DIAZ (04) RECEIPT #10362 - $76,633.73 - registery fund (see order filed on 5/14/04 (sg) (Entered: 05/18/2004) |
| 05/17/2004 | 47 | RECEIPT #10364 - $30 PHV Adm Fees for atty Friedberg (lc) Modified on 05/18/2004 (Entered: 05/17/2004) |
| 05/18/2004 | 49 | ALL DFTS - CLERK'S MINUTES OF Motion Hearing: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson hrg held on 5/18/04 , Crt calls case & notes appearances, Atty Freidberg files a motion to remove the Gov't notice of Lis Pendens, Gov't will respond in 10 days, Crt sets tele conf for 6/2/04 at 4:30pm - to discuss mtn for Les Pendens & the issue of cnsl for dfts including the corporations, Crt confirms trial date of 8/23/04-but will not prejudge any continuance mtns. Recess. (sg) Modified on 05/21/2004 (Entered: 05/21/2004) |
| 05/21/2004 | 50 | NOTICE of setting: Telephone conference set for 4:30 pm on Wed., 6/2/04 for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. bef Judge Erickson Court to initiate call (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 05/21/2004) |
| 06/02/2004 | 52 | ALL - CLERK'S MINUTES OF Tele conference re: motion to remove the gov'ts notice of les pendens: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, crt calls case & notes appearances, cnsl present argument, crt to issue a written order directing that the Les Pendens be lifted and surrendered to Atty Friedberg, Crt sets status hrg on Tues. 6/15/04 at 1:00pm in Fargo, Atty Beauchen advises the crt of a similar mtn on behalf of Ms. Bala. Recess. (sg) (Entered: 06/08/2004) |
| 06/08/2004 | 53 | ALL DFTS - NOTICE of Setting: Status Conference set for Tues., 6/15/04 at 1pm in Fargo before Judge Erickson for dfts Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala, Global Contact, Inc., and Raymundo Diaz Jr. (cc: all counsel, crt officials) (lc) (Entered: 06/08/2004) |
| 06/15/2004 | 54 | ORDER ON MOTION TO REMOVE GOVERNMENT'S NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion for order to remove the gov'ts notice of Lis Pendens on Diaz's North Dakota property - the court directs the Clerk of Court to pay over to Joseph S. Friedberg the proceeds of the sale of the ND property to be held in trust for Diaz, and the lis pendens filed on Diaz's Becker County, MN property be removed [48-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 06/15/2004) |
| 06/15/2004 | 55 | CLERK'S MINUTES OF Status Conference: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson hrg held on 6/15/04 Crt calls case & notes appearances, Cnsl comment as to cnsl for corporations, comments-authorizes Ms. Bala (to the best of abilities of this crt) to retain cnsl on behalf of RSI, Atty Friedberg to notify crt as to the trial date, Crt sets mtn to dismiss hrg for Tues 8/10/04 at 10:00 am in Fgo, Recess. (sg) (Entered: 06/15/2004) |
| 06/15/2004 | 56 | DISBURSEMENT ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson - $76,633.73 plus 90% of the interst earned shall be paid to: Joesph S. Friedber & 10% of the interest earned shall be retained by the US District Court as the Registry Fee (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 06/18/2004) |
| 06/15/2004 | 57 | NOTICE of setting: Motion hearing re: Motion to Dismiss set for 10:00 AM on Tues., 8/10/04 before Judge Erickson in Fgo (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 06/18/2004) |
| 06/16/2004 | 58 | DIAZ(04) -RECEIPT #10459 - $76,687.25 pursuant to Court Order 06/15/04 [56-1]. Breakdown being: $76,633.73 plus interest of $48.17 for Total of $76,681.90 to Atty Friedberg and $5.35 to USDC for Registry Fee (ak) (Entered: 06/19/2004) |
| 07/07/2004 | 61 | CONTINUANCE per 18:3161 by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion to continue trial date of August 23 to October 25, 2004 at 9:30 am in Fargo, hrg re: motion to dismiss is continued from 8/10/04 to a date to be determined, pretrial motion ddln is 9/27/04, Crt ORDERS that the period of delay commencing from the date of this Order until the date of the trial shall be excluded from the calculation of time for purposes of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 USC 3161, Crt finds that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the dft in a speedy trial [59-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 07/08/2004) |
| 07/12/2004 | 62 | RESPONSE TO DFT Raymundo Diaz, Jr's mtn to continue trial and brief in support by pla USA (sg) (Entered: 07/12/2004) |
| 07/16/2004 | 63 | MOTION for reconsideration of trial date by USA as to dfts. (td) (Entered: 07/16/2004) |
| 08/05/2004 | 64 | CONTINUANCE per 18:3161 by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion for reconsideration of trial date [63-1] The Court finds that the ensds of justice served by granting the continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial, Jury trial set for 1/18/04 (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 08/05/2004) |
| 08/05/2004 | 65 | ALL - NOTICE of Re-setting JURY TRIAL: pretrial motions ddln: 12/6/04, jury trial set for 9:30 AM on Tues., 1/18/05 in Fgo bef Judge Erickson , crt to meet w/cnsl at 9:00 AM, proposed jury instructions must be filed 5 days prior to trial, JT previously set for 10/25/04, trial estimate: 4 weeks (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 08/05/2004) |
| 08/05/2004 | 66 | NOTICE of setting: Hearing Re: Motion to Dismiss set for 1:30 PM on Thurs., 10/28/04 bef Judge Erickson in Fgo for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala, for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. , previously set for 8/10/04 (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 08/05/2004) |
| 10/22/2004 | 67 | MOTION (Ltr) withdrawing mtn [13-1] by Raymundo Diaz, Jr. (fe) Modified on 10/25/2004 (Entered: 10/25/2004) |
| 10/25/2004 | 68 | NOTICE of CONTINUING: hrg set on 10/25/04 to a date to be determined (cc: all cnsl, dft, crt ofcls) (fe) (Entered: 10/25/2004) |
| 12/02/2004 | 69 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion to dismiss indictment [8-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 12/02/2004) |
| 12/17/2004 | 73 | ALL DFTS - MOTION ex parte (GJ) by USA as to Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala, Global Contact, Inc., Raymundo Diaz Jr. (sg) (Entered: 12/17/2004) |
| 12/17/2004 | PROPOSED Order submitted by plaintiff USA lodged with the Clerk (sg) (Entered: 12/17/2004) | |
| 12/20/2004 | 74 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion ex parte (GJ) [73-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 12/20/2004) |
| 12/22/2004 | 75 | MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion renewed motion to dismiss indictment [71-2] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (seal) Modified on 12/27/2004 (Entered: 12/22/2004) |
| 01/01/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF ELEVENTH DAY OF TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson - Crt calls case & notes appearances, violation of sequesturing of witness-crt will allow limited testimony, dft case continues, crt adjourn at 4:40 pm, resume at 9:00 am tomorrow. Recess. (sg) (Entered: 02/03/2005) | |
| 01/03/2005 | 77 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion for partial reconsideration [75-1] [76-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO)(sg) Modified on 01/04/2005 (Entered: 01/04/2005) |
| 01/12/2005 | 78 | REQUESTED JURY INSTRUCTIONS by plaintiff (td) (Entered: 01/12/2005) |
| 01/13/2005 | 79 | GLOBAL & DIAZ - NOTICE of setting: change of plea hearing set for 8:30AM on Tues., 1/18/05 for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. bef Judge Erickson in Fgo , previously set for JT on 1/18/05 (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 01/13/2005) |
| 01/13/2005 | 80 | USA - REQUESTED SUPPLEMENTAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS by plaintiff USA (sg) (Entered: 01/26/2005) |
| 01/18/2005 | RSI (01) & SUSAN BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF FIRST DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson held on 1/18/05 , Crt calls case & notes appearances, final pretrial conference held-individual voir dire, Crt directs cnsl & parties to not comment on this case, crt discusses other procedural matters, voir dire begins , individual questioning continues, resume at 9:00 am, Recess. (sg) Modified on 01/19/2005 (Entered: 01/19/2005) | |
| 01/19/2005 | 84 | GLOBAL CONTACT (03) & DIAZ (04) NOTICE of setting: ; sentencing hearing set for 10:00 AM on Fri., 4/1/05 for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. bef Judge Erickson in Fgo (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 01/19/2005) |
| 01/19/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF SECOND DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson - Crt calls case & notes appearances, individual voir dire continues-dft cnsl moves to challenge 2 jurors for cause-crt grants, cnsl exercise peremptory challenges-14 juror seated-jury sworn-crt adjourns until 9:00 with cnsl and 9:15 with the jury, Recess. (sg) (Entered: 01/21/2005) | |
| 01/20/2005 | 85 | PRELIMINARY JURY INSTRUCTIONS (sg) (Entered: 01/21/2005) |
| 01/20/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF THIRD DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson-crt calls case & notes appearances, indictment read to jury, crt reads preliminary instructions, cnsl present oral argument, Gov't commences case, adjourn until 9:00 am. (sg) Modified on 01/25/2005 (Entered: 01/21/2005) | |
| 01/21/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF FOURTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, crt calls case & notes appearances, Gov't case continues, Recess at noon resume on Monday morning at 9:00. (seal) Modified on 01/25/2005 (Entered: 01/25/2005) | |
| 01/24/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF FIFTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, crt calls case & notes appearances-cnsl waive poling of jury, Gov't case continues, recess at 4:20 pm-resume at 8:45AM w/cnsl and 9:00AM with jury. (seal) (Entered: 01/25/2005) | |
| 01/25/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF SIXTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, Crt calls case & notes appearances-cnsl waive polling of jury, discussion with cnsl (including Atty Friedberg) re: joint defense agreement-crt receives two ltrs (In Camera-attached to clerk's minutes), Gov't case continues, recess at 4:25 pm - resume at 9:00 AM tomorrow. (seal) (Entered: 01/25/2005) | |
| 01/26/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF SEVENTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, Crt calls case & notes appearances, Gov't case continutes, recess at 4:30 pm, start again at 8:50 AM w/cnsl & 9:00 AM with the jury. (sg) (Entered: 02/01/2005) | |
| 01/27/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF EIGHT DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, crt calls case & notes appearances, gov't case continues, recess at 4:10pm, break until 9:00 AM on Friday. (sg) (Entered: 02/01/2005) | |
| 01/28/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF NINTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson calls case & notes appearances, gov't case continues, recess at 12:20 PM, return on Mon. 1/31/05 at 12:45 pm with counsel, 1:00 pm with jury, Recess. (sg) (Entered: 02/01/2005) | |
| 01/31/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF TENTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, crt calls case & notes appearances, dft moves for Rule 29 motion of aquital-gov't responds-crt denies mtn, Mtn re: sequestration of witness-crt takes mtn underadvisement, Crt grants mtn in limine re: medical records-only for impeachment purposes, 1:25 PM-jury enteres-Gov't rests, Dft case commences, jury excused at 4:00 pm, resume at 9:30 am on Tues. 2/1/05, Recess. (sg) (Entered: 02/01/2005) | |
| 02/02/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF TWELVE DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson - crt calls case & notes appearances-cnsl waive polling of indictment, dft case continues, dft rest, Gov't presents rebuttal, Gov't re-rests, cnsl to meet w/crt at 10:00 am for exceptions & objections to instructions, jury back at 1:00 pm tomorrow, Recess. (sg) (Entered: 02/03/2005) | |
| 02/02/2005 | 87 | REQUESTED VERDICT FORM - RACING SERVICES INC.& SUSAN BALA filed by pla USA (sg) (Entered: 02/03/2005) |
| 02/03/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) - CLERK'S MINUTES OF THIRTEENTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, crt calls case & notes appearances, Cnsl make objections to final instructions, atty Beauchene renews Rule 29 mtn, Cnsl provide closing arguments-atty Beauchene-moves for a mistrial-crt denies & provides curative intruction, Crt reads final intructions, baliff sworn, jury receives case at 5:15, Recess, alternates excused, jury selects foreperson and will resume at 9:00 am, (sg) (Entered: 02/04/2005) | |
| 02/04/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF FOURTEENTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson, Jury returns verdict (2:45), Crt calls case & notes appearances, clerk publishes verdict 3:25 pm, GUILTY on all counts both dfts, Clerk reads forfeiture allegations, Jury to return on Monday at 9:00 am for forfieture claim, Recess. (sg) (Entered: 02/04/2005) | |
| 02/04/2005 | 88 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) VERDICT as to Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala - GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS (sg) (Entered: 02/04/2005) |
| 02/04/2005 | 89 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) FINAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS (sg) (Entered: 02/04/2005) |
| 02/04/2005 | 90 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson that while the jury is deliberating in this matter, meals will be provided at Government expense. (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (td) (Entered: 02/08/2005) |
| 02/07/2005 | 91 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF FIFTEENTH DAY OF JURY TRIAL: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson Court calls case and notes appearances. Jury will hear and decide forfeiture allegations. Govt and Defense present case to jury, counsel present closing arguments to jury, recess 10:00 a.m. (td) Modified on 03/16/2005 (Entered: 02/09/2005) |
| 02/07/2005 | 92 | VERDICTS (4) (SPECIAL VERDICT RE: FORFEITURE ALLEGATION as to Racing Services Inc, the jury finds that $99,013,200.00 was invloved in the money laundering and the illegal business violations. As to Susan Bala, the jury finds that $19,719,186.06 was invloved in the illegal gaming business and in the money laundering vilations. (td) Modified on 03/16/2005 (Entered: 02/09/2005) |
| 02/07/2005 | 93 | FINAL FORFEITURE JURY INSTRUCTIONS (td) Modified on 03/16/2005 (Entered: 02/09/2005) |
| 02/08/2005 | 94 | RECEIPT for passport of Susan Bala deposited with the clerk's office per oral direction of the court (td) Modified on 03/16/2005 (Entered: 02/09/2005) |
| 02/09/2005 | 95 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) NOTICE of setting: sentencing hearing set for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 4/29/05 before Judge Erickson in Fargo for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (td) Modified on 03/16/2005 (Entered: 02/09/2005) |
| 02/15/2005 | 96 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) MOTION for judgment of acquittal by Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala (sg) Modified on 03/16/2005 (Entered: 02/16/2005) |
| 03/22/2005 | 98 | RSI(1) & BALA (2) SUBPOENA's returned (38) (sg) (Entered: 03/24/2005) |
| 03/24/2005 | 99 | GLOBAL (03) & DIAZ (04) NOTICE of setting: sentencing hrg set for 11:00 AM on Fri., 5/20/05 for Global Contact, Inc., for Raymundo Diaz Jr. bef Judge Erickson in Fgo , previously set for 4/1/05 (cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (sg) (Entered: 03/24/2005) |
| 04/05/2005 | 100 | GLOBAL (03) & DIAZ (04) - PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE; MONEY JUDGMENT AS TO DEFENDANTS RAYMUNDO DIAZ, JR. AND GLOBAL CONTACT, INC., by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 04/08/2005) |
| 04/06/2005 | 101 | BALA (02) ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion for judgment of acquittal [96-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) Modified on 04/08/2005 (Entered: 04/07/2005) |
| 04/11/2005 | 102 | RSI (1) PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE; MONEY JUDGMENT AS TO DEFENDANT RACING SERVICES INFC.--MONEY LAUNDERING VIOLATION by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (seal) (Entered: 04/13/2005) |
| 04/11/2005 | 103 | RSI (1) PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE; MONEY JUDGMENT AS TO DEFENDANT RACING SERVICES, INC.--ILLEGAL GAMBLING VIOLATION by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (seal) (Entered: 04/13/2005) |
| 04/11/2005 | 104 | BALA (02) PRLIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE; MONEY JUDGMENT AS TO DEFENDANT SUSAN BALA--MONEY LAUNDERING VIOLATION by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (seal) (Entered: 04/13/2005) |
| 04/11/2005 | 105 | BALA (02) PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE; MONEY JUDGMENT AS TO DEFENDANT SUSAN BALA--ILLEGAL GAMBLING VIOLATION by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (seal) (Entered: 04/13/2005) |
| 04/14/2005 | 106 | RSI(01)/BALA(02)-NOTICE of RE-SCHEDULING SENTENCING: hearing set for 1:30, THURS., 7/14/05 bef Judge Erickson-Fgo for Racing Services Inc, for Susan Bala (prev sched for 4/29/05)(cc: all counsel, dft, crt officials) (fe) (Entered: 04/14/2005) |
| 05/20/2005 | 108 | GLOBAL CONTACT (03) & DIAZ (04) - CLERK'S MINUTES OF Sentencing: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson hrg held on 5/20/05 , In chamber conference re: downward departure, In Courtroom: Crt calls case & notes appearances, crt advises of past proceedings & PSIR, cnsl have no objections to PSIR, Crt advises of sentencing guidelines, Crt imposes sentence as to Global conduct (see jgm), Crt grants downward departure motion as to Diaz, Cnsl provide sentencing recommendations as to Diaz, Crt comments, Crt imposes sentence as to Diaz (see jgm) , Crt advises of right to appeal, Recess. (sg) Modified on 05/25/2005 (Entered: 05/20/2005) |
| 05/20/2005 | 109 | DIAZ (04) ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion for departure from the sentencing guidelines [107-1], granting motion to seal motion [107-2] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sb) Modified on 05/25/2005 (Entered: 05/20/2005) |
| 06/15/2005 | 112 | DIAZ(04) - RECEIPT #11494 - $300 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT payment (ak) Modified on 06/16/2005 (Entered: 06/16/2005) |
| 07/13/2005 | 115 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) RESPONSE by plaintiff USA to motion for order to Utilize Trust Funds [113-1] as to defendant Racing Services Inc, defendant Susan Bala (sg) (Entered: 07/14/2005) |
| 07/14/2005 | 116 | RSI (01) BALA (02) CLERK'S MINUTES OF Sentencing: before Hon. Ralph R. Erickson hrg held on 7/14/05 , crt calls case & notes appearances, crt advises of jury verdict and of max penalties, Crt advises of PSIR as it relates to RSI-gov't notes typo, Gov't provides sentencing recommendation as it relates to RSI-crt imposes sentence as to RSI (see jgm), Crt advises of PSIR & various ltrs relating to Bala-cnsl review ltrs-cnsl note objections, crt notes Brixcorp as a corporation, Crt advises of sentencing guidelines as noted in PSIR-cnsl provide arguments-crt comments, advises of sentencing guidelines, Cnsl present argument & provide sentencing recommendations, dft comments, Court comments, Court imposes sentence, Appeal rights given. ADJOURN (sg) (Entered: 07/14/2005) |
| 07/20/2005 | 117 | RSI (01) JUDGMENT as to Racing Services Inc sentencing Racing Services Inc counts 1-12, $4,800 special assessment, forfeiture - $99,013,200 by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson (cc: all counsel, 1 cert copies to USM, 3 cert copies to USPO) (sg) (Entered: 07/20/2005) |
| 07/22/2005 | 119 | BALA (02) ORDER ON REQUEST TO UTILIZE FUNDS by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion for order to Utilize Trust Funds [113-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 07/22/2005) |
| 08/02/2005 | 121 | RACING SERVICES(01) - MOTION for new trial , to extend time to file briefs & afdts in support of mtn by Racing Services Inc w/attachments (lrf) (Entered: 08/03/2005) |
| 08/09/2005 | 123 | ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson - The Court will not consider any motions filed by Bala on behalf of RSI (see order) (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 08/09/2005) |
| 08/17/2005 | 124 | RACING SVCS(01) - APPEARANCE for defendant Racing Services Inc by Attorney Mark A Beauchene (lrf) (Entered: 08/17/2005) |
| 08/17/2005 | RACING SVCS (01) MOTION (for Court's consideration) for new trial and to extend time to filed briefs & afdts in support of mtn by Racing Services Inc w/attachments (SEE doc #121 for atty Beauchene's signature per Court's Order dated 8/9/05 at doc #123) (lrf) (Entered: 08/17/2005) | |
| 08/17/2005 | 125 | RACING SVCS (01) MOTION to extend time to file brief in support of new trial by Racing Services Inc w/attached proposed order (lrf) Modified on 08/17/2005 (Entered: 08/17/2005) |
| 08/22/2005 | 127 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) BRIEF in support of motion for new trial by defendant Racing Services Inc, defendant Susan Bala regarding [0-1] (sg) (Entered: 08/26/2005) |
| 08/22/2005 | 129 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) AFFIDAVIT of Francine Diaz by defendant Racing Services Inc, defendant Susan Bala regarding [0-1] (sg) (Entered: 08/26/2005) |
| 08/26/2005 | 130 | RSI (01) BALA(02) ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion to reconsider ruling [120-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 08/26/2005) |
| 08/29/2005 | 133 | BALA (02) ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson granting motion to extend surrender date [131-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 08/29/2005) |
| 09/22/2005 | 136 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) REPLY by dft Racing Services Inc, & dft Susan Bala to United States' Response to dfts' motion for a new trial [135-1] as to defendant Racing Services Inc, defendant Susan Bala (sg) (Entered: 09/22/2005) |
| 09/22/2005 | 137 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion for new trial [0-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 09/22/2005) |
| 09/22/2005 | 138 | RSI (1) BALA (02) MOTION for additional time to supplement dfts' mtn for a new trial , to extend surrender date pending completion of transcript by Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala (sg) (Entered: 09/22/2005) |
| 09/22/2005 | 139 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - APPEAL Notice to USCA8 by pla USA re ORDER [119-1] filed 7/22/05 and ORDER [130-1] filed 8/26/05. Fees: WAIVED (lc) (Entered: 09/22/2005) |
| 09/26/2005 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - CLERK MEMO TO USPO requesting 3 copies of PSI for appeal purposes. (lc) (Entered: 09/26/2005) | |
| 09/26/2005 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - CLERK MEMO TO AUSA REISENAUER and PETERSON, and ATTORNEY BEAUCHENE re Designated Record request. (lc) (Entered: 09/26/2005) | |
| 09/26/2005 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - REMARK --Copy of Notice of Appeal mailed to AUSA Reisenauer and Peterson, attorney Beauchene, dft Susan Bala and Court Reporter Kelly Kroke (lc) (Entered: 09/26/2005) | |
| 09/26/2005 | 140 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - Copy of docket entries as forwarded to counsel and USCA8 (lc) (Entered: 09/26/2005) |
| 09/26/2005 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - CERTIFIED COPIES (2) SENT to USCA8: Docket entries, Notice of Appeal, Preliminary Order of Forfeitures Docs #102, 103, 104, 105, Jgm as to RSI, Jgm as to Bala, Order filed 7/22/05 and Order filed 8/26/05 (lc) (Entered: 09/26/2005) | |
| 09/26/2005 | 141 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion for additional time to supplement dfts' mtn for a new trial [138-1], denying motion to extend surrender date pending completion of transcript [138-2] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 09/26/2005) |
| 09/27/2005 | RSI(01) - TRANSMITTAL FROM USPO-Fargo: (3) copies of PSI w/ attached addendum for use in processing appeal. (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/27/2005 | BALA(02) - TRANSMITTAL FROM USPO-Fargo: (3) copies of PSI w/ attached addendum for use in processing appeal. (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/27/2005 | 143 | RSI(01) - CROSS APPEAL Notice to USCA8 by dft Racing Services Inc re Judgment [117-1] filed 7/20/05. Fees UNPAID. (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) |
| 09/27/2005 | 144 | RSI(01) - MOTION to appeal in forma pauperis by Racing Services Inc (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) |
| 09/27/2005 | 148 | BALA (02) ORDER by Hon. Ralph R. Erickson denying motion for release pending appeal [142-1] (cc: all counsel, USM, USPO) (sg) (Entered: 09/28/2005) |
| 09/27/2005 | 149 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) - UNITED STATES' APPLICATION for Post Indictment Restraining Order by USA as to Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala (sg) (Entered: 09/28/2005) |
| 09/27/2005 | RSI (01) & BALA (02) PROPOSED Restraining Order submitted by plaintiff USA lodged with the Clerk (sg) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/28/2005 | RSI(01) - CLERK MEMO TO ATTY BEAUCHENE AND AUSA REISENAUER AND PETERSON re Designated Record request (cross appeal). (lc) Modified on 09/28/2005 (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/28/2005 | RSI(01) - REMARK - Copy of Cross Notice of Appeal mailed to atty Beauchene, AUSA Reisenauer and Peterson, Court Reporter Kelly Kroke and dft RSI in c/o Susan Bala. (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/28/2005 | 150 | RSI(01) - Copy of docket entries as forwarded to counsel and USCA8 (cross appeal) (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) |
| 09/28/2005 | RSI(01) - CERTIFIED COPIES (2) SENT to USCA8: Docket entries, Notice of Cross Appeal, Order of Forfeitures Doc #102 & 103, and Jgm (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/28/2005 | BALA(02) - CLERK MEMO TO ATTY BEAUCHENE AND AUSA REISENAUER AND PETERSON, re Designated Record request (cross appeal) (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/28/2005 | BALA(02) - REMARK - Copy of Notice of Cross Appeal mailed to atty Beauchene, AUSA Reisenauer and Peterson, Court Reporter Kelly Kroke, dft Susan Bala (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/28/2005 | 151 | BALA(02) - Copy of docket entries as forwarded to counsel and USCA8 (cross appeal) (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) |
| 09/28/2005 | BALA(02) - CERTIFIED COPIES (2) SENT to USCA8: Docket entries, Notice of Cross Appeal, Orders of Forfeiture Docs #104 & 105, Jgm (lc) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |
| 09/30/2005 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - REMARK faxed following documents to USCA8, St. Paul: complete docket sheet, RSI Judgment [Doc #117], Bala Judgment [Doc #118], Bala Order granting motion to extend surrender date [Doc #133], Order denying motion to extend surrender date [Doc #141], Bala Order denying motion for release pending appeal [Doc 148], RSI Notice of Appeal [Doc #143], and BALA Notice of Appeal [Doc #145] (lc) Modified on 09/30/2005 (Entered: 09/30/2005) | |
| 09/30/2005 | BALA(02) - (FAX) APPEAL Order from USCA8 #05-3688: Motion for interim stay of sentence and for release pending appeal have been considered and are denied. Appellant is granted leave to proceed IFP. Counsel Mark Beauchene is hereby appointed to represent appellant Susan Bala under CJA. (lc) (Entered: 09/30/2005) | |
| 09/30/2005 | 152 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - RECEIPT of USCA8 for appeal record forwarded 09/26/05 re USA's Notice of Appeal [139-1] (lc) (Entered: 09/30/2005) |
| 09/30/2005 | BALA(02) - APPEAL NUMBER received from USCA8 re appeal [145-1]: #05-3688NDF. Enclosed is a cross-appeal briefing schedule. Atty Beauchene will receive CJA Forms 20 which will provide for his appointment to represent Ms. Bala at a later date. (lc) (Entered: 10/04/2005) | |
| 09/30/2005 | RSI(01) - APPEAL NUMBER received from USCA8 re appeal [143-1]: #05-3690NDF. RSI docket fee is pending. Enclosed is a cross-appeal briefing schedule. (lc) (Entered: 10/04/2005) | |
| 09/30/2005 | USA - APPEAL NUMBER received from USCA8 re appeal [139-1]: #05-3691NDF. Enclosed is a cross-appeal briefing schedule. (lc) (Entered: 10/04/2005) | |
| 10/03/2005 | 153 | RSI(01) - RECEIPT for appeal record forwarded 9/28/05 (lc) (Entered: 10/04/2005) |
| 10/03/2005 | 154 | BALA(02) - RECEIPT for appeal record forwarded 9/28/05 (lc) (Entered: 10/04/2005) |
| 10/04/2005 | 155 | RSI/BALA - APPEAL Designation of Record requested by USA re appeal [139-1]. (lc) (Entered: 10/06/2005) |
| 11/08/2005 | 157 | (FAX) COPY OF USCA8 Order #05-3688/05-3691, dated 11/8/05: Motion for substitution of counsel has been considered by the court and is denied, w/ attached REVISED briefing schedule. (lc) (Entered: 11/09/2005) |
| 12/19/2005 | 160 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - DESIGNATION OF RECORD ON APPEAL by USA as to Racing Services Inc appeal 143 and Susan Bala's appeal 145 .(lc) (Entered: 12/19/2005) |
| 01/13/2006 | 161 | RSI(01)/BALA(02) - DESIGNATED RECORD TRANSMITTAL to US Court of Appeals, St. Paul re 139 Notice of Appeal filed by USA (USCA No.: #05-3691) (Attachments: # 1 Designated Record Transmittal Sheet)(lc) (Entered: 01/13/2006) |
| 01/13/2006 | 162 | RSI(-01) - DESIGNATED RECORD TRANSMITTAL to US Court of Appeals re 143 Notice of Appeal filed by dft RSI. (USCA No.: #05-3690) (Attachments: # 1 Transmittal to USCA, St. Paul)(lc) (Entered: 01/13/2006) |
| 06/22/2006 | 176 | ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Judge Ralph R. Erickson denying 144 Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis as to Racing Services Inc (1) (MK) (Entered: 06/22/2006) |
| 07/05/2006 | 177 | RECEIPT - returned bulky exhibits: 47D (computer) and 47 (amtote machine) to Government (sg) (Entered: 07/05/2006) |
| 09/12/2006 | 178 | MOTION for Forfeiture of Property as Substitute Assets by USA as to Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order First Order for Forfeiture of Substitute Assets)(Chase, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/12/2006) |
| 09/12/2006 | 179 | Certificate of Service by USA as to Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala re 178 MOTION for Forfeiture of Property Corrected (Chase, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/12/2006) |
| 02/23/2007 | 183 | ORDER re 182 Order on Motion for Forfeiture of Property by Judge Ralph R. Erickson (CG) (Entered: 02/23/2007) |
| 03/06/2007 | 184 | JUDGMENT of USCA8 (#05-3688/05-3690/05-3691NDF): Judgments of USDC, including preliminary and final orders of forfeiture, are reversed. Bala's motion to file additional pro se materials on behalf of RSI is denied as moot. Government's cross appeal is dismissed. (Attachments: # 1 USCA8 Opinion)(lc) (Entered: 03/06/2007) |
| 03/06/2007 | 185 | MANDATE of USCA8 (#05-3688/05-3690/05-3691NDF) re 139 , 143 and 145 Notice of Appeals. (lc) Modified on 3/7/2007 to add appeal document numbers. (lc) (Entered: 03/06/2007) |
| 05/09/2008 | 188 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Bruce A. Schoenwald appearing for Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala (Schoenwald, Bruce) (Entered: 05/09/2008) |
| 05/09/2008 | 189 | MOTION Application for Certificate of Innocence by Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Proposed Certificate of Innocence)(Schoenwald, Bruce) (Entered: 05/09/2008) |
| 05/09/2008 | 190 | *WRONG EVENT SELECTED* AFFIDAVIT of Service re 189 MOTION Application for Certificate of Innocence filed by Susan Bala, Racing Services Inc (Schoenwald, Bruce) Modified on 5/12/2008 to restrict document. Re-filed using Certificate of Service at document 191 (lf). (Entered: 05/09/2008) |
| 05/09/2008 | 191 | Certificate of Service by Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala re 189 MOTION Application for Certificate of Innocence. (lf) (Entered: 05/12/2008) |
| 05/12/2008 | DOCKET CORRECTION re: Document #190 Affidavit; Wrong event selected. Re-filed as Certificate of Service. (lf) (Entered: 05/12/2008) | |
| 05/12/2008 | 192 | ORDER (TEXT ONLY) by Judge Ralph R. Erickson setting response deadline as to 189 Motion for Certificate of Innocence filed by Racing Services, Inc. and Susan Bala. The United States shall respond to the motion by 5:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2008. (KMS) (Entered: 05/12/2008) |
| 06/02/2008 | 193 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala re 189 MOTION Application for Certificate of Innocence (Reisenauer, Keith) (Entered: 06/02/2008) |
| 06/09/2008 | 194 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala re 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Statutory Amendment Table)(Schoenwald, Bruce) (Entered: 06/09/2008) |
| 06/19/2008 | 195 | MOTION for Leave to File Supplementary Information by Racing Services Inc and Susan Bala. (Attachments: # 4 Proposed Order)(lf) (Entered: 06/19/2008) |
| 06/20/2008 | 196 | ORDER (TEXT-ONLY) by Judge Ralph R. Erickson granting 195 Motion for Leave to File Supplementary Information as to Racing Services Inc (1), Susan Bala (2). Supplementary Information shall be filed by June 27, 2008. (CSG) (Entered: 06/20/2008) |
| 06/27/2008 | 197 | SUPPLEMENT to document: 3 Exhibit Exhibit E - Letter to IRS)(Schoenwald, Bruce) (Entered: 06/27/2008) |
| 06/27/2008 | 198 | Certificate of Service by Racing Services Inc, Susan Bala re 197 Supplement, Defendants' Supplemental Submission in Support of Application for Certificate of Innocence (Schoenwald, Bruce) (Entered: 06/27/2008) |
| 07/21/2008 | 201 | SUPPLEMENT to document: 9 Exhibit 9 - page from a brief)(lh) (Entered: 07/22/2008) |
| 09/19/2008 | 202 | ORDER by Judge Ralph R. Erickson denying 189 Motion for certificate of innocence as to Racing Services Inc (1), Susan Bala (2) (CSG) (Entered: 09/19/2008) |
| 09/26/2008 | 203 | NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals re 202 Order denying application for certificate of innocence filed by defendants Racing Services, Inc (-01) and Susan Bala (-02). Filing fee: PAID (lc) (Entered: 09/26/2008) |
| 10/02/2008 | Appeal Remark re 203 Notice of Appeal: Letter requesting PSI to USPO in Fargo. (lc) (Entered: 10/02/2008) | |
| 10/02/2008 | 204 | Notice of Appeal Supplement as to Racing Services Inc and Susan Bala re 203 Notice of Appeal. (lc) (Entered: 10/02/2008) |
| 10/02/2008 | 205 | DESIGNATION OF RECORD ON APPEAL re 1 Transmittal Sheet to Court of Appeals)(lc) (Entered: 10/02/2008) |
| 10/06/2008 | USCA Case Number as to Racing Services Inc and Susan Bala #08-3287 for 203 Notice of Appeal. (lc) (Entered: 10/06/2008) | |
| 10/27/2008 | 206 | Appeal Remark re 203 Notice of Appeal: 3 sealed copies of PSI mailed to USCA8, St. Paul Office as to defendants Racing Services, Inc. (-01) and Susan Bala (-02). (lc) (Entered: 10/27/2008) |
| 12/23/2008 | 207 | REQUEST TO SUPPLEMENT APPEAL RECORD re 203 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment (Reisenauer, Keith) (Entered: 12/23/2008) |
| 12/31/2008 | 208 | Appeal Remark re 203 Notice of Appeal: Per request of USA, trial exhibits #49, 50, 51, 52, 110 and 127 forwarded to USCA8, St. Paul Office. (lc) (Entered: 12/31/2008) |
| 09/04/2009 | 209 | JUDGMENT of USCA as to Racing Services Inc and Susan Bala re 1 Court of Appeals Opinion)(lc) (Entered: 09/04/2009) |
| 10/19/2009 | Appeal Remark re 203 Notice of Appeal: Transcripts of Jury Trial (Volumes 1-12), Jury Trial - Forfeiture hearing, Sentencing hearing AND Government exhibits #49, 50, 51, 52, 110, and 127 all returned to Clerk's office by Court of Appeals. (lc) (Entered: 10/19/2009) | |
| 10/29/2009 | 210 | MANDATE of USCA as to Racing Services Inc and Susan Bala re 203 Notice of Appeal. (lc) (Entered: 10/29/2009) |