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23 February 2010. Update Najibullah Zazi case docket. Other cases not updated.

24 September 2009. Add Najibullah Zazi case in the Eastern District of New York with indictment for planned explosives use.

21 September 2009

Three cases: Najibullah Zazi, Najibullah's father Mohammed Wali Zazi, and Imam Ahmad Wais Afzali.


U.S. District Court
Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-cr-00663-RJD -SMG All Defendants


Case title: USA v. Zazi

Date Filed: 09/23/2009


Assigned to: Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie
Referred to: Chief Magistrate Steven M. Gold

Defendant (1)
Najibullah Zazi
also known as
Salahuddin
represented by J. Michael Dowling
J. Michael Dowling & Associates
3570 E 12th Avenue
Suite200
Denver, CO 80206
303-839-5538
Fax: 303-830-1298
Email: jmd@dowlinglegal.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

William J. Stampur
Hurwitz Stampur & Roth
299 Broadway
Suite 800
New York, NY 10007
212-619-4240
Fax: 212-619-6743
Email: wjstampur@hotmail.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

Pending Counts

Disposition
USE OF CERTAIN WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
(1)
CONSPIRACY TO USE CERTAIN WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
(1s)
CONSPIRACY TO INJURE PROPERTY OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
(2s)
PROVIDING MATERIAL SUPPORT OR RESOURCES TO TERRORISTS
(3s)

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
None



Plaintiff
USA represented by Berit Winge Berger
United States Attorneys Office
Eastern District of New York
271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820
718-254-6134
Fax: 718-254-6076
Email: berit.berger@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

David Bitkower
United States Attorneys Office
Eastern District Of New York
271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820
718-254-6309
Fax: 718-254-6320
Email: david.bitkower@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James Patrick Loonam
United States Attorneys Office
Eastern District of New York
271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820
718-254-7520
Fax: 718-254-7520
Email: james.loonam@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jeffrey Haworth Knox
United States Attorneys Office
Criminal Division
Eastern District of New York
271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820
(718) 254-7581
Fax: 718-254-6481
Email: jeffrey.h.knox@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Date Filed # Docket Text
09/23/2009 1 SEALED INDICTMENT as to Najibullah Zazi (1) count(s) 1. (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 09/23/2009)
09/23/2009    Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Judge Carol B. Amon added by random selection. Senior Judge Nina Gershon no longer assigned to case. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 09/23/2009)
09/24/2009    Pursuant to Chambers on 9/24/09: Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Judge Sandra L. Townes added random selection. Judge Carol B. Amon no longer assigned to case. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/24/2009    Pursuant to Chambers on 9/24/09: Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie added random selection. Judge Sandra L. Townes no longer assigned to case. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/24/2009 2 Order to Unseal Indictment as to Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 9/24/2009. (Greene, Donna) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/24/2009 3 MEMORANDUM OF LAW by USA In Support of the Government's Motion for a Permanent Order of Detention as to Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/25/2009 4 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Telephone Status Conference as to Najibullah Zazi held on 9/25/2009. AUSA David Bitkower and Jeffrey Knox; Arthur Folsom for defendant. Case called for telephone conference. Parties on line. Defendant is advised by Court of his right to a speedy arraignment. Defendant advises Court through his counsel that he waives his right to speedy arraignment. Case adjourned to 9/29/09 at 11 AM. (Court Reporter: Burt Sulzer.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/25/2009)
09/25/2009 5 Letter dated 9/25/09 from AUSA Berit Berger to Hon. Raymond J. Dearie confirming that defendant Zazi will be arraigned before the Court on 9/29/09 at 11 AM. (Berger, Berit) Modified on 9/28/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 09/25/2009)
09/28/2009 6
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-7
6-8
Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received from the District of Colorado as to Najibullah Zazi. (Attachments: # 1 Docket Sheet, # 2 Rule 5 Affidavit, # 3 Minute Order, # 4 Minute Entry, # 5 Waiver, # 6 Commitment to Another District, # 7 Removal Letter, # 8 Order of Detention) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/29/2009)
09/29/2009 7 NOTICE by USA of Intent to Use Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Information as to Najibullah Zazi. (Berger, Berit) Modified on 9/30/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 09/29/2009)
09/29/2009 8 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Arraignment as to Najibullah Zazi (1) Count 1 held on 9/29/2009. AUSA Jeffrey Knox, Berit Berger, and James Loonam; Michael Dowling for defendant. Defendant waives reading of indictment and enters a plea of not guilty to all charges. Defense counsel informs Court that he has been retained in this case and has filed a motion to appear pro hac vice. Government moves to have case designated complex. Defense counsel concurs. Court: Case designated as complex. Defense counsel advises that at this time he does not have any applications to make on behalf of his client. Court: Defendant is ordered detained, the presumption has not been overcome. Order of detention will enter. Court: Time is excluded from today through 12/3/09. Case adjourned to 12/3/09 at 11 AM. (Court Reporter: Henry Shapiro.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
09/29/2009 9 DETENTION ORDER PENDING TRIAL as to Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 9/29/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
09/29/2009 10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Michael Dowling, Esq., on behalf of defendant Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
09/29/2009 11 ORDER granting 10 Motion for J. Michael Dowling, Esq., to appear pro hac vice on behalf of defendant Najibullah Zazi. Fee of $25 paid; receipt #: 4653005810. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 9/29/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
10/02/2009 12 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE James Patrick Loonam appearing for USA. (Loonam, James) (Entered: 10/02/2009)
10/09/2009 13 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: J. Michael Dowling appearing for Deft. Najibullah Zazi. (Layne, Monique) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
10/22/2009 14 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Telephone Conference as to Najibullah Zazi held on 10/22/2009. AUSA David Bitkower and James Loonam; J. Michael Dowling for defendant. Telephone conference held regarding defendant's CJA application and related issues of representation. Defendant to supplement pending request with financial affidavit. (Court Reporter: Anthony Frisolone.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/23/2009)
10/26/2009 15 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/26/2009)
10/27/2009 16  Sealed document as to Najibullah Zazi containing letter from AUSA David Bitkower dated 10/21/09. Ordered sealed by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/23/09. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/27/2009)
10/28/2009    Email Notification Test - DO NOT REPLY. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/28/2009)
10/28/2009 17 CJA 20 as to Najibullah Zazi: Appointment of Attorney William J. Stampur for Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/28/2009. (Brucella, Michelle) (Entered: 10/29/2009)
10/28/2009 19 CJA 20 as to Najibullah Zazi: Appointment of Attorney J. Michael Dowling for Najibullah Zazi. (Nunc Pro Tunc Date: 10/26/09). Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/28/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/30/2009)
10/29/2009 18 First MOTION for Hearing Pursuant to CIPA Section 2 by USA as to Najibullah Zazi. (Knox, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/29/2009)
10/30/2009 20 TRANSCRIPT (Redacted Version) of Telephone Conference held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/21/09 as to Najibullah Zazi. Court Reporter: Anthony Frisolone, Telephone number (718) 613-2487. Email address: Anthony_Frisolone@nyed.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/17/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/27/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/25/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/30/2009)
11/17/2009 21 MOTION for Discovery by Najibullah Zazi. (Dowling, J. Michael) (Entered: 11/17/2009)
11/20/2009 22
22-1
Letter dated 11/20/09 from AUSA Berit Berger to Hon. Raymond J. Dearie enclosing a proposed stipulation and order for Rule 16 discovery materials that will be produced as to Najibullah Zazi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Berger, Berit) Modified on 11/23/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 11/20/2009)
11/25/2009 23 STIPULATION AND ORDER Regarding Rule 16 Discovery Material as to Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 11/25/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 11/30/2009)
12/03/2009   Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Chief Magistrate Steven M. Gold added. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 12/03/2009)
12/03/2009 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie and Magistrate Judge Gold: Status Conference as to Najibullah Zazi held on 12/3/2009. AUSA Jeffrey Knox, David Bitkower, James Loonam and Berit Berger; Michael Dowling and William Stampur for defendant. Discussion held. Government advises that there will likely be a superseding indictment. Case previously designated as complex, exclusion continues. Next conference scheduled for 2/16/10 at 11 AM. (Court Reporter: Victoria Butler.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
12/23/2009 25 Letter dated 12/23/09 from AUSA Berit Berger to defense counsel providing discovery as to Najibullah Zazi. (Berger, Berit) Modified on 12/28/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 12/23/2009)
01/08/2010 26 ORDER as to Najibullah Zazi: For reasons unrelated to the pendency of this case, the Court must adjourn the scheduled conference from 2/16/10 to 2/25/10 at 11 AM. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 1/7/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 01/08/2010)
02/22/2010 27  MOTION to Seal Document / SEALED DOCUMENT RE Motion to Seal Plea Agreement by United States of America. (Abdallah, Fida) Modified on 2/22/2010 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 02/22/2010)
02/22/2010 28 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 02/23/2010)
02/22/2010 29 SUPERSEDING INFORMATION (S-1) as to Najibullah Zazi (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 02/23/2010)
02/22/2010 30  Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Pleading as to Najibullah Zazi held on 2/22/10. AUSA Jeffrey Knox and David Bitkower; William Stampur for defendant. Defendant sworn. Waiver of indictment executed. Superseding information handed up in open court. Plea agreement marked as court exhibit 1. Plea entered by Najibullah Zazi (1) Guilty Count 1s,2s,3s. Court finds that the pleas were made knowingly, voluntarily, and not coerced. Court finds factual basis for the pleas and accepts pleas of guilty to counts 1,2, and 3 of the three count superseding information. Government's motion to seal the plea agreement is granted. Sentencing set for 6/25/10 at 11 AM. Defendant continued in custody. (Court Reporter: Lisa Schmid.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 02/23/2010)



U.S. District Court
District of Colorado (Denver)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-mj-03001-CBS All Defendants


Case title: USA v. Zazi

Date Filed: 09/19/2009


Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer

Defendant (1)
Najibullah Zazi

Pending Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
None

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
18:1001.F Making a false statement in a matter involving international and domestic terrorism



Plaintiff
USA represented by David Michael Gaouette
U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver
1225 17th Street East
Seventeenth Street Plaza
#700
Denver , CO 80202
303-454-0320
Email: David.Gaouette@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Tim Neff
U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver
1225 17th Street East
Seventeenth Street Plaza
#700
Denver , CO 80202
303-454-0200
Fax: 454-0402
Email: Tim.Neff@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Date Filed # Docket Text
09/19/2009 1  COMPLAINT as to Najibullah Zazi (1). (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet) (tllsl,) (Entered: 09/21/2009)
09/19/2009 2  Arrest Warrant Issued in case as to Najibullah Zazi. (tllsl, ) (Entered: 09/21/2009)



U.S. District Court
District of Colorado (Denver)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-mj-03000-CBS-1


Case title: USA v. Zazi

Date Filed: 09/19/2009


Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer

Defendant (1)
Mohammed Wali Zazi

Pending Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
None

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
18:1001.F Making a false statement in a matter involving international and domestic terrorism



Plaintiff
USA represented by David Michael Gaouette
U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver
1225 17th Street East
Seventeenth Street Plaza
#700
Denver , CO 80202
303-454-0320
Email: David.Gaouette@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Tim Neff
U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver
1225 17th Street East
Seventeenth Street Plaza
#700
Denver , CO 80202
303-454-0200
Fax: 454-0402
Email: Tim.Neff@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Date Filed # Docket Text
09/19/2009 1  COMPLAINT as to Mohammed Wali Zazi (1). (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet) (tllsl, ) (Entered: 09/21/2009)
09/19/2009 2  Arrest Warrant Issued in case as to Mohammed Wali Zazi. (tllsl, ) (Entered: 09/21/2009)


U.S. District Court
Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-mj-00924-ETB All Defendants


Case title: USA v. Afzali

Date Filed: 09/20/2009


Assigned to: Magistrate Judge E. Thomas Boyle

Defendant (1)
Ahmad Wais Afzali

Pending Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
None

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
18:1001.F The defendant did knowingly and willfully make materially false, fictitious and fradulent statements and representations, in a matter involving international and domestic terrorism, within the jurisdiction of the executive branch of the Government of the United States.



Plaintiff
USA represented by Benton Jay Campbell
United States Attorneys Office
Eastern District of New York
271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820
718-254-7000
Fax: 718-254-6324
Email: benton.campbell@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Berit Winge Berger
United States Attorneys Office
Eastern District of New York
271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820
718-254-6134
Fax: 718-254-6076
Email: berit.berger@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jeffrey Haworth Knox
United States Attorneys Office
Criminal Division
Eastern District of New York
271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820
(718) 254-7581
Fax: 718-254-6481
Email: jeffrey.h.knox@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Date Filed # Docket Text
09/20/2009

1

COMPLAINT as to Ahmad Wais Afzali (1). (Lundy, Lisa) (Entered: 09/21/2009)
09/21/2009 Attorney update in case as to Ahmad Wais Afzali. Attorney Jeffrey Haworth Knox, Berit Winge Berger for USA added. (Yuen, Sui-May) (Entered: 09/21/2009)