After SBF 25 Years Ellison Got 2 Years US Cites 5K1.1 on Nishad Singh John Ray Support

by Matthew Russell Lee

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 29 – On the US v Sam Bankman-Fried trial, hours after the guilty verdict, a book was published: "Crypto Criminal: The Conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried: As live tweeted and investigated from inside the SDNY courthouse by Matthew Russell Lee," audio/book here.

  On March 28, 2024, Inner City Press live tweeted his sentencing, to 25 years.

On September 9 cooperator Caroline Ellison's counsel filed a letter that "Ms. Ellison seeks leave to redact the names of certain people. Counsel for the government consents to this request." Document on Patreon here.

  Late on September 9 Inner City Press submitted opposition to sealing. Judge Kaplan docketed the filing on September 10. See here and, on DocumentCloud, here. If SBF's suretors were unsealed, how not these eigth supporters?

Just before midnight on September 10 Ellison's lawyers filed a 60+ page memo, with redactions, asking for... no jail time, time served. Filing on Patreon here.

On September 17, amid the Sean Combs detention hearing, the US Attorney's Office filed that "the Government intends to move at sentencing, pursuant to Section 5K1.1 of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines(the “Guidelines” or “U.S.S.G.”), that the Court sentence Ellison in light of the factors set forth in Section 5K1.1(a) of the Guidelines." Letter on Patreon here.

On September 24 after praise from the AUSA and Judge, Ellison was sentenced to 24 months, minimum security.

On October 16, counsel for Nishad Singh wrote in saying he was else involved that Caroline Ellison and deserves a sentence of time served - no prison. "Another deeply personal act of kindness came when [REDACTED]

On October 23 the US Attorney's Office wrote in, as they did on Ellison, asking for sentencing light of 5K1.1(a).

On October 29, John Ray wrote in: "Mr. Singh participated in a teleconference with the Debtors’ advisors during which he provided information about FTX’s computer systems. Mr. Singh, through his counsel, has also assisted the Debtors’ advisors by answering questions and providing information relating to the Debtors’ investigations and adversary proceedings. Mr. Singh has, through his counsel, also made substantial productions of documents to the Debtors in response to legal process. Mr. Singh has also assisted the Debtors by voluntarily returning Bahamian real estate that was purchased with Debtor funds." Full letter on Patreon here. What will Judge Kaplan do?

Watch this site.

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This case is US v. Bond, 24-cr-494 (Daniels)

We'll have more on this.

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As Giuliani Fights Giving FLA Condo to Receiver He Says Ready on Test But No Reply

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 29 – In Ruby Freeman's and Wandrea' Moss' ongoing attempt to collect from Rudy Giuliani, a proceeding was held on September 27 before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Lewis J. Liman. Inner City Press was there; thread

Caruso: Can I have 3 more days?

Judge: No. Judge: Your client owes money. This should move quickly. Adjourned

And on October 8, a motion to intervene by Andrew Giuliani: "Amongst that property are '3 Yankee World Series Rings.' However, the Mayor gifted those World Series rings to his son, Andrew, in 2018. An order requiring transfer of these rings to Plaintiffs would permanently deprive Andrew of his ownership in them. He thus seeks permission to intervene." Full filing on Patreon here.

On October 22 Judge Liman wrote that Giuliani is "ordered under C.P.L.R. 5225 to transfer all personal property specified in the list below at pp. 16-18" - full list on Patreon here.

On Sunday October 27, Giuliani's lawyer filed opposition, noting that "between February 8, 2024, and August 8, 2024, Defendant was in Palm Beach for the plurality of the time (71 days, approximately 39% of the time period)" Letter on Patreon here

On October 29 Giuliani's lawyer wrote in that "At 10:54 this morning, Mr. Nathan wrote back: “Thanks, David [referring to co-counsel, David Labkowski, Esq.]. We will respond promptly with that information.” As of now, however, more than eight hours later, and past the close of business, Mr. Nathan has not done so. We therefore" - letter on Patreon here

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One of these cases is Freeman, et al. v. Giuliani, 1:24-mc-353 (Liman)

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Tekashi #6ix9ine Jailed After Vegas Concert and Fleeing DR through Haiti Now Nov 12 Hearing

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 29 –  Rapper Daniel Hernandez a/k/a Tekashi #6ix9ine, still on probation after sentencing as a cooperator in the Nine Trey gang case, was ordered detained on alleged violations of supervised release on October 29 by U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Inner City Press was there, from the thread (when he spoke for himself)

#6ix9ine: Yes. First I want to apologize for arriving late this morning. I don't live in NY, I live in Florida. I woke up late. I was released on April 2, 2020, I've been on Probation since Judge: Move away from the microphone, I'd think you'd understand that

 #6ix9ine: I know my counsel told me not to speak. But the truth stays the same. I've sat with AUSA Rebold many times, you're my judge, I know how strict you are, my goal is not to be in front of you ever. You are a smart person, I can't lie to you 

#6ix9ine: I'm not a piece of, uh, I'm not a bad person. I apologize. I'm coming down to my last six months on probation. In the last six months, why would I mess up now? My case was transferred to Florida a couple of months ago. There system is different 

#6ix9ine: Their system is different, more strict. The thing about September 7 - Judge: I advise you not to talk about that #

6ix9ine: I performed at the T-Mobile Arena, I thought I had permission, I posted it. I didn't get a text back. I'm human. I have that system #6ix9ine: I tested positive for marijuana- Judge: You were told to get permission two weeks in advance.

#6ix9ine: My system with SDNY, Manhattan, was different. I'm owning up. I performed in front of 20,000 people. I know technically it's wrong.   #6ix9ine: My life for the last four years, it's been bad, bro. I've been jumped at the gym for cooperating. I have this for life. I'm human, bro...  Judge: Mr. Hernandez, anything further?

#6ix9ine: Yes. Freedom is everything to me.   #6ix9ine: Adderall has meth in it. It's just a mistake. Judge: You didn't show up for drug testing. I'm not requiring you to answer that

#6ix9ine: Aug 27, I was tested positive. So every Wednesday, a drug test. You take a piss test, I said, that's a lie.   #6ix9ine: When my hair test came back OK, I thought, it's a win, no more testing. Judge: Your testimony is you thought you had the right?

#6ix9ine: Yes. It was just a misunderstanding. I thought-

Judge: I'll be interested in that on Nov 12.  I can't resolve it now. Another court directed you not to leave the country, you left. You can call that court corrupt, and that country corrupt, but you left. I'll see you in two weeks. Adjourned.

The case is still USA v. Jones, et al., 1:18-cr-834 (Engelmayer)

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Devon Archer Won Resentencing for Counsel Error Now Delays to April 2025 to Cooperate

 

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 28 – The case involving Devon Archer, Inner City Press has been covering for years.

Then it was in the news, with Archer testifying to Congress and speaking afterward. Inner City Press continues to follow the US v. Galanis et al case in SDNY, and late on August 2, 2023 this was filed, now on Patreon here:

Dear Judge Abrams: We represent Devon Archer and write in opposition to the Government’s request to set a surrender date while Mr. Archer continues his appeal to the United States Supreme Court..."

 On August 7, Judge Abrams ruled: "ORDER as to Devon Archer: No later than August 11, 2023, the Government shall file a response to Defendant Archer's letter filed August 2, 2023. The Government's response should address: (1) why Mr. Archer should not remain on bail pending the Supreme Court's decision on his anticipated petition for certiorari pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3143(b)." Order on Patreon here

Cert was denied, but on May 15, 2024, Judge Abrams vacated his sentence, concluding " no later than May 22, 2024, the parties shall submit a joint letter to the Court proposing dates for Archer’s resentencing." Order on Patreon here

On May 22, Archer asked for indefinitely delay, arguing that "In addition to the need for a revised PSR to be prepared, Mr. Archer continues to cooperate with Congressional and other ongoing investigations. For example, last month, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, as well as the House Judiciary Committee, issued subpoenas to Mr. Archer to produce documents in connection with their legislative responsibilities.  Mr. Archer was never served with those subpoenas, but he did subsequently produce documents voluntarily to the Committees, and continues to do so." Full letter on Patreon here.

On May 24, Archer got delay - on the grounds of a new Pre-Sentencing Report: "ENDORSEMENT...The Court will request that the Probation Department revise the original Presentence Investigation Report. The parties shall submit a letter upon receipt of the revised report, proposing a schedule for supplemental sentence submissions and their availability for sentencing (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/24/24)."

On June 10 Judge Abram set Archer's re-sentencing for August 2 at 10 am.

But on July 16, Archer's counsel wrote it asking to delay it to after November 5, 2024 as he "continues to produce documents to the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees as recently as earlier today" and expects opening hearing in the coming weeks. He is also cooperating with DOJ in US v. Serhat Gumrukcu, 22-cr-58 in the District of Vermont...

On July 17, Judge Abrams granted it: "ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. The sentencing is adjourned to November 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Archer's sentencing submission shall be filed by October 25, 2024 and the Government's sentencing submission shall be filed by November 1, 2024. SO ORDERED."

On October 28, more delay for that Vermont trial, now set for March 14-April 18, 2025 - so Archer's sentencing is now set for April 25, 2025 at 2 pm...

The overall case is US v. Galanis, et al., 16-cr-37 (Abrams)

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FTC Won Injunction to Stop Handbag Merger of Capri & Tapestry Now Appeal Filed 2d Circuit

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 28 – At Day 7 of the hearing on the US Federal Trade Commission's bid to enjoin the merger of Tapestry and Capri started up before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Jennifer L. Rochon, Inner City Press was there, from the thread here, more on X for Subscribers here and Substack here

OK - now in last day of FTC v Tapestry preliminary injunction hearing, Tapestry witness is trashing FTC expert Dr Smith's analysis, we're on it to Judge Rochon's decision and beyond

Now in last day of preliminary injunction hearing, Judge Rochan asks what an acquisition by Tapestry could do for Michael Kors brand that Capri has been unable to do

Defense testimony continues, about how attempts by Capri to have the Michael Kors brand recapture "brand heat" just haven't worked. Judge: How would acquisition by Tapestry do for Michael Kors what Capri can't? Witness: Great question.

Judge: I try.

On October 24, Judge Rochon granted the FTC's motion: "Antitrust has come into fashion...  the Court GRANTS the FTC’s motion to preliminarily enjoin the merger pending the completion of the FTC’s inhouse administrative proceeding." 169 page order on Patreon here.

On October 28, appeal was filed: "NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL from [339] Memorandum & Opinion,. Document filed by Tapestry, Inc., Capri Holdings Limited.  Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit."

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The case is Federal Trade Commission v. Tapestry, Inc. et al., 1:24-cv-3109 (Rochon)

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UN South Sudan Mission Sex Scandals Now Have Names Amid Guterres UNMISS Cover Up

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

UN GATE, Oct 28 – How corrupt is today's UN under Antonio Guterres? Today's example in his mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, about which his spokespeople Stephane Dujarric and Melissa Fleming refuse all Press questions. Inner City Press has asked them, and others, about the newest sex abuse case against the UN there. A week ago, Inner City Press published this from a UN whistleblower:

"Dear Mr. Matthew Russell Lee:

 ...The Principal Coordination Officer, Director of SRSG of UNMISS has recently been ousted due to a sexual misconduct case."

Inner City Press has in writing asked some 60 people in Guterres' UN to confirm or deny the names - no answer at all. So we have receive this

"The individual who was sent home due to a sexual scandal is Boitshoko Mokgathe. The woman who accused him is Catherine Shin, a senior Political Affairs Officer. [No denial or comment from UN] Catherine Shin  filed a case against Boithshoko Mokgathe, highlighting the severe shortcomings in the mission’s management structure. This incident underscores how weak leadership has led to the mission's dysfunction, with many individuals being appointed to key roles without relevant experience, often influenced by retired brokers. and  New York connections."

There are numerous corruption cases that remain unaddressed, as UN New York  seems to prefer remaining silent. The advisors to SRSG are weak, and SRSG - Nicholas Haysom, an at time jovial man who did nothing when Inner City Press to whom he has spoken about the UN's failure in Sri Lanka was banned -- :being of advanced age, struggles to manage the office effectively."

In anticipation of the arrival from New York of Catherine Pollard [who laughed or cheered as UN Security roughed up Inner City Press throwing it out of the UN while it covered a craven Guterres speech] several officials are taking leave to avoid being questioned. 

We will have more on this.

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UN South Sudan Mission Scandals Exposed by Inner City Press Have Staffer Limited to Kenya

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

UN GATE, Oct 27 – How corrupt is today's UN under Antonio Guterres? Today's follow up is on his mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, about which his spokespeople Stephane Dujarric and Melissa Fleming refuse all Press questions. Inner City Press has asked them, and others, about the newest sex abuse case against the UN there. And this, which we exclusively published: "each Kenyan UN employee hired by Aggrey is required to contribute two months' salary to a fund. This fund is intended to support the construction of an office building in a prime location in Nairobi, which will be leased to an international NGO."

Now more, from a UN whistleblower sent to Inner City Press:

Dear Mr. Matthew Russell Lee:

Aggrey Kedogo has been instructed to remain in Kenya following the exposure of a corruption scandal by Inner City Press, a widely followed investigative source. Investigators are hesitant to challenge senior management, as they seek to secure permanent positions by transitioning from investigative roles to mission staff. Contractors and UN Volunteers (UNVs) are allegedly being recruited under unethical circumstances. It is claimed that some serve senior managers as personal aides or bar attendants, with allegations that contractors are bringing women from outside to gain favor and secure UN recruitment by making seniors happy and enjoyable.

  In another scandal we reported, Spox Stephane Dujarric and Melissa Fleming are being asked to confirm / comment on the fill in the blank here: "The individual who was sent home due to a sexual scandal is Boitshoko Mokgathe. The woman who accused him is ___ , a senior Political Affairs Officer." Watch this site.

 The senior Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) has struggled to contain the growing scandal

 Same with OIOS - which covers up, and did nothing on DSS roughing up the Press.

 It is Guterres, they say, who should resign - and end censorship. Watch this site.

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Giuliani Fights Giving FLA Condo to Receiver Saying He Was There 39% of Time

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 27 – In Ruby Freeman's and Wandrea' Moss' ongoing attempt to collect from Rudy Giuliani, a proceeding was held on September 27 before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Lewis J. Liman. Inner City Press was there; thread

Caruso: Can I have 3 more days?

Judge: No. Judge: Your client owes money. This should move quickly. Adjourned

And on October 8, a motion to intervene by Andrew Giuliani: "Amongst that property are '3 Yankee World Series Rings.' However, the Mayor gifted those World Series rings to his son, Andrew, in 2018. An order requiring transfer of these rings to Plaintiffs would permanently deprive Andrew of his ownership in them. He thus seeks permission to intervene." Full filing on Patreon here.

On October 22 Judge Liman wrote that Giuliani is "ordered under C.P.L.R. 5225 to transfer all personal property specified in the list below at pp. 16-18" - full list on Patreon here.

On October 25 counsel for the plaintiffs wrote to Judge Liman that "the Palm Beach Condo should be included among the property subject to the Receivership Order."

On Sunday October 27, Giuliani's lawyer filed opposition, noting that "between February 8, 2024, and August 8, 2024, Defendant was in Palm Beach for the plurality of the time (71 days, approximately 39% of the time period). He spent an additional 64 days outside of Florida (and outside New York) for reasons of health, leisure and/or business." Letter on Patreon here

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One of these cases is Freeman, et al. v. Giuliani, 1:24-mc-353 (Liman)

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As Sean Combs Is Sued for Sexual Assault of Security Guard Motion on Doe Name in 30 Days

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 25 – With Sean Combs in jail in MDC-Brooklyn, on October 20 at least five more civil cases against him were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Inner City Press is covering the cases. 

 One of them is by a John Doe who states that while working for MASS Security at a Combs white party in East Hampton in 2006 he was drugged, Combs pushed him into a van and raped him.

The case was assigned to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald - who on October 25 ordered "that plaintiff shall file a renewed motion to proceed anonymously not later than 30 days after service of the Complaint, in order to provide defendants with an opportunity to respond to the motion. If plaintiff fails to timely file this motion, the Court shall order the disclosure of his identity. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 10/25/24)"

She did not - yet? - follow Judge Jesse M. Furman who ordered, "to ensure that the Court has no conflicts that would require recusal, Plaintiff shall promptly file, under seal, a declaration disclosing his identity (and the identity of any other party that is not named in the Complaint) to the Court." Celebrity A… 

Note: This logic would apply to all of the John and Jane Does, in the other cases...

 This case is John Doe v. Combs, et al., 1:24-cv-7776 (Buchwald)

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Eric Adams Moved to Dismiss Count V Now Asks Faster CIPA so Trial in March 2025 to Run

by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 25 – The five-count indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams was unsealed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Magistrates Court. Inner City Press was the first one in and live tweeted it - as it will his presentment, now set for Friday, September 27 at noon.  

The unsealing thread

On September 17 at noon he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. Thread.

On September 30, Adams' lawyers now including William Burck did file a motion to dismiss... Count V, on the Turkish Mission. 25 page memo of law of Patreon here.

At 5:58 am on October 1, Adams' lawyers filed a motion for sanctions alleging grand jury leaks - memo of law on Patreon here.

On October 18, the US Attorney's Office opposed Adams' motion about Count V, recounting that "Adams's deal with the Turkish Official continued into 2022, when Adams was Mayor and had direct authority over 'the FDNY approvals' he agreed to influence." Opposition on Patreon here.

On October 25 Adams' lawyer wrote in asking for a faster CIPA schedule that the prosecutors propose, arguing that "Mayor Adams respectfully requests a trial date no later than March 2025, in advance of the New York City mayoral primary on June 24 (and early voting on June 14)... The government’s schedule would almost certainly delay trial until at least next summer, and this delay is attributable to the government’s own decision-making." Letter on Patreon here.

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The case is USA v. Adams, 1:24-cr-556 (Ho).

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