United States District Court Judge John Zihun Lee has sentenced bribe-paying Clerk of Courts contractor DONALD DONAGHER, JR. to three months in federal prison and a $30,100 fine for Count 4 (conversion of property) in a six-count federal intonement for bribery of Illinois and Florida state officials. The indictment was handed up by a federal grand jury in Chicago in 2019. DONAGHER pled guilty in 2020.
Judge Lee dismissed several counts involving bribery of Florida court clerks, including HUNTER SINCLAIR CONRAD (Clerk E in the indictment, DONAGHER was alleged to have given $8000 campaign contribution, "intended as a bribe"), on the basis that the indictment did not detail enough qui pro quo.
In the wake of the firing of County Administrator MICHAEL DAVID WANCHICK, with no search or background investigation, HUNTER CONRAD was named St. Johns County Administrator, duked into the job on November, 19, 2019 (temporarily) and again on January 21, 2020 and February 4, 2020, by all five incurious all-Republican Commissioners in office at the time -- Messrs. BLOCKER, SMITH, DEAN, JOHNS and WALDRON.
Was someone in a hurry to give CONRAD a sinecure without another election? Was the urgency of firing WANCHICK and hiring CONRAD to keep corruption from being an issue in 2020? CONRAD was hired illegally, without compliance with civil rights laws -- no posting, no advertising, no advance public notice of the November 19, 2019 firing and hiring decisions. How convenient. The Establishment protected CONRAD, before the people of St. Johns County learned of the indictment, which GANNETT failed to share with its St. Johns County readers, even though other Chain Gang Journalism newspapers owned by GANNETT published the news! (I broke the story of the indictment on this blog, a year after CONRAD's unethical hiring by St. Johns County Commission.
The statement of reasons for the sentence is not on the federal court website, PACER. Query: has CONAGHER agreed to testify against alleged bribe-takers? Part of his guiltt olea?
Judge Lee has been nominated for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit,
Here's the docket:
| CUMMINGS,PROTO,TERMED |
United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois - CM/ECF NextGen 1.6.3 (Chicago)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:19-cr-00240 All Defendants
Case title: USA v. Donagher, Jr. et al | Date Filed: 03/14/2019 Date Terminated: 07/13/2022 |
| Assigned to: Honorable John Z. Lee | ||
Defendant (1) | ||
| Donald Donagher, Jr. TERMINATED: 07/13/2022 | represented by | Eric S Pruitt Cotsirilos, Tighe, Streicker, Poulos & Campbell, Ltd. Suite 600 33 N. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-0345 Fax: Active Email: epruitt@cotsiriloslaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Marty Basu Cotsirilos Tighe Streicker Poulos & Campbell Ltd 33 N. Dearborn Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 2630345 Fax: Not a member Email: mbasu@cotsiriloslaw.com TERMINATED: 04/27/2020 Designation: Retained Theodore Thomas Poulos Cotsirilos, Tighe, Streicker, Poulos, & Campbell, Ltd. 33 North Dearborn Street Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-0345 Fax: Active Email: tpoulos@cotsiriloslaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained |
Pending Counts | Disposition | |
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (4) | The Defendant: pleaded guilty to count(s) 4 of the Indictment. Count(s) 1,2,3,5,6 dismissed on the motion of the United States. The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of: 90 days as to count 4. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons: before 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2022. Upon release from imprisonment, you shall be on supervised release for a term of one (1) year on count 4. Criminal Monetary Penalties. Schedule of Payments. | |
Highest Offense Level (Opening) | ||
| Felony | ||
Terminated Counts | Disposition | |
| CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES (1) | Count(s) 1,2,3,5,6 dismissed on the motion of the United States. | |
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (2) | Count(s) 1,2,3,5,6 dismissed on the motion of the United States. | |
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (3) | Count(s) 1,2,3,5,6 dismissed on the motion of the United States. | |
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (5) | Count(s) 1,2,3,5,6 dismissed on the motion of the United States. | |
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (6) | Count(s) 1,2,3,5,6 dismissed on the motion of the United States. | |
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) | ||
| Felony | ||
Complaints | Disposition | |
| None |
| Assigned to: Honorable John Z. Lee | ||
Defendant (2) | ||
| Penn Credit Corporation TERMINATED: 10/12/2021 | represented by | James M Becker Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney PC Two Liberty Place 50 S. 16th Street, Suite 3200 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 665-5366 Fax: Pro Hac Vice Email: james.becker@bipc.com LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Terence H. Campbell Cotsirilos, Tighe, Streicker, Poulos, & Campbell, Ltd. 33 North Dearborn Street Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-0345 Fax: Active Email: tcampbell@cotsiriloslaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Theodore Thomas Poulos (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained |
Pending Counts | Disposition | |
| None | ||
Highest Offense Level (Opening) | ||
| None | ||
Terminated Counts | Disposition | |
| CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES (1) | ||
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (2) | ||
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (3) | ||
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (4) | ||
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (5) | ||
| CONVERTS TO OWN USE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (6) | ||
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) | ||
| Felony | ||
Complaints | Disposition | |
| None |
Plaintiff | ||
| USA | represented by | Ankur Srivastava United States Attorneys Office 219 South Dearborn 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 353-3148 Fax: US Govt Attorney Email: Ankur.Srivastava@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED AUSA - Chicago United States Attorney's Office (NDIL - Chicago) 219 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604 Fax: US Govt Attorney Email: USAILN.ECFAUSA@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney Pretrial Services . (312) 435-5793 Fax: Not a member Email: ilnptdb_Court_Action_Notice@ilnpt.uscourts.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Pretrial Services Probation Department . 408-5197 Fax: Not a member Email: Intake_Docket_ILNP@ilnp.uscourts.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Probation Department Christopher Parente Cheronis, Parente and Levitt 140 S. Dearborn Suite 404 Chicago, IL 60603 773-458-4899 Email: cparente@cheronislaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Heather Kirsten McShain US Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois 219 S. Dearborn St 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 312 353 1414 Fax: US Govt Attorney Email: heather.mcshain@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney Morris O. Pasqual United States Attorney's Office (NDIL - Chicago) 219 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 353-5300 Fax: US Govt Attorney Email: morris.pasqual@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2019 | 1 | INDICTMENT as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (1) count(s) 1, 2-6, Penn Credit Corporation (2) count(s) 1, 2-6. (aee, ) (Entered: 03/15/2019) |
| 03/14/2019 | 3 | DESIGNATION Sheet: FELONY (Category 2). (aee, ) (Entered: 03/15/2019) |
| 03/14/2019 | 4 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation: To set Preliminary Bail at $100,000.00 (SECURED) as to Donald Donagher. The Government will issue a summons ordering a duly designated representative of Penn Credit Corporation to Appear. Mailed notice (aee, ) (Entered: 03/15/2019) |
| 03/15/2019 | 5 | ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Donald Donagher, Jr. by Theodore Thomas Poulos (Poulos, Theodore) (Entered: 03/15/2019) |
| 03/15/2019 | 6 | ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Donald Donagher, Jr. by Marty Basu (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 03/15/2019) |
| 03/15/2019 | 7 | ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Penn Credit Corporation by Terence H. Campbell (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 03/15/2019) |
| 03/18/2019 | 8 | ATTORNEY Designation for USA of Ankur Srivastava (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 03/18/2019) |
| 03/18/2019 | 9 | NOTICE of Arraignment as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation before Honorable Duty Magistrate Judge on 3/21/2019 at 02:00 PM. (aee, ) (Entered: 03/18/2019) |
| 03/19/2019 | 10 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings:By agreement of the parties, the initial appearance and arraignment set for 3/21/19 as to defendants, Donald Donagher (1) and Penn Credit Corp (2) is stricken. Initial appearance and arraignment as to all defendants is set for 3/27/19 at 11:00 a.m. before the Duty Magistrate Judge in courtroom 1743. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/19/2019) |
| 03/20/2019 | 13 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings:The initial appearance and arraignment for defendant, Donald Donagher Jr. (1) is set for 3/27/2019 at 11:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Cummings in courtroom 1350. (rbf, ) (Entered: 03/20/2019) |
| 03/27/2019 | 14 | PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (SEALED) (McJoynt, Theodore) (Entered: 03/27/2019) |
| 03/27/2019 | SELF SURRENDER of defendant Donald Donagher, Jr. (aee, ) (Entered: 03/28/2019) | |
| 03/27/2019 | 15 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (1), Penn Credit Corporation (2): Initial appearance proceedings held. Defendant, Donald Donagher, Jr. (1) having self-surrendered appears on 3/27/19. Defendant informed of his rights. Defendant informed of the charges against him as well as of the possible sentence/fine if convicted of those charges. Arraignment proceedings held. Defendants acknowledge receipt of the Indictment; waive formal reading and enter a plea of not guilty to each count in which each is individually named. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 4/3/19. Pretrial motions to be filed by 4/10/19. Response to pretrial motions to be filed by 4/17/19. Status hearing before Judge Lee set for 4/24/19 at 9:30 a.m. In the interest of justice, time is excluded from 3/27/19 to and including 4/24/19 pursuant to 18 USC 3161(h)(7)(A) to allow defense counsel an opportunity to investigate, consider and prepare possible pretrial motions, and to allow the government to consider the appropriate response. (X-T) The Government and defendant, Donald Donagher, Jr. agree to certain conditions of release. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Defendant, Donald Donagher, Jr. shall be released after processing by the United States Marshals Service. Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings on 3/27/19. Mailed notice (aee, ) (Entered: 03/28/2019) |
| 03/27/2019 | 16 | ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Donald Donagher, Jr. in amount of $10,000, Unsecured. Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings on 3/27/19. Mailed notice (aee, ) (Entered: 03/28/2019) |
| 03/27/2019 | 17 | APPEARANCE Bond as to Donald Donagher, Jr. in the amount of $10,000. (aee, ) (Entered: 03/28/2019) |
| 04/02/2019 | 18 | MOTION by USA for protective order as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Agreed Motion for Protective Order and Revised Pretrial Motion Schedule (McShain, Heather) (Entered: 04/02/2019) |
| 04/02/2019 | 19 | NOTICE of Motion by Heather Kirsten McShain for presentment of motion for protective order 18before Honorable John Z. Lee on 4/9/2019 at 09:30 AM. (McShain, Heather) (Entered: 04/02/2019) |
| 04/09/2019 | 20 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. Motion hearing held on 4/9/19. The government reports that they will producing voluminous discovery. Agreed motion for entry of agreed protective order governing discovery 18 is granted. The Court will set pretrial motion deadlines at the next status. Defendants oral motion for early return of trial subpoenas is granted. Status hearing set for 6/20/19 at 9:30 a.m. The government's oral motion to exclude time is granted without objection. Time is excluded from 4/9/19 through 6/20/19 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) -(B) to allow time counsel to review the discovery.Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 04/09/2019) |
| 04/09/2019 | 21 | As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Protective order governing discovery. Signed by the Honorable John Z. Lee on 4/9/19.Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 04/10/2019) |
| 04/23/2019 | 22 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The Court held a motion hearing on 4/9/19, and set a status hearing for both defendants in this case for 6/20/10 at 9:30 a.m. Furthermore, the government's oral motion to exclude time was granted without objection to allow counsel additional time to review the discovery. The status hearing set for 4/24/19 is stricken. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 04/23/2019) |
| 06/20/2019 | 23 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing held on 6/20/19. The government reports that they produced discovery and one additional production is outstanding. Pretrial motions are due by 8/23/19 and should be noticed for presentment on 8/28/19 at 9:30 a.m. Status hearing set for 8/28/19 at 9:30 a.m. The government's oral motion to exclude time is granted without objection. Time is excluded from 6/20/19 through 8/28/19 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) to allow time for the filing of pretrial motions and for counsel to review the voluminous discovery. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 06/20/2019) |
| 07/24/2019 | 24 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation for extension of time Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions (UNOPPOSED) (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 07/24/2019) |
| 07/24/2019 | 25 | NOTICE of Motion by Marty Basu for presentment of motion for extension of time 24 before Honorable John Z. Lee on 7/30/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 07/24/2019) |
| 07/26/2019 | 26 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Joint unopposed motion for extension of time until September 19, 2019 to file pretrial motions 24 is granted. The status hearing set for 8/28/19 is reset to 9/24/19 at 9:30 a.m. Time is excluded from 8/28/19 through 9/24/19 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) to allow time for the parties to consider and file pretrial motions.No appearance is required on the motion. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 07/26/2019) |
| 09/06/2019 | 27 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation for extension of time Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions (UNOPPOSED) (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 09/06/2019) |
| 09/06/2019 | 28 | NOTICE of Motion by Marty Basu for presentment of motion for extension of time 27 before Honorable John Z. Lee on 9/11/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 09/06/2019) |
| 09/10/2019 | 29 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. and Penn Credit Corporation. Motion for extension of time until October 19, 2019 to file pretrial motions 27 is granted. The status hearing set for 9/24/19 is reset to 10/24/19 at 9:30 a.m. Time is excluded from 9/24/19 through 10/24/19 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) to allow time for the parties to consider and file pretrial motions. No appearance is required 9/11/19. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 09/10/2019) |
| 10/07/2019 | 30 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The status hearing set for 10/24/19 is reset to 10/23/19 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 10/07/2019) |
| 10/21/2019 | 31 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Joint Consolidated Pretrial Motions (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 10/21/2019) |
| 10/21/2019 | 32 | MEMORANDUM by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation in support of MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Joint Consolidated Pretrial Motions 31 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-E)(Basu, Marty) (Entered: 10/21/2019) |
| 10/21/2019 | 33 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation for leave to file brief in excess of fifteen pages Instanter (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 10/21/2019) |
| 10/22/2019 | 34 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation,. By agreement of the parties, the status hearing set for 10/23/19 is reset to 10/31/19 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 10/22/2019) |
| 10/23/2019 | 35 | MEMORANDUM by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation in support of MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Joint Consolidated Pretrial Motions 31[CORRECTED] (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D)(Basu, Marty) (Entered: 10/23/2019) |
| 10/23/2019 | 36 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation for leave to File Corrected Joint and Consolidated Memorandum of Law In Support of Their Pretrial Motions (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 10/23/2019) |
| 10/23/2019 | 37 | NOTICE of Motion by Marty Basu for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 31 , motion for leave to file excess pages 33 , motion for leave to 36 before Honorable John Z. Lee on 10/31/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 10/23/2019) |
| 10/31/2019 | 38 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: Status and motion hearing held on 10/31/19. Defendant's motion to file excess pages 33 and motion for leave to file a corrected joint consolidated memorandum of law 36 are granted. The government's response to Defendant's motion consolidated motion 31 is due by 12/20/19; replies are due by 1/24/20. A jury trial is set tentatively for 5/4/20 at 9:00 a.m. Status hearing set for 2/27/20 at 9:30 a.m. The government's oral motion to exclude time is granted without objection. Time is excluded from 10/31/19 through 2/27/20 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) to allow time for briefing the motion.Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 11/01/2019) |
| 12/10/2019 | 39 | MOTION by USA for extension of time as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Agreed Motion for Revised Pretrial Motion Briefing Schedule (McShain, Heather) (Entered: 12/10/2019) |
| 12/10/2019 | 40 | NOTICE of Motion by Heather Kirsten McShain for presentment of motion for extension of time 39before Honorable John Z. Lee on 12/17/2019 at 09:30 AM. (McShain, Heather) (Entered: 12/10/2019) |
| 12/16/2019 | 41 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Agreed motion for revised pretrial motion briefing schedule 39 is granted. The government's response to the pretrial motions are due by 1/21/20; replies are due by 2/24/20. No appearance is required on the motion. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 12/16/2019) |
| 01/21/2020 | 42 | MOTION by USA for extension of time as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Agreed Motion for Revised Pretrial Motion Briefing Schedule (McShain, Heather) (Entered: 01/21/2020) |
| 01/21/2020 | 43 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Agreed motion for a revised briefing schedule 42 is granted.The government's response to the pretrial motions are due by 1/29/20; replies are due by 3/3/20. A pretrial conference set for 4/7/20 at 1:30 p.m. The parties are to submit a joint proposed final pretrial order to the Court's proposed order inbox by 3/9/20. The proposed final pretrial order should contain: (1) a brief joint statement of the case to be used during voir dire; (2) a list of witnesses who will be called and those who may be called; (3) any stipulations of uncontested facts; (4) a list of exhibits from each party and any objections thereto (a courtesy copy of the exhibits should be provided to the Court at least one week prior to the final pretrial conference); and (4) proposed jury instructions from each party and any objections thereto. Each motion in limine (as well as any response thereto) should be filed separately on the docket and not be combined in a single filing. No appearance is required on the motion. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 01/21/2020) |
| 01/24/2020 | 44 | ATTORNEY Appearance for USA byChristopher Vincent Parente (Parente, Christopher) (Entered: 01/24/2020) |
| 01/29/2020 | 45 | RESPONSE by USA as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation regarding MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation for leave to File Corrected Joint and Consolidated Memorandum of Law In Support of Their Pretrial Motions 36 Government's Response to Defendants' Consolidated Pretrial Motions (McShain, Heather) (Entered: 01/29/2020) |
| 02/04/2020 | 46 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The Pretrial Conference set for 4/7/20 is reset to 4/10/20 at 1:30 p.m. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 02/04/2020) |
| 02/07/2020 | 47 | MOTION by USA Agreed Motion to Vacate Trial Date as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 02/07/2020) |
| 02/07/2020 | 48 | NOTICE of Motion by Ankur Srivastava for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 47 before Honorable John Z. Lee on 2/13/2020 at 09:30 AM. (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 02/07/2020) |
| 02/13/2020 | 49 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing held on 2/13/20. Agreed motion to vacate the trial date 47 is granted. The jury trial set for 5/4/20, the pretrial conference set for 4/10/20, and all related deadlines are stricken. Status hearing set for 4/23/20 at 9:30 a.m. The government's oral motion to exclude time is granted without objection. Time is excluded from 2/13/20 through 4/23/20 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) to allow time for briefing the pending motion and for the Court to consider the motion. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 02/13/2020) |
| 02/29/2020 | 50 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation for extension of time to File Reply Briefs In Support of Their Pretrial Motions (UNOPPOSED) (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 02/29/2020) |
| 02/29/2020 | 51 | NOTICE of Motion by Marty Basu for presentment of motion for extension of time 50 before Honorable John Z. Lee on 2/3/2020 at 09:30 AM. (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 02/29/2020) |
| 03/03/2020 | 52 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Defendant's joint unopposed motion for an extension of time until March 10, 2020 to file reply briefs in support of their pretrial motions 50 is granted.Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 03/03/2020) |
| 03/10/2020 | 53 | REPLY by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation to MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Joint Consolidated Pretrial Motions 31 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - C)(Basu, Marty) (Entered: 03/10/2020) |
| 03/16/2020 | 54 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 16, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Amended General Order. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/16/2020. Mailed notice. (td, ) (Entered: 03/17/2020) |
| 03/17/2020 | 55 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation On March 17, 2020, Amended General Order 20-0012 was further revised for all criminal matters. Paragraph 3(i) of the Amended Order, related to criminal matters, is hereby replaced with the following language: All other criminal hearings of any kind scheduled from March 17, 2020 until April 3, 2020 are stricken from the calendar, to be re-set by the presiding judge for a date on or after April 6, 2020. Also, any other deadlines, including motions, briefing, and discovery deadlines, whether set by the court or by the Rules of Criminal Procedure or Local Rules, are hereby extended by 21 days from the current deadline set. This 21-day extension is subject to modification by the presiding judge assigned to the case. See attached order. Revisions appear in red text.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/17/2020. Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 03/18/2020) |
| 03/30/2020 | 56 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Seconded Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 30, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Second Amended General Order. Amended General Order 20-0012, entered on March 17, 2020, and General Order 20-0014, entered on March 20, 2020, are vacated and superseded by this Second Amended General. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/30/2020. Mailed notice. (docket16, ) (Entered: 03/31/2020) |
| 04/06/2020 | 57 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Pursuant to the Second Amended General Order 20-0012, In re: Coronovirus COVID-19 Public Emergency (dated Mar. 30, 2020), the status hearing set for 4/23/20 is hereby stricken. In accordance with the terms of the General Order and for the reasons stated therein, the Court excludes time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. §3161(h)(7)(A). The Court will issue an order scheduling a status hearing at a future date. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 04/06/2020) |
| 04/24/2020 | 60 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Third Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on April 24, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Third Amended General Order. Parties are must carefully review all obligations under this Order, including the requirement listed in paragraph number 5 to file a joint written status report in most civil cases. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/24/2020. Mailed notice. (docket13, ) (Entered: 04/27/2020) |
| 04/26/2020 | 58 | MOTION to withdraw as attorney as to Donald Donagher, Jr. Marty Basu (Basu, Marty) (Entered: 04/26/2020) |
| 04/27/2020 | 59 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. Motion to withdraw Marty Basu as attorney 58 is granted. (ca, ) (Entered: 04/27/2020) |
| 05/26/2020 | 61 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The Court orders the parties to file a joint written status report by June 5, 2020. The report, which shall be as concise as possible, shall address for each defendant: (1) the progress of discovery; (2) the status of briefing on any unresolved motions; (3) whether the parties are engaging in plea negotiations; (4) for cases without any future court dates, an agreed proposed schedule for the next 60 days; (5) for cases that have future court dates, an agreed revised schedule if the current schedule needs revision; (6) a request for any agreed action that the Court can take without a hearing; (7) whether the parties believe a telephonic hearing or in-person hearing is necessary in the immediate future, and, if so, the issue(s) that warrants discussion; and (8) whether the defendant agrees to exclude time for the purposes of the Speedy Trial Act for the next 60 days. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 05/26/2020) |
| 05/26/2020 | 62 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation ORDER Fourth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on May 26, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. For non-emergency motions, no motion may be noticed for presentment on a date earlier than July 15, 2020. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/26/2020. Mailed notice. (docket13, ) (Entered: 05/26/2020) |
| 06/05/2020 | 63 | STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USA as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 06/05/2020) |
| 06/08/2020 | 64 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The Court orders the parties to file a joint written status report by 8/10/20. The report, which shall be as concise as possible, shall address for each defendant: (1) the progress of discovery; (2) the status of briefing on any unresolved motions; (3) whether the parties are engaging in plea negotiations; (4) for cases without any future court dates, an agreed proposed schedule for the next 60 days; (5) for cases that have future court dates, an agreed revised schedule if the current schedule needs revision; (6) a request for any agreed action that the Court can take without a hearing; (7) whether the parties believe a telephonic hearing or in-person hearing is necessary within the next 60 days, and, if so, the reasons for the request (and, if the parties are requesting a status hearing, whether defendant will waive his/her appearance); and (8) whether the defendant agrees to exclude time for the purposes of the Speedy Trial Act for the next 60 days. Time is excluded without objection through 8/17/20 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) for the Court's consideration of the pending motions. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 06/08/2020) |
| 07/02/2020 | 65 | ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Donald Donagher, Jr. by Eric S Pruitt (Pruitt, Eric) (Entered: 07/02/2020) |
| 07/10/2020 | 66 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Fifth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. No motions may be noticed for in-person presentment; the presiding judge will notify parties of the need, if any, for a hearing by electronic means or in-court proceeding. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/10/2020. Mailed notice. (clerk1, Docket) (Entered: 07/10/2020) |
| 08/07/2020 | 67 | STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USA as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 08/07/2020) |
| 08/12/2020 | 68 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Telephone Conference set for 9/29/20 at 8:45 a.m. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related General Orders, the Court finds that it is necessary to conduct the status hearing via telephone conference. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Time is excluded without objection through 9/29/20 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B). Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 08/12/2020) |
| 09/28/2020 | 69 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Pending before the Court are Defendants' consolidated pretrial motions. The Court will issue its ruling shortly. The status hearing set for 9/29/20 is reset to 10/27/20 at 9:30 a.m., the dial in number remains the same. Time is excluded without objection through 10/27/20 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) for consideration of pretrial motions. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 09/28/2020) |
| 09/30/2020 | 70 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-17492269. (Becker, James) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 09/30/2020 | 71 | Attorney Designation of Local Counsel Under Local Rule 83.15 by Penn Credit Corporation Local Counsel, Terence H. Campbell (Becker, James) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 10/01/2020 | 72 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Penn Credit Corporation.Motion to appear pro hac vice by James M. Becker 70 is granted. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 10/01/2020) |
| 10/08/2020 | 73 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The status hearing set for 10/27/20 at 9:30 a.m. is reset to 10/27/20 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 10/08/2020) |
| 10/26/2020 | 74 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Pending before the Court are Defendants' consolidated pretrial motions. The Court is still considering the motions and will issue its ruling shortly. The status hearing set for 10/27/20 is reset to 11/30/20 at 9:30 a.m., the dial in number remains the same. Time is excluded without objection through 11/30/20 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) for consideration of pretrial motions. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 10/26/2020) |
| 11/30/2020 | 75 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing held on 11/30/20. The Court informed the parties that it intends to issue a ruling on the pending motion to dismiss prior to the next status. Status hearing set for 1/8/21 at 8:45 a.m. Time is excluded without objection through 1/8/21 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) to allow time for the Court to issue its ruling on the pending motion. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related General Orders, the Court finds that it is necessary to conduct the status hearing via telephone conference. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 12/04/2020) |
| 12/14/2020 | 76 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The status hearing set for 1/8/21 is reset to 1/19/21 at 9:15 a.m. Time is excluded without objection through 1/19/21 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) to allow time for the Court to issue its ruling on the pending motion. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related General Orders, the Court finds that it is necessary to conduct the status hearing via telephone conference. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 12/14/2020) |
| 01/18/2021 | 77 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The status hearing set for 1/19/21 is reset to 2/19/21 at 8:45 a.m. Time is excluded without objection through 2/19/21 in the interest of just e pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) to allow time for the Court to issue its ruling on the pending motion. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related General Orders, the Court finds that it is necessary to conduct the status hearing via telephone conference. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 01/18/2021) |
| 02/19/2021 | 78 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing held on 2/19/21. Status 3/5/21 at 9:30 a.m. Time is excluded without objection through 3/5/21 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) to allow the parties time to review the Court's opinion. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related General Orders, the Court finds that it is necessary to conduct the status hearing via telephone conference. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 02/19/2021) |
| 02/19/2021 | 79 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. For the following reasons, the Court resolves Defendants' joint consolidated pretrial motions 31 accordingly. Defendants' motion to dismiss the indictment is granted in part and denied in part. Counts II, III, and VI are dismissed without prejudice, as is Count I to the extent it is premised on payments of campaign contributions, while Counts IV, V, and the rest of Count I may go forward. In addition, Defendants' motions to strike surplusage and for a bill of particulars are denied, while their motion to compel an early Santiago proffer and Rule 404(b) notice is denied as moot. [For further details see memorandum opinion and order]. Mailed notice (ca, ) (Entered: 02/19/2021) |
| 02/19/2021 | 80 | MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation Signed by the Honorable John Z. Lee on 2/19/21. (ca, ) (Entered: 02/19/2021) |
| 03/05/2021 | 81 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing held on 3/5/21. The government reports that they are still reviewing the opinion that the Court issued and requests another status in two weeks. Status hearing set for 3/22/21 at 10:00 a.m. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related General Orders, the Court finds that it is necessary to conduct the status hearing via telephone conference. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Time is excluded without objection through 3/22/21 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B). (ca, ) (Entered: 03/08/2021) |
| 03/22/2021 | 82 | MOTION by USA for extension of time as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 03/22/2021) |
| 03/22/2021 | 83 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee as to Donald Donagher, Jr. and Penn Credit Corporation: Status hearing held on 3/22/2021. The Court orders the parties to file a joint written status report by 4/26/2021. The report, which shall be as concise as possible, shall address for each defendant: (1) the progress of discovery; (2) the status of briefing on any unresolved motions; (3) whether the parties are engaging in plea negotiations; (4) for cases without any future court dates, an agreed proposed schedule for the next 60 days; (5) for cases that have future court dates, an agreed revised schedule if the current schedule needs revision; (6) a request for any agreed action that the Court can take without a hearing; (7) whether the parties believe a telephonic hearing or in-person hearing is necessary within the next 60 days, and, if so, the reasons for the request (and, if the parties are requesting a status hearing, whether defendant will waive his/her appearance); and (8) whether the defendant agrees to exclude time for the purposes of the Speedy Trial Act for the next 60 days. The government's unopposed motion for an extension of time 82 is granted. Motions to reconsider are due by 4/30/2021. Time is excluded without objection through 4/30/2021 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) to allow parties to continue plea discussions. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 03/23/2021) |
| 04/26/2021 | 84 | STATUS REPORT by USA as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 04/26/2021) |
| 05/04/2021 | 85 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The Court has reviewed the status report. The parties should submit another status report on 6/23/21. Time is excluded without objection through 6/30/21 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) -(B) to allow additional time for additional plea discussions. (ca, ) (Entered: 05/04/2021) |
| 06/23/2021 | 86 | STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USA as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 06/23/2021) |
| 06/28/2021 | 87 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The Court has reviewed the status report. The Court orders the parties to file a joint written status report by 7/16/21. The report, which shall be as concise as possible, shall address for each defendant: (1) the progress of discovery; (2) the status of briefing on any unresolved motions; (3) whether the parties are engaging in plea negotiations; (4) for cases without any future court dates, an agreed proposed schedule for the next 60 days; (5) for cases that have future court dates, an agreed revised schedule if the current schedule needs revision; (6) a request for any agreed action that the Court can take without a hearing; (7) whether the parties believe a telephonic hearing or in-person hearing is necessary within the next 60 days, and, if so, the reasons for the request (and, if the parties are requesting a status hearing, whether defendant will waive his/her appearance); and (8) whether the defendant agrees to exclude time for the purposes of the Speedy Trial Act for the next 60 days. Time is excluded without objection through 8/1/21 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) -(B) to allow additional time for the review of discovery and plea discussions. (ca, ) (Entered: 06/28/2021) |
| 07/19/2021 | 88 | STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by USA as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation (Srivastava, Ankur) (Entered: 07/19/2021) |
| 07/22/2021 | 89 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. The Court has reviewed the status report. Status hearing set for 8/31/21 at 9:15 a.m.In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related General Orders, the Court finds that it is necessary to conduct the status hearing via telephone conference. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Time is excluded without objection through 8/31/21 in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B) for plea discussions. (ca, ) (Entered: 07/22/2021) |
| 08/31/2021 | 90 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing held on 8/31/21. The parties request additional time to continue their plea discussions. Status hearing set for 9/23/21 at 9:30 a.m. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Time is excluded through 9/23/21 without objection in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) -(B) to allow additional time for plea discussions. (ca, ) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| 09/20/2021 | 91 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr.. The parties request a change of plea date. A change of plea hearing set for 10/12/21 at 10:00 a.m. by video. Time is excluded through 10/12/21 without objection in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) -(B) to allow additional time for plea discussions. (ca, ) (Entered: 09/20/2021) |
| 09/20/2021 | 92 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing set for 10/12/21 at 10:30 a.m. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. (ca, ) (Entered: 09/20/2021) |
| 09/21/2021 | 93 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Penn Credit Corporation. Minute order 92 is amended: Status hearing set for 10/12/21 at 10:30 a.m. The call-in number is 888-273-3658 and the access code is 1637578. Counsel of record will receive a separate email at least 12 hours prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions on how to join the call. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Time is excluded through 10/12/21 without objection in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A) -(B) to allow additional time for continued discussions. (ca, ) (Entered: 09/21/2021) |
| 09/21/2021 | 94 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation. In light of the prior order, the status hearing set for 9/23/21 is stricken. (ca, ) (Entered: 09/21/2021) |
| 10/12/2021 | 95 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. The dial in number for the change of plea hearing scheduled on 10/12/21 for the public is 1-650-479-3207, Access code is 2313 209 9344.All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw== (ca, ) (Entered: 10/12/2021) |
| 10/12/2021 | 96 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Penn Credit Corporation. Status hearing held on 10/12/21. Defendant's authorized representative was informed of the company's rights. The Court discussed the deferred prosecution agreement with the Defendant's authorized representative. (ca, ) (Entered: 10/13/2021) |
| 10/12/2021 | 97 | ORDER as to Donald Donagher, Jr.: Defendant agreed to appear by video pursuant to the CARES Act §15002(b)(2)(A). This Order memorializes the required findings under CARES Act § 15002(b)(2)(A), Pub. L. No. 116-136,134 Stat. 281. By order dated June 21, 2021, the Chief Judge found that change of plea hearings cannot be conducted in person in this district without seriously jeopardizing public health and safety. Under Section 15002(b)(2)(A), the Court finds that further delay of this hearing would cause serious harm to the interests of justice. Defendant was informed of his rights. Defendant waives formal reading of the indictment and enters a guilty plea as to the four of the indictment. The cause is referred to the probation office for the preparation of a pre-sentence investigation report. Defendant's sentencing memorandum and objections to the report are to be filed by 1/7/22 and the government's response by 1/14/22. Sentencing is set for 1/21/22 at 11:00 a.m. In the event that the government is seeking an order of forfeiture in this matter, a motion for entry of a preliminary order of forfeiture should be filed by 12/20/21. Any objections or responses to the motion should be filed by 1/7/22. The Probation Office is directed to provide the parties with a copy of its sentencing recommendation. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3664(d)(1), if restitution is being sought in this case, 60 days prior to the sentencing date, the Government shall provide the Probation Office and the courtroom deputy an electronic standardized spreadsheet (available on the Court's website) with a list of victims and their full current contact information. This list shall include any amounts subject to restitution. If the Government is not able to provide the full victim list 60 days prior to sentencing, they shall file a motion to request an extension of time to compile the information, to the extent permitted by 18 U.S.C. § 3664(d)(5). Signed by the Honorable John Z. Lee on 10/12/21. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 10/14/2021) |
| 10/12/2021 | 98 | PLEA Agreement as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/14/2021) |
| 10/12/2021 | 99 | DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENT. (ph, ) (Entered: 10/14/2021) |
| 10/27/2021 | 100 | PRETRIAL DIVERSION AGREEMENT as to Penn Credit Corporation. Signed by the Honorable John Z. Lee on 10/27/21. Mailed notice (aee, ) (Entered: 10/28/2021) |
| 12/16/2021 | 101 | PRESENTENCE Investigation Report as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (SEALED) (Attachments: # 1Supplement Plea Agreement)(Sohl, David) (Entered: 12/16/2021) |
| 12/21/2021 | 103 | MOTION by USA to continue as to Donald Donagher, Jr. to continue sentencing (Parente, Christopher) (Entered: 12/21/2021) |
| 12/21/2021 | 104 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. Motion to continue the sentencing 103 is granted. The sentencing set for 1/21/22 is stricken. The parties should email the courtroom deputy three proposed dates. (ca, ) (Entered: 12/21/2021) |
| 01/06/2022 | 105 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr.. Sentencing set for 3/24/22 at 10:30 a.m. Defendant's sentencing memorandum and objections to the report are to be filed by 3/10/22 and the government's response by 3/17/22. (ca, ) (Entered: 01/06/2022) |
| 01/12/2022 | 106 | ATTORNEY Appearance for USA byMorris O. Pasqual (Pasqual, Morris) (Entered: 01/12/2022) |
| 03/07/2022 | 107 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr. to reset sentencing date (unopposed) (Pruitt, Eric) (Entered: 03/07/2022) |
| 03/14/2022 | 108 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr. Motion to reset the sentencing 107] is granted. The sentencing set for 3/24/22 is reset for 5/17/22 at 1:30 p.m. Defendant's sentencing memorandum and objections to the report are to be filed by 5/3/22 and the government's response by 5/11/22. (ca, ) (Entered: 03/14/2022) |
| 04/21/2022 | 109 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr. The sentencing set for 5/17/22 is reset for 6/24/22 at 1:30 p.m. Defendant's sentencing memorandum and objections to the report are to be filed by 6/10/22 and the government's response by 6/17/22. (ca, ) (Entered: 04/21/2022) |
| 06/13/2022 | 110 | MOTION by Donald Donagher, Jr. for extension of time to file sentencing submissions (Agreed Motion) (Pruitt, Eric) (Entered: 06/13/2022) |
| 06/14/2022 | 111 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. The sentencing set for 6/24/22 is reset for 6/30/22 at 2:00 p.m. (ca, ) (Entered: 06/14/2022) |
| 06/14/2022 | 112 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. Defendant's motion to extend the dates for submission of Defendant's sentencing memorandum and objections to the pretrial report and the government's response 110 is granted. The new deadline for Defendant's sentencing memorandum and objections is 6/15/22, and the government's response is due 6/20/22. (ca, ) (Entered: 06/14/2022) |
| 06/14/2022 | 113 | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U, # 22Exhibit V, # 23 Exhibit W, # 24 Exhibit X, # 25 Exhibit Y, # 26 Exhibit Y-1, # 27 Exhibit Y-2, # 28Exhibit Y-3, # 29 Exhibit Z)(Pruitt, Eric) (Entered: 06/14/2022) |
| 06/21/2022 | 114 | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM as to Donald Donagher, Jr., Penn Credit Corporation (Pasqual, Morris) (Entered: 06/21/2022) |
| 06/23/2022 | 115 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee: As to Donald Donagher, Jr. Defendant agreed to appear by video for sentencing pursuant to the CARES Act §15002(b)(2)(A). This Order memorializes the required findings under CARES Act § 15002(b)(2)(A), Pub. L. No. 116-136,134 Stat. 281. By order dated June 14, 2022, the Chief Judge found that sentencings cannot be conducted in person in this district without seriously jeopardizing public health and safety. Under Section 15002(b)(2)(A), the Court finds that further delay of this hearing would cause serious harm to the interests of justice. The dial in number for the public is:1-650-479-3207 ; access code 2315 450 8825. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. (ca, ) (Entered: 06/23/2022) |
| 06/29/2022 | 116 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee:As to Donald Donagher, Jr. The sentencing set for 6/30/22 is reset for 7/8/22 at 3:00 p.m. by video. (ca, ) (Entered: 06/29/2022) |
| 07/07/2022 | 117 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee as to Donald Donagher, Jr.: The public dial in number for the sentencing is: 1-650-479-3207 ; Access code: 2315 147 8164. Counsel will be present by video. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in court-imposed sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. All participants should review the Court's standing order regarding telephone conferences that is on Judge Lee's website, which can be found at: https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?4Qf5zc8loCI5U7rfMP9DHw==. Mailed notice (jjr, ) (Entered: 07/07/2022) |
| 07/08/2022 | 118 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Z. Lee as to Donald Donagher, Jr.: Sentencing hearing held on 7/8/22. Judgment Order to follow. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/11/2022) |
| 07/11/2022 | 119 | PRESENTENCE Investigation Report (Corrected) as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (SEALED) (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Plea Agreement)(Gingell, Wendy) (Entered: 07/11/2022) |
| 07/11/2022 | 120 | PRESENTENCE Investigation Report (Corrected) as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (SEALED) Previous filed report had incorrect dates (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Plea Agreement)(Gingell, Wendy) (Entered: 07/11/2022) |
| 07/13/2022 | 121 | JUDGMENT (Sentencing Order) as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (1), Count(s) 4, The Defendant: Pleaded guilty to count(s) 4 of the Indictment. Count(s) 1,2,3,5,6 dismissed on the motion of the United States. The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of: 90 days as to count 4. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons: before 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2022. Upon release from imprisonment, you shall be on supervised release for a term of one (1) year on count 4. Criminal Monetary Penalties. Schedule of Payments. (Terminated defendant Donald Donagher, Jr. ). Signed by the Honorable John Z. Lee on 7/13/22. Mailed certified copy to defendant Donald Donagher, Jr.'s counsel of record Eric S. Pruitt. (aee, ) (Entered: 07/20/2022) |
| 07/13/2022 | 122 | STATEMENT of Reasons as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (SEALED). Mailed certified copy to defendant Donald Donagher, Jr.'s counsel of record Eric S. Pruitt. (aee, ) (Entered: 07/20/2022) |
| 07/20/2022 | JUDGMENT and Commitment as to Donald Donagher, Jr. issued to U.S. Marshal via e-mail in PDF format. (aee, ) (Entered: 07/20/2022) | |
| 07/20/2022 | FORWARDED certified copy of Judgment (Sentencing Order) with Statement of Reasons to the Docketing Department of the U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. District Court's Fiscal Department as to Donald Donagher, Jr. (aee, ) (Entered: 07/20/2022) |
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