"No comment." (That was the two word bon mot that the late Kathy Ramsey, the wife of my friend and mentor, the legendary Anderson County (Tenn.) District Attorney General, James Nelson Ramsey had inscribed on a gold tie clasp, as a gift to her husband, an outspoken anti-corruption elected official in a truly corrupt county, where the bribe-taking Sheriff, DENNIS OWEN TROTTER, went to prison in 1984. DA Jim Ramsey served with honor from circa 1978-2006, sometimes following the advice inscribed on that golden tie clasp). From NBC News and PACER.gov (which shows that Defendant STEPHEN JAY THORN has filed a notice of appeal from the five year prison sentence):
Ex-teacher gets 5 years in prison for threatening Florida judge in LGBTQ case
The judge had rejected a challenge to the state’s so-called don’t say gay law restricting classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity.
/ Source: Reuters
A retired teacher was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison for threatening in obscenity-filled voicemails to harm a federal judge in Florida who had rejected a challenge to the state’s so-called “don’t say gay” law restricting classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity.
U.S. District Judge William Jung in Tampa sentenced Stephen Thorn, 66, to the maximum sentence possible after he pleaded guilty in May to a single threat charge. The sentence was twice as long as prosecutors had sought.
Thorn’s lawyer did not respond to a request for comment. In a letterfiled in court, Thorn apologized, saying he “rashly and angrily” over-reacted after reading a news story about the judge’s ruling.
Prosecutors in court papers said the case was an example of the rising numbers of threats against federal judges nationally, a trend they attributed to how judicial opinions are viewed in an increasingly ideological country.
Serious threats against federal judges rose to 457 in fiscal year 2023, which ended on Sept. 30, from 224 in fiscal 2021, the U.S. Marshals Service says. The phenomena was documented in a Reuters investigation this year.
Prosecutors did not identify the judge in Thorn’s case by name. But court filings specify his voicemails related to a 2022 ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger in Orlando, an appointee of Republican former President Donald Trump.
Berger in that ruling dismissed a lawsuit by LGBTQ students, their families and civil rights groups seeking to stop the Florida measure from being implemented after Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed it into law earlier that year.
The Florida measure, formally called the Parental Rights in Education Act, bars classroom instruction in public schools on sexual orientation or gender identity for children in kindergarten through third grade, or from about ages 5-9.
It also prohibits such teaching that “is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate” for students in other grades.
In his voicemails, Thorn, who is gay, said the judge had no idea what LGBTQ children go through and was “basically giving a green light for them to be thought of as second-class citizens and bullied.”
Thorn said he had looked up where the judge, her husband and two children lived and said the judge was “very easy to track.”
“Let’s see how you would like it if somebody endangered your children in school or your grandchildren in school,” Thorn said. “You are an embarrassment to the judicial system.”
Berger did not respond to a request for comment.
| APPEAL,CLOSED,SL DOC |
U.S. District Court
Middle District of Florida (Tampa)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 8:23-cr-00361-WFJ-CPT-1
Case title: USA v. Thorn | Date Filed: 09/06/2023 Date Terminated: 08/28/2024 |
| Assigned to: Judge William F. Jung Referred to: Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite | ||
Defendant (1) | ||
| Stephen Jay Thorn TERMINATED: 08/28/2024 | represented by | Jason Matthew Mayberry Mayberry Law Firm, LLC 402 E. 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33602 813-444-7435 Fax: 727-755-0098 Email: jason@mayberryfirm.com TERMINATED: 08/30/2024 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment Michael Shay Ryan Federal Public Defender's Office 201 S Orange Ave., Ste 300 Orlando, FL 32801-3417 407/648-6338 Fax: 407/648-6765 Email: michael_ryan@fd.org TERMINATED: 01/09/2024 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment Joshua Roy Lukman Federal Public Defender's Office 201 S Orange Ave., Ste 300 Orlando, FL 32801-3417 407/648-6338 Fax: 407/648-6095 Email: joshua_lukman@fd.org TERMINATED: 09/22/2023 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment Thomas A. Burns Burns, PA 301 W Platt St Ste 137 Tampa, FL 33606-2292 813/642-6350 Fax: 813/642-6350 Email: tburns@burnslawpa.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment |
Pending Counts | Disposition | |
| INTERSTATE COMMUNICATIONS - THREATS (1) | Imprisonment: 60 Months; Supervised Release: 36 Months; Special Assessment: $100.00 | |
Highest Offense Level (Opening) | ||
| Felony | ||
Terminated Counts | Disposition | |
| OBSCENE OR HARASSING TELEPHONE CALLS (2) | Dismissed | |
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) | ||
| Felony | ||
Complaints | Disposition | |
| None |
Plaintiff | ||
| USA | represented by | Joseph Wheeler , III DOJ-USAO 400 N. Tampa Street Suite 3200 Tampa, FL 32602 813-274-6152 Email: joseph.wheeler2@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2023 | 1 | INDICTMENT returned in open court as to Stephen Jay Thorn (2) counts 1, 2. (Attachments: # 1 Restricted Unredacted Indictment) (BCB) (Entered: 09/12/2023) |
| 09/06/2023 | 2 | MOTION TO SEAL INDICTMENT by USA as to Stephen Jay Thorn. (BCB)Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. (Entered: 09/12/2023) |
| 09/06/2023 | 3 | ORDER granting 2 Sealed Motion as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1) Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 9/6/2023. (BCB) (Entered: 09/12/2023) |
| 09/06/2023 | 4 | NOTICE of possible conflict of interest by USA. (BCB) (Entered: 09/12/2023) |
| 09/06/2023 | 6 | Docket Entry Created in Error (BCB). Modified on 9/13/2023 (BCB). (Entered: 09/12/2023) |
| 09/12/2023 | Arrest of Stephen Jay Thorn in Northern District of Florida. (BCB) (Entered: 09/12/2023) | |
| 09/12/2023 | 7 | Rule 5(c)(3) documents received from the Northern District of Florida as to Stephen Jay Thorn which includes: Docket Sheet, Initial Appearance Minutes, Waiver of Rule 5 or 32.1 Hearings, Order Setting Conditions of Release and Order Requiring Appearance. (Attachments: # 1 NDFL Initial Appearance Minutes, # 2 Rule 5 Waiver, # 3 Conditions of Release, # 4 Order Requiring Appearance)(TNP) (Entered: 09/12/2023) |
| 09/13/2023 | 8 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Stephen Jay Thorn: Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 9/20/2023 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 5 C before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. The defendant's presence is required. (TNP) (Entered: 09/13/2023) |
| 09/20/2023 | 10 | Minute Entry for In Person proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick: ARRAIGNMENT and In-District Initial Appearance as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1) Counts 1, 2, held on 9/20/2023. Defendant pled not guilty. (Digital) (TNP) Modified text on 9/21/2023 (TNP). (Entered: 09/20/2023) |
| 09/20/2023 | 11 | SCHEDULING ORDER as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Status Conference set for 10/10/2023 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 A before Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. Jury Trial set for 11/6/2023 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 A before Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 9/20/2023. (TNP) (Entered: 09/20/2023) |
| 09/20/2023 | 12 | NOTICE of Standing Order Regarding Due Process Protections Act, 3:20-mc-20-TJC, Doc 1 as to Stephen Jay Thorn: Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act, the Court confirms the United States' disclosure obligation under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny and orders the United States to comply with that obligation. Violating this order may result in consequences, including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, contempt proceedings, and other sanctions. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan. (TNP) (Entered: 09/20/2023) |
| 09/20/2023 | 13 | ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 9/20/2023. (TNP) (Entered: 09/20/2023) |
| 09/22/2023 | 14 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michael Shay Ryan appearing for Stephen Jay Thorn and Substitution of Counsel (Ryan, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2023) |
| 10/06/2023 | 16 | NOTICE of estimated length of trial by USA. Estimated trial length: 2 days days. (Wheeler, Joseph) (Entered: 10/06/2023) |
| 10/09/2023 | 17 | ENDORSED ORDER granting 15 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal. The government may file under seal its Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement. That Certificate and the attachment to the Motion to Seal (Doc. 15-1) shall remain under seal until further order of the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick on 10/9/2023. (Irick, Daniel) (Entered: 10/09/2023) |
| 10/09/2023 | 18 | Unopposed MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to the Tampa Division by Stephen Jay Thorn. (Ryan, Michael) (Entered: 10/09/2023) |
| 10/09/2023 | 19 | Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Michael Shay Ryan. by Stephen Jay Thorn. (Ryan, Michael) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. (Entered: 10/09/2023) |
| 10/10/2023 | 20 | Minute Entry for In Person proceedings held before Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr.: STATUS Conference as to Stephen Jay Thorn held on 10/10/2023. Court Reporter: Amie First. (ALL) (Entered: 10/10/2023) |
| 10/10/2023 | 21 | ORAL ORDER granting 18 Unopposed Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case to Tampa Division as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1). After considering all the factors, including those set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(B), and for the reasons stated on the record at the status conference, the Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The Court, therefore, determines that the time from today 10/10/2023 until and including 12/31/2023, shall be "excludable time" pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h). The Clerk's Office is DIRECTED to TRANSFER and REASSIGN this case to the Tampa Division. Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/10/2023. (ALL) (Entered: 10/10/2023) |
| 10/10/2023 | 22 | ORAL ORDER denying without prejudice 19 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1). Signed by Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. on 10/10/2023. (ALL) (Entered: 10/10/2023) |
| 10/10/2023 | 23 | TRANSFER IN of case as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Transferred from Orlando - Case Number 6:23-cr-171. Case assigned to District Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New Case Number: 8:23-cr-361-TPB-CPT. (JNB) (Entered: 10/10/2023) |
| 10/19/2023 | 24 | PRETRIAL discovery order and notice as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Jury Trial set for the DECEMBER 2023 trial term commencing on 12/4/2023 before Judge Thomas P. Barber. Status Conference set for 11/16/2023 at 09:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 A before Judge Thomas P. Barber. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 10/19/2023. (AMS) (Entered: 10/19/2023) |
| 11/06/2023 | 25 | WAIVER of speedy trial through February 29, 2024 by Stephen Jay Thorn (Ryan, Michael) (Entered: 11/06/2023) |
| 11/16/2023 | 26 | Minute Entry for In Person proceedings held before Judge Thomas P. Barber: STATUS Conference as to Stephen Jay Thorn held on 11/16/2023. Court Reporter: Rebekah Lockwood (SRC) (Entered: 11/16/2023) |
| 11/16/2023 | 27 | ORDER OF RECUSAL in case as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 11/16/2023. (SRC) (Entered: 11/16/2023) |
| 11/16/2023 | 28 | ORAL MOTION to Continue Trial by Stephen Jay Thorn. (SRC) (Entered: 11/17/2023) |
| 11/16/2023 | 29 | ENDORSED ORDER granting 28 Oral Motion to Continue Trial as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1). After considering all the factors, including those set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(B), and for the reasons stated on the record at the status conference, the Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting such a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The Court, therefore, determines that the time from today 11/16/2023 until and including 2/29/2024, shall be "excludable time" pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h). Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 11/16/2023. (SRC) (Entered: 11/17/2023) |
| 11/17/2023 | 30 | ORDER directing the Clerk to reassign this case to the Honorable William F. Jung for all further proceedings as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Signed by Chief Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 11/17/2023. (SRW) (Entered: 11/17/2023) |
| 11/20/2023 | 31 | Case as to Stephen Jay Thorn Reassigned to Judge William F. Jung. New case number: 8:23-cr-361-WFJ-CPT. Judge Thomas P. Barber no longer assigned to the case. (JNB) (Entered: 11/20/2023) |
| 11/21/2023 | 32 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Stephen Jay Thorn: Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/14/2023 at 11:00 AM before Judge William F. Jung. Counsel are directed to call the reserved conference toll-free number at 1-888-557-8511. Enter the access code: 4744914 followed by the # (pound) key. You will be prompted to enter the security code: 1214 followed by the # (pound) key. Please call in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled hearing. (JCG) (Entered: 11/21/2023) |
| 12/14/2023 | 33 | Minute Entry for Telephonic proceedings held before Judge William F. Jung: STATUS Conference Regarding Counsel as to Stephen Jay Thorn held on 12/14/2023. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio (JCG) (Entered: 12/14/2023) |
| 12/14/2023 | 34 | ORAL MOTION to Continue trial by Stephen Jay Thorn. (JCG) (Entered: 12/14/2023) |
| 12/14/2023 | 35 | ORAL ORDER granting 34 Motion to Continue as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1). Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(a), the Court finds that the ends of justice served by a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial, reasons being to permit both sides to adequately prepare for trial and resolve issues pertinent thereto. This time is, therefore, deemed EXCLUDABLE until trial. Status Conference set for 1/11/2024 at 12:00 PM (Noon) before Judge William F. Jung. Counsel are directed to call the reserved conference toll-free number at 1-888-557-8511. Enter the access code: 4744914 followed by the # (pound) key. You will be prompted to enter the security code: 0111 followed by the # (pound) key. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 12/14/2023. (JCG) (Entered: 12/14/2023) |
| 01/04/2024 | 36 | MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to Another District Factual and Procedural Background by Stephen Jay Thorn. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Supplement Motion to Withdraw Due to Conflict)(Ryan, Michael) (Entered: 01/04/2024) |
| 01/04/2024 | 37 | Supplemental MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Michael S. Ryan. by Stephen Jay Thorn. (Ryan, Michael) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (Entered: 01/04/2024) |
| 01/05/2024 | 38 | ENDORSED ORDER directing USA to respond to 36 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to Another District Factual and Procedural Background as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Responses due by 2/5/2024 Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 1/5/2024. (JCG) (Entered: 01/05/2024) |
| 01/09/2024 | 39 | ENDORSED ORDER granting Assistant Federal Public Defender Michael Ryan's 37 Supplemental Motion to Withdraw Due to A Conflict. For the reasons stated in Mr. Ryan's motion, the Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Mr. Ryan and the Federal Public Defender's Office as counsel of record for Defendant Stephen Jay Thorn and appoint substitute CJA counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 1/9/2024. (AMS) (Entered: 01/09/2024) |
| 01/10/2024 | 40 | ENDORSED ORDER of Appointment of CJA Counsel as to Stephen Jay Thorn: Appointment of Attorney Jason Matthew Mayberry for Stephen Jay Thorn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 1/10/2024. (AMS) (Entered: 01/10/2024) |
| 01/11/2024 | 41 | Minute Entry for Telephonic proceedings held before Judge William F. Jung: STATUS Conference Regarding Counsel as to Stephen Jay Thorn held on 1/11/2024. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio (JCG) (Entered: 01/11/2024) |
| 01/11/2024 | 42 | ORAL MOTION to Continue trial by Stephen Jay Thorn. (JCG) (Entered: 01/11/2024) |
| 01/11/2024 | 43 | ORAL ORDER granting 42 Motion to Continue as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1). Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(a), the Court finds that the ends of justice served by a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial, reasons being to permit both sides to adequately prepare for trial and resolve issues pertinent thereto. This time is, therefore, deemed EXCLUDABLE until trial. Jury Trial set for the June 2024 Trial Term commencing 6/3/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge William F. Jung. Status Conference set for 5/9/2024 at 11:00 AM Counsel are directed to call the reserved conference toll-free number at 1-888-557-8511. Enter the access code: 4744914 followed by the # (pound) key. You will be prompted to enter the security code: 0314 followed by the # (pound) key. Please call in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled hearing. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 1/11/2024. (JCG) (Entered: 01/11/2024) |
| 01/30/2024 | 44 | MOTION to Withdraw Document 36 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to Another District Factual and Procedural Background by Stephen Jay Thorn. (Mayberry, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (Entered: 01/30/2024) |
| 02/01/2024 | 45 | NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION in case as to Stephen Jay Thorn: 44 MOTION to Withdraw Document 36 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to Another District Factual and Procedural Background . Motion Hearing set for 2/5/2024 at 10:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 12 A before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (AMS) (Entered: 02/01/2024) |
| 02/05/2024 | 46 | RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Stephen Jay Thorn re 36 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to Another District Factual and Procedural Background (Wheeler, Joseph) (Entered: 02/05/2024) |
| 02/05/2024 | 47 | Minute Entry for In Person proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite: STATUS Conference as to Stephen Jay Thorn held on 2/5/2024. (Digital) (AMS) (Entered: 02/06/2024) |
| 02/05/2024 | 48 | ENDORSED ORDER re: Stephen Jay Thorn's 44 Motion to Withdraw Motion to Transfer to Another District. For the reasons stated on the record at the February 5, 2024, hearing on the matter, Defendant's motion to withdraw is denied without prejudice. No later than February 15, 2024, Defendant shall file an amended motion to withdraw, which includes a properly supported request to appear remotely at a hearing on the motion. And no later than February 22, 2024, the government shall file a response to Defendant's amended motion to withdraw. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 2/5/2024. (AMS) (Entered: 02/06/2024) |
| 02/06/2024 | 49 | WAIVER of of Appearance at Motion Hearing as to Stephen Jay Thorn. (Mayberry, Jason) (Entered: 02/06/2024) |
| 02/07/2024 | 50 | MOTION to Amend 44 MOTION to Withdraw Document 36 MOTION to Change Venue / Transfer Case to Another District Factual and Procedural Background filed by Stephen Jay Thorn by Stephen Jay Thorn. (Mayberry, Jason) (Entered: 02/07/2024) |
| 02/12/2024 | 51 | AMENDED ORDER finding as moot 36 Motion to Change Venue / Transfer Case as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1). Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 2/12/2024. (Jung, William) (Entered: 02/12/2024) |
| 02/12/2024 | 52 | ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part 50 Motion to Amend as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1). The case will stay here, with the present defense counsel. Any request to appear telephonically or via video presently is unripe and is therefore denied. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 2/12/2024. (Jung, William) (Entered: 02/12/2024) |
| 04/09/2024 | 53 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Stephen Jay Thorn: Change of Plea Hearing set for 5/14/2024 at 09:30 AM in Tampa Courtroom 12 B before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (AMS) (Entered: 04/09/2024) |
| 04/11/2024 | 54 | PLEA AGREEMENT re: count(s) One of the Indictment as to Stephen Jay Thorn (Wheeler, Joseph) (Entered: 04/11/2024) |
| 04/26/2024 | 55 | NOTICE canceling the telephonic Status Conference hearing scheduled for 5/9/24 as to Stephen Jay Thorn. (JCG) (Entered: 04/26/2024) |
| 05/14/2024 | 56 | CONSENT regarding entry of a plea of guilty as to Stephen Jay Thorn (AMS) (Entered: 05/14/2024) |
| 05/14/2024 | 57 | CONSENT to institute presentence investigation report as to Stephen Jay Thorn. (AMS) (Entered: 05/14/2024) |
| 05/14/2024 | 58 | Minute Entry for In Person proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite: GUILTY PLEA HEARING as to Stephen Jay Thorn held on 5/14/2024. (Digital) (AMS) (Entered: 05/14/2024) |
| 05/14/2024 | 60 | REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Concerning Plea of Guilty re: count(s) One of the Indictment as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 5/14/2024. (AMS) (Entered: 05/14/2024) |
| 05/29/2024 | 61 | ACCEPTANCE OF PLEA of guilty and adjudication of guilt re: count One of the Indictment as to Stephen Jay Thorn. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 5/29/2024. (Sentencing set for 8/28/2024 at 11:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 15 B before Judge William F. Jung.) (JCG) (Entered: 05/29/2024) |
| 08/23/2024 | 65 | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Stephen Jay Thorn (Wheeler, Joseph) (Entered: 08/23/2024) |
| 08/26/2024 | 66 | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Stephen Jay Thorn (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Character Letter, # 2 Exhibit McClain Eval, # 3 Exhibit Allocution Letter)(Mayberry, Jason) (Entered: 08/26/2024) |
| 08/28/2024 | 67 | Minute Entry for In Person proceedings held before Judge William F. Jung: SENTENCING held on 8/28/2024 for Stephen Jay Thorn (1), Count 1, Imprisonment: 60 Months; Supervised Release: 36 Months; Special Assessment: $100.00. Count 2, Dismissed. Court Reporter: Tracey Aurelio (JCG) (Entered: 08/28/2024) |
| 08/28/2024 | 68 | JUDGMENT as to Stephen Jay Thorn (1), Count 1, Imprisonment: 60 Months; Supervised Release: 36 Months; Special Assessment: $100.00; Count 2, Dismissed. Signed by Judge William F. Jung on 8/28/2024. (JCG) (Entered: 08/28/2024) |
| 08/29/2024 | 70 | NOTICE OF APPEAL by Stephen Jay Thorn re 68 Judgment. Filing fee not paid (Mayberry, Jason) (Entered: 08/29/2024) |
| 08/29/2024 | 71 | First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Jason Mayberry. by Stephen Jay Thorn. (Mayberry, Jason) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. (Entered: 08/29/2024) |
| 08/29/2024 | 72 | TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package as to Stephen Jay Thorn to USCA consisting of copies of notice of appeal, docket sheet, order/judgment being appealed, and motion, if applicable to USCA re 70 Notice of Appeal. Eleventh Circuit Transcript information form forwarded to pro se litigants and available to counsel at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under Forms and Publications/General. (ABM) (Entered: 08/29/2024) |
| 08/30/2024 | 73 | ENDORSED ORDER granting Attorney Jason Mayberry's 71 Motion to Withdraw for the reasons stated in Mr. Mayberry's motion. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Mr. Mayberry as counsel of record for Defendant Stephen Jay Thorn and to appoint appellate CJA counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 8/30/2024. (AMS) (Entered: 08/30/2024) |
| 08/30/2024 | 74 | ENDORSED ORDER of Appointment of CJA Counsel as to Stephen Jay Thorn: Appointment of Attorney Thomas A. Burns for Stephen Jay Thorn. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite on 8/30/2024. (AMS) (Entered: 08/30/2024) |
Trump appointed judge. Ruined many lives with harsh sentences. The one they have now is even worse.
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