CASE DOCKET AND DOCUMENTS

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United States District Court
Western District of Michigan (Grand Rapids)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:04-cr-00165-RHB-ALL
Case title: USA v. Marcusse et al
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Other court case number: 

1:06-cv-694 Related Case

 

Magistrate judge case number: 

1:03-mj-00666-ESC


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

RESTRICTED FILER Janet Mavis Marcusse #17128-045 (1)
Deft. Marcusse represents herself. Attorney David Kaczor was appointed as Stand By Counsel

represented by

Janet Mavis Marcusse #17128-045
FCI Tallahasse
501 Capital Circle NE
Tallahasse, FL 32301
PRO SE

David Kaczor
Federal Public Defender
50 Louis, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2633
(616) 742-7420
Fax: (616) 742-7430
Email: david_kaczor@fd.org
TERMINATED: 03/08/2006
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment

Melvin Houston
(Attorney for Appeal)
15346 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48227-1545
(313) 835-6479
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

Ray Kent
Federal Public Defender
50 Louis, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2633
(616) 742-7420
Email: ray_kent@fd.org
TERMINATED: 12/17/2004
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

60 months custody as to each count to run concurrently to each other but consecutive to counts 41s, 43s-57s, and 81s-82s; 3 years supervised release to run concurrently; $12,961,966.80 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment concurrent with other counts

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months to run concurrently with 1s-39s but consecutive to counts 41s, 43s-57s, and 81s-82s; 3 years supervised release to run concurrently; $12,961,966.80 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment concurrent with other counts

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

240 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $12,961,966.80 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment concurrent with other counts

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

60 months custody to run concurrently with 1s-40s but consecutive to counts 41s, 43s-57s, and 81s-82s; 3 years supervised release to run concurrently; $12,961,966.80 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment concurrent with other counts

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

240 months custody as to each count to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $12,961,966.80 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment concurrent with other counts

18:1957, 18:2 FRAUD, OTHER, Money Laundering
(58s)

 

120 months custody to run concurrently to all other counts; 3 years supervised release to run concurrently; $12,961,966.80 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment concurrent with other counts

18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(81s-82s)

 

240 months custody as to each count to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $12,961,966.80 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment concurrent with other counts


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

dismissed per forfeiture order #452 entered 7/11/05


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

18:1341 and 1956(a)(1)(A)(i); USE OF THE MAIL TO EXECUTE AND FURTHER A SCHEME TO DEFRAUD (Mail Fraud); AND DID KNOWINGLY CONDUCT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS USING THE PROCEEDS OF AN ILLEGAL ACTIVITY WITH THE INTENT TO PROMOTE AND CARRY ON THE ILLEGAL ACTIVITY (Money Laundering)

 

 


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

David Rex Albrecht (2)
TERMINATED: 11/02/2005

represented by

Joseph H. Doele
Joseph H. Doele, PLC
220 Lyon Sq., NW, Ste. 450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1847
Fax: (616) 774-8203
Email: doelelaw@aol.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

Paul L. Nelson
Federal Public Defender
50 Louis, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2633
(616) 742-7420
Email: paul_nelson@fd.org
TERMINATED: 02/17/2005
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment

Paul J. Denenfeld
3527 Mill Point Dr.
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 656-5728
Email: pdenenfeld@comcast.net
TERMINATED: 01/20/2005
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months custody; 3 years supervised release; $2,376,851.64 in restitution; and $100.00 special assessment


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt

18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(72s-76s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on motion of Govt


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

None

 

 


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

George Terrance Besser (3)
TERMINATED: 11/14/2005

represented by

Martin J. Beres
42211 Garfield Rd., Ste. 146
Clinton Twp., MI 48038-1648
(586) 260-8373
Email: mjberes@mjberes.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

Michael J. Dunn
Dunn & Gibbons, PLC
1303 McKay Tower
146 Monroe Ctr., NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-5297
Fax: (616) 454-3068
Email: mdunnlaw@aol.com
TERMINATED: 03/13/2006
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

60 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $12,417,605.00; special assessment $5,700.00 (concurrent)

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $12,417,605.00; special assessment $5,700.00 (concurrent)

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

240 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $12,417,605.00; special assessment $5,700.00 (concurrent)

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

60 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $12,417,605.00; special assessment $5,700.00 (concurrent)

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

240 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $12,417,605.00; special assessment $5,700.00 (concurrent)


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on Govt's motion

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing on Govt's motion

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

dismissed per Forfeiture Order [452] dated 7/11/2005


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

None

 

 


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

Diane Renae Boss (4)

represented by

Diane Renae Boss
#11931-040
FPC Alderson
Glen Ray Rd.
P.O. Box A
Alderson, WV 24910
PRO SE

Paul Mitchell
Mitchell & Zambon, P.C.
507 Waters Bldg.
161 Ottawa Ave., NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 456-7831
Fax: (616) 456-9384
Email: plm1218@yahoo.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months imprisonment (concurrent w/other counts) followed by 3 years supervised release (concurrent w/other counts); restitution $8,351,712.50 and a $100.00 special assessment (total $300.00)

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

10 years and 1 month imprisonment (concurrent w/other counts) followed by 3 years supervised release (concurrent w/other counts); restitution $8,351,712.50 and a $100.00 special assessment (total $300.00)

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

41 months imprisonment (concurrent w/other counts) followed by 3 years supervised release (concurrent w/other counts); restitution $8,351,712.50 and a $100.00 special assessment (total $300.00)

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

 


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed at sentencing on Govt's motion

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

dismissed at sentencing on Govt's motion

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed at sentencing on Govt's motion

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

dismissed at sentencing on Govt's motion

18:1957, 18:2 FRAUD, OTHER, Money Laundering
(58s-65s)

 

dismissed at sentencing on Govt's motion


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

None

 

 


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

Wesley Myron Boss (5)
TERMINATED: 12/16/2005

represented by

Lawrence J. Phelan
Haehnel & Phelan
200 N Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-3834
Email: lphelan@iserv.net
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $8,351,712.50 restitution; $300.00 mandatory special assessment

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

97 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $8,351,712.50 restitution; $300.00 mandatory special assessment

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $8,351,712.50; $300.00 mandatory special assessment

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

 


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:1957, 18:2 FRAUD, OTHER, Money Laundering
(59s-65s)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

None

 

 


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

Donald Maynard Buffin, Jr. #11929-040 (6)
Deft. Buffin represents himself. Attorney Kenneth DeBoer was appointed as Stand By Counsel
TERMINATED: 11/15/2005

represented by

Christopher P. Yates
Willey Chamberlain & Yates LLP
940 Trust Bldg.
40 Pearl St., NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-2212
Email: chris@wcylaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Kenneth G. DeBoer
615 N Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 371-5889
Fax: (517) 371-2123
Email: smdlo@sbcglobal.net
TERMINATED: 11/16/2005
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release; $8,248,787.50 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release; $8,248,787.50 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

180 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release; $8,248,787.50 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release; $8,248,787.50 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

180 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release; $8,248,787.50 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment

18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER, Money Laundering
(66s-68s)

 

180 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release; $8,248,787.50 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

dismissed per forfeiture order #452 entered 7/11/05


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

None

 

 


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

RESTRICTED FILER William Edward Flynn #07471-089 (7)
TERMINATED: 11/03/2005

represented by

William Edward Flynn #07471-089
FPC Duluth
P.O. Box 1000
Duluth, MN 55814
PRO SE

Anthony J. Valentine
Twohey Maggini
211-K Waters Bldg.
161 Ottawa Ave., NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-6168
Fax: (616) 459-0025
Email: avalentine@twoheylaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

60 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $11,925,437.00; special assessment $6,300.00 (concurrent)

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $11,925,437.00; special assessment $6,300.00 (concurrent)

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

108 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $11,925,437.00; special assessment $6,300.00 (concurrent)

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

60 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $11,925,437.00; special assessment $6,300.00 (concurrent)

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

108 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $11,925,437.00; special assessment $6,300.00 (concurrent)

18:1957, 18:2 FRAUD, OTHER, Money Laundering
(77s-80s)

 

108 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $11,925,437.00; special assessment $6,300.00 (concurrent)

18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(81s-82s)

 

108 months imprisonment; 3 years supervised release; restitution $11,925,437.00; special assessment $6,300.00 (concurrent)


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed at time of sentencing

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

dismissed per Forfeiture Order [452] entered 7/11/2005


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

None

 

 


Assigned to: Chief Judge Robert Holmes Bell

 


defendant

 

Jeffery Alan Visser (8)
Deft. Visser represents himself. Attorney Donald Garthe was appointed as Stand By Counsel
TERMINATED: 11/02/2005
also known as
Jeffrey Alan Visser (8)
TERMINATED: 11/02/2005

represented by

Jeffery Alan Visser
Newaygo County Jail
P.O. Box 845
Whitecloud, MI 49349
PRO SE

Donald W. Garthe
3181 Prairie St., SW, Ste. 110
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 532-8310
Fax: (616) 532-8320
Email: dwgarthe@sbcglobal.net
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment


Pending Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341, 18:2, FRAUDS AND SWINDLES, Mail Fraud
(1s-39s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $10,529,984.00 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment, concurrent with other counts

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES, Conspiracy to commit Mail Fraud
(40s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $10,529,984.00 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment, concurrent with other counts

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
(41s)

 

180 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $10,529,984.00 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment, concurrent with other counts

18:371 CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
(42s)

 

60 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $10,529,984.00 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment, concurrent with other counts

18:1956(a)(1)(A)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER
(43s-57s)

 

180 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $10,529,984.00 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment, concurrent with other counts

18:1956(a)(1)(B)(i), 18:2 MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(69s-71s)

 

180 months custody to be served concurrently; 3 years supervised release to be served concurrently; $10,529,984.00 restitution; $6,000.00 special assessment, concurrent with other counts


Highest Offense Level (Opening)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Terminated Counts

 


Disposition

18:1341; 18:2; MAIL FRAUD
(1-39)

 

dismissed

18:1341; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD
(40)

 

dismissed

18:981(a)(1)(C), 28:2461(c), 18:1341 CIVIL FORFEITURE
(83s)

 

dismissed per forfeiture order #452 entered 7/11/05


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)

 

 

Felony

 

 


Complaints

 


Disposition

None

 

 



movant

Gerald James Becks



Plaintiff

 

USA

represented by

Michael L. Schipper
U.S. Attorney (Grand Rapids)
The Law Bldg.
330 Ionia Ave., NW
P.O. Box 208
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208
(616) 456-2404
Email: mike.schipper@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Thomas J. Gezon
U.S. Attorney (Grand Rapids)
The Law Bldg.
330 Ionia Ave., NW
P.O. Box 208
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208
(616) 456-2404
Email: tom.gezon@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew G. Borgula
U.S. Attorney (Grand Rapids)
The Law Bldg.
330 Ionia Ave., NW
P.O. Box 208
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208
(616) 456-2404
Email: matthew.borgula@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

W. Francesca Ferguson
U.S. Attorney (Grand Rapids)
The Law Bldg.
330 Ionia Ave., NW
P.O. Box 208
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208
(616) 456-2404
Email: francesca.ferguson@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

Date Filed

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Docket Text

12/05/2003

1

COMPLAINT as to Janet Marcusse (cr, ) Modified on 7/8/2004 (cr, ).PLEASE DISREGARD THIS ENTRY![1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/08/2004)

12/05/2003

2

COMPLAINT as to Janet Marcusse (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A# 2 Attachment B# 3 Attachment C# 4 Attachment D# 5 Attachment E# 6 Attachment F# 7 Attachment G) (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/08/2004)

12/05/2003

3

MOTION and ORDER To SEAL CASE by USA as to Janet Marcusse signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody cr, ) Modified on 7/8/2004 (cr, ).[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/08/2004)

12/05/2003

4

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody for arrest of defendant Janet Marcusse (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/08/2004)

07/06/2004

5

RULE 5 DOCUMENTS received from Western District of Missouri as to defendant Janet Marcusse (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/08/2004)

07/08/2004

6

MOTION and ORDER to unseal case as to Janet Marcusse ; signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/08/2004)

07/21/2004

 

ARREST of Janet Marcusse (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/23/2004)

07/22/2004

7

ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as counsel for defendant Janet Marcusse (faxed to FPD by cbh); signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/22/2004)

07/22/2004

8

ORDER OF TEMPORARY DETENTION pursuant to the Bail Reform Act as to defendant Janet Marcusse: detention hearing, with preliminary hearing, set for 7/26/2004 at 03:00 PM at 654 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody[1:03 (faxed to FPD by cbh); signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/22/2004)

07/22/2004

9

ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED; defendant Janet Marcusse arrested on 7/21/2004 (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/23/2004)

07/22/2004

10

MINUTES of FIRST APPEARANCE of defendant Janet Marcusse; deft appeared without counsel; deft has not decided if she would like court appointed counsel; counsel appointed conditionally for deft; Govt moved for detention/3-day detention; Prelim and Det[1:03ention Hearings set for Monday July 26, 2004 @ 3:00 p.m.; deft remanded to USM; held before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody on July 22, 2004 (Tape #C-G04 - #83) (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cr)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/23/2004)

07/22/2004

11

MOTION for pretrial/temporary detention by USA as to Janet Marcusse (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/23/2004)

07/23/2004

12

NOTICE OF HEARING as to defendant Janet Marcusse: detention hearing and preliminary hearing rescheduled to 7/28/2004 at 02:00 PM at 654 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (faxed to attorney Ray Kent by cbh) ([1:03Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/23/2004)

07/27/2004

 

Federal Public Defender recommends that Ray Kent be appointed to represent defendant Janet Marcusse (Federal Public Defender, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/27/2004)

07/28/2004

13

NOTICE OF HEARING as to defendant Janet Marcusse: continued detention hearing and preliminary hearing set for 7/29/2004 at 10:15 AM at 654 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody[1:03, cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/28/2004)

07/28/2004

16

CJA 20 APPOINTMENT of attorney Ray Kent for Janet Marcusse ; signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/30/2004)

07/28/2004

17

MINUTES of DETENTION Hearing and preliminary hearing as to defendant Janet Marcusse; atty Ray Kent appointed as Stand By Counsel; testimony of Govt's witnesses; Exhibits admitted; hearings continued to Wednesday, August 4, 2004 @ 1:30 p.m.;[1:03 deft remanded; held before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody on July 28, 2004 (Tape #C-G04 - #88 and #89) (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cr)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/30/2004)

07/29/2004

14

MINUTES of DETENTION hearing and preliminary hearing as to defendant Janet Marcusse: hearings held before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody; defendant requested adjournment of proceedings; continued hearings set for 8/4/2004 at 1:30 p.m. before Magis[1:03trate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Tape #C-G04-90) (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/29/2004)

07/29/2004

15

NOTICE OF HEARING as to defendant Janet Marcusse: continued preliminary hearing and detention hearing set for 8/4/2004 at 01:30 PM at 654 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, [1:03cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/29/2004)

07/29/2004

18

WAIVER of counsel by defendants Janet Marcusse, Janet Marcusse (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 07/30/2004)

07/29/2004

19

DEMAND for discovery as to Janet Marcusse (Writ of Mandamus requesting that Magistrate Judge Carmody produce certain documents) (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 08/02/2004)

07/29/2004

24

INDICTMENT as to Janet Marcusse, David Rex Albrecht, George Terrance Besser, Diane Renae Boss, Wesley Myron Boss, Donald Maynard Buffin Jr., William Edward Flynn, Jeffrey Alan Visser (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

25

MOTION and ORDER to seal case as to Janet Marcusse, David Rex Albrecht, George Terrance Besser, Diane Renae Boss, Wesley Myron Boss, Donald Maynard Buffin Jr., William Edward Flynn, Jeffrey Alan Visser until defendant is arrested, the investigation is completed, or further order of this court; CASE UNSEALED pursuant to appearance of defendant Donald Maynard Buffin, Jr on August 9, 2004 ; signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

26

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant Janet Marcusse (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

27

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant David Rex Albrecht (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

28

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant George Terrance Besser (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

29

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant Diane Renae Boss (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

30

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant Wesley Myron Boss (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

31

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant Donald Maynard Buffin Jr. (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

32

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant William Edward Flynn (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

07/29/2004

33

WARRANT issued by Magistrate Judge Joseph G. Scoville for arrest of defendant Jeffrey Alan Visser (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/03/2004

20

ORDER REJECTING PLEADING; Writ of Mandamus by deft's Authorized Representative - pleadings must be filed by deft Marcusse or a practicing attorney ; signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Attachments:, # 1 Attachment Writ of Mandamus) [1:03 (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 08/04/2004)

08/03/2004

 

Copy of Order Rejecting Pleading, 20 mailed to Deft Janet Marcusse (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 08/04/2004)

08/04/2004

21

ORDER OF DETENTION pending trial as to defendant Janet Marcusse; signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 08/04/2004)

08/04/2004

22

ORDER that defendant Janet Marcusse is bound over for further proceedings; signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 08/04/2004)

08/04/2004

23

MINUTES of Continued Detention hearing and Preliminary Hearing as to defendant Janet Marcusse; Ray Kent present as stand-by counsel for deft Marcusse; per order of the Court, deft. Marcusse was removed from the courtroom after the second attempt to continue hearings; deft's Writ for Mandamus is DENIED; deft bound over for proceedings before the Grand Jury; Order of Detention to follow; deft remanded to custody of USM; held before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody on August 4, 2004(Tape #C[1:03-G04 - #92) (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cr)[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] Modified text on 8/24/2004 (acr, ). (Entered: 08/05/2004)

08/05/2004

 

Copy of Order of Detention21, Order Holding Defendant For Proceedings Before The Grand Jury22 mailed to Deft Janet Marcusse (cr, )[1:03-mj-00666-ESC] (Entered: 08/05/2004)

08/09/2004

 

ARREST of Donald Maynard Buffin Jr. (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/09/2004

34

MINUTES of FIRST APPEARANCE of defendant Donald Maynard Buffin Jr. CASE UNSEALED; deft Buffin appeared without counsel; deft has not decided if he will request court appointed counsel or retain counsel; Govt did not move for detention; Arraignment and Initial Pretrial conference set for Monday, August 16, 2004 @ 1:00 p.m.; deft released on $10,000.00 Unsecured Bond; held before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody on august 9, 2004 (Tape #C-G04 - #94) (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cr) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/09/2004

35

ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED; defendant Donald Maynard Buffin Jr. arrested on 8/9/2004 (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/09/2004

36

APPEARANCE BOND entered as to defendant Donald Maynard Buffin Jr. in amount of $10.000.00; copy of bond mailed to deft Buffin, Jr. (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/09/2004

37

ORDER Directing Release on Unsecured Appearance Bond; copy mailed to deft Buffin,Jr. ; signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (cr, ) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/10/2004

38

NOTICE OF HEARING as to defendant Donald Maynard Buffin Jr.: arraignment is set for 8/16/2004 at 01:00 PM at 654 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/10/2004

39

ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as counsel for defendant David Rex Albrecht (faxed to FPD by cbh); signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/10/2004

40

NOTICE as to David Rex Albrecht, Diane Renae Boss, and Wesley Myron Boss: arraignment and initial pretrial conference set for 8/16/2004 at 01:00 PM at 654 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, MI before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (faxed to FPD, attorney Larry Phelan and attorney Paul Mitchell by cbh); (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cbh) (Entered: 08/10/2004)

08/10/2004

 

ARREST of David Rex Albrecht (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

42

ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED; defendant David Rex Albrecht arrested on 8/10/2004 (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

43

MINUTES of FIRST APPEARANCE of defendant David Rex Albrecht; deft appeared without counsel; deft requested court appointed counsel-Granted; Govt did not move for detention; deft released on $100,000.00 Unsecured Bond; Arraignment and Initial Pretrial Conference set for Monday, August 16, 2004 @ 1:00 p.m.; held before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody on August 10, 2004(Tape #C-G04 - #95) (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cr) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

44

CJA 23 financial affidavit by defendant David Rex Albrecht in support of request for court-appointed counsel (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

45

APPEARANCE BOND entered as to defendant David Rex Albrecht in amount of $100,000.00 (copy mailed to deft Albrecht (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

46

ORDER Directing Release on Unsecured Appearance Bond in the amt of $100,000.00 (copy mailed to deft Albrecht) ; signed by Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

 

ARREST of Wesley Myron Boss (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

47

ARREST WARRANT RETURNED EXECUTED; defendant Wesley Myron Boss arrested on 8/10/2004 (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

48

MINUTES of FIRST APPEARANCE of defendant Wesley Myron Boss; atty Lawrence Phelan appeared on behalf of deft Wesley Myron Boss; Govt did not request detention; deft released on $100,000.00 Unsecured Bond; Arraignment and Initial Pretrial Conference set for Monday, August 16, 2004 @ 1:00 p.m.; held before Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody on August 10, 2004 (Tape #C-G04 - #95) (Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody, cr) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

49

ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Lawrence J. Phelan for defendant Wesley Myron Boss (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004

50

APPEARANCE BOND entered as to defendant Wesley Myron Boss in the amount of $100,000.00 (copy mailed to deft Wesley Boss) (cr, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)

08/10/2004