2:23-CR-01321-SMB-2 USA v. Ortega et al.

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United States of America Plaintiff, vs 1. Luis Ortega 2. Jeremie Sowerby, Defendants.

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Date Filed	#	Docket Text

05/27/2025	000	Docket as of May 27, 2025

09/19/2023	001	MOTION to Seal Indictment/Case by USA as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. (MAP) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

09/19/2023	002	ORDER granting 1 Motion to Seal Indictment / Case as to Luis Ortega (1), Jeremie Sowerby (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Eileen S Willett on 9/19/23. (cc: None) (MAP) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

09/19/2023	003	INDICTMENT (Redacted for Public Disclosure) as to Luis Ortega (1) count(s) 1-42, 45-55, Jeremie Sowerby (2) count(s) 43-44. (Forfeiture Allegations) (MAP) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

09/19/2023	004	DOJ CONFLICT MEMO. No probable conflict re Magistrate Judge Camille D Bibles.No probable conflict re Judge Dominic W Lanza.No probable conflict re Magistrate Judge Michael T Morrissey. Filed by USA as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. (MAP) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

09/19/2023	005	SEALED UNREDACTED INDICTMENT as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Case Summaries) (MAP) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

09/19/2023	009	Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 9/22/2023 as to Jeremie Sowerby. (MAP) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

09/22/2023		Arrest of Jeremie Sowerby on 9/22/2023. (MAP) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

09/25/2023	067	AMENDED MINUTE ENTRY Amending Doc. 11 - MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Jeremie Sowerby held on 9/25/2023. Government moves to unseal the case. So Ordered. Retained Attorney Caroline Saunders appearing for the purposes of this hearing only, The Court advises counsel to file a Notice of Appearance if it is determined they will be representing the Defendant, or to contact chambers if alternate counsel needs to be appointed by 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Plea of NOT guilty entered to all pending counts and a denial of the forfeiture allegations. Pretrial Motions deadline: 21 days. Jury Trial set for 11/14/2023 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. FURTHER Detention Hearing set for 10/19/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 303, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine. (Recorded by COURTSMART) Hearing held 3:59 PM to 4:09 PM. (MAP) Reason for Amendment: To correct the date of hearing and appearance of counsel.(AO) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

09/26/2023	011	AMENDED BY DOC. 67 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Jeremie Sowerby held on 9/26/2023. Government moves to unseal the case. So Ordered. The Court Conditionally Appoints Caroline Saunders (Retained). The Court advises counsel to file a Notice of Appearance if it is determined they will be representing the Defendant, or to contact chambers if alternate counsel needs to be appointed by 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Plea of NOT guilty entered to all pending counts and a denial of the forfeiture allegations. Pretrial Motions deadline: 21 days. Jury Trial set for 11/14/2023 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. FURTHER Detention Hearing set for 10/19/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 303, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 3:59 PM to 4:09 PM. (MAP) Modified on 2/29/2024 (AO). (Entered: 09/27/2023)

09/26/2023	016	ORDER: Pursuant to Rule 5(f) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the United States is ordered to disclose in a timely manner all exculpatory evidence to the defendant(s), that is, all evidence that is favorable to the defendant(s) or tends to cast doubt on the United States' case, as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny. Failure to comply with this order may result in consequences, including, but not limited to, the reversal of any conviction, the exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, contempt proceedings, disciplinary action, and/or sanctions by the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle. (AO) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) Modified on 10/5/2023 (AO). (Entered: 10/05/2023)

09/27/2023	012	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appearance Unopposed by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Saunders, Caroline) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

09/27/2023	013	ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File as to Jeremie Sowerby (2). IT IS ORDERED that counsel for Defendant may have until 10/4/2023, to file their notice of appearance or advise the Court that Defendant must seek alternative counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle on 9/27/2023. (NSH) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

10/04/2023	015	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Alan Scott Baskin appearing for Jeremie Sowerby . (Baskin, Alan) (Entered: 10/04/2023)

10/11/2023	019	NOTICE of Appearance by Luis Ortega as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. (Brizgys, Molly) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

10/11/2023	020	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle: Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Luis Ortega held on 10/11/2023. Retained Attorney Molly Brizgys represents the Defendant. Defendant enters plea of NOT guilty to all pending counts and a denial of the forfeiture allegations. Government is not seeking detention. Detention Hearing submitted. Defendant ordered to remain released on own recognizance with conditions. As required by Rule 5(f), the United States is ordered to produce all information required by Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. Not doing so in a timely manner may result in sanctions including exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, and contempt proceedings. Appearances: AUSA Lindsay Short for the Government, Retained Attorney Molly Brizgys for Defendant. Defendant is present and released. Pretrial Motions due within 21 days. Jury Trial set for 12/12/2023 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. (Recorded by COURTSMART) Hearing held 3:31 PM to 3:39 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (AO) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

10/11/2023	021	ORDER: Pursuant to Rule 5(f) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the United States is ordered to disclose in a timely manner all exculpatory evidence to the defendant(s), that is, all evidence that is favorable to the defendant(s) or tends to cast doubt on the United States' case, as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny. Failure to comply with this order may result in consequences, including, but not limited to, the reversal of any conviction, the exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, contempt proceedings, disciplinary action, and/or sanctions by the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle. (AO) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

10/11/2023	022	ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Luis Ortega. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle on 10/11/2023.(AO) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

10/12/2023	023	NOTICE re: PASSPORT as to Luis Ortega. Defendant is not permitted to apply for the issuance of a passport and/or passport card during the pendency of this action., NOTICE re SURRENDER of Passport as to Luis Ortega. Issued by United States. Defendant not permitted to apply for passport/passport card during the pendency of this action. (VE) (Entered: 10/12/2023)

10/16/2023	026	MINUTE ORDER: Upon request of the parties, the detention hearing currently set for Defendant Sowerby for October 19, 2023, is reset to November 2, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Fine in courtroom 303, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Fine. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Fine.(DMF/ah)(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 10/16/2023)

10/18/2023	030	MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions and Set a Status Conference Unopposed by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Baskin, Alan) (Entered: 10/18/2023)

10/23/2023	031	On motion of the defendant and there being no objection by the Government, IT IS ORDERED setting a Status Conference as to the 30 Motion to Continue Trial filed by Jeremie Sowerby (2). Status Conference set for 11/14/2023 at 08:45 AM (15 minutes allowed) in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 as to Luis Ortega (1), Jeremie Sowerby (2), before Judge Susan M. Brnovich. Ordered by Judge Susan M. Brnovich. (ESG) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

10/31/2023	032	MOTION Detention Pending Trial by USA as to Jeremie Sowerby. (Short, Lindsay) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

10/31/2023	033	MEMORANDUM by Jeremie Sowerby re Detention Hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C)(Baskin, Alan) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

11/02/2023	042	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine: Detention Hearing as to Jeremie Sowerby held on 11/2/2023. For all the reasons discussed, the hearing will remain open for additional information at a continued hearing. Defense counsel's request for home arrest or electronic monitoring in the interim is DENIED without prejudice. The Court will set aside additional time at the continued hearing in the event a Nebbia Hearing is needed on that date. Counsel are directed to timely submit any new information or requests to Pretrial Services to allow for sufficient time for any investigation, assessment and/or preparation of an addendum. Defendant will remain temporarily detained pending further proceedings. Appearances: AUSA Peter Sexton and Lindsay Short for the Government, Retained Attorney Alan S. Baskin and Caroline Saunders for Defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. US Pretrial Services Officer Claudia Rodriguez is present. Continued Detention Hearing set for 11/28/2023 at 9:30 AM (time set aside from 9:30 AM to noon) in Courtroom 303, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 9:34 AM to 10:40 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (KMB) (Entered: 11/02/2023)

11/13/2023	043	MOTION to Designate Case as Complex Unopposed by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Baskin, Alan) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

11/13/2023	044	MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Short, Lindsay) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

11/14/2023	045	*(AMENDED by Doc. 46 )*MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Susan M Brnovich: Status Conference as to Luis Ortega (1) and Jeremie Sowerby (2) held on 11/14/2023. Discussion held. IT IS ORDERED granting Defendant's Motion to Continue Trial (Doc. 30 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED continuing the trial from 12/12/2023 (for Defendant Ortega) and 11/14/2023 (for Defendant Sowerby) to 6/19/2024 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M. Brnovich. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that excludable delay under Title 18 U.S.C. §3161(h)(7)(A) and (B) will commence from 12/13/23 and 11/15/2023 to 6/19/2024. Final Trial Management Conference set for 6/10/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. (Order to follow). Appearances: AUSA Peter Sexton and Lindsay Short for the Government, retained attorney Lee Stein and Alan Baskin for defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. (Court Reporter Christine Coaly.) Hearing held 8:51 AM to 8:58 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (JAMA) Modified on 11/14/2023 (JAMA). (Entered: 11/14/2023)

11/14/2023	046	AMENDED MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Susan M Brnovich: Amending Doc. 45 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Susan M Brnovich: Status Conference as to Luis Ortega (1) and Jeremie Sowerby (2) held on 11/14/2023. Discussion held. IT IS ORDERED granting Defendant's Motion to Continue Trial (Doc. 30 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED continuing the trial from 12/12/2023 (for Defendant Ortega) and 11/14/2023 (for Defendant Sowerby) to 6/19/2024 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M. Brnovich. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that excludable delay under Title 18 U.S.C. §3161(h)(7)(A) and (B) will commence from 12/13/23 and 11/15/2023 to 6/19/2024. Final Trial Management Conference set for 6/10/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. Parties to meet and confer and sumit a proposed Scheduling Order to the Court. (Order to follow). Appearances: AUSA Peter Sexton and Lindsay Short for the Government, retained attorney Lee Stein and Alan Baskin for defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. (Court Reporter Christine Coaly.) Hearing held 8:51 AM to 8:58 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (JAMA) Reason for Amendment: To Add Information re: Scheduling Order. (Entered: 11/14/2023)

11/14/2023	047	ORDER granting Defendant's Unopposed 43 Motion to Designate Case as Complex filed by Jeremie Sowerby (2). Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 11/14/2023.(ESG) (Entered: 11/14/2023)

11/14/2023	048	PROTECTIVE ORDER that the United States' Unopposed 44 Motion for Protective Order as to Luis Ortega (1), Jeremie Sowerby (2) is GRANTED. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 11/14/2023.(ESG) (Entered: 11/14/2023)

11/16/2023	049	Second MOTION to Continue Detention Hearing Unopposed by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Baskin, Alan) (Entered: 11/16/2023)

11/16/2023	050	ORDER granting Defendant's 49 Unopposed Motion to Continue Detention Hearing as to Jeremie Sowerby (2). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED continuing the detention hearing currently set November 28, 2023, to December 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Fine in courtroom 303. The Court has set aside 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for this hearing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any additional pre-hearing memoranda pertaining to detention be filed no later than December 12, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Fine on 11/16/2023. (MRH) (Entered: 11/16/2023)

12/12/2023	051	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Request for Appointment of Counsel (Unopposed) as to attorney Alan Baskin, Caroline Saunders and Raynee Clemente by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Baskin, Alan). (Entered: 12/08/2023)

12/08/2023	052	Third MOTION to Continue Detention Hearing Unopposed by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Baskin, Alan) (Entered: 12/08/2023)

12/11/2023	053	ORDER as to Jeremie Sowerby (2): IT IS ORDERED granting Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel and Request for Appointment of Counsel (Doc. 51) as stated herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED withdrawing retained counsel Alan Baskin, Caroline Saunders, and Raynee Clemente, as counsel of record in the above-entitled action. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED appointing and substituting CJA counsel Myles Albert Schneider, 14001 N. 7th St., Suite B104, Phoenix, AZ 85022, 602-926-7373, as counsel of record for Defendant Sowerby in this matter, effective immediately. (See Order for full details.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine on 12/11/2023. (SST) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

12/11/2023	054	ORDER as to Jeremie Sowerby (2): IT IS ORDERED granting in part and denying in part the parties' Unopposed Motion to Continue Defendant's Detention Hearing (Doc. 52) as set forth herein. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED vacating the December 12, 2023, deadline for pre-hearing memoranda. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming the detention hearing currently set December 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Fine in courtroom 303. (See Order for full details.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine on 12/11/2023.(SST) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

12/12/2023	055	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney as to attorney Lee Stein, Anne Chapman, Molly Brizgys by Luis Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Stein, Lee) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

12/13/2023	056	ORDER granting 55 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. IT IS ORDERED that retained counsel Lee Stein, Anne Chapman, Molly Brizgys and Mitchell Stein Carey Chapman, shall be withdrawn from this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED appointing CJA Julia Cassels as counsel for Mr. Ortega for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge John Z Boyle on 12/13/2023. (NSH) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

12/13/2023	057	SEALED CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Luis Ortega. (NSH) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

12/19/2023	058	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held on 12/19/2023 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine: This is the time set for a Continued Detention Hearing as to Jeremie Sowerby. Due to extraordinary circumstances and the complexity of the issues involved, the Court finds good cause to continue this hearing. The Defendant shall remain temporarily detained. Time is waived. Appearances: AUSA Peter Sexton and AUSA Lindsay Short for the Government, CJA Attorney Myles Schneider for Defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. Continued Detention Hearing set for 2/6/2024 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour in Courtroom 303, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 9:45 AM to 10:08 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SST) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

01/23/2024	059	First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Appoint New Counsel as to attorney Julia Cassels by Luis Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cassels, Julia) (Entered: 01/23/2024)

01/24/2024	60	ORDER granting the 59 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Julia Beth Cassels withdrawn from case as to Luis Ortega (1). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that CJA Attorney Brandon Nelson Cotto shall be appointed on behalf of Mr. Ortega effective immediately. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 1/24/2024.(ESG) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

01/25/2024	061	ORDER as to Luis Ortega and Jeremie Sowerby: A Final Trial Management Conference has been set for 6/10/2024, at 10:00 a.m.. IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall file with the Clerk of the Court the documents stated in this Order five (5) business days before the Final Trial Management Conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pretrial motions, other than motions in limine, are due no later than 5/10/2024. Motions in limine are due 4/26/2024. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 1/25/2024.(ESG) (Entered: 01/25/2024)

02/06/2024	063	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine: Continued Detention Hearing as to Jeremie Sowerby held on 2/6/2024. The parties continue with proffer. IT IS ORDERED granting in part the Government's Motion for Detention Pending Trial (Doc. 32 ). The Court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the Defendant is a serious flight risk. Defendant ordered detained pending trial. The Jury Trial currently set for 6/19/2024 at 9:00 AM before Judge Brnovich is AFFIRMED. Appearances: AUSA Peter Sexton and AUSA Lindsay Short for the Government, CJA Attorney Myles Schneider for Defendant. Defendant is present and in custody. (Recorded by COURTSMART.) Hearing held 10:07 AM to 10:57 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SST) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

02/06/2024	064	ORDER OF DETENTION as to Jeremie Sowerby. Signed by Magistrate Judge Deborah M Fine on 2/6/2024. (SST) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

02/16/2024	065	First MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions In Complex Case by Jeremie Sowerby. ( Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Schneider, Myles) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

02/23/2024	066	AMENDED COMPLEX CASE SCHEDULING ORDER granting the 65 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed by Jeremie Sowerby (2). Status Conference set for 11/18/2024 at 11:00 AM; Final Trial Management Conference set for 2/3/2025 at 10:00 AM; Jury Trial currently set for 6/19/2024 is vacated and RESET for 2/11/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. Motions due by 9/2/2024. Order to Continue Trial applies to the following defendants: Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. See attached Order for complete details Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 2/22/2024.(ESG) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

05/06/2024	068	Second MOTION to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions in Complex Case by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Schneider, Myles) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

05/14/2024	069	SECOND AMENDED COMPLEX CASE SCHEDULING ORDER granting the Second 68 Motion to Continue Trial and Extend Time to File Pretrial Motions filed as to Jeremie Sowerby (2). Jury Trial currently set for 2/11/2025 is vacated and reset for 6/3/2025 at 09:00 AM. The Final Trial Management Conference currently set for 2/2/2025 is vacated and reset for 5/19/2025 at 10:00 AM. The Status conference presently set for 11/18/2024 is vacated and reset for 3/10/2025 in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. Motions due by 1/3/2025. Order to Continue Trial applies to the following defendants: Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 5/14/2024. (ESG) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

07/04/2024	070	First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Luis Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cotto, Brandon) (Entered: 07/04/2024)

07/09/2024	071	ORDER granting Defendant's First 70 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Luis Ortega (1). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting permission for defendant Luis Ortega to travel to the United Mexican States for six days beginning on July 15, 2024, and returning on July 20, 2024. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant contact his Pretrial Services Officer before leaving the United States and upon his return. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other conditions of release imposed on the defendant will remain the same unless otherwise ordered by this Court. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 7/9/2024.(ESG) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

07/11/2024	072	NOTICE Notice of Disassociation of Counsel by USA as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. (Short, Lindsay) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

07/16/2024	073	EX PARTE First MOTION FOR PERMISSION TO USE LAPTOP COMPUTER WHILE IN CUSTODY by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Andersen, Mark) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

07/18/2024	074	ORDER granting Defendant's 73 Motion for Permission to Use Laptop Computer While in Custody as to Jeremie Sowerby (2). See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 7/18/2024.(ESG) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

10/18/2024	075	Second MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Luis Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cotto, Brandon) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

10/21/2024	076	ORDER granting Defendant's Second 75 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Luis Ortega (1). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting permission for defendant Luis Ortega to travel to the United Mexican States for four days beginning on November 3, 2024, and returning on November 6, 2024. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant contact his Pretrial Services Officer before leaving the United States and upon his return. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other conditions of release imposed on the defendant will remain the same unless otherwise ordered by this Court. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 10/21/2024.(ESG) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

01/03/2025	077	MOTION Motion to Compel or Preclude Disclosures Required by Scheduling Order by Jeremie Sowerby. (Schneider, Myles) (Entered: 01/03/2025)

01/08/2025	078	Third MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Luis Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cotto, Brandon) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

01/13/2025	079	ORDER granting Defendant's Third 78 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Luis Ortega (1). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant contact his Pretrial Services Officer before leaving the United States and upon his return.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other conditions of release imposed on the defendant will remain the same unless otherwise ordered by this Court. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 1/13/2025.(ESG) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

01/14/2025	080	First MOTION to Amend/Correct 79 Order on Motion to Modify Conditions of Release, by Luis Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cotto, Brandon) (Entered: 01/14/2025)

01/15/2025	081	ORDER granting 80 Motion to Amend Travel Order as to Luis Ortega (1). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting permission for defendant Luis Ortega to travel to the United Mexican States for seven days beginning on February 2, 2025 and returning February 8, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant contact his Pretrial Services Officer before leaving the United States and upon his return. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other conditions of release imposed on the defendant will remain the same unless otherwise ordered by this Court. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 1/15/2025.(ESG) (Entered: 01/15/2025)

01/21/2025	082	IT IS ORDERED setting a Status Conference to discuss the 77 Motion to Compel or Preclude Government Disclosures as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. Status Conference set for 1/22/2025 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M. Brnovich. Ordered by Judge Susan M Brnovich. (ESG)(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

01/21/2025	083	Due to a Clerical error, IT IS ORDERED the Status Conference, as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby, presently set for 1/22/2025 at 2:30 PM is RESET AS TO TIME ONLY!! Status Conference RESET for 1/22/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M Brnovich. Ordered by Judge Susan M Brnovich.(ESG)(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

01/21/2025	084	84 Third MOTION to Continue Complex Case Scheduling Order by USA as to Luis Ortega, Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Short, Lindsay) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

01/22/2025	085	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Susan M. Brnovich: Status Conference as to Luis Ortega (1), Jeremie Sowerby held on 1/22/2025. Discussion held regarding the Motion to Continue and proposed scheduling order. IT IS ORDERED granting the 84 Motion to Continue and denying as moot the 77 Motion to Compel or Preclude Government Disclosures. Jury trial presently set for 6/3/2025 is vacated and reset for 11/18/2025 (Four (4) weeks allowed). The Final Trial Management Conference presently set for 5/19/2025 is vacated and reset for 11/7/2025 at 10:00 AM (2 hours allowed) to be held in courtroom 506. 2:11 PM Court is in recess to allow the parties to review and revise the proposed scheduling order as stated on the record. 2:25 PM - Court reconvenes. The Government advises the Court that a new proposed scheduling order was agreed upon and will be sent to chambers mailbox via electronic mail. Third Amended Scheduling Order to issue. Appearances: AUSA Lindsay Short for the Government, CJA Attorney Brandon Cotto for defendant Luis Ortega (1). Defendant is present and released. CJA Attorney Myles Schneider for defendant Jeremie Sowerby (2). Defendant is present and in custody. (Court Reporter Christine Coaly) Hearing held 1:57 PM to 2:11 PM and 2:25 PM to 2:26 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (ESG) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

01/23/2025	086	THIRD AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER as to Luis Ortega and Jeremie Sowerby. Status Conference set for 9/8/2025 at 02:00 PM; Final Trial Management Conference set for 11/7/2025 at 10:00 AM; Jury Trial set for 11/18/2025 in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Susan M. Brnovich. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 1/23/2025. (ESG) (Entered: 01/23/2025)

04/29/2025	087	Fourth MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by Luis Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cotto, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

05/02/2025	088	ORDER granting Defendant's Fourth 87 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Luis Ortega (1). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting permission for defendant Luis Ortega to travel to the United Mexican States for six days beginning on May 11, 2025, and returning on May 16, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant contact his Pretrial Services Officer before leaving the United States and upon his return. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other conditions of release imposed on the defendant will remain the same unless otherwise ordered by this Court. Signed by Judge Susan M Brnovich on 5/2/2025. (ESG) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

05/12/2025	089	First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney as to attorney Myles Albert Schneider by Jeremie Sowerby. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Schneider, Myles) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

05/15/2025	090	ORDER granting the 89 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney and withdrawing Myles Albert Schneider from case as to Jeremie Sowerby (2). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED appointing CJA panel attorney, Diego Rodriguez, as counsel of record for Defendant, Jeremie Sowerby, effective immediately. Signed by Judge Susan M. Brnovich on 5/15/2025.(ESG) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

2:23-CR-01321-SMB-2 USA v. Ortega et al.