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01/14/2019 | 202 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 114 to Dismiss Count One Due to Lack of Jurisdiction is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 203 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 96 to Suppress Statements Surreptitiously Recorded by T.E.B. is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 204 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 97 to Suppress Statements is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 205 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 98 is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 206 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 100 to Suppress Evidence is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 207 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 117 is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
Case title: USA v. Christensen
| Date Filed: 07/12/2017 |
Assigned to: Chief Judge James E. Shadid Referred to: Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley | ||
Defendant (1) | ||
Brendt A Christensen | represented by | Robert L Tucker ROBERT L TUCKER ESQ 7114 Washington Ave St. Louis, MO 63130 703-527-1622 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment Anthony A Bruno BRUNO LAW OFFICES LLC 301 W Green St Urbana, IL 61801-3200 217-328-6000 Email: [email protected] TERMINATED: 09/08/2017 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Elisabeth R Pollock FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER 300 W Main St Urbana, IL 61801 217-373-0666 Fax: 217-373-0667 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment Evan Stanley Bruno BRUNO LAW OFFICES LLC 301 W Green St Urbana, IL 61801-3200 217-328-6000 Fax: 217-328-6765 Email: [email protected] TERMINATED: 09/08/2017 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained George F Taseff FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER Suite 1500 401 Main St Peoria, IL 61602 309-671-7891 Fax: 309-671-7898 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment Julie C Brain ATTORNEY AT LAW 916 S. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 267-639-0417 Fax: 267-834-0364 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment Thomas Anthony Bruno BRUNO LAW OFFICES LLC 301 W Green St Urbana, IL 61801-3200 217-328-6000 Fax: 217-328-6765 Email: [email protected] TERMINATED: 09/08/2017 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Thomas W Patton FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER Suite 1500 401 Main St Peoria, IL 61602 309-671-7891 Fax: 309-671-7898 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Public Defender or Community Defender Appointment |
Pending Counts | Disposition | |
18:1201.F KIDNAPPING: On or about 6/9/2017 the defendant did knowingly kidnap Y.Z. and held her for his own benefit and purpose in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1201(a)(1) (1) | ||
18:1201.F KIDNAPPING RESULTING IN DEATH On or about 6/9/2017 defendant did kidnap, abduct and carry away Y.Z. for his own benefit which resulted in the death of Y.Z. in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1201(a)(1) (1s) | ||
18:1001.F STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY On or about 6/12/2017 the defendant did knowingly make a materially false, fictitious and fraudulent statement to the FBI in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1001(a)(2) (2s) | ||
18:1001.F STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY On or about 6/15/2017 the defendant knowingly made a materially false, fictitious and fraudulent statement to the FBI in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1001(a)(2) (3s) | ||
Highest Offense Level (Opening) | ||
Felony | ||
Terminated Counts | Disposition | |
None | ||
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) | ||
None | ||
Complaints | Disposition | |
18:1201.F -- KIDNAPPING. On or about 6/9/17 in Champaign County, IL, defendant did unlawfully kidnap the victim and in committing the offense used means of interstate and foreign commerce in violation of 18 USC 1201. |
Plaintiff | ||
USA | represented by | Bryan David Freres US ATTY 201 South Vine Urbana, IL 61802 217-373-5875 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney Eugene L Miller US ATTY 201 South Vine Urbana, IL 61802 217-373-5875 Fax: 217-373-5891 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney James B Nelson UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Crimnial Division Capital Case Section Suite 625 1331 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004 202-598-2872 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney |
Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
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06/30/2017 | 1 | COMPLAINT as to Brendt A Christensen (1). (KM, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 06/30/2017) |
06/30/2017 | 2 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Complaint UNREDACTED (KM, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 06/30/2017) |
06/30/2017 | ORAL MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 06/30/2017) | |
06/30/2017 | TEXT ORDER Entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 6/30/17 granting Oral Motion to Unseal Case as to Brendt A Christensen (1). (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 06/30/2017) | |
06/30/2017 | Arrest of Brendt A Christensen (SKR, ilcd) Modified on 7/3/2017 to correct date (SKR, ilcd). [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) | |
07/03/2017 | 4 | Notice of Entry of Appearance by Attorney Evan S. Bruno on behalf of Brendt A Christensen. (Bruno, Evan) Modified on 7/3/2017 to correct document title (SKR, ilcd). [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) |
07/03/2017 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen Entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 7/3/17. Initial Appearance set for 7/3/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom B in Urbana before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) | |
07/03/2017 | 5 | + + PRETRIAL SERVICES REPORT as to Brendt A Christensen (BICE, Michael) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) |
07/03/2017 | ORAL MOTION to Continue Preliminary Hearing by Brendt A Christensen. (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) | |
07/03/2017 | ORAL MOTION to Continue Detention Hearing by Brendt A Christensen. (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) | |
07/03/2017 | ORAL MOTION for Detention by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) | |
07/03/2017 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 7/3/17 before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Appearances on behalf of Government by AUSA Bryan Freres and AUSA Eugene Miller. Appearance of BRENDT A CHRISTENSEN in person. Cause called for Initial Appearance. Defendant advised of rights, including right to counsel. Retained attorney Evan Bruno present in court and enters appearance on behalf of defendant. Defendant advised of charges. Cause called for Preliminary Hearing. Oral motion by defendant to continue; granted. Preliminary Hearing continued to 7/14/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom B in Urbana before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Oral motion by Government for Detention. Cause called for Detention Hearing. Oral motion by defendant to continue; granted. Detention Hearing continued to 7/5/2017 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom B in Urbana before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Defendant ordered detained pending further hearing. Written Order of Temporary Detention to be entered. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. (Tape #UR-B 10:00 AM.) (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) | |
07/03/2017 | 6 | ORDER OF TEMPORARY DETENTION PENDING HEARING as to Brendt A Christensen Entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 7/3/17. SEE WRITTEN ORDER. (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) |
07/03/2017 | 7 | + + FIRST PRETRIAL SERVICE REPORT ADDENDUM as to Brendt A Christensen (Bice, Michael) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/03/2017) |
07/03/2017 | 8 | CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Brendt A Christensen (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/05/2017) |
07/03/2017 | 9 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Financial Affidavit UNREDACTED (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/05/2017) |
07/05/2017 | 10 | First MOTION for Leave to Appear Attorney: Bruno, Thomas A.. by Brendt A Christensen. (Bruno, Thomas) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/05/2017) |
07/05/2017 | Minute Entry for proceedings held on 7/5/2017 before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Appearance for the Government by AUSA Bryan Freres and Eugene Miller. Defendant BRENDT A. CHRISTENSEN present in person and with counsel Tom Bruno and Evan Bruno. Detention Hearing as to Brendt A Christensen held. Proffer by the Government. Arguments by the parties heard. Court orders the defendant detained pending further proceedings. Written order to be entered. Defendant is remanded to the custody of the US Marshal service. Defendant's Motion 10 is granted. (Tape #UR-B: 3:00PM.) (JMB, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/05/2017) | |
07/05/2017 | 11 | ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL as to Brendt A Christensen Entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 7/5/17. SEE WRITTEN ORDER. (SKR, ilcd) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/05/2017) |
07/06/2017 | 12 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Anthony A Bruno appearing for Brendt A Christensen (Bruno, Anthony) [2:17-mj-07132-EIL] (Entered: 07/06/2017) |
07/12/2017 | 13 | INDICTMENT as to Brendt A Christensen (1) count(s) 1. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 07/12/2017) |
07/12/2017 | 14 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Indictment UNREDACTED (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 07/12/2017) |
07/12/2017 | 15 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - DEFENDANT INFORMATION SHEET. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 07/12/2017) |
07/12/2017 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 7/12/2017. Due to the filing of the Indictment, the preliminary hearing set for 7/14/2017 at 10:00 a.m. is VACATED and an Arraignment is set for 7/20/2017 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom B in Urbana before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 07/12/2017) | |
07/20/2017 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 7/20/2017 before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Appearance for the Government by AUSA Bryan Freres and Eugene Miller. Defendant BRENDT A CHRISTENSEN present in person and with counsel Anthony Bruno. Arraignment as to Brendt A Christensen (1) Count 1 held. Defendant sworn; advised of charges and possible penalties. Defendant pleaded not guilty to Indictment. Scheduling order to be entered. Defendant remanded to custody of US Marshal. (Tape #UR-B: 3:01 PM.) (KE, ilcd) (Entered: 07/20/2017) | |
07/20/2017 | 16 | SCHEDULING ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 7/20/2017. Pretrial Conference set for 8/28/2017 at 2:45 PM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Jury Selection/Jury Trial set for 9/12/2017 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. See written order. (KE, ilcd) (Entered: 07/20/2017) |
07/26/2017 | 17 | Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 6/30/2017 as to Brendt A Christensen. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 07/26/2017) |
08/23/2017 | 18 | First MOTION to Continue by Brendt A Christensen. (Bruno, Anthony) (Entered: 08/23/2017) |
08/23/2017 | 19 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Eugene L Miller appearing for USA. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 08/23/2017) |
08/28/2017 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Appearance for the Government by AUSA Bryan Freres and Eugene Miller. Defendant BRENDT A CHRISTENSEN present in person and with counsel Evan Bruno and Thomas Bruno. Final Pretrial Conference not held. Status conference held. Status of case and discovery discussed. Discovery is not complete. Government intends to file superseding indictment. If filed, Government to file motion asking the Court to set a deadline for decision from Attorney General's Office regarding penalty. Defendant's First Motion to Continue 18 discussed; government joined. Motion 18granted. The Final Pretrial Conference previously set for 8/28/17 and Jury Trial previously set for 9/12/17 are vacated. Pretrial Conference is reset for 2/12/2018 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Jury Selection/Jury Trial are reset for 2/27/2018 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce (approx. 3 weeks). The Court sets these dates as firm. The Court finds that the ends of justice have been met pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec 3161(h)(7)(A). Time is excluded from 8/28/17 to 2/27/18. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. (Court Reporter LC.) (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 08/28/2017) | |
09/01/2017 | 20 | First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Evan S. Bruno. by Brendt A Christensen. (Bruno, Evan) (Entered: 09/01/2017) |
09/01/2017 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 9/1/2017 as to Brendt A Christensen. This matter is set for a hearing on the First Motion to Withdraw as Attorney 20 for Friday, September 8, 2017, at 10:30 am. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 09/01/2017) | |
09/08/2017 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 9/8/17 before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Appearance for the Government by AUSA Bryan Freres and Eugene Miller. Defendant BRENDT A CHRISTENSEN present in person and with counsel Thomas Bruno, Anthony Bruno, and Evan Bruno. Motion hearing held. Defendant's Motion 20discussed. The Government may seek a Superseding Indictment in early October. Defense counsel supplements their motion by reporting to the Court that they are not qualified to represent Defendant in a death penalty eligible case, which the Government indicates they intend to seek. Government does not object to Defendant's Motion to Withdraw 20 . For the reasons stated on the record, the motion 20 is granted and Thomas Bruno, Anthony Bruno, and Evan Bruno are terminated from the case. Defendant asks the Court to appoint counsel and a financial affidavit was filed. The Court finds Defendant qualifies and appoints the Federal Public Defenders Office. Federal Defender Thomas Patton and Assistant Federal Defender Elisabeth Pollock present in court. Adhering to the previously entered protective order, the Government will provide the Federal Defender's office discovery by the end of next week. The Brunos are authorized to destroy the discovery in their possession. Thomas Patton referred the Court to this District's CJA Panel that dictates court-appointed counsel must be death penalty qualified. Mr. Patton reports no one in the CD/IL Federal Defender's office qualifies and recommends Attorney Robert Tucker who is on a list of qualified private attorneys in the country. The Court was provided Mr. Tucker's curriculum vitae. The Court asks to be notified if Mr. Tucker will either move for admission to practice in the CD/IL or move to appear pro hac vice. The Federal Defender's office will file a motion to appoint counsel by the end of next week. If granted, an assistant federal defender from our local office would second chair. The Federal Defender's office will be requesting a status conference to discuss a proposed budget for defense. The previously set Final Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial dates remain as scheduled. Defendant remanded to custody of the US Marshal. (Court Reporter LC.) (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 09/08/2017) | |
09/08/2017 | 21 | CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Brendt A Christensen (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 09/08/2017) |
09/08/2017 | 22 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Financial Affidavit UNREDACTED (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 09/08/2017) |
09/12/2017 | 23 | MOTION to Request Counsel by Brendt A Christensen. (Patton, Thomas) (Entered: 09/12/2017) |
09/12/2017 | 24 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: George F Taseff appearing for Brendt A Christensen (Taseff, George) (Entered: 09/12/2017) |
09/12/2017 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 9/12/2017. The government, if it has any objection, has until Thursday, September 14, 2017, to file a response to Defendant's Motion to Appoint Learned Counsel 23 . (KE, ilcd) (Entered: 09/12/2017) | |
09/14/2017 | 25 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 23 MOTION to Request Counsel (Freres, Bryan) (Entered: 09/14/2017) |
09/14/2017 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 9/14/2017. Defendant's Motion to Appoint Learned Counsel 23 is GRANTED. Robert L. Tucker is hereby appointed learned counsel and lead counsel in this case. The $231 Central District of Illinois application fee is hereby waived. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 09/14/2017) | |
10/03/2017 | 26 | SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Brendt A Christensen (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s with Notice of Special Findings. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 10/03/2017) |
10/03/2017 | 27 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Superseding Indictment UNREDACTED (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 10/03/2017) |
10/03/2017 | 28 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - DEFENDANT INFORMATION SHEET. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 10/03/2017) |
10/04/2017 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 10/4/2017. Arraignment as to Superseding Indictment set for 10/11/2017 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom B in Urbana before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 10/04/2017) | |
10/11/2017 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 10/11/2017 before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Appearance for Government by Bryan Freres and Eugene Miller. Defendant BRENDT A CHRISTENSEN present in person and with counsel Robert Tucker and Elisabeth Pollock. Arraignment as to Brendt A Christensen (1) held for Counts 1, 2, 3 of Superseding Indictment. Defendant sworn; advised of charges and possible penalties. Defendant enters plea of not guilty to all counts. The Pretrial Conference remains set for 2/12/2018 at 10:30 a.m. and the Jury Selection/Jury Trial remain set for 2/27/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Defendant is remanded to custody of US Marshal. (Tape #UR-B 2:30 PM.) (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 10/11/2017) | |
10/24/2017 | 29 | MOTION to Continue Final Pretrial and Trial Dates by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 10/24/2017) |
10/24/2017 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 10/24/2017. The government has until Friday, November 3, 2017, to file a response to Defendant's Motion to Continue Trial Date 29 . (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 10/24/2017) | |
11/02/2017 | 30 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 29 MOTION to Continue Final Pretrial and Trial Dates (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
11/02/2017 | 31 | MOTION for Leave to File Reply to the Government's Response to Defendant's Motion to Continue by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
11/03/2017 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 11/3/2017. Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Reply 31 is GRANTED. Defendant has until November 7, 2017, to file his Reply. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 11/03/2017) | |
11/07/2017 | 32 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(JMB, ilcd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/15/2018: # 2 Redacted Letter) (JMB, ilcd). (Entered: 11/07/2017) |
11/07/2017 | 33 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 29 MOTION to Continue Final Pretrial and Trial Dates (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/07/2017) |
11/15/2017 | 34 | ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 11/15/2017. For the reasons stated in the order, the Defendant's Motion to Continue 29 is DENIED. Any pre-trial motions shall be filed no later than 1/15/2018. Response to those motions shall be filed no later than 1/29/2018. The Government shall provide any notice of intent to seek a sentence of death no later than 2/1/2018. All final pretrial documents shall be filed no later than 2/9/2018. This case remains set for final pretrial on 2/12/2018 and jury trial on 2/27/2018. See written order. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 11/15/2017) |
12/31/2017 | 35 | MOTION to Bar Introduction of Expert Testimony Pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 16(d)(2)(C) by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/31/2017) |
01/03/2018 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 1/3/18. The government is given until Tuesday, January 9, 2018, to respond to Defendant's motion 35 . (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 01/03/2018) | |
01/09/2018 | 36 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 35 MOTION to Bar Introduction of Expert Testimony Pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 16(d)(2)(C) (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 01/09/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 37 | MOTION to Permit Counsel to Access Docket Entry #32 by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 38 | MOTION for Bill of Particulars by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 39 | MOTION for Order Requiring the Government to Comply with Rule 12(b)(4) by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 40 | MOTION for Discovery of Information Concerning the Grand and Petit Jury Venire by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 41 | MOTION to Change Venue by Brendt A Christensen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H-1, # 9 Exhibit H-2, # 10 Exhibit I)(Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 42 | MOTION to Dismiss Count One by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 43 | MOTION in Limine to Exclude Confidential Marital Communications by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 44 | MOTION to Suppress Evidence Seized Pursuant to the Illegal Search of Defendant's Apartment by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 45 | MOTION to Bar and Suppress Identification Testimony and Evidence by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 46 | MOTION to Suppress Statements by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 47 | MOTION to Suppress Statements Surreptitiously Recorded by TEB by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Main Document 47 replaced with redacted copy on 1/16/2018 at request of counsel) (KM, ilcd). (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 48 | MOTION to Suppress Statements Allegedly Made to Cellhouse Informant by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 49 | MOTION to Seal Document by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/15/2018 | 50 | +++ SEALED MOTION to Admit Evidence. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 01/15/2018) |
01/17/2018 | 51 | ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 1/17/2018. For the reasons stated in the order, Defendant's Motion to Bar Introduction of Expert Testimony Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(d)(2)(C) 35 is DENIED. See written order. (JMB, ilcd) (Main Document 51 replaced on 1/17/2018) (JMB, ilcd). Modified on 1/17/2018 to show that the main document was replaced due to a formatting issue. (JMB, ilcd). (Entered: 01/17/2018) |
01/18/2018 | 52 | +++ SEALED ORDER. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 01/18/2018) |
01/19/2018 | 54 | NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY as to Brendt A Christensen (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 01/19/2018) |
01/23/2018 | 55 | MOTION to Continue Pretrial Deadlines, Final Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial Dates by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/23/2018) |
01/24/2018 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 1/24/2018. The government has until Friday, February 2, 2018, to respond to Defendant's Motion to Continue 55 . Responses to any other currently pending motion, from either side, are held in abeyance until the resolution of the Motion to Continue 55 . (KE, ilcd) (Entered: 01/24/2018) | |
01/31/2018 | 57 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 55 MOTION to Continue Pretrial Deadlines, Final Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial Dates (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 01/31/2018) |
02/01/2018 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 2/1/2018. Pursuant to the Motion to Continue 55 filed by Defendant and the Response 57 filed by the government, the final pretrial conference scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2018, at 10:30 am, is hereby converted into a status conference to discuss further scheduling in this case. All deadlines for pending motions and responses to pending motions remain suspended, pending the entry of a new scheduling order in this case. Both parties are to file with the court, by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, a document containing (1) a proposed start date for the trial and (2) an estimate as to how long the trial will take. The parties may jointly file a proposed scheduling order, if agreement can be reached. The court will attempt to accommodate whatever start date is suggested by the parties, however there are multiple factors the court must consider in determining an actual trial date. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 02/01/2018) | |
02/07/2018 | 58 | Response by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,,,,,,,,,,,, (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 02/07/2018) |
02/07/2018 | 59 | MEMORANDUM in Support of Proposed Scheduling Order by Brendt A Christensen re Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,,,,,,,,,,,, (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 02/07/2018) |
02/07/2018 | 60 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 02/07/2018) |
02/07/2018 | 61 | MOTION to Unseal Document by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 02/07/2018) |
02/07/2018 | 62 | MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Motion by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 02/07/2018) |
02/07/2018 | 63 | MOTION for Recusal Under 28 U.S.C. section 455(a)(Pollock, Elisabeth) Modified on 2/9/2018 to correct event type (KM, ilcd). Modified on 3/16/2018 to show the document title and unseal pursuant to the order entered on 3/16/2018. (JMB, ilcd). (Entered: 02/07/2018) |
02/07/2018 | 64 | POSITION by Brendt A Christensen regarding Length of Trial. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 02/07/2018) |
02/08/2018 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 2/8/2018. Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Sealed Motion 62 is GRANTED. The government is given until February 15, 2018, to file a response to Defendant's sealed motion 63 and motion to unseal 61 . (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 02/08/2018) | |
02/09/2018 | 65 | Response by Brendt A Christensen to the Government's Proposed Start Date for Trial (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5Exhibit E)(Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 02/09/2018) |
02/12/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 2/12/18 before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Appearances for the Government by AUSA Bryan Freres and AUSA Eugene Miller. Appearance by Defendant BRENDT A CHRISTENSEN and with counsel, Robert Tucker, AFPD Elisabeth Pollock, and AFPD George Taseff. Status Conference held. Motion to Continue 55 is GRANTED. The 2/27/18 Jury Trial is vacated. Deadline and hearing dates set. The dates will be outlined in a written order to be entered after today's hearing. The following motions are DENIED with leave to refile: 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , and 50 . The Court finds that the ends of justice have been met pursuant to 18 USC Sec 3161(h)(7)(A). Time is excluded from 2/12/18 to 4/2/19. The Defendant is remanded to custody of the U.S. Marshal. (Court Reporter LC.) (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 02/12/2018) | |
02/13/2018 | 66 | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE James B Nelson appearing for USA. (Nelson, James) (Entered: 02/13/2018) |
02/14/2018 | 67 | ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 2/14/18 as to Brendt A Christensen. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/25/19 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Jury Orientation set for 4/2/19 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Jury Selection set for 4/3/19 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. See written Order for additional deadlines. (TC, ilcd)(TC, ilcd) (Entered: 02/14/2018) |
02/14/2018 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 2/14/18 as to Brendt A Christensen. MOTION to Continue 55 terminated as granted at 2/12/18 hearing. (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 02/14/2018) | |
02/14/2018 | 68 | Response to 63 Defendant's Motion for Recusal Under 28 U.S.C. section 455(a). (JMB, ilcd) Modified on 3/16/2018 to show the document as unsealed pursuant to the order entered on 3/16/2018. (JMB, ilcd). (Entered: 02/14/2018) |
02/14/2018 | 69 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 61 MOTION to Unseal Document and Motion to Strike Docket Entry #60 (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 02/14/2018) |
02/14/2018 | 70 | MOTION to Compel the Defendant to Produce Palm Print Exemplars by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 02/14/2018) |
02/15/2018 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 2/15/2018. Defendant has until March 1, 2018, to respond to the government's motion 70 . (JMB, ilcd) Modified on 2/16/2018 to correct a typographical error. (JMB, ilcd). (Entered: 02/15/2018) | |
02/20/2018 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 2/20/2018. Defendant has until March 1, 2018, to file a response to the government's request to strike docket entry 60 . Defendant's response should be limited to the issue of docket entry 60 and the issues raised in the government's filing 69 concerning that document. (JMB, ilcd) Modified on 2/20/2018 to correct a typographical error. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 02/20/2018) | |
03/01/2018 | 71 | MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Document by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/01/2018) |
03/01/2018 | 72 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/01/2018) |
03/01/2018 | 73 | RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 70 MOTION to Compel the Defendant to Produce Palm Print Exemplars (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/01/2018) |
03/02/2018 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 3/2/2018. Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document 71 is GRANTED. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 03/02/2018) | |
03/02/2018 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 3/2/2018. The government's Motion to Compel Defendant to Produce Palm Print Exemplars 70 is GRANTED. Defendant shall provide palm print exemplars, subject to the conditions specified by Defendant in his response 73 . (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 03/02/2018) | |
03/16/2018 | 74 | ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 3/16/2018. Defendant's Motion to Unseal Docket Entry #32 61 is GRANTED. Defendant's Motion to Recuse 63 is DENIED. The clerk is directed to unseal document 63 , the defendant's Motion to Recuse and the government's Response 68 . See written order. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 03/16/2018) |
03/16/2018 | 75 | +++ SEALED ORDER entered on 3/16/2018 by Judge Colin S. Bruce. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 03/16/2018) |
05/17/2018 | 77 | +++ SEALED MOTION for permission to file motion under seal. (Patton, Thomas) (Entered: 05/17/2018) |
05/17/2018 | 78 | +++ SEALED MOTION to Seal Document by Brendt A Christensen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Patton, Thomas) Modified on 5/17/2018 to seal document (JMB, ilcd). (Entered: 05/17/2018) |
05/18/2018 | 80 | NOTICE of Disclosure by USA as to Brendt A Christensen (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 05/18/2018) |
05/18/2018 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen (1) entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 5/18/2018. Defendant's Motion to File Under Seal 77 is GRANTED. Defendant's Motion to Appoint Additional Qualified Counsel 78 is GRANTED. Julie Brain is hereby appointed additional counsel in this case. The $231 Central District of Illinois application fee is hereby waived. (KM, ilcd) (Entered: 05/18/2018) | |
07/13/2018 | 81 | MOTION for Order Requiring the Government to Comply with Rule 12(b)(4) by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 07/13/2018) |
07/13/2018 | 82 | +++ SEALED MOTION . (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 07/13/2018) |
07/23/2018 | 83 | MOTION for Discovery of Information Concerning the Grand and Petit Jury Venire by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 07/23/2018) |
07/27/2018 | 84 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 07/27/2018) |
07/27/2018 | 85 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 81 MOTION for Order Requiring the Government to Comply with Rule 12(b)(4) (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 07/27/2018) |
07/31/2018 | 86 | MOTION for Leave to File Reply by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 07/31/2018) |
07/31/2018 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 7/31/18. Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Reply 86 is GRANTED. Defendant shall have until Friday, August 3, 2018, to file his Reply to the government's Responses 84 , 85 . (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 07/31/2018) | |
08/03/2018 | 87 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/03/2018) |
08/03/2018 | 88 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 81 MOTION for Order Requiring the Government to Comply with Rule 12(b)(4) (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/03/2018) |
08/06/2018 | 89 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 83 MOTION for Discovery of Information Concerning the Grand and Petit Jury Venire (Attachments: # 1 CDIL Jury Selection Plan)(Nelson, James) (Entered: 08/06/2018) |
08/09/2018 | 90 | MOTION for Leave to File Reply by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/09/2018) |
08/10/2018 | TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 8/10/2018. Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Reply 90 is GRANTED. Defendant has until August 17, 2018, to file his Reply. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 08/10/2018) | |
08/15/2018 | 91 | ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 8/15/2018. For the reasons stated in the order, Defendant's Motion to Compel Discovery 82 is DENIED. See written order. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 08/15/2018) |
08/16/2018 | 92 | ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 8/16/2018. For the reasons stated in the order, Defendant's Motion for Order Requiring the Government to Comply with Rule 12(b)(4)(B) 81 is DENIED. See written order. (JMB, ilcd) (Entered: 08/16/2018) |
08/17/2018 | 93 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 83 MOTION for Discovery of Information Concerning the Grand and Petit Jury Venire (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/17/2018) |
08/17/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Shadid: Present via telephone AUSA Eugene Miller and AFPD Elisabeth Pollock on behalf of Defendant Christensen for a Status Conference on Friday, 8/17/2018. Court ORDERS that this matter be reassigned to Chief Judge James E. Shadid for further proceedings. The previously entered scheduling order remains in effect. (Court Reporter NM) (JRK, ilcd) (Entered: 08/17/2018) | |
08/17/2018 | Judge update in case as to Brendt A Christensen. Chief Judge James E. Shadid added. Judge Colin Stirling Bruce no longer assigned to case. (JRK, ilcd) (Entered: 08/17/2018) | |
08/24/2018 | 94 | NOTICE of Compliance with Scheduling Order by Brendt A Christensen (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 95 | MOTION to Suppress Statements Allegedly Made to Cellhouse Informant by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 96 | MOTION to Suppress Statements Surreptitiously Recorded by T.E.B. by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 97 | MOTION to Suppress Statements by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 98 | MOTION to Suppress Jail Communications and Fruits Thereof by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 99 | MOTION to Bar and Suppress Identification Testimony and Evidence by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 100 | MOTION to Suppress Evidence Seized Pursuant to the Illegal Search of Defendant's Apartment on June 15, 2017 by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 101 | MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Obstruction of Justice" by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 102 | MOTION to Strike the Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty on the Grounds that the Federal Death Penalty Act is Unconstitutional As Applied to this Case by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 103 | MOTION to Strike All Non-Statutory Aggravating Factors in Their Entirety by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 104 | MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Lack of Remorse" as Duplicative of "Future Dangerousness" by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 105 | MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Vulnerability of Victim" by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 106 | MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of Victim Impact Evidence by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 107 | MOTION to Strike "Substantial Planning and Premeditation" as an Aggravating Factor by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 108 | MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Other Serious Acts of Violence" by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 109 | MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating of "Lack of Remorse" by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 110 | STRICKEN PURSUANT TO TEXT ONLY ORDER ENTERED 8/28/2018 MOTION to Strike Aggravating Factor Alleging Future Dangerousness by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) Modified on 8/28/2018 (SAG, ilcd). (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 111 | MOTION to Strike Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Especially Heinous, Cruel or Depraved Manner" of Committing the Offense by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 112 | MOTION to Strike "Death During Commission of Another Crime" as an Aggravating Factor by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 113 | MOTION to Strike Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty on the Ground that Capital Punishment Violates the Eighth Amendment by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 114 | MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 115 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 116 | MOTION to Declare the Federal Death Penalty Act Unconstitutional Due to Unacceptable Error Rates by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 117 | MOTION to Declare the Federal Death Penalty Act Unconstitutional as Applied on the Ground that the Facts of this Case, Coupled with the Sovereign Decision of the State of Illinois to Abolish Capital Punishment, Demonstrate that its Application Here Violates the Tenth Amendment and Principles of Federalism of the Constitution of the United States by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 118 | MOTION to Exclude Expert Testimony Regarding Cadaver Sniffing Canine, and Request for Daubert Hearing by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 119 | MOTION to Exclude DNA and Serology Test Results and Request for Daubert Hearing by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 120 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 121 | MOTION for Bill of Particulars by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/24/2018 | 122 | Amended MOTION to Strike Aggravating Factor Alleging Future Dangerousness by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2018) |
08/27/2018 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Brendt A Christensen: Status Conference set for 9/4/2018 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom A in Peoria before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. (CG, ilcd) (Entered: 08/27/2018) | |
08/28/2018 | 123 | MOTION to Strike Docket Number 110 by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/28/2018) |
08/28/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER granting 123 Motion to Strike as to Brendt A Christensen (1). Document 110 is STRICKEN from the docket as duplicative of document 109 . Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 8/28/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 08/28/2018) | |
08/30/2018 | Text order reassigning case referral as to Brendt A Christensen. United States Magistrate Judge Jonathan Hawley referred as Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 8/30/2018. (CG, ilcd) (Entered: 08/30/2018) | |
08/30/2018 | Case as to Brendt A Christensen Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley. Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long no longer assigned to the case. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 08/30/2018) | |
09/04/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. Parties present in open court AUSA Eugene Miller & AUSA Bryan Freres on behalf of the the Govt and Attys Elisabeth Pollock, George Taseff, Julie Brain, and Robert Tucker with Defendant Brendt A Christensen; and via telephone AUSA James Nelson on behalf of the Govt; for a Status Conference on Tuesday, 9/4/2018. Court reviews the previously entered scheduling order and timetable for future pleadings. Parties are to confer, and if the Defense so desires, a Motion as it relates to an Atkins Defense/Rule 12.2 should be filed by 9/21/2018. Court also directs parties to confer re: venue and if no agreement can be met, an appropriate pleading is to be filed no later than 9/28/2018, which should include why Peoria is not appropriate, if so believed. A telephonic Status Conference is set for Friday, 10/19/2018 at 10:00 AM (court will place call) before Chief Judge Shadid. Clerk to issue an appropriate writ to ensure Defendant's appearance. Counsel is directed to reach Chief Judge Shadid's Courtroom Clerk at 309-671-7117 if he or she wishes to be reached at a number other than what is listed on the docket. As to juror questionnaires, the Court does not intend to issue proposed questions. Counsel is directed to file their own proposed questionnaires by 11/16/2018 with objections/responses, if any, filed by 12/7/2018. Court will set aside December 14, 17, 18, & 19, 2018 for oral arguments and evidentiary hearing on the pending Motions, with further discussion on these dates to be held at the 10/19/2018 Status Conference. Defendant remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshal. (Court Reporter NM) (JRK, ilcd) (Entered: 09/05/2018) | |
09/07/2018 | 124 | **WITHDRAWN** WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD PROSEQUENDUM issued to the Livingston County Jail as to Brendt A. Christensen for telephonic Status Conference on Friday, 10/19/2018 at 10:00 AM before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. (JRK, ilcd) Modified on 9/7/2018 to correct date of hearing (JRK, ilcd). Modified on 10/17/18 to mark **WITHDRAWN** per order at 10/11/18 hearing. Clerk faxed to Livingston Co Jail and phoned to confirm receipt. (TC, ilcd). (Entered: 09/07/2018) |
09/14/2018 | 125 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 113 MOTION to Strike Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty on the Ground that Capital Punishment Violates the Eighth Amendment (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 09/14/2018) |
09/14/2018 | 126 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 102 MOTION to Strike the Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty on the Grounds that the Federal Death Penalty Act is Unconstitutional As Applied to this Case (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 09/14/2018) |
09/14/2018 | 127 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 116 MOTION to Declare the Federal Death Penalty Act Unconstitutional Due to Unacceptable Error Rates (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 09/14/2018) |
09/14/2018 | 128 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 121 MOTION for Bill of Particulars (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 09/14/2018) |
09/21/2018 | 129 | MOTION for Adequate Time to Submit 12.2 Notice by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/21/2018) |
09/27/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen: The Court directs the United States to respond, on or before October 8, 2018, to Defendant's Motion 129 for Adequate Time to Submit 12.2 Notice. The Court sets this matter for a hearing on October 11, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. in Courtroom A of the Urbana courthouse. The Clerk is directed to issue an appropriate writ to ensure Defendant's appearance. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 9/27/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 09/27/2018) | |
09/27/2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Brendt A Christensen: Motion Hearing re 129 Motion set for 10/11/2018 at 9:15 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 09/27/2018) | |
09/27/2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Brendt A Christensen: Motion Hearing re 129 Motion set for 10/11/2018 at 9:15 AM; Motion Hearing set for 12/14/2018 at 9:00 AM; Motion Hearing set for 12/17/2018 at 9:00 AM; Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2018 at 9:00 AM; Motion Hearing set for 12/19/2018 at 9:00 AM ALL in Courtroom A in Urbana before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 09/27/2018) | |
09/28/2018 | 131 | MOTION to Change Venue by Brendt A Christensen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7Exhibit G-1, # 8 Exhibit G-2, # 9 Exhibit G-3, # 10 Exhibit H-1, # 11 Exhibit H-2, # 12 Exhibit I)(Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/28/2018) |
09/28/2018 | 132 | MOTION for Intradistrict Transfer of Case by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/28/2018) |
10/04/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen: On September 28, 2018, the Defense filed an Ex Parte Motion 130 for Protective Order. On October 2, 2018, the Court entered an Ex Parte Order 133 deferring ruling on the Motion until the Defense explained why it was necessary for the Motion 130 to be filed ex parte. On October 4, 2018, the Defense filed an Ex Parte Response 134 indicating their agreement with the Court's analysis and requesting leave to withdraw the Ex Parte Motion 130 and to refile the request for the protective order on the public docket. That request is granted. The Defense shall refile a motion for protective order on the public docket by 5pm on October 5, 2018. Thereafter, the United States is directed to respond to the re-filed motion on or before noon on October 10, 2018. The Court may rule on the motion at the October 11, 2018 hearing. If the parties find themselves in agreement, they may submit a proposed agreed order at such time. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 10/4/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 10/04/2018) | |
10/05/2018 | 135 | MOTION for Protective Order by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 10/05/2018) |
10/08/2018 | 136 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 129 MOTION for Adequate Time to Submit 12.2 Notice (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/08/2018) |
10/10/2018 | 137 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 135 MOTION for Protective Order (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/10/2018) |
10/11/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 10/11/18 before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. Appearance for the Government by AUSAs Eugene Miller, Bryan Freres, and James Nelson. Appearance by the Defendant BRENDT A CHRISTENSEN and with counsel AFPDs Elisabeth Pollock/George Taseff and Julie Brain. Motion hearing held. Defendant's Motion for Adequate Time to Submit the 12.2 Notice 129 discussed and arguments heard. For the reasons stated on the record, motion 129 is granted in part and denied in part. As the Court intends to stay on schedule for the current trial, the defense is to make 12.2 disclosures by 12/3/18. Defendant's Motion for Protective Order 135 discussed and arguments heard. For the reasons stated on the record, motion 135 is granted. Livingston County Jail is not to disclose, to the Government, anyone who visits Defendant. Written order to be entered. The Court sets the Government's deadline to disclose rebuttal experts as 7 weeks after Defendant's disclosure of their experts. Defendant orally moved to be allowed to reply to Government's responses to various pending motions without leave of court. Discussion and argument heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the oral motion is granted. The status conference scheduled for 10/19/18 at 10:00 AM is vacated as unnecessary. Defendant is remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. (Miscellaneous Deadline set for Defendant's 12.2 disclosures set for 12/3/18.) (Court Reporter LC.) (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 10/11/2018) | |
10/11/2018 | 138 | PROTECTIVE ORDER entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 10/11/2018 as to Brendt A Christensen. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 10/11/2018) |
10/15/2018 | 139 | Certificate of Service re 138 Protective Order (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 10/15/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 140 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 114 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 141 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 117 MOTION to Declare the Federal Death Penalty Act Unconstitutional as Applied on the Ground that the Facts of this Case, Coupled with the Sovereign Decision of the State of Illinois to Abolish Capital Punishment, Demonstrate that its Application H (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 142 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 98 MOTION to Suppress Jail Communications and Fruits Thereof (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 143 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 95 MOTION to Suppress Statements Allegedly Made to Cellhouse Informant (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 144 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 96 MOTION to Suppress Statements Surreptitiously Recorded by T.E.B. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 145 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 97 MOTION to Suppress Statements (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 146 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 99 MOTION to Bar and Suppress Identification Testimony and Evidence (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 147 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 100 MOTION to Suppress Evidence Seized Pursuant to the Illegal Search of Defendant's Apartment on June 15, 2017 (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 148 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 120 Sealed Document, 119 MOTION to Exclude DNA and Serology Test Results and Request for Daubert Hearing, 118 MOTION to Exclude Expert Testimony Regarding Cadaver Sniffing Canine, and Request for Daubert Hearing by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 149 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 104 MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Lack of Remorse" as Duplicative of "Future Dangerousness" (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 150 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 101 MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Obstruction of Justice" (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 151 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 103 MOTION to Strike All Non-Statutory Aggravating Factors in Their Entirety (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 152 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 111 MOTION to Strike Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Especially Heinous, Cruel or Depraved Manner" of Committing the Offense, 112 MOTION to Strike "Death During Commission of Another Crime" as an Aggravating Factor, 107 MOTION to Strike "Substantial Planning and Premeditation" as an Aggravating Factor (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
10/16/2018 | 153 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 131 MOTION to Change Venue , 132 MOTION for Intradistrict Transfer of Case (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 10/16/2018) |
11/15/2018 | 154 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Jury Questionnaire by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/15/2018) |
11/15/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER granting Unopposed Motion 154 for Extension of Time to File as to Brendt A Christensen (1). The proposed jury questionnaire is now due on or before 11/29/2018. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 11/15/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 11/15/2018) | |
11/15/2018 | 155 | ORDER entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 11/15/2018 denying 121 Motion for Bill of Particulars as to Brendt A Christensen. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 11/15/2018) |
11/16/2018 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Brendt A Christensen: Status Conference set for 11/26/2018 10:00 AM in by telephone from Peoria (court will place call) before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. Clerk to issue telephone writ for Mr. Christensen.(CG, ilcd) (Entered: 11/16/2018) | |
11/16/2018 | 156 | Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued to Livingston County Sheriff as to Brendt A Christensen for telephone conference set 11/26/2018 at 10:00 a.m. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 11/16/2018) |
11/26/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Shadid: Present via telephone AUSA Eugene Miller & AUSA Bryan Freres on behalf of the Govt and Dft Brendt A Christensen with his Attys AFPD Elisibeth Pollock, AFPD George Taseff, Julie Brain, and Robert Tucker for a Status Conference on Monday, 11/26/2018. By agreement, Court GRANTS Motion 148 pursuant to the hearing held 10/11/2018, see minutes. Discussion held re Motions to be heard at the Motion Hearing scheduled for December 14, 17, 18, & 19. Court to hear arguments as to Motions 114 & 117 on Friday, 12/14/2018 in Courtroom A in Peoria beginning at 9:30 AM. The Motion Hearings scheduled for the week of 12/17/2018 will be held in Courtroom A in Urbana. Evidence and argument for Motions 96 , 97 , & 100will be held on Monday, 12/17/2018 and into the morning of Tuesday, 12/18/2018, if needed. Evidence and argument on Motions 95 & 98 to be held on Tuesday, 12/18/2018. Court reserves Wednesday, 12/19/2018 for continued evidence and argument. Discussion held re: Motion 99 . Defense requests a continuance of a hearing on this motion to a date sometime in January due to scheduling conflicts with a needed expert. Govt offers no objections to a general continuance. Court ALLOWS the continuance and directs Defense to send proposed dates to all counsel and the Court. Defense to file it's reply to Motion 108 no later than 12/7/2018, as scheduled. Court RESERVES as to scheduling hearing on Motion 108 . Hearing concludes, Dft remains in custody of the USMS at the Livingston County Jail. (Court Reporter NM) (JRK, ilcd) (Entered: 11/26/2018) | |
11/28/2018 | 157 | NOTICE of Filing United States of America's Proposed Jury Questionnaire by USA as to Brendt A Christensen (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Jury Questionnaire)(Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 11/28/2018) |
11/29/2018 | 158 | MOTION to Require Potential Jurors to Complete Jury Questionnaires in Person at the Federal Courthouse by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/29/2018) |
11/29/2018 | 159 | MOTION for Leave to File Proposed Jury Questionnaire Under Seal by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/29/2018) |
11/29/2018 | 160 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/29/2018) |
11/30/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen: The Court previously set out a schedule for proposed juror questionnaires asking the parties to seek agreement where they could. On November 12, 2018, the defense file a Motion 154 for Extension of Time to prepare proposed questionnaire and confer with the United States. On November 28 and 29, 2018, each side filed proposed juror questionnaires 157 160 but did not file any agreed proposed questions.The parties are instructed to tender, within 7 days of this Order, a proposed AGREED questionnaire to any and all questions they may be able to agree on, or otherwise submit a filing indicating that the parties were unable to reach agreement on any proposed question. The previously set objection/response deadline of 12/7/2018 remains in place. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 11/30/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 11/30/2018) | |
12/03/2018 | 161 | NOTICE of Intent to Present Expert Evidence Relating to Mental Condition on the Issue of Punishment Pursuant to Fed. R.Crim. P. 12.2(b)(2) by Brendt A Christensen (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/03/2018) |
12/03/2018 | 162 | MOTION for Order Establishing Procedures Pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 12.2(c) and Memorandum of Law in Support by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/03/2018) |
12/06/2018 | 163 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/6/2018. IT IS ORDERED: Defendant's Motion 132 for Intradistrict Transfer of Case is GRANTED and this matter is transferred to the Peoria Division for further proceedings. Defendants Motion 131 to Change Venue is DENIED as MOOT. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 12/06/2018) |
12/06/2018 | 164 | NOTICE of Filing of Agreed, Proposed Jury Questionnaire by USA as to Brendt A Christensen (Attachments: # 1 Agreed, Proposed Jury Questionnaire)(Nelson, James) (Entered: 12/06/2018) |
12/06/2018 | 165 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/06/2018) |
12/07/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER granting Defendant's 159 Motion for Leave to File as to Brendt A Christensen (1). Document 160 will remain under seal. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/7/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 12/07/2018) | |
12/07/2018 | 166 | Response by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 165 Sealed Document (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 167 | MOTION to Compel Discovery of Victim Impact Evidence by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 168 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 117 MOTION to Declare the Federal Death Penalty Act Unconstitutional as Applied on the Ground that the Facts of this Case, Coupled with the Sovereign Decision of the State of Illinois to Abolish Capital Punishment, Demonstrate that its Application H (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 169 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 99 MOTION to Bar and Suppress Identification Testimony and Evidence (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 170 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 122 Amended MOTION to Strike Aggravating Factor Alleging Future Dangerousness (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 171 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 98 MOTION to Suppress Jail Communications and Fruits Thereof (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 172 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 114 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 173 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 100 MOTION to Suppress Evidence Seized Pursuant to the Illegal Search of Defendant's Apartment on June 15, 2017 (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 174 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 97 MOTION to Suppress Statements (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 175 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 108 MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Other Serious Acts of Violence"(Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 176 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 105 MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Vulnerability of Victim" (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 177 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 101 MOTION to Strike Non-Statutory Aggravating Factor of "Obstruction of Justice" (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 178 | MOTION in Support of Defendant's Proposed Supplement to the Joint Jury Questionnaire by Brendt A Christensen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/07/2018 | 179 | Amended MOTION in Support of Defendant's Proposed Supplement to the Joint Jury Questionnaire by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/07/2018) |
12/10/2018 | 180 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 162 MOTION for Order Establishing Procedures Pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 12.2(c) and Memorandum of Law in Support (Nelson, James) (Entered: 12/10/2018) |
12/10/2018 | 181 | MOTION for Psychiatric Exam of the Defendant Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 12.2(c)(1)(B) by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Nelson, James) (Entered: 12/10/2018) |
12/11/2018 | 182 | ORDER entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/11/2018. IT IS ORDERED: Defendant's Motion 83 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The parties' access to the materials granted above are subject to the accompanying Protective Order. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 12/11/2018) |
12/11/2018 | 183 | PROTECTIVE ORDER entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/11/2018 as to Brendt A Christensen. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 12/11/2018) |
12/11/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen: In addition to argument on 114 and 117 , the parties should be prepared to present arguments at the December 14, 2018 hearing on Defendant's Notice 161 and Motion 162 for Order Establishing Procedures Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 12.2(c), the United States' Response 180 , and the United States' Motion 181 for Psychiatric Exam. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/11/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 12/11/2018) | |
12/11/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen: At the 11/26/2018 telephone conference, the Court reserved ruling on whether to allow an evidentiary hearing on Defendant's Motion 108 . After careful review of the Motion, Response, and Reply, the Court finds that the Motion 108 is directed squarely at the penalty phase, and it is not until Defendant's Reply 175 that Defendant raises a challenge to the use of the evidence at issue during the guilty phase of the trial. If Defendant wishes to raise such a challenge, it should be included in a motion so that the United States has an opportunity to respond. No such motion is currently on file. Accordingly, the Court denies Defendant's request to present evidence relating to 108 at the December hearings. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/11/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 12/11/2018) | |
12/12/2018 | TEXT ONLY ORDER as to Brendt A Christensen: The Court grants in part and reserves ruling in part on Defendant's Ex Parte Motion 184 for Issuance of Subpoenas. Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17(b) provides that, '[u]pon a defendant's ex parte application, the court must order that a subpoena be issued for a named witness if the defendant shows an inability to pay the witness's fees and the necessity of the witness's presence for an adequate defense. Fed. R. Crim. P. 17(b) (emphasis added). In light of the Court's December 11, 2018 text entry declining an evidentiary hearing on 108 , the Court requests Defendant to explain why the presence of the witness identified in paragraph 2(c) is necessary for the currently scheduled motion hearings. Accordingly, Defendant's Motion is granted as to the individuals identified in paragraph 2(a), (b), and (d), and the Court reserves ruling on the individual identified in paragraph 2(c). The Clerk is directed to issue subpoenas for the individuals identified in paragraph 2(a),(b), and (d). Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/12/2018. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 12/12/2018) | |
12/14/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Shadid: Parties present in open court AUSAs Eugene Miller, James Nelson, and Bryan Freres on behalf of the Govt and Defendant Brendt A Christensen with AFPD Elisabeth Pollock, Atty Julie Brain, Atty Robert Tucker, and AFPD George Taseff for a Motion Hearing on Friday, 12/14/2018 re documents 114 , 117 , 161 , 162 , 180 & 181 . Arguments heard. Brief in-camera sessions held. Court allows Defense to file a Reply to Govt's Response 180 by 1/4/2019. WRITTEN ORDER TO ENTER. Dft remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. (Court Reporter NM) (JRK, ilcd) (Entered: 12/14/2018) | |
12/16/2018 | 187 | Emergency MOTION For Evidentiary Hearing Regarding Search of Defendant's Cell at Livingston County Jail by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/16/2018) |
12/16/2018 | 188 | MOTION to Quash Trial Subpoena by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 12/16/2018) |
12/17/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 12/17/18 before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. Appearance for the Government by AUSAs James Nelson, Bryan Freres, and Eugene Miller. Appearance by the Defendant BRENDT A. CHRISTENSEN and with counsel AFPDs Elisabeth Pollock and George Taseff and Robert Tucker and Julie Brain. Motion hearing held. Evidence for Government presented. Witnesses sworn; testimony heard. Defendant orally moved to withdraw Motion 95 ; granted. Government's Motion to Quash 188 is MOOT as Defendant was unable to serve subpoena. Government may re-raise matter if necessary. Defendant's Motion to Bar and Suppress Identification Testimony and Evidence 99 discussed; arguments heard. Government to file reply by 12/21/18. Hearing thereon scheduled for 1/18/19 at 9:30 AM, before Chief Judge James E. Shadid, CR A, Urbana. Defendant orally moved for the entry of a preservation order re: security video at Livingston County Jail; granted. Written order to be entered. Court in recess until 9:00 AM on 12/18/18. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshal (Court Reporter NM.) (TC, ilcd) Modified on 12/18/18 to correct motion # set for hearing on 1/18/19 (TC, ilcd). (Entered: 12/17/2018) | |
12/18/2018 | Minute Entry for proceedings held 12/18/18 before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. Appearance for the Government by AUSAs James Nelson, Bryan Freres, and Eugene Miller. Appearance by the Defendant BRENDT A. CHRISTENSEN and with counsel AFPDs Elisabeth Pollock and George Taseff and Robert Tucker and Julie Brain. Motion hearing continued from 12/17/18. Evidence presented. Witnesses sworn; testimony heard. As follow-up to the oral motion made by Defendant at the hearing on 12/17/18 for the entry of a preservation order regarding security video at Livingston County Jail, the Court will enter a written order and directs the Government to contact the Livingston County Jail to notify them that order is coming and ask them not to destroy security tape of Defendant's cell. Motion hearing concluded; written order to be entered ruling on Defendant's motions 96 97 98 100 . Discussion held regarding future scheduling. Parties to submit revised proposed scheduling order. Motion hearing regarding 118 119 scheduled for 2/4/19 at 9:00 AM, CR A, Urbana. Discussion held regarding juror questionnaires. Juror questionnaire will be re-visited at the 1/18/19 hearing. Discussion held regarding outstanding unexecuted witness subpoena. Motion to Quash Subpoena 188 is moot as Court has heard evidence and argument and is prepared to rule on motions 96 97 100 . Court in recess. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. Minute entry updated to reflect that the parties have agreed, and the Court approves, the public 189 and sealed 190 & 191 exhibit and witness lists. (Court Reporter NM.) (TC, ilcd) Modified on 12/19/2018 to add final sentence (JRK, ilcd). (Entered: 12/18/2018) | |
12/18/2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as to Brendt A Christensen: Motion Hearings set for 1/18/19 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Chief Judge James E. Shadid; and 2/4/19 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 12/18/2018) | |
12/18/2018 | 189 | EXHIBIT LIST by Brendt A Christensen from motion hearing held 12/17/18 and 12/18/18 regarding motions 96 97 100 . (Exhibits stored in clerk's office vault.) (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 12/19/2018) |
12/18/2018 | 190 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - ORIGINAL DOCUMENT EXHIBIT LIST UNREDACTED by Brendt A Christensen from motion hearing held 12/17/18 and 12/18/18 regarding motions 96 97 100 . (Exhibits stored in clerk's office vault.) (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 12/19/2018) |
12/18/2018 | 191 | +++ SEALED DOCUMENT - ORIGINAL DOCUMENT UNREDACTED EXHIBIT LIST by Brendt A Christensen from motion hearing held 12/18/18 regarding motion 98 . (Exhibits stored in clerk's office vault.) (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 12/19/2018) |
12/19/2018 | 192 | ORDER entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 12/19/2018 as to Brendt A Christensen. The Court hereby orders the Livingston County Jail to preserve any audio, photographic, or video surveillance of Defendants cell block recorded on December 14, 2018. The United States Marshal is directed to serve a copy of this order on the Livingston County Sheriff in his capacity as custodian of the Livingston County Jail. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 12/19/2018) |
12/20/2018 | 193 | Notice of Service on Livingston County Sheriff re 192 Order (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 12/20/2018) |
12/21/2018 | 194 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 167 MOTION to Compel Discovery of Victim Impact Evidence (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 12/21/2018) |
12/21/2018 | 195 | RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Brendt A Christensen re 187 Emergency MOTION For Evidentiary Hearing Regarding Search of Defendant's Cell at Livingston County Jail (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 12/21/2018) |
01/04/2019 | 198 | REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Brendt A Christensen re 162 MOTION for Order Establishing Procedures Pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 12.2(c) and Memorandum of Law in Support (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/9/2019: # 1 Exhibits) (SAG, ilcd). (Entered: 01/04/2019) |
01/05/2019 | 199 | MOTION for Leave to File Exhibits to R. 198 Instanter by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/05/2019) |
01/09/2019 | TEXT ORDER entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/9/2019 granting Defendant's Motion 199 for Leave to File. The Clerk is directed to add the exhibits from the Motion 199 to the Reply 198 . (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/09/2019) | |
01/11/2019 | 200 | MOTION for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to the Defendant's Motion to Establish Rule 12.2 Procedures by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Nelson, James) (Entered: 01/11/2019) |
01/11/2019 | 201 | MOTION to Dismiss Indictment and NOI for Unconstitutional Discrimination in the Decisions to Bring Federal Charges Against Defendant and to Seek the Death Penalty, and for Discovery by Brendt A Christensen. (Pollock, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/11/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 202 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 114 to Dismiss Count One Due to Lack of Jurisdiction is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 203 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 96 to Suppress Statements Surreptitiously Recorded by T.E.B. is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 204 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 97 to Suppress Statements is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 205 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 98 is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 206 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 100 to Suppress Evidence is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | 207 | ORDER AND OPINION entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. Defendant's Motion 117 is DENIED. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER. (SAG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) |
01/14/2019 | TEXT ONLY ORDER granting United States' Motion 200 for Leave to File Surreply as to Brendt A Christensen (1). The United States is directed to file said Surreply by 1/21/2019. Entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/14/2019. (SJP, ilcd) (Entered: 01/14/2019) | |
01/15/2019 | 208 | MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony of Dr. Geoffrey Lofthus by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A)(Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 01/15/2019) |
01/15/2019 | NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION in case as to Brendt A Christensen 208 MOTION to Exclude the Expert Testimony of Dr. Geoffrey Lofthus : Motion Hearing set for 1/15/2019 at 01:30 PM by telephone from Peoria (attorneys only -court has sent call-in information to the parties) before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. (CG, ilcd) (Entered: 01/15/2019) | |
01/15/2019 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Shadid: Parties present via telephone AUSA Bryan Freres & AUSA Eugene Miller on behalf of the Govt, APFD George Taseff and AFPD Elisabeth Pollock on behalf of Dft Brendt A Christensen (absent, by agreement) for a Motion Hearing on Tuesday, 1/15/2019 at 1:33 PM. Dft's Atty Julie Brain joined conference at 1:40 PM. Discussion held re the Govt's Motion to Exclude the Expert Testimony of Dr. Geoffrey Lofthus 208 . Govt withdraws their argument that they had not received a report or a written summary regarding Dr. Lofthus' proposed testimony, as this was received in October. Parties disclose their positions to the Motion. Discussion held re expectations for the Motion Hearing scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM on Friday, 1/18/2019 in Urbana. Court outlines procedures for prospective jurors to complete questionnaires with further discussion with parties' input to occur on Friday. Court reminds the parties to confer re a proposed amended scheduling order. Court notes Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 201 wherein additional discovery is requested. Govt to respond to the Motion 201 by 1/25/2019. (Court Reporter NM) (JRK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/15/2019) | |
01/15/2019 | TEXT ORDER entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/15/2019 as to Brendt A Christensen: Pursuant to the Court's Order and Opinion 163 entered 12/6/2018 transferring the matter to the Peoria Division for further proceedings, the Pretrial Conference set for 10:00 AM on Monday, 3/25/2019 will be held in Courtroom A in Peoria. Jury Selection will now begin on Monday, 4/1/2019 at 9:00 AM, also in Courtroom A in Peoria, with trial to follow. (JRK, ilcd) (Entered: 01/15/2019) | |
01/17/2019 | TEXT ORDER as to Brendt A. Christensen entered by Chief Judge James E. Shadid on 1/17/19. Motion Hearing set for 1/18/19 start time will be 8:45 AM in Courtroom A in Urbana before Chief Judge James E. Shadid. (Change in time only.) (TC, ilcd) (Entered: 01/17/2019) | |
01/17/2019 | 209 | MOTION to Limit the Examination of E.H., or in the Alternative, to Excuse Her from Testifying at the January 18, 2019, Suppression Hearing by USA as to Brendt A Christensen. (Miller, Eugene) (Entered: 01/17/2019) |
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