CAT A, CLOSED

U.S. District Court
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:08-cr-00181-JDB All Defendants


Case title: USA v. SOCIETE AIR FRANCE et al
Date Filed: 06/26/2008
Assigned to: Judge John D. Bates

Defendant (1)
SOCIETE AIR FRANCE represented byLawrence Byrne
LINKLATERS LLP
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
(212) 903-9000
Email: larry.byrne@linklaters.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Thomas Aquinas McGrath , III
LINKLATERS, LLP
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
(212) 903-9000
Email: thomas.mcgrath@linklaters.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Pro Hac Vice

Pending Counts
Disposition
15:1; ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS
(1)		 Defendant sentenced to a Fine of Two Hundred and Ten Million Dollars ($210,000,000.00); Special Assessment of $400.00 imposed

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None
Assigned to: Judge John D. Bates

Defendant (2)
KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. represented byJohn Murray Nannes
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM, LLP
1440 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005-2111
(202) 371-7500
Fax: (202) 661-9191
Email: john.nannes@skadden.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Pending Counts
Disposition
15:1; ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS
(1)		 Defendant sentenced to a Fine of One Hundred and Forty Million Dollars ($140,000,000.00); Special Assessment of $400.00 imposed

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None

Plaintiff
USA represented byBrent C. Snyder
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Antitrust Division
450 Fifth Street, N.W
Suite 11300
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 616-3186
Email: brent.snyder@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Elizabeth Aloi
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
1401 H Street, N.W.
Suite 3700
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 307-0024
Email: elizabeth.aloi@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kathryn M. Hellings
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
450 5th St
Suite 11300
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 307-0934
Email: katie.hellings@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark C. Grundvig
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Antitrust Division
450 5th Street, N.W.
Suite 11300
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 305-1878
Fax: (202) 514-6525
Email: mark.grundvig@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark R. Rosman
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Antitrust Division
450 Fifth Street, NW
Room 11300
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 305-0886
Fax: (202) 514-6525
Email: mark.rosman@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed #Docket Text
06/26/20081INFORMATION as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE (1) and KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (2) on Count 1. (tnr, ) (Entered: 06/26/2008)
07/02/2008  Set/Reset Hearings as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE, KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V.: Plea and Sentence set for 7/22/2008 10:30 AM before Judge John D. Bates. (tb, ) (Entered: 07/02/2008)
07/03/20082First MOTION for Victim Rights Notification by USA as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE, KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V.. (Aloi, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/03/2008)
07/07/20083ORDER: Upon consideration of defendants' 2 Motion for Victim Rights as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE (1), KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (2); it is hereby ordered that the motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 07/03/07. (tb, ) (Entered: 07/09/2008)
07/10/20084NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Lawrence Byrne appearing for SOCIETE AIR FRANCE (Byrne, Lawrence) (Entered: 07/10/2008)
07/10/20085 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Thomas A. McGrath III. :Address- 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10105. Phone No. - 212-903-9000. Fax No. - 212-903-9100 by SOCIETE AIR FRANCE. (Attachments: # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Byrne, Lawrence) (Entered: 07/10/2008)
07/10/2008  MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 5 the motion for admission pro hac vice of Thomas A. McGrath III, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall enter the appearance of Thomas A. McGrath III on behalf of defendant Societe Air France. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/10/2008. (CK) (Entered: 07/10/2008)
07/16/20086JOINT SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA, SOCIETE AIR FRANCE and KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (Aloi, Elizabeth) Modified on 7/17/2008 (tnr, ). (Entered: 07/16/2008)
07/17/2008  NOTICE re 6 Sentencing Memorandum ; emailed to elizabeth.aloi@usdoj.gov, cc'd 6 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Edited entry to read as a Joint Sentencing Memorandum. (ztnr, ) (Entered: 07/17/2008)
07/22/2008  Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Bates:Arraignment as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE (1) and KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (2) on Count 1 held on 7/22/2008, Plea of Guilty entered as to Count 1. Board of Resolutions shall be filed in case jacket. Sentencing set for 7/22/2008 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 8 before Judge John D. Bates. Bond Status of Defendants: No Bond Status- Defendants are Corporations. (Court Reporter: Bryan Wayne;Defense Attorneys: #1- Thomas McGrath and #2- John Nannes; US Attorney: Brent Snyder) (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/20087WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by SOCIETE AIR FRANCE signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/22/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/20088BOARD OF RESOLUTIONS as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/20089WAIVER of Right to Trial by Jury as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE approved by Judge John D. Bates on 7/22/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/200810BOARD OF RESOLUTIONS as to KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/200811WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/22/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/200812WAIVER of Right to Trial by Jury as to KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. approved by Judge John D. Bates on 7/22/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/200813PLEA AGREEMENT as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE and KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/2008  Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Bates:Sentencing held on 7/22/2008 as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE (1) and KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (2). Count 1: Defendant SOCIETE AIR FRANCE (1) sentenced to a Fine of Two Hundred and Ten Million Dollars ($210,000,000.00); Special Assessment of $400.00 imposed. Count 1: Defendant KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (2) sentenced to a Fine of One Hundred and Forty Million Dollars ($140,000,000.00); Special Assessment of $400.00 imposed. Bond Status of Defendants: No Bond Status- Defendants are Corporations. (Court Reporter: Bryan Wayne;Defense Attorneys: #1- Thomas McGarth and #2- John Nannes; US Attorney: Brent Snyder) (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/23/200814JUDGMENT as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE. Statement of Reasons Not Included signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/23/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/23/2008)
07/23/200815STATEMENT OF REASONS as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE re 14 Judgment; Not for public disclosure per Judicial Conference Policy signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/23/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/23/2008)
07/23/200816JUDGMENT as to KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V.. Statement of Reasons Not Included signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/23/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/23/2008)
07/23/200817STATEMENT OF REASONS as to KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. re 16 Judgment; Not for public disclosure per Judicial Conference Policy signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/23/08. (tnr, ) (Entered: 07/23/2008)
07/28/200818TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS in case as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE, KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. before Judge John D. Bates of proceedings held on 7/22/08; Page Numbers: 1 - 46. Date of Issuance:7/28/08. Court Reporter/Transcriber Bryan A. Wayne, Telephone number 202-354-3186, Court Reporter Email Address : bryanawayne@verizon.net.

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Redaction Request due 8/18/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/28/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/27/2008.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 07/28/2008)
08/14/2008  Remark: On 8/6/08 the Court received a wire transfer in the amount of $210,000,000.00 to satisfy the fine obligation imposed by the Court on 7/23/08; Receipt No: 08461600098. (tnr, ) (Entered: 08/14/2008)
08/14/2008  Remark: On 8/6/08 the Court received a wire transfer in the amount of $140,000,000.00 to satisfy the fine obligation imposed by the Court on 7/23/08; Receipt No: 08461600099. (tnr, ) (Entered: 08/14/2008)
10/17/200819CORRECTED TRANSCRIPT in case as to SOCIETE AIR FRANCE, KONINKLIJKE LUCHTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. re: Transcript 18 before Judge John D. Bates of proceedings held on 7/22/08, Page Numbers: 1 - 46. Date of Issuance:10/17/08. Court Reporter/Transcriber Bryan A. Wayne, Telephone number 202-354-3186, Court Reporter Email Address : bryanawayne@verizon.net.This transcript may be purchased from the Court Reporter referenced above. Other transcript formats are also available (multi-page, condensed,CD or ASCII).(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 10/17/2008)