USA v. CITGO Petroleum Corporation et al

COMPLEX

U.S. District Court
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Corpus Christi)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:06-cr-00563 All Defendants

Case title: USA v. CITGO Petroleum Corporation et al

Date Filed: 08/09/2006

Assigned to: Judge John D. Rainey
Defendant (1)
CITGO Petroleum Corporation	represented by	Dick DeGuerin DeGuerin and Dickson 1018 Preston Ave 7th Floor Houston, TX 77002 713-223-5959 Fax: 713-223-9231 Email: ddeguerin@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Catherine Louise Baen Attorney at Law 1018 Preston 7th Floor Houston, TX 77002 713-223-5959 Fax: 713-223-9231 fax ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Chad J Doellinger Elmer Stahl Klevorn & Solberg LLP 224 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 312-660-7600 Fax: 312-692-1718 Email: cdoellinger@eimerstahl.com TERMINATED: 02/14/2012 Designation: Retained Daniel D. Birk Eimer Stahl LLP 224 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 312-660-7600 Email: dbirk@eimerstahl.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED James B Blackburn , Jr Blackburn Carter PC 4709 Austin Street Houston, TX 77004 713-524-1012 Fax: 713-524-5165 Email: jbblaw@blackburncarter.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Matt Hennessy 1001 Fannin Street Suite 1950 Houston, TX 77002 713-223-1950 Fax: 713-223-1952 Email: matt@hennessyfirm.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Nathan P Eimer Eimer Stahl et al 224 S Michigan Avenue Ste 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 312-660-7601 Fax: 312-692-1718 Email: neimer@eimerstahl.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Ralph F Meyer Royston Rayzor et al 802 N. Carancahua Suite 1300 Corpus Christi, TX 78401-0021 361-884-8808 Fax: 361-884-7261 Email: ralph.meyer@roystonlaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Robert Brager Beveridge and Diamond PC 201 N Charles St Ste 2210 Baltimore, MD 21201-4150 410-230-1310 Fax: 410-230-1389 Email: rbrager@bdlaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained
Pending Counts		Disposition
FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, PENALTY: Did knowingly operate an oil water separator without required emission control equipment. (4s-5s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony
Terminated Counts		Disposition
Did knowingly operate a refinery with more than 6 megagrams of benzene in uncontrolled waste streams. (1-2)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, PENALTY: Did knowingly operate a refinery with more than 6 megagrams of benzene in uncontrolled waste streams. (1s-2s)		Not Guilty
Did knowingly fail to report all benzene waste streams. (3)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIMS: Did knowingly make a false statement in a required report. (3s)		Dismissed by Order of the Court on 12/21/07
Did knowingly operate an oil water separator without required emission control equipment. (4-5)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
Felony
Complaints		Disposition
None

Assigned to: Judge John D. Rainey
Defendant (2)
CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.	represented by	Dick DeGuerin (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Catherine Louise Baen (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Chad J Doellinger (See above for address) TERMINATED: 02/14/2012 Designation: Retained Daniel D. Birk (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED James B Blackburn , Jr (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Matt Hennessy (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Nathan P Eimer (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Pending Counts		Disposition
FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, PENALTY: Did knowingly operate an oil water separator without required emission control equipment. (4s-5s)
TAKING, KILLING, OR POSSESSING MIGRATORY BIRDS: Did unlawfully take and aid and abet the taking of migratory birds without permit. (8s-10s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony
Terminated Counts		Disposition
Did knowingly operate a refinery with more than 6 megagrams of benzene in uncontrolled waste streams. (1-2)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, PENALTY: Did knowingly operate a refinery with more than 6 megagrams of benzene in uncontrolled waste streams. (1s-2s)		Not Guilty
Did knowingly fail to report all benzene waste streams. (3)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIMS: Did knowingly make a false statement in a required report. (3s)		Dismissed by Order of the Court on 12/21/07.
Did knowingly operate an oil water separator without required emission control equipment. (4-5)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
Did unlawfully take migratory birds without a permit. (6-10)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
TAKING, KILLING, OR POSSESSING MIGRATORY BIRDS: Did unlawfully take and aid and abet the taking of migratory birds without permit. (6s-7s)		Acquitted
Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
Felony
Complaints		Disposition
None

Assigned to: Judge John D. Rainey
Defendant (3)
Philip D. Vrazel $20,000 Unsecured Appearance Bond	represented by	James B Parks Attorney at Law 214 Dwyer Ste 210 San Antonio, TX 78204 210-229-1322 Email: jbparks@aol.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Edward Camara Attorney at Law P.O. Box 6130 San Antonio, TX 78209 210-223-5893 Email: whodat1@rocketmail.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Pending Counts		Disposition
None
Highest Offense Level (Opening)
None
Terminated Counts		Disposition
Did knowingly fail to report all benzene waste streams. (3)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIMS: Did knowingly make a false statement in a required report. (3s)		Dismissed by Order of the Court on 12/21/07
Did unlawfully take migratory birds without a permit. (6-10)		Dismissed on Govt's Oral Motion
TAKING, KILLING, OR POSSESSING MIGRATORY BIRDS: Did unlawfully take and aid and abet the taking of migratory birds without permit. (6s-7s)		Acquitted
TAKING, KILLING, OR POSSESSING MIGRATORY BIRDS: Did unlawfully take and aid and abet the taking of migratory birds without permit. (8s-10s)		Not Guilty
Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
Felony
Complaints		Disposition
None

Movant
Dana Burch	represented by	David Gerger Gerger Clarke 1001 Fannin Ste 1950 Houston, TX 77002 713-224-4400 Fax: 713-224-5153 Email: david@gergerclarke.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained

Movant
Susan Harris	represented by	Michael O'Neal Connelly Connelly Baker et al 600 Travis Suite 700 Houston, TX 77002 713-980-1711 Fax: 713-980-1702 Email: mconnelly@connellybaker.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant
Mary Risner	represented by	Demetri Anastasiadis Office of Texas Attorney General P O Box 12548 Austin, TX 78711-2548 512-463-2080 Fax: 512-495-9139 Email: demetri.anastasiadis@texasattorneygeneral.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained

Movant
Suzie Canales	represented by	Enrique Porrata Valdivia Attorney at Law 1111 N Main St San Antonio, TX 78212 210-212-3700 Fax: 210-212-3772 Email: evaldivia@trla.org LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained

Movant
Community Members	represented by	Paul G Cassell , Esq. Attorney at Law 332 S 1400 E Room 101 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-201-8271 Email: cassellp@law.utah.edu LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Paula Pierce Texas Legal Services Center 815 Brazos Suite 1100 Austin, TX 78701 512-637-5414 Email: ppierce@tlsc.org ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Plaintiff
USA	represented by	Howard P Stewart United States Department of Justice Environmental Crimes Section 601 D Street, N.W. Suite 2014 Washington, DC 20004 202-305-0334 Fax: 202-305-0396 fax Email: howard.stewart@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained James L Turner US Attorneys Office 1000 Louisiana Ste 2300 Houston, TX 77002 713-567-9361 Fax: 713-718-3302 Email: jim.turner@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Financial Litigation U S Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas P O Box 61129 Houston, TX 77208 713-567-9000 Fax: 713-718-3391 fax Email: flu.usatxs-@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained US Marshal - CC 1133 North Shoreline, Room 109 Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-888-3154 Fax: 361-888-3174 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained US Pretrial Svcs-CC 1133 N Shoreline Blvd Rm 114 Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-888-3411 Fax: 361-888-3419 fax ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained US Probation - CC 1133 North Shoreline Blvd, Room 124 Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-888-3518 fax Fax: 361-888-3518 fax Email: TXSPdb_CorDuty@txsp.uscourts.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained James B. Nelson Environmental Crimes Section United States Department of Justice 601 D Street Northwest Suite 2140 Washington, DC 20004 202-305-0423 Email: james.nelson@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Kenneth A Cusick Office of U S Attorney 800 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-903-7921 Fax: 361-888-3200 Email: kenneth.cusick@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Lary Cook Larson US Department of Justice 601 D St NW Washington, DC 20011 202-305-0294 Fax: 202-305-0397 Email: lary.larson@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED William Robert Miller 288 Lake Forest Drive Jasper, GA 30143 281-639-4891 Email: millerwr@aol.com TERMINATED: 02/10/2012 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained

Date Filed	#	Docket Text
08/09/2006	1	INDICTMENT (The original indictment with the signature of the grand jury foreperson is on file under seal with the clerk) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) count(s) 1-2, 3, 4-5, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) count(s) 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6-10, Philip D. Vrazel (3) count(s) 3, 6-10, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/09/2006	2	US Attys Criminal Docket Sheet as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/09/2006	3	Government's MOTION for Issuance of a Criminal Summons and Setting Bond Amount by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/09/2006	4	Government's MOTION for Issuance of a Criminal Summons and Setting Amount of Bail by USA as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/09/2006	5	Government's MOTION for Issuance of Arrest Warrant by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/09/2006	6	ORDER granting 3 Motion for Issuance of SUMMONS as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1).(Signed by Judge B. Janice Ellington.) Parties notified.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/09/2006	7	ORDER granting 4 Motion for Issuance of SUMMONS as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge B. Janice Ellington.) Parties notified.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/09/2006	8	ORDER granting 5 Motion for Issuance of Warrant as to Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge B. Janice Ellington.) Parties notified.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
08/10/2006		Arrest of Philip D. Vrazel. (Defendant voluntarily surrendered)., filed. (lhardwick, ) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
08/10/2006		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge B. Janice Ellington: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Philip D. Vrazel,(Deft informed of rights) held on 8/10/2006. Defendant stated he will retain counsel. ARRAIGNMENT as to Philip D. Vrazel (3) Count 3,6-10 held on 8/10/2006. Defendant plead Not Guilty to Counts 3, 6-10. DETENTION HEARING as to Philip D. Vrazel. The government did not move to detain the defendant. The Court set bond at $20,000.00 (unsecured) and bond conditions as recommended by Pretrial Services, with the following modification: The defendant will be released today, but has to remove all firearms from his residence within 72 hours. Hearing Concluded. Appearances: Howard P Stewart, Jimmy Parks, US Marshal - CC, US Pretrial Svcs-CC.(Digital # 2:00:41-2:22:19)(ERO:Lisa Hardwick) Deft remanded to custody, pending release on bond. , filed.(lhardwick, ) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
08/10/2006		Attorney update in case as to Philip D. Vrazel. Attorney Jimmy Parks for Philip D. Vrazel added. (lhardwick, ) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
08/10/2006	9	SCHEDULING ORDER as to Philip D. Vrazel. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 8/30/2006 Responses due by 9/8/2006 Pretrial Conference set for 9/25/2006 at 08:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey Proposed Voir Dire due by 9/18/2006 Jury Selection set for 10/3/2006 at 08:30AM before Judge John D. Rainey Jury Trial set for 10/3/2006 at 08:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 8/30/2006( Signed by Judge B. Janice Ellington ). Parties notified. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/11/2006)
08/11/2006	10	Appearance Bond Entered as to Philip D. Vrazel in amount of $ 20,000 Unsecured , filed. (srussell, ) (Entered: 08/14/2006)
08/14/2006	12	AMENDED US Attys Criminal Docket Sheet as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 08/15/2006)
08/15/2006	11	NOTICE OF SETTING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Arraignment set for 8/17/2006 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge B. Janice Ellington, filed. (lhardwick, ) (Entered: 08/15/2006)
08/16/2006	13	Summons Returned Executed on 8/11/06 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (amireles, ) (Entered: 08/17/2006)
08/17/2006		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge B. Janice Ellington :INITIAL APPEARANCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.,held on 8/17/2006. ARRAIGNMENT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) Counts 1-2,3,4-5 and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) Counts 1-2,3,4-5,6-10 held on 8/17/2006. Dick DeGuerin filed an appearance on behalf of CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., and appeared with the company's representative, Mr. Robert Kostelnik. Counsel stated he does not represent CITGO Petroleum and that separate counsel will file notices of appearance for that organization. However, Mr. DeGuuerin stated that for the purposes of the initial appearance and arraignment, he will represent CITGO Petroleum and waive service of the summons. Mr. DeGuerin entered a Not Guilty plea on behalf CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) Counts 1-2,3,4-5, and Mr. Kostelnik entered a Not Guilty plea on behalf of CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) Counts 1-2,3,4-5,6-10. Appearances:Julie Hampton, Dick DeGuerin, Jim Blackburn, and Robert Kostelnik. US Marshal - CC.(Digital # 9:57:41-10:09:10)(ERO:Lisa Hardwick) , filed.(lhardwick, ) (Entered: 08/17/2006)
08/17/2006		Attorney update in case as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.. Attorney Dick DeGuerin for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Edward Matt Hennessy for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Catherine Louise Baen for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., James B Blackburn, Jr for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. added. (lhardwick, ) (Entered: 08/17/2006)
08/17/2006	15	NOTICE OF ENTRY AND DESIGNATION AS LEAD COUNSEL AND NOTICE OF CO-COUNSEL : Catherine Louise Baen, James B Blackburn, Jr, Dick DeGuerin, Edward Matt Hennessy appearing for CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. , filed.(amireles, ) (Entered: 08/18/2006)
08/17/2006	16	SCHEDULING ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 9/8/2006 Responses due by 9/18/2006 Pretrial Conference set for 9/25/2006 at 08:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey Proposed Voir Dire due by 9/18/2006 Jury Trial set for 10/3/2006 at 08:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 9/8/2006( Signed by Judge B. Janice Ellington ). Parties notified. (amireles, ) (Entered: 08/18/2006)
08/17/2006	17	SCHEDULING ORDER as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 9/8/2006 Responses due by 9/18/2006 Pretrial Conference set for 9/25/2006 at 08:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey Proposed Voir Dire due by 9/18/2006 Jury Trial set for 10/3/2006 at 08:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 9/8/2006( Signed by Judge B. Janice Ellington ). Parties notified. (amireles, ) (Entered: 08/18/2006)
08/25/2006	18	Agreed MOTION to Certify Case as Complex by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/25/2006)
08/29/2006	19	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Edward Matt Hennessy appearing for CITGO Petroleum Corporation Notice Dick DeGuerin as lead counsel, Matt Hennessy, Catherine Baen and Jim Blackburn as co-counsel, and Nathan P. Eimer as of-counsel, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/29/2006)
08/29/2006		Attorney update in case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation. Attorney Dick DeGuerin for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Edward Matt Hennessy for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Catherine Louise Baen for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, James B Blackburn, Jr for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Nathan P Eimer for CITGO Petroleum Corporation added. (amireles, ) (Entered: 09/15/2006)
08/30/2006	20	NOTICE Conference Call between Judge Rainey, Government Prosecutors and Counsel for Defendants of Conference Call by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/30/2006)
08/30/2006	21	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pre-Trial Motions by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(amireles, ) (Entered: 08/30/2006)
08/31/2006	22	NOTICE Call between Judge Rainey, Attorneys for Government, Attorneys for Defendants of Conference Call by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/31/2006)
08/31/2006	23	NOTICE call in number of conference call correction by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/31/2006)
08/31/2006	24	PROPOSED ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/31/2006)
08/31/2006	25	ORDER FOLLOWING CONFERENCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. Agreed Motion to Certify Case as Complete is granted. A separate order will be entered setting forth findings and a new scheduling order. Appearances: Jeff Bettner, Mary Carter, Catherine Louise Baen, James B Blackburn, Jr, Dick DeGuerin, William Robert Miller, Jimmy Parks, Jr, Howard P Stewart. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey). Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 09/06/2006)
09/12/2006	26	ORDER granting 18 Motion to Certify as Complex Case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)
09/12/2006	27	SCHEDULING ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. Defendants' Motions filed by 11/9/2006. Government Responses filed by 12/11/2006. Pretrial Conference set for 3/7/2007 at 09:00 AM at USDC Corpus Christi before Judge John D. Rainey. Jury Selection and Trial set for 5/8/2007 at 09:00AM at USDC Corpus Christi before Judge John D. Rainey.(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey). Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)
11/02/2006	28	Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions and Responses by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/02/2006)
11/09/2006	29	ORDER granting 28 Agreed Motion to Extend the Deadline for Filing Pretrial Motions and Responses as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 11/09/2006)
11/22/2006	30	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) One and Two by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	31	MOTION to Compel Bill of Particulars Concerning Counts One and Two by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	32	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Unconstitutional Delegation of Legislative Authority and Exceeding Delegated Authority by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	33	MOTION to Dismiss Count Three for Exceeding Statute of Limitations by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	34	MOTION to Compel A Bill of Particulars Concerning Count Three by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	35	MOTION to Strike Surplusage From Counts One, Four and Five by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	36	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Four and Five for Insufficient Notice of the Alleged Criminal Conduct by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	37	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Four and Five Based on Indisputable Facts and Because 40 C.r.R. Subpart QQQ is Vague as Applied in This Case by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	38	MOTION Motion to Sever Counts Six Through Ten by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	39	MOTION for Jencks Act Material by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	40	MOTION for Pretrial Notice of 404(b) Evidence by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	41	MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	42	MOTION File Additional Motions by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	43	MOTION for Discovery and Inspection by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	44	MOTION for Brady Materials by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	45	MOTION for Discovery of Expert Witness Information by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	46	MOTION for Exculpatory Evidence Favorable to the Defendant and Brief in Support Thereof by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	47	Proposed Voir Dire by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	48	MOTION for Discovery For specific compliance with rule 16 by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	49	MOTION for Disclosure Motion for Notice of Govt Intent to use evidence subject to Rule 12 by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	50	MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Count Three by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A & B)(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	51	MOTION for Relief of From Misjoinder of Counts by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	52	MOTION to Sever Defendant Philip D. Vrazel by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	53	DISCOVERY NOTICE by Philip D. Vrazel and Inspection, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	54	MOTION for Discovery Notice of intent to present evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	55	MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	56	MOTION for Discovery Giglio/Henthorn Request by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	57	MOTION for Leave to File Additonal Motions Motions by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	58	DISCOVERY NOTICE by Philip D. Vrazel Production of Witnesses' Statements, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	59	MOTION for Relief of Pre-trial hearing to determine admissibility of statements by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	60	MOTION for Disclosure of Benefits given or offered to Government Witnesses by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	61	MOTION to Strike Surplusage from Counts one and Three by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	62	BILL OF PARTICULARS by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	63	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Outrageous Government Conduct by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	64	MOTION to Dismiss Count Three for Unconstitutional Delegation by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/22/2006	65	MOTION to Strike Surplusage from Counts Four and Five by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
11/29/2006	66	NOTICE of Adoption of Co-Defendant's Motions by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 11/29/2006)
12/12/2006	67	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 42 MOTION File Additional Motions, 34 MOTION to Compel A Bill of Particulars Concerning Count Three, 39 MOTION for Jencks Act Material, 31 MOTION to Compel Bill of Particulars Concerning Counts One and Two, 45 MOTION for Discovery of Expert Witness Information, 30 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) One and Two, 44 MOTION for Brady Materials, 35 MOTION to Strike, 41 MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants, 38 MOTION Motion to Sever Counts Six Through Ten, 32 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Unconstitutional Delegation of Legislative Authority and Exceeding Delegated Authority, 64 MOTION to Dismiss Count Three for Unconstitutional Delegation, 50 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Count Three, 40 MOTION for Pretrial Notice of 404(b) Evidence, 46 MOTION for Exculpatory Evidence Favorable to the Defendant and Brief in Support Thereof, 59 MOTION for Relief of Pre-trial hearing to determine admissibility of statements, 56 MOTION for Discovery Giglio/Henthorn Request, 33 MOTION to Dismiss Count Three for Exceeding Statute of Limitations, 58 Discovery Notice, 55 MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants, 53 Discovery Notice, 63 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Outrageous Government Conduct, 61 MOTION to Strike Surplusage from Counts one and Three, 43 MOTION for Discovery, 52 MOTION to Sever Defendant Philip D. Vrazel, 36 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s), 37 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Four and Five Based on Indisputable Facts and Because 40 C.r.R. Subpart QQQ is Vague as Applied in This Case, 60 MOTION for Disclosure of Benefits given or offered to Government Witnesses, 62 Bill of Particulars, 57 MOTION for Leave to File Additonal Motions Motions, 51 MOTION for Relief of From Misjoinder of Counts, 66 Notice (Other), 54 MOTION for Discovery Notice of intent to present evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts, 49 MOTION for Disclosure Motion for Notice of Govt Intent to use evidence subject to Rule 12, 48 MOTION for Discovery For specific compliance with rule 16, 47 Proposed Voir Dire, 65 MOTION to Strike Surplusage from Counts Four and Five by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 12/12/2006)
12/18/2006	68	MOTION to Correct 63 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Outrageous Government Conduct filed by Philip D. Vrazel, Page 11 was missing from scanned document by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 12/18/2006)
01/05/2007	69	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 35 MOTION to Strike Surplusage From Counts One, Four and Five, 65 MOTION to Strike Surplusage from Counts Four and Five, 61 MOTION to Strike Surplusage from Counts one and Three, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/05/2007)
01/05/2007	70	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 34 MOTION to Compel A Bill of Particulars Concerning Count Three, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/05/2007)
01/05/2007	71	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 44 MOTION for Brady Materials, 46 MOTION for Exculpatory Evidence Favorable to the Defendant and Brief in Support Thereof, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/05/2007)
01/05/2007	72	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 60 MOTION for Disclosure of Benefits given or offered to Government Witnesses, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/05/2007)
01/06/2007	73	RESPONSE by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 58 Discovery Notice for Production of Witnesses' Statements and as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 39 Motion for Jencks Act Material, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/06/2007)
01/06/2007	74	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 39 MOTION for Jencks Act Material and as to Philip D. Vrazel re 58 DISCOVERY NOTICE for Production of Witnesses' Statements (Same as 73 ), filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/06/2007)
01/06/2007	75	RESPONSE by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 62 Bill of Particulars in opposition to his motion, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/06/2007)
01/11/2007	76	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 40 MOTION for Pretrial Notice of 404(b) Evidence, 54 MOTION for Discovery Notice of intent to present evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	77	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 43 MOTION for Discovery, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	78	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 51 MOTION for Relief of From Misjoinder of Counts, 52 MOTION to Sever Defendant Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	79	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 38 MOTION, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	80	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 30 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) One and Two, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	81	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 59 MOTION for Relief of Pre-trial hearing to determine admissibility of statements, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	82	Unopposed MOTION for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 16(b) and Notice Pursuant to Rules 12.3 and 12.4 by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	83	Opposed MOTION for Disclosure and Production of Statements Pursuant to Rule 26.2 by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	84	Unopposed MOTION For Designation of Custodian of Records by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	85	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 37 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) MOTION to Dismiss Count(s), 36 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Four and Five, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	86	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 45 MOTION for Discovery of Expert Witness Information, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	87	RESPONSE by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 47 Proposed Voir Dire Individualized by Counsel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	88	RESPONSE by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 48 MOTION for Discovery For specific compliance with rule 16, 49 MOTION for Disclosure Motion for Notice of Govt Intent to use evidence subject to Rule 12, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	89	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 50 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Count Three, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	90	RESPONSE by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 53 Discovery Notice And Inspection, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/11/2007	91	RESPONSE by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 56 MOTION for Discovery Giglio/Henthorn Request, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
01/12/2007	92	Opposed MOTION in Limine To Exclude York Memo by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	93	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Additional Motions by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	94	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 41 MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants, 55 MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	95	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 63 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Outrageous Government Conduct, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	96	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 31 MOTION to Compel Bill of Particulars Concerning Counts One and Two, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	97	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Count Three for Exceeding Statute of Limitations, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007		US ATTORNEY'S NOTICE OF APPEARANCE. Kenneth A Cusick appearing for USA, filed.(Cusick, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	98	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	99	RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Unconstitutional Delegation of Legislative Authority and Exceeding Delegated Authority MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Unconstitutional Delegation of Legislative Authority and Exceeding Delegated Authority, 64 MOTION to Dismiss Count Three for Unconstitutional Delegation, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit C# 3 Exhibit D# 4 Exhibit E# 5 Exhibit F# 6 Exhibit B part 1# 7 Exhibit B Part 2)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/12/2007	100	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3) (Cusick, Kenneth) Modified on 1/17/2007:... ELECTRONIC FILING ERROR. DISREGARD THIS DOCKET ENTRY. ATTORNEY FILER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR CORRECTION...MOTION TERMINATED... (jrichards, ). (Entered: 01/12/2007)
01/17/2007	101	Case Manager's Memo to Counsel, filed. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 01/17/2007)
01/17/2007	102	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3) (Cusick, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/17/2007)
01/23/2007	103	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Count Three for Exceeding Statute of Limitations, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 01/23/2007)
01/25/2007	104	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 67 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Reply of Philip Vrazel to Government's Consolidated Response to Vrazel's Motion to Strike Surplusage from counts one, three, four and five, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 01/25/2007)
01/25/2007	105	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 67 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Philip Vrazel's Reply to Government's Response to Philip Vrazel's Motion for Bill of Particulars, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 01/25/2007)
01/31/2007	106	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 54 MOTION for Discovery Notice of intent to present evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
01/31/2007	107	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 45 MOTION for Discovery of Expert Witness Information, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
01/31/2007	108	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 82 Unopposed MOTION for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 16(b) and Notice Pursuant to Rules 12.3 and 12.4Unopposed MOTION for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 16(b) and Notice Pursuant to Rules 12.3 and 12.4, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
01/31/2007	109	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 83 Opposed MOTION for Disclosure and Production of Statements Pursuant to Rule 26.2, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
01/31/2007	110	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 30 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s), filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
01/31/2007	111	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 31 MOTION to Compel Bill of Particulars Concerning Counts One and Two, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
02/01/2007	112	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 92 Opposed MOTION in Limine To Exclude York Memo, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/01/2007)
02/01/2007	113	RESPONSE by Philip D. Vrazel re 92 MOTION in Limine to exclude memorandum of Jonathan York, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 02/01/2007)
02/01/2007	114	RESPONSE by Philip D. Vrazel re 83 MOTION for Disclosure, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 02/01/2007)
02/01/2007	115	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 50 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Count Three, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 02/01/2007)
02/05/2007	116	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 37 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Four and Five Based on Indisputable Facts and Because 40 C.r.R. Subpart QQQ is Vague as Applied in This Case MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Four and Five Based on Indisputable Facts and Because 40 C.r.R. Subpart QQQ is Vague as Applied in This Case, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/05/2007)
02/06/2007	117	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Unconstitutional Delegation of Legislative Authority and Exceeding Delegated Authority MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three for Unconstitutional Delegation of Legislative Authority and Exceeding Delegated Authority, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/06/2007)
02/08/2007	118	NOTICE of Appearance of Local Counsel by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/08/2007)
02/08/2007	119	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 40 MOTION for Pretrial Notice of 404(b) Evidence, 76 Response, 54 MOTION for Discovery Notice of intent to present evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts Supplemental Notice of 404(b) evidence, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 02/08/2007)
02/09/2007	120	MOTION in Limine to use attorney client information and documents disclosed by CITGO during Grand Jury investigation by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F)(Miller, William) (Entered: 02/09/2007)
02/12/2007	121	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 51 MOTION for Relief of From Misjoinder of Counts, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 02/12/2007)
02/12/2007	122	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 55 MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants VRAZEL'S REPLY TO GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO VRAZEL'S MOTION INDIVIDUALIZED VOIR DIRE BY COUNSEL, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 02/12/2007)
02/22/2007	123	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 36 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Four and Five for Insufficient Notice of the Alleged Criminal Conduct, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/22/2007)
02/22/2007	124	MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply to CITGO's Reply to the Government's Response to CITGO's Motion to Dismiss Counts One and Two by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 02/22/2007)
02/23/2007	125	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 110 Reply to Response to CITGO's Motion to dismiss counts one and two, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 02/23/2007)
02/26/2007		Attorney update in case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation. Attorney Ralph F Meyer for CITGO Petroleum Corporation added. (per DE #118) (lcayce, ) (Entered: 02/26/2007)
02/26/2007	127	CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. Pretrial Conference is set for 9:30am on March 7, 2007. The Court will hear oral arguments on various motions. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey). Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
02/27/2007	126	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Proposed Order) (Gerger, David) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
02/28/2007	128	MOTION Service of Sealed Documents by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/28/2007)
02/28/2007	129	MOTION for Disclosure of "Taint Team" Procedures by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/28/2007)
02/28/2007	130	SEALED ORDER. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
02/28/2007	131	ORDER granting 124 United States' Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply to CITGO's Reply to the Government's Response to CITGO's Motion to Dismiss Counts One and Two. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
02/28/2007	132	ORDER granting 41 CITGO's Motion for Leave to Adopt Co-Defendant's Motions; granting 93 CITGO's Notice of Adoption of Co-Defendant's Motions; and granting 55 Philip Vrazel's Motion for Leave to Adopt Co-Defendants' Motions.(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
02/28/2007	133	ORDER granting 82 United States' Motion for Discovery as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
02/28/2007	134	ORDER granting 84 Government's Motion Designate a Custodian of Records as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
02/28/2007	135	ORDER granting 67 United States' Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Pre-Trial Motions as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
03/01/2007	136	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
03/01/2007	137	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
03/01/2007	138	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
03/01/2007	139	MOTION to Seal Document 136, 137 and 138 by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
03/01/2007	140	MOTION to Quash Subpoena by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(dterrell, ) (Entered: 03/02/2007)
03/02/2007	141	NOTICE of Service of Documents 136, 137 and 138 on the Government by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/02/2007)
03/02/2007	142	ORDER granting 42 CITGO's Motion to File Additional Motions; granting 57 Philip Vrazel's Motion for Leave to File Additional Motions; and granting 93 United States' Motion to File Additional Motions.(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/02/2007)
03/05/2007	143	MOTION to Correct 50 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment Count Three filed by Philip D. Vrazel Exhibits that were believed to have been attached at the time of filing were not present in PACER by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/05/2007)
03/05/2007	144	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C) (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/05/2007)
03/05/2007	145	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Dick DeGuerin appearing for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Notice of Appearance of additional attorneys, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 03/05/2007)
03/05/2007	146	Disclosure Statement as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/05/2007)
03/05/2007	147	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/05/2007)
03/06/2007	150	ORDER denying 35 Motion to Strike Surplusage from Counts 1, 4 and 5 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2); denying 61 Motion to Strike Surplusage from Counts 1 and 3 as to Philip D. Vrazel (3); denying 65 Motion to Strike Surplusage from Counts 4 and 5 as to Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(ltesch, ) (Entered: 03/06/2007)
03/06/2007	151	AMENDED SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C) (Miller, William) Modified on 3/7/2007 (kwallace, ). (Amending Sealed Repsonse (dkt 144)) (Entered: 03/06/2007)
03/06/2007	152	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/06/2007)
03/06/2007	153	AMENDED EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) Modified on 3/7/2007 (kwallace, ). (Amending Exhibit List (dkt 147)) (Entered: 03/06/2007)
03/06/2007	154	MOTION for Robert Brager to Appear Pro Hac Vice by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (sbyrum, ) (Entered: 03/07/2007)
03/06/2007		DE # 149 Duplicate Entry per W. Miller's office as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (amireles, ) (Entered: 03/07/2007)
03/06/2007	155	ORDER granting 139 Motion to File Documents 136, 137 and 138 Under Seal as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/09/2007)
03/07/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel began on 3/7/2007. Pending motions to Quash argued. Counsel given 5 days to respond to motion. Pending motins regarding dismissal of counts argued. Govt witnesses called: Kevin Kenall and Kent Hudspeth. Witnesses dismissed. Court adjourns for day - to resume tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. Appearances: Howard P. Stewart; Larry Cook Larson; William R. Miller; Robert Potts; Peggy Ament; Dick DeGuerin; Catherine Louise Baen; Ryan Hedges; Nate Eimer; Rob Brager; Jim Blackburn; Ralph Meyes; (Edward) Matt Hennessey; Laura McAfee; Jimmy Parks, Jr.; Ed Camara; Mike McConnely; David Gerger; David Issac; Tonya Webber. (Court Reporter: R. Payton) (Time: 9:31-10:48; 11:10-12:32; 2:02-3:46; 4:11-5:34; 5:56-6:31), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 03/08/2007)
03/08/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 2nd Day of PRETRIAL CONFERENCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 3/8/2007. Court denies motions to dismiss counts 1 and 2; takes motions 4 and 5 under advisement; and grants motion to dismiss count 3. Arguments heard re: motions to sever (dkt 38). Court rules that motion to sever counts 6-10 is granted and would be tried by bench trial. Court rules that Vrazels motion to sever is moot. Vrazels motion to dismiss count three for outrageous conduct is moot. Court hears arguments regarding motion in limine to exclude York memo (dkt 92). Court takes motion under advisement. Citgo shall have access to sealed motion (dkt 102) and attachments and have 10 days to respond. Clerk ordered to provide copy of motion and exhbits to Mr.DeGuerin. Court discusses Govts sealed document (dkt 98). Govt ordered to disclose two points in document and Court will reserve ruling on if two remaining points should be disclosed to the jury. Witness lists to be filed 30 days before trial. Govt to file exhibit list 30 days before trial; Defense has until 04/17/07 to file exhibit list. Both sides have 7 days from filing of Defense exhibit list to file objections. Suggested jury instructions deadline 04/27/07. Counsel to work together for jury questionnaire - Citgo counsel will draft by 03/29/07 and Govt to review and make recommendations. Court will decide if the questionnaire will go out to the potential jurors. Appearances: Ryan Hedges; Catherine Baen; Jimmy Parks, Jr.; Edward Camara; Ralph Meyers; Dick DeGuerin; Adam Cortez; Matt Hennessey; Jim Blackburn; Larry Cook Larson; William R. Miller; Howard P. Stewart.(Court Reporter: R. Payton)(Time: 9:02-9:52; 10:20-10:54), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 03/08/2007)
03/13/2007	156	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jimmy Parks, Jr appearing for Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/13/2007)
03/13/2007	157	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/13/2007)
03/13/2007	158	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G) (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/13/2007)
03/14/2007	159	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2) (Gerger, David) (Entered: 03/14/2007)
03/14/2007	160	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/14/2007)
03/14/2007	161	Post-Submission Argument Regarding Counts Four and Five as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/14/2007)
03/14/2007	162	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 129 MOTION for Disclosure of "Taint Team" Procedures, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 03/14/2007)
03/14/2007	163	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/14/2007)
03/14/2007	164	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/14/2007)
03/15/2007	165	Response to Post-Submission Argument Regarding Counts Four and Five as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 03/15/2007)
03/16/2007	166	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to Government's Reply to Post-Submission Argument, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/16/2007)
03/18/2007	167	Government's Response to CITGO's Second Post-Submission Argument Regarding Counts Four and Five as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 03/18/2007)
03/20/2007	168	MOTION for Discovery Production and Rule 702 Hearing by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	169	MOTION for Preservation of Evidence and Production of Evidence by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Page 1 - 11)(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	170	MOTION for More Specific Rule 404b Notice by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	171	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	172	MOTION to Quash Counts six, seven, eight, nine and ten by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	173	MOTION to Dismiss Counts six and seven by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	174	MOTION to Suppress Illegally obtained evidence by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	175	MOTION to Dismiss Counts six, seven, eight, none and ten by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	176	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	177	NOTICE of Public Authority Defense by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/20/2007	178	RESPONSE by Susan Harris as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 140 MOTION to Quash Reply in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena to Susan Harris, filed.(Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
03/21/2007	179	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Edward Camara appearing for Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Camara, Edward) (Entered: 03/21/2007)
03/21/2007	180	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/21/2007)
03/21/2007	181	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/21/2007)
03/22/2007	182	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 03/22/2007)
03/26/2007	183	TRANSCRIPT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Pre-Trial Conference held on March 7, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: R. Payton. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Pages 41-80# 2 Pages 81-120# 3 Pages 121-160# 4 Page 161-200# 5 Pages 201-220# 6 Pages 221-259 (End)) (kwallace, ) (Entered: 03/26/2007)
03/26/2007	184	TRANSCRIPT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Pre-Trial Conference held on March 8, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: R. Payton. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation - End) (kwallace, ) (Entered: 03/26/2007)
03/26/2007	185	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F) (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/26/2007)
03/28/2007	186	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 03/28/2007)
03/29/2007	187	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 174 MOTION to Suppress Illegally obtained evidence, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Special Agent Tom Mason)(Miller, William) (Entered: 03/29/2007)
03/29/2007	188	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 168 MOTION for Discovery Production and Rule 702 Hearing, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 03/29/2007)
03/29/2007	189	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 170 MOTION for more specific 404(b) notice, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 03/29/2007)
03/30/2007	190	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 03/30/2007)
04/02/2007	191	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Miller, William) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
04/02/2007	192	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 173 MOTION to Dismiss Counts six and seven, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
04/02/2007	193	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 175 MOTION to Dismiss Counts six, seven, eight, none and ten, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
04/02/2007	194	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 172 MOTION to Quash Counts six, seven, eight, nine and ten, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
04/02/2007	195	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Miller, William) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
04/03/2007	196	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
04/03/2007	197	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
04/03/2007	198	MOTION to Continue Trial by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
04/03/2007	204	ORDER granting 180 Motion for Leave to File as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/03/2007	205	ORDER granting 191 Government's Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/04/2007	199	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 198 MOTION to Continue, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/04/2007	200	NOTICE of Intent to Offer Testimony at Pre-Trial Hearing by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 181 SEALED MOTION, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/04/2007	201	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Philip D. Vrazel re 169 MOTION for Preservation of Evidence and Production of Evidence, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/04/2007	202	ORDER granting 196 CITGO's Motion for Leave to File a Response (1),(2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/04/2007	203	ORDER granting 163 Government's Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/04/2007	206	ORDER granting 154 Motion of Robert Brager to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
04/04/2007	207	ORDER granting 102 Government's Motion for Review and Disclosure as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/05/2007)
04/06/2007	208	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 172 MOTION to Quash Counts six, seven, eight, nine and ten, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 04/06/2007)
04/09/2007	209	Letter to Judge Rainey as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/09/2007)
04/10/2007	210	MOTION To Strike Questions From Proposed Jury Questionnaire by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/10/2007)
04/10/2007	212	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/10/2007)
04/11/2007	213	NOTICE OF SETTING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel....... A Telephone Conference (to discuss case status and final pretrial/ logistical issues) is scheduled for 5/1/2007 at 03:00 PM before Judge John D. Rainey. AUSA will arrange the conference call and should contact the Court's Case Manager for further instructions. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/11/2007)
04/11/2007	214	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 173 MOTION to Dismiss Counts six and seven, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendant's Exhibit A)(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 04/11/2007)
04/11/2007	215	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Philip D. Vrazel re 175 MOTION to Dismiss Counts six, seven, eight, none and ten, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 04/11/2007)
04/13/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held on 4/13/07 before Judge John D. Rainey... TELEPHONE CONFERENCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel...Counsel will e-file today, a revised form of Juror Questionnaire to include a proposed Cover Sheet or Transmittal Letter...A telephone conference is tentatively scheduled for 4/16/07 at 5:30 p.m...Case Manager will contact attorneys on 4/16 with further instructions regarding the phone conference... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, James B Blackburn, Jr, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, Edward Matt Hennessy, William Robert Miller, Jimmy Parks, Jr, Howard P Stewart.(Set for 2:00 (2:00 - 2:35) (jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/13/2007)
04/13/2007	216	Letter to Judge Rainey as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/13/2007)
04/13/2007	217	Proposed Jury Questionnaire as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/13/2007)
04/15/2007	218	Letter to Judge Rainey re Continuance as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/15/2007)
04/16/2007	219	REMOVED by Order of the Court, docket 221 . Modified on 4/16/2007 (yhausmann, ). (Entered: 04/16/2007)
04/16/2007	220	Letter to Judge Rainey regarding witness list as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/16/2007)
04/16/2007	221	ORDER granting 220 Joint Request by CITGO and United States to remove Docket Entry #219. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/16/2007)
04/16/2007	222	Jury Questionnaire and Cover Page as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/16/2007)
04/16/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held on 4/16/07 before Judge John D. Rainey : TELEPHONE CONFERENCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, James B Blackburn, Jr, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, David Gerger, D. Isaak, Edward Matt Hennessy, Eileen Kisluk, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Set for 5:30 (5:40 - 6:05) (jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/16/2007)
04/16/2007	223	ORDER GRANTING IN PART 120 Motion in Limine as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3); and DENYING 136 Sealed Motion as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/16/2007)
04/17/2007	225	Cover Sheet for EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick)Modified on 4/23/2007: Exhibit List e-filed as Document 226 (jrichards, ). (Entered: 04/17/2007)
04/17/2007	227	EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick)... Modified on 4/23/2007:***DISREGARD THIS ENTRY...THE CLERK NOTES THAT THIS IS A DUPLICATE OF DOCUMENT 226 ... (jrichards, ). (Entered: 04/17/2007)
04/18/2007	228	NOTICE James B. Blackburn, Jr.'s Letter of Vacation by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Blackburn, James) (Entered: 04/18/2007)
04/19/2007	229	MOTION to Adopt Motions of Other Defendants by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 04/19/2007)
04/24/2007	230	MOTION for Relief by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/24/2007)
04/25/2007	231	MOTION for Leave to File Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 04/25/2007)
04/25/2007	232	MOTION to Exclude CITGO's Public Authority Defense by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 04/25/2007)
04/26/2007	233	MOTION to Exclude Exhibits Offered By Defendants by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G# 8 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/26/2007)
04/26/2007	234	MOTION in Limine to Prohibit CITGO from Asserting an Advice of Counsel Defense by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/26/2007)
04/27/2007	235	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Other Alleged Noncompliance by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	236	MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Counts One and Two of the Indictment by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	237	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Breathing Apparatus Worn by CITGO Employees by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	238	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Any Alleged Emissions of Benzene or Other Chemicals by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	239	MOTION in Limine to Bar Government from Arguing or Implying that a Tank Containing Slop Oil is an "Oil-Water Separator" by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	240	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Birds Purportedly Killed by CITGO by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	241	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Speed Limit Analogy by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	242	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to the Dismissed Count Three by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	243	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to CITGO's Corporate Relationship with Petroleos de Venezuela Sociedad Anonima, the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela and/or Any Venezuelan Officials by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	244	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Adverse Health Effects in the Community Allegedly Caused by CITGO by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	245	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Any Odors or Odor Complaints by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	246	MOTION in Limine to Exclude at Trial Government Exhibits 16, 20, 21, 23, 33, 43, 49, 56, 64, 70 and All Other References to FF Complicance at CITGO's Lake Charles Refinery by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	247	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Citgo Pollution by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	248	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Equalization Tanks at Other Refineries by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	249	MOTION in Limine and for a Hearing by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	250	Proposed Jury Instructions by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	251	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) One and Two of the Indictment by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	252	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Any Remediation by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/27/2007	253	MOTION in Limine to Exclude the Opinions and Testimony of the Government's Expert Witnesses Pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 702 and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc. by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
04/29/2007	254	MOTION to Compel Disclosure and Production of Witness Statements in Accordance with Rule 26.2 by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/29/2007)
04/30/2007	255	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Testimony of Expert Witnesses, Compel Reciprocal Discovery, and for a Continuance by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/30/2007)
05/01/2007	256	NOTICE of Withdrawal of Its Urgent Motion to Compel Return of Improperly Obtained Privileged Document, for Discovery, and for Other Necessary Relief, and Related Documents by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 190 Sealed Document, 197 Sealed Response, 181 SEALED MOTION, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	257	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 239 MOTION in Limine to Bar Government from Arguing or Implying that a Tank Containing Slop Oil is an Oil-Water Separator, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	258	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 237 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference to Breathing Apparatus Worn by CITGO Employees, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	259	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 252 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Any Remediation, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	260	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 243 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to CITGO's Corporate Relationship with Petroleos de Venezuela Sociedad Anonima, the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela and/or Any Venezuelan Officials, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	261	MOTION for Leave to Respond Orally to Certain Motions in Limine by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	262	Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	263	ORDER granting in part 232 Motion to Exclude as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	264	ORDER granting 229 Motion to Adopt Motion of Other Defendants as to Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	265	ORDER granting 231 Motion for Leave to File as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	266	Defendants' Objections to Government's Trial Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
05/01/2007	269	ORDER denying 170 Motion for More Specific Rule 404(b) Notice as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/01/2007		STATUS CONFERENCE held as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. Motion hearing is scheduled for May 3, 2007 at 10:00am. Appearances: Ryan Hedges, Chad Doellinger, Mary Carter, Catherine Louise Baen, Edward Camara, Dick DeGuerin, Edward Matt Hennessy, Lary Cook Larson, Ralph F Meyer, William Robert Miller, Jimmy Parks, Jr, Howard P Stewart. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/03/2007)
05/02/2007	267	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Any Out-of-Court Testimonial Statements by Witnesses Not Present at Trial by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/02/2007	268	NOTICE of Outstanding Issues as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/02/2007	270	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to Government's Objection to CITGO's Notice of Experts and CITGO's Supplemental Notice, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/02/2007	271	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 247 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference to CITGO Pollution, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/02/2007	272	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 245 MOTION in Limine, 244 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference to Adverse Health Effects in the Community Allegedly Caused by CITGO, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/02/2007	273	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 251 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) One and Two, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/02/2007	274	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 267 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to Any Out-of-Court Testimonial Statements by Witnesses Not Present at Trial, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/02/2007)
05/03/2007	275	Correspondence to Judge Rainey requesting that oral argument regarding Susan Harris' Motion to Quash the Subpoena be held a time when her counsel has concluded his current Federal Court trial as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 05/03/2007)
05/03/2007	276	ORDER granting 83 Motion for Disclosure as to Philip D. Vrazel (3). The defendants are ORDERED to produce the statement of a witness under Fed. R. Crim. P. 26.2 at least 48 hours before the witness is scheduled to testify.(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)
05/03/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: HEARING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/3/2007. Oral arguments heard. Rulings made on the record. Appearances: Terence Lynam, Robert Broger, Howard Stewart, Lary Larson, William Miller, Dick DeGuerin, Catherine Baen, Nate Eimer, Ryan Hedges.(Court Reporter: Regina Payton)(Set: 10:00 (Time: 10:07-10:59; 11:23-12:01; 1:12-2:21; 2:56-4:06; 4:25-4:57)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)
05/04/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: EVIDENTIARY HEARING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/4/2007. Court continues Jury Selection / Trial until Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Govt witness: Jose A. Montoya, Jr. Govt's Exhibit admited. Deft's Exhibit admited. Appearances:Ryan Hedes, Ralph Meyers, Dick DeGuerin, Jimmy Parks, Ed Camera, Howard Stewart, Lary Larson, William Miller, Roger Potts.(Court Reporter: R. Payton)(Set 10:00 (Time: 10:05-11:58)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)
05/04/2007	277	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)
05/04/2007	278	EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)
05/04/2007	279	ORDER granting CITGO'S 236 Motion for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Counts One and Two of the Indictment as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/04/2007)
05/06/2007	280	MOTION for Leave to File Motion Under Seal by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/06/2007)
05/06/2007	281	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C) (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/06/2007)
05/08/2007	282	TRANSCRIPT (60 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Excerpt, Testimony of Jose Montoya, Jr., Pre-Trial Hearing held on May 4, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Regina Payton. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 con't, pgs 41-60) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/08/2007)
05/08/2007	283	MOTION Service of Ex Parte Motion re 281 SEALED MOTION by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/08/2007)
05/08/2007	284	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Expert Opinions of Ford and Adams by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/08/2007)
05/09/2007	285	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 251 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) One and Two of the Indictment, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/09/2007)
05/09/2007	286	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference at Trial to the Purported 200 Gallon Per Day Limit, Including Government Exhibits 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 31, 37, 38 and 40 and All Similar or Related Evidence by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/09/2007)
05/09/2007	287	SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT (The original indictment with the signature of the grand jury foreperson is on file under seal with the clerk) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) count(s) 1s-2s, 3s, 4s-5s, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) count(s) 1s-2s, 3s, 4s-5s, 6s-10s, Philip D. Vrazel (3) count(s) 3s, 6s-10s, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Indictment) (kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/09/2007	290	ORDER granting 280 Motion for Leave to File Motion Under Seal as to Philip D. Vrazel (3).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/09/2007	294	US Attys Criminal Docket Sheet as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	288	NOTICE OF SETTING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel - regarding 287 Superseding Indictment, Arraignment set for 5/11/2007 at 08:30 AM before Magistrate Judge B. Janice Ellington, filed. (lhardwick, ) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	289	MOTION to Sever Defendant CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel from Count 3 of Superceding Indictment, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	291	MOTION Sever Count Three of Superseding Indictment by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	292	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three of the Superseding Indictment by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	293	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 284 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Expert Opinions of Ford and Adams, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	295	Amended Objections to Government's Trial Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	296	Letter re: Issues to Be Resolved as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	297	Memo of Law of the United States in Aid of Resolving Challenges to Government Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	298	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Opinions of CITGO's Experts Related to Health Risks by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	299	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 292 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three of the Superceding Indictment, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	300	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 291 MOTION to Sever Count Three of Superceding Indictment, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007	301	MOTION in Limine To Exclude Expert Opinions Related to Subparts FF and QQQ by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/10/2007)
05/10/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : SCHEDULING CONFERENCE (by telephone) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 5/10/2007 Motion Hearing set for 5/11/2007 at 09:00 AM before Judge John D. Rainey (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
05/11/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge B. Janice Ellington : ARRAIGNMENT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) Count 1-2,1s-2s,3,3s,4-5,4s-5s held on 5/11/2007. The defendant, through counsel, plead Not Guilty on Counts 1-2,1s-2s,3,3s,4-5,4s-5s. Appearances:Howard Stewart, Dick DeGuerin, US Marshal - CC.(Digital # 8:31:43-8:41:24)(ERO:Lisa Hardwick), filed.(lhardwick, ) (Entered: 05/11/2007)
05/11/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge B. Janice Ellington : ARRAIGNMENT as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) Count 1-2,1s-2s,3,3s,4-5,4s-5s,6-10,6s-10s held on 5/11/2007. The defendant, through counsel, plead Not Guilty to Counts 1-2,1s-2s,3,3s,4-5,4s-5s,6-10,6s-10s. Appearances:Howard Stewart, Dick DeGuerin, US Marshal - CC.(Digital # 8:31:43-8:41:24)(ERO:Lisa Hardwick), filed.(lhardwick, ) (Entered: 05/11/2007)
05/11/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge B. Janice Ellington : ARRAIGNMENT as to Philip D. Vrazel (3) Count 3,3s,6-10,6s-10s held on 5/11/2007. The defendant plead Not Guilty to Counts 3,3s,6-10,6s-10s. Other Matters. Attorney Parks made an oral motion to amend bond conditions to allow defendant to possess hunting rifles. The Court advised Mr. Parks to raise the issue with Judge Rainey, but will hear argument if motion referred. Appearances:Howard Stewart, Jimmy Parks, Jr, US Marshal - CC.(Digital # 8:31:43-8:41:24)(ERO:Lisa Hardwick) Deft continued on bond, filed.(lhardwick, ) (Entered: 05/11/2007)
05/11/2007	302	MOTION to Quash Subpoenas by Mary Risner as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Proposed Order Order)(Anastasiadis, Demetri) (Entered: 05/11/2007)
05/11/2007	303	Amended MOTION to Quash Subpoenas by Mary Risner as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Proposed Order Order)(Anastasiadis, Demetri) (Entered: 05/11/2007)
05/11/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : FINAL PRETRIAL HEARING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 5/11/2007...Evidence presented re: expert witness. Oral argument presented on various motions and other pretrial matters of which rulings were made on the record. Objections to exhibits and jury pool challenges addressed. Deadline for filing voir dire questions 5/14/07. Revised exhibit list or objections to exhibits due 5/14/07. Jury Selection will begin on 5/15/07 at 9:00 a.m...Witness:James Timothy Doty... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, James B Blackburn, Jr, Edward Camara, Dick DeGuerin, Edward Matt Hennessy, Lary Cook Larson, Ralph F Meyer, William Robert Miller, Jimmy Parks, Jr, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: V. Villarreal)(Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 1:00; 2:00 - 6:30) (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
05/12/2007	304	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Exhibit List)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/12/2007)
05/13/2007	305	Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/13/2007)
05/13/2007	306	TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/13/2007)
05/13/2007	307	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 286 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Reference to Purported 200 Gallon Per Day Limit, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/13/2007)
05/14/2007	308	MEMORANDUM by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. in Support of Rule 801 abd 901 Objections to Admission of Certain Government Trial Exhibits, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
05/14/2007	309	Letter to Case Manager as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
05/14/2007	310	Proposed Voir Dire by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
05/14/2007	311	Proposed Voir Dire by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
05/15/2007	312	Citgo's Supplement to Questions to be Asked by Counsel for Citgo by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(srussell, ) (Entered: 05/15/2007)
05/15/2007	313	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 301 MOTION in Limine of the United States to Exclude Citgo's Expert Opinions Related to Subpart QQQ, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2007)
05/15/2007	314	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 301 MOTION in Limine of the United States to Exclude Citgo's Expert Opinions Releated to Subpart FF, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/15/2007)
05/15/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : JURY SELECTION (1st Day) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P held on 5/15/2007... Preliminary individual voir dire and jury challenges based on special juror questionnaires addressed. Jury selected and instructed to return on 5/17/07 at 9:00 a.m...A hearing to address the remaining pretrial issues will be held on 5/16/07 at 9:00 a.m...Appearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ralph Myer...Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr...(Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:30; 1:30 - 6:00)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/15/2007)
05/15/2007	320	Jury List as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (mserpa, ) (Entered: 05/18/2007)
05/16/2007	315	SEALED ORDER, filed. (mserpa, ) (Entered: 05/16/2007)
05/16/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : HEARING (2nd Day Trial)as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/16/2007...Objections to trial exhibits addressed...Testimony presented re: custodian of records...Witness: Emma Jo Otwell...Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ralph Myer, Nathan Eimer, David Gerger, Michael Connelly...Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr...(Set for 9:00 (9:20 - 12:45; 1:45 - 6:30) Appearances: (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/17/2007)
05/17/2007	316	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answers to Government's Questions by Dana Burch as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (Gerger, David) (Entered: 05/17/2007)
05/17/2007	317	First MOTION for Protective Order of Susan Harris by Susan Harris as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (05-16-07 Order)# 2 Proposed Order)(Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 05/17/2007)
05/17/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 3rd DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/17/2007...Jury sworn and preliminary instructions were given...Opening statements presented...Govts evidence begins...Adjourned until 5/18/07 at 9:00 a.m...Witnesses: Dorothy Gonzalez Daywood, Guadalupe (Sonny) Lopez, Jean Salone, Rod Rothlisberger, Joe Montoya...Appearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ralph Myer, Nathan Eimer, David Gerger, Michael Connelly...Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr...(Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:30) (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/17/2007)
05/18/2007	318	ORDER granting 317 Motion for Protective Order. Susan Harris shall file responses to the USA's written questions permitted by the Court, for an in-camera review, on Monday, 5/21/07, on the same date that the documents were ordered to be produced for in-camera review.(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(mserpa, ) (Entered: 05/18/2007)
05/18/2007	319	ORDER granting 316 Motion for Extension of Time to File as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(mserpa, ) (Entered: 05/18/2007)
05/18/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 4th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/18/2007...Govts evidence continues...Adjourned until 5/21/07, at 9:00 a.m...Witnesses: Joe Montoya (continued), Tim DotyAppearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Jim Blackburn...Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr...(Set for 9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:30)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/18/2007)
05/20/2007	321	Memorandum of Law to Admit Out-of-Court Statements of Employees and Agents Pursuant to Rule 801 (d) (2) (A) and (D) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007	322	Second MOTION for Protective Order by Susan Harris as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007	323	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B) (Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007	324	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 5th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/21/2007...Govt evidence continues...Adjourned until 05/22/07, at 9:00 a.m. Witnesses: Tim Doty (continued), Evette Alvarado. Apperances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ralph Myer, Nathan Eimer, David Gerger, Michael Connelly.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set for 9:00 (8:45-12:00; 1:00-4:45)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007	325	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Proposed Order) (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007	326	MOTION to Show Cause by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007	327	Statement by Philip D. Vrazel to adopt motions previously filed, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/21/2007	328	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three of the Superseding Indictment by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Camara, Edward) (Entered: 05/21/2007)
05/22/2007	329	SEALED ORDER, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/22/2007)
05/22/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 6th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/22/2007. Govt evidence continues. Adjourned until 05/23/07 at 9:00 a.m. Witness: Rudolfo Salazar. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ralph Myer, Nathan Eimer, David Gerger, Michael Connelly.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Time: 9:00-11:50; 1:00-5:50), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/22/2007)
05/22/2007	330	MOTION to Amend 328 MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three of the Superseding Indictment filed by Philip D. Vrazel by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/22/2007)
05/23/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 7th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/23/2007. Govt evidence continued...Adjourned until 05/24/07 at 9:00 a.m. Witnesses: Shea Cockrell; Eric Bigelow; David Isaac. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ralph Myer, Nathan Eimer, David Gerger, Michael Connelly, David Isaac (represented Witness Eric Bigelow).(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Time 9:00-12:10; 1:10-5:30), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/23/2007)
05/24/2007	331	MOTION to Dismiss Vrazel's Opposition to the dismissal of the original indictment and motion for dismissal of the superseding indictment by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration of Charlotte Vrazel)(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/24/2007)
05/24/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 8th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/24/2007...Govt's evidence continues...Adjourned until 5/29/07 at 9:00 a.m...Witnesses:Eric Bigelow (continues); Onofre Garza; David Dear Appearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Jim Blackburn, Nathan Eimer, Ralph Meyer, David Isaac, Matt Hennessey, Ryan Hedges;...Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr...(Set for 9:00) (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 4:15)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/24/2007)
05/24/2007	332	Proposed Limiting Instruction Regarding a Corporation Paying Attorneys' Fees for an Employee by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (mserpa, ) (Entered: 05/25/2007)
05/29/2007	333	EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/29/2007)
05/29/2007	334	Memorandum in Support of Admission of Relevant Portions of Exhibit One as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/29/2007)
05/29/2007	335	Memorandum in Support of Admission of Relevant Portions of Exhibit Two as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/29/2007)
05/29/2007	336	Memorandum in Support of Admission of EPA Background Documents on Subpart QQQ as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/29/2007)
05/29/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 9th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/29/2007...Govt's evidence continues...Adjourned until 5/30/07 at 9:00 a.m...Witnesses: David Dear (continued); Kevin Kenall... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Jim Blackburn, Nathan P Eimer, Matt Hennessey, Ryan Hedges; Lary Cook Larson, Ralph F Meyer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: S. Kerr)...(Time set: 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:00) (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/29/2007)
05/30/2007	337	Memorandum in Support of Admission of EPA's Clarifying Report on Subpart FF as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/30/2007)
05/30/2007	338	Memorandum in Support of Admission of 40 CFR 61.355(C) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 05/30/2007)
05/30/2007	339	MAIL RETURNED UNDELIVERABLE re: 290 sent to Robert Brager as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (pcrawford, ) (Entered: 05/30/2007)
05/30/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 10th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/30/2007...Govt's evidence continued...Adjourned until 5/31/07 at 9:00 a.m...Witness: Kevin Kenall (continued)... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Jim Blackburn, Matt Hennessey, Ryan Hedges; Lary Cook Larson, Ralph F Meyer, William Robert Miller, Jimmy Parks, Jr, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: S. Kerr)...(Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:00)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/30/2007)
05/31/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 11th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/31/2007...Govts evidence continued. Adjourned until 6/1/07 at 9:00 a.m...Witnesses:Kevin Kenall; Corbin Smith...Appearances: Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges,Jim Blackburn; Howard Stewart, Lary Larson, William Miller...Court Reporter: S. Kerr (Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:00)Telephone Conference held...(5:20 - 5:50)...Appearances: David Gerger, Michael Connelly and attorneys listed above. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/01/2007)
06/01/2007	340	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/01/2007)
06/01/2007	341	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/01/2007)
06/01/2007	342	MOTION to Dismiss Count(s) Three of the Indictment Because of Possible Grand Jury Impropriety by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 06/01/2007)
06/01/2007	343	MOTION to Quash Counts 6 through 10 of the Superseding Indictment by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 06/01/2007)
06/01/2007	344	NOTICE of Philip Vrazel's Intent to Preserve and not waive his Attorney-Client Privelege and Confidences by Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 06/01/2007)
06/01/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 12th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/1/2007... Govts evidence continued... Adjourned until 6/5/07 at 9:00 a.m...Witnesses: Rosendo Rodriguez, Bill Campbell...Appearances: Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Jim Blackburn; Howard Stewart, Lary Larson, Bill Miller...(Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:00)...Telephone conference held (5:25 - 7:00)...Objections due by 8:30 a.m. on 6/4/07...Depositions are scheduled for 6/4/07 at 2:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi, Texas...Deft, CITGO's Motion for Mistrial will be carried with the case...The transcript of a portion of the telephone conference is sealed. Witness: Daniel K. Smith; William R. Miller... Appearances: David Gerger, Michael Connelly and all attorneys listed above... Court Reporter: S. Kerr...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/03/2007	345	EMERGENCY MOTION (SEALED), filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Proposed Order) (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/03/2007)
06/03/2007	346	EMERGENCY MOTION (SEALED), filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Proposed Order) (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/03/2007)
06/03/2007	347	Memorandum of the US to Admit Evidence CITGO Covered Equilization Tanks at Lake Charles Refinery as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/03/2007)
06/03/2007	348	Memorandum of US to Admit as Evidence Lake Charles TAB Reports as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/03/2007)
06/03/2007	349	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 06/03/2007)
06/03/2007	350	Third MOTION for Protective Order by Susan Harris as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Proposed Order)(Connelly, Michael) (Entered: 06/03/2007)
06/04/2007	351	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/04/2007	352	OBJECTION by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to Requests of the United Sates for More Specific Responses and Proposed Follow-Up Questions Submitted to Susan Harris and Dana Burch, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/04/2007	353	Letter to Judge Rainey as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/04/2007	354	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Gerger, David) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/04/2007	355	Letter to the Court re: Depositions of Dana Burch and Susan Harris on June 4, 2007 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/04/2007	356	SEALED ORDER, filed. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/04/2007	357	SEALED ORDER, filed. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 06/04/2007)
06/05/2007	358	MEMORANDUM by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. in Support of Proposed Limiting Instruction Regarding a Corporaiton Paying Attorneys' Fees for Its Employees, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/05/2007)
06/05/2007	359	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to Memorandum of the United States to Admit In Evidence The Fact That CITGO Covered Its Equalization Tanks at Its Lake Charles Refinery, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/05/2007)
06/05/2007	360	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to Memorandum of the United States in Support of Admitting In Evidence Testimony and Exhibits Related to CITGO's Compliance With the Subpart FF Requirement at the Lake Charles Facility to Establish Corporate Knowledge, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/05/2007)
06/05/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 13th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/5/2007...Govts evidence continued. Adjourned until 6/6/07 at 9:00 a.m....Witnesses: Richard Cummins, Sylvia Villarreal, Randall Flowers, Burton Cooper, Demontray L. Rainey,...Appearances: Howard Stewart, Lary Larson, Bill Miller; Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn...(Set for 9:00 (9:15 - 12:30; 1:30 - 6:00)...In-camera hearing held...(Transcript sealed)...(6:15 - 6:35)...Court Reporter: S. Kerr... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/06/2007)
06/06/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 14th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/6/2007...Govt's evidence continued...Witnesses: Burton Cooper (continued); Jesse Trevino...Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson; Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Natham Eimer, Jim Blackburn...Court Reporter: S. Kerr...(Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:15)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/06/2007)
06/07/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 15th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/7/2007. Govt evidence continues. Witnesses: Thomas J. Mason, John Perabo. Adjourned until 8:15 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2007. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set for 9:00 (Time: 9:00-12:15; 1:30-5:10)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/07/2007)
06/08/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 16th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/8/2007. Govt evidence continues. Adjourned until 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2007. Witnesses: Raymund Ybarra, Thomas J. Mason (continued), David Keith Monfore Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Digital # Set 8:15 (Time 8:15-12:00; 1:20-5:10), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/08/2007)
06/09/2007	361	Memorandum in Support of Requiring Testimony of Attorneys Dana Burch and Susan Harris be Taken in Open Court as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/10/2007)
06/10/2007	362	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to Memorandum of the United States in Support of Requiring the Trial Testimony of Attorneys Dana Burch and Susan Harris Be Taken in Open Court and In Accordance with the Law, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/10/2007)
06/10/2007	363	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C) (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/10/2007)
06/10/2007	364	Reply of United States to CITGO Response to Memorandum in Support of Requiring Trial Testimony of Attorneys Be Taken in Open Court as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/10/2007)
06/11/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 17th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/11/2007... Hearing re: testimony of atty witnesses...ruling was made on the record...Govts evidence continued...Witnesses: David Monfore, Mark Chessman,...Adjourned until 6/12/07 at 9:00 a.m...Appearances: Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn, Howard Stewart, Lary Larson, Bill Miller....Court Reporter: S. Kerr (Set for 8:30 (8:45 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:15) (jrichards,) (Entered: 06/11/2007)
06/12/2007	365	WITNESS LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/12/2007)
06/12/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 18th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/13/2007... Govts evidence continued...Witness: Mark Chessman (continued)......Adjourned until 6/13/07 at 9:00 a.m.....Appearances: Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn, Howard Stewart, Lary Laron, Bill Miller....Court Reporter: S. Kerr... (Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:00)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/13/2007)
06/13/2007	366	EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/13/2007)
06/13/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : 19th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/13/2007...Govts evidence continued....Witness: Janice DeVelasco....Adjourned until 6/14/07 at 9:00 a.m...Appearances: Dick Deguerin, Cahterine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eiemer, Jim Blackburn; Howard Stewart, Lary Larson, Bill Miller...Court Reporter: S. Kerr....(Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:45) (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/13/2007)
06/14/2007	367	MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count One-Lack of Knowledge by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/14/2007	368	MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count One-Limitations by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/14/2007	369	MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Two-Lack of Knowledge by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/14/2007	370	MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Four by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/14/2007	371	MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Insufficient Evidence by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/14/2007	372	MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Aggregate Facility by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/14/2007	373	Amended MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count One-Lack of Knowledge by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/14/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 20TH DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/14/2007. Govt evidence continues. Govt rests. Oral arguments presented on Defts Motion for Judgment of Acquittal. Motion taken under advisement. Adjourned until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Witnesses: Thomas J. Mason (Recalled). Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set 9:00 (Time: 9:00-10:00; 1:30-3:30)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/14/2007)
06/16/2007	374	MOTION for Disclosure of Fees, Expenses and Other Benefits or Things of Value Paid or Given to Expert Witnesses by CITGO by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/16/2007)
06/17/2007	375	Request for Ruling On Motion In Limine to Exclude Testimony of Davis Ford as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/17/2007)
06/18/2007	376	FILED IN ERROR - ATTACHMENT INCOMPLETE - TO BE REFILED RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 372 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Aggregate Facility, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) Modified on 6/18/2007 (ncavazos, ). (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	377	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 372 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Aggregate Facility, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	378	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 371 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Insufficient Evidence, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	379	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 369 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Two-Lack of Knowledge, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	380	MOTION in Limine to Exclude Testimony of Attorney John Turney and for Discoverey and Court Review of Redacted Documents by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	381	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 372 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Aggregate Facility, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	382	MOTION to Produce Offer of Proof Pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 103(c) by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	383	MOTION for Discovery of Fees, Expenses, and Other Benefits Given to Witnesses by CITGO by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	384	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 371 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Insufficient Evidence, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/18/2007	385	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 369 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Two-Lack of Knowledge, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/18/2007)
06/19/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 21st DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/19/2007. Defense evidence begins. Adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Court rules that Defts motions for acquittal are denied. Govts Motion for Discovery (#374) is Granted. Witnesses: Jerry Thompson, August Eulinger, Rick Baugher, John Turney, Davis Ford. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn..(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set 8:30 (Time 8:50-12:00; 1:00-6:00)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/19/2007)
06/19/2007	386	ORDER granting USA's 374 Motion for Disclosure as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2).(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/19/2007)
06/19/2007	395	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/20/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 22nd DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/20/2007. Defense evidence continues. Defts Motion for Mistrial - DENIED. Defense rests. Adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2007 for Charge Conference. Jury instructed to return on June 22, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. Hearing held (4:50-5:45). Transcripts SEALED. Witnesses: Davis Ford (continued), Eric Groten. Appearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn..(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set 9:00 (Time: 9:00-12:00; 1:00-4:50) Hrg 4:50-5:45)), filed.(kwallace, ) Modified on 6/21/2007 (kwallace, ) to correct time for Jury to return on 06/22/07 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Entered: 06/20/2007)
06/20/2007	387	First Amended Jury Instructions as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/20/2007)
06/20/2007	396	CITGO's Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count One - Limitations by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/20/2007	397	CITGO's Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count One - Lack of Knowledge by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/20/2007	398	CITGO's Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Two - Lack of Knowledge by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/20/2007	399	CITGO's Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Four - by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/20/2007	400	CITGO'S Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five - Aggregate Facility by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/20/2007	401	CITGO'S Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five - Insufficient Evidence by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	388	Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	389	Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count One-Lack of Knowledge by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	390	Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count One-Limitations by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	391	Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Two-Lack of Knowledge by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	392	Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Count Four by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	393	Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Insufficient Evidence by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	394	Renewed MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five-Aggregate Facility by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	402	CITGO's Requested Special Issue on Limitations as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	403	Supplemental MOTION to Produce Evidence by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Camara, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	404	CITGO's Requested Instruction Regarding Philip Vrazel as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007	405	Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
06/21/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 23rd DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/21/2007. Charge conference held off the record. Adjourned until 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2007. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn. (Time 10:00-1:00; 5:20-6:40)(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
06/21/2007		***Set Hearings as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel: Bench Trial set for 7/9/2007 at 09:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
06/22/2007	406	MOTION to Continue Trial of Counts 6 Through 10 by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion for Production)(Camara, Edward) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
06/22/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 24th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/22/2007. Objections to the jury charge addressed. Defendants Motions for Dismissal and Renewed Motions for Acquittal are DENIED. Judge instructs Jury on the law. Final arguments presented. Deliberations begin at 4:03 p.m. Adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)((Set 8:30 )Time 8:50-12:30; 1:30-4:03)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
06/22/2007	412	United States' AMENDED EXHIBIT LIST as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/22/2007	413	Second AMENDED EXHIBIT LIST of Defendants CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/22/2007	414	EXHIBIT LIST supporting Motion for Mistrial by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/22/2007	415	United States' Trial WITNESS LIST as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/22/2007	416	Amended WITNESS LIST of Defendants CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/22/2007	417	Certificate of Exhibits to the Jury as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/22/2007	418	Court's Instructions to the Jury as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/22/2007	419	Jury Note #1 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 25th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/25/2007. Jury deliberations only. Jury deliberations resumed at 9:00 a.m. Recessed at 5:00 p.m. Deliberations will continue at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn. (Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
06/25/2007	407	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 406 MOTION to Continue Trial of Counts 6 Through 10, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
06/25/2007	420	Jury Note #2 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007	421	Jury Note #3 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007	422	Jury Note #4 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007	423	Jury Note #4 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) * DISREGARD - DUPLICATE OF ENTRY 422 * (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007	424	Jury Note #5 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007	425	Jury Note #6 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007	426	Jury Note #7 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/25/2007	427	Jury Note #8 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/26/2007	408	TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
06/26/2007	409	WITNESS LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
06/26/2007	410	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
06/26/2007	411	Notice of the United States as to Discovery Related to Migratory Bird Treaty Act Counts as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
06/26/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 26th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/26/2007. Jury deliberations resumed at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 4:30. Jury will return on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Hearing held (11:45 a.m.-12:10 p.m.) Defts renewed Motion for Acquittal - DENIED. Deft Vrazels Motion for Continuance - DENIED. Suppression Hearing set for Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Bench trial set for Monday, July 9, 2007. Appearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
06/26/2007	428	Jury Note #9 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/26/2007	429	Jury Note #10 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/26/2007	430	Jury Note #11 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/26/2007	431	Jury Note #12 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/26/2007	432	Jury Note #13 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/27/2007	433	Jury Note #14 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/27/2007	434	Jury Note #15 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/27/2007	435	JURY VERDICT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) Guilty on Count 4s-5s and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) Guilty on Count 4s-5s CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) Not Guilty on Count 1s-2s and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) Not Guilty on Count 1s-2s, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/27/2007	436	ORDER for Presentence Investigation and Disclosure & Sentencing Dates as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation. PSI Completion due by 9/13/2007 Objection to PSI due by 9/27/2007 Final PSI due by 10/11/2007 Sentencing set for 10/18/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge John D. Rainey( Signed by Judge John D. Rainey ) Parties notified. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/27/2007	437	ORDER for Presentence Investigation and Disclosure & Sentencing Dates as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.. PSI Completion due by 9/13/2007 Objection to PSI due by 9/27/2007 Final PSI due by 10/11/2007 Sentencing set for 10/18/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge John D. Rainey( Signed by Judge John D. Rainey ) Parties notified. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/27/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: 27th DAY OF JURY TRIAL as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 6/27/2007. Jury deliberations resumed at 9:00 a.m. Verdict returned at 12:05 p.m. CITGO Petroleum Corporation found NOT GUILTY as to Counts 1 and 2; CITGO Petroleum Corporation found GUILTY as to Counts 4 and 5; CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. found NOT GUILTY as to Counts 1 and 2; CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. found GUILTY as to Counts 4 and 5. Post trial motions due within 30 days. Sentencing set for October 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Trial ends. Appearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Lary Larson, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Ryan Hedges, Nathan Eimer, Jim Blackburn..(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/27/2007	438	MOTION for Judicial Notice by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
06/28/2007	439	Notice of the United States Identifying Ducks the Subject of Count Seven as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
06/28/2007	440	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
06/28/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: Motion hearing held on 6/28/07. Deft, Vrazel's Motion to Suppress (#174), Motion to Quash (#172) and Motion to Dismiss (#175) are WITHDRAWN. Govt's oral Motion to Dismiss Original Indictment is GRANTED. Proposed order will be submitted. Deft, Vrazel's Motion(s) for Dismissal (#331), (#173) are DENIED. Govt will advise deft Vrazel as to specific species of ducks taken under Migratory Act. Evidence presented. Witnesses: Special Agent Thomas J. Mason. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William R, Miller, Lary Larson, Jimmy Parks, Jr., Ed Carmara, Matt Hennessy.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set 9:00 (Time 9:00-10:15; 11:15-11:30)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
06/28/2007	441	ORDER to dismiss the original indictment as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel by United States of America. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 06/29/2007)
06/28/2007		DISMISSAL OF COUNTS on Government's Oral Motion as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) Count 1-2,3,4-5 and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) Count 1-2,3,4-5,6-10 and Philip D. Vrazel (3) Count 3,6-10 (ltesch, ) (Entered: 07/05/2007)
07/03/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : Telephone Conference as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 7/3/2007...Bench trial remains scheduled for 7/9/07 at 9:00 a.m... Appearances: James B Blackburn, Jr, Edward Camara, Dick DeGuerin, Edward Matt Hennessy, Jimmy Parks, Jr, Howard P Stewart... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 07/03/2007)
07/06/2007	442	RESPONSE by Philip D. Vrazel to the Trial Memorandum, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
07/06/2007	443	RESPONSE by Philip D. Vrazel regarding the owner/operator issue, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
07/06/2007	444	NOTICE of Defendant's Witness list by Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Camara, Edward) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
07/06/2007	445	NOTICE of Defendant's Exhibit List by Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Camara, Edward) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
07/06/2007	446	NOTICE of Defendant's Notice of Expert by Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Camara, Edward) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
07/07/2007	447	Letter to the Court by the United States as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/07/2007)
07/08/2007	448	MOTION To Exclude Non-relevant Documents Identified in Defendant Vrazel's Exhibit List re 445 Notice (Other) by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/08/2007)
07/08/2007	449	Second MOTION To Order Designation of Records Custodian and Sanctions re 326 MOTION to Show Cause by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/08/2007)
07/08/2007	450	MOTION To Proceed Without Bringing to Court the Dead Bird Carcasses by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/08/2007)
07/08/2007	451	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/08/2007)
07/08/2007	452	MOTION To Make Opening Statement by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/08/2007)
07/08/2007	453	NOTICE of VRAZEL'S TRIAL OBJECTION PAPER AND REQUEST FOR LIMINE by Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Parks, Jimmy) (Entered: 07/08/2007)
07/09/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: BENCH TRIAL begun on 7/9/2007 as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3) Count 6s-10s. Opening statements by Govt and Deft Vrazel. Govt evidence begins. Adjourned until 07/10/07 at 9:00 a.m. Deft Vrazel continued on bond. Witnesses: Rosendo F. Rodriguez, Michael Cuellar, Augustine Garza, Reymundo Ibarra, Felipe Gomez, Mustafa Odeh, Phyllis Loeffler. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Jim Blackburn, Jimmy Parks, Jr., Edward Camara.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set: 9:00 (9:00-12:00; 1:00-4:45)) (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/09/2007)
07/10/2007	454	SEALED MOTION, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
07/10/2007	455	SEALED ORDER, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
07/10/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: BENCH TRIAL CONTINUES - Day 2 as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 7/10/2007. Govt evidence continues. Adjourned until 07/11/07 at 9:00 a.m. Deft Vrazel continued on bond. Witnesses: Eric Bigelow, Onofre Garza, Kevin Kenall, Corbin D. Smith, Thomas J. Mason, Juan Flores. Appearances:Howard Stewart, William Miller, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Jim Blackburn, Jimmy Parks, Jr., Edward Camara, David Isaacs.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set: 9:00 (Time: 9:00-12:00; 1:15-6:20)), filed.(kwallace, ). (Entered: 07/10/2007)
07/11/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: BENCH TRIAL CONTINUES - Day 3as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 7/11/2007. Govt evidence continues. Govt rests. Adjourned until 07/12/07 at 9:00 a.m. Deft Vrazel continued on bond. Witnesses: Juan Flores (continued), Dr. Richard K. Stroud, Dr. Pepper W. Trail. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Dick Deguerin, Catherine Baen, Jim Blackburn, Jimmy Parks, Jr., Edward Camara. (Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr) (Set: 9:00 (Time: 9:00-12:00; 1:00-5:00)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/11/2007)
07/12/2007	456	TRIAL MEMORANDUM of Phil Vrazel Regarding Scienter Requirements in Counts Six Through Ten by Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/12/2007)
07/12/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: BENCH TRIAL CONTINUES - Day 4 as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 7/12/2007. Govt re-opens testimony. Govt rests. Defense evidence begins. Adjourned until 07/17/07 at 9:00 a.m. Deft Vrazel continued on bond. Defts move for acquittal. Court GRANTS Defendants CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. and Philip D. Vrazels Motion for Acquittal as to Counts 6 and 7; Court DENIES Defendants CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. and Philip D. Vrazels Motion for Acquittal as to Counts 8-10. Witnesses: Dr. Pepper W. Trail (recalled), Melvin Adolph Letchenberger, Robert Eugene Schmidt, Kurtis Cantwell. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Dick DeGuerin, Catherine Baen, Jim Blackburn, Jimmy Parks, Jr.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set: 9:00 (Time: 9:10-12:00; 1:00-3:30)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/12/2007)
07/15/2007	457	NOTICE of Intent to Offer Witness Immunity by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/15/2007)
07/17/2007	458	TRANSCRIPT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Excerpt Testimony held on June 28, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: S. Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/17/2007)
07/17/2007		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: BENCH TRIAL as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 7/17/2007. Defense evidence continues. Defendants rest. Govt recalls Agent Mason. Final arguments presented. Court finds Deft CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. GUILTY as to Counts 8-10; Court finds Deft Phillip D. Vrazle NOT GUILT as to Counts 8-10. Sentencing set for 10/18/07 at 10:00 a.m.. Bench trial concluded. Deft Vrazel continued on bond. Witnesses: David Dear, Thomas J. Mason. Appearances: Howard Stewart, William Miller, Dick DeGuerin, Jim Blackburn, Jimmy Parks, Jr., Edward Camara.(Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr)(Set: 9:00 (Time: 9:00-12:20; 1:20-4:20; 5:45-5:50)), filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/17/2007)
07/17/2007	459	AMENDED TRIAL EXHIBIT LIST by USA (for Bench Trial started on 07/09/07) as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) Modified on 6/19/2012: THIS DOCUMENT IS A DUPLICATE OF DOCUMENT 451 ... (jrichards, ). (Entered: 07/18/2007)
07/17/2007	460	Defendant Vrazel's EXHIBIT LIST (for Bench Trial started 07/09/07) by Philip D. Vrazel as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/18/2007)
07/17/2007	461	United States' WITNESS LIST (for Bench Trial started 07/09/07) as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/18/2007)
07/17/2007	462	Defendant Vrazel's WITNESS LIST (for Bench Trial started 07/09/07) as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/18/2007)
07/17/2007	463	ORDER for Presentence Investigation and Disclosure & Sentencing Dates as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.. PSI Completion due by 9/13/2007 Objection to PSI due by 9/27/2007 Final PSI due by 10/11/2007 Sentencing set for 10/18/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge John D. Rainey( Signed by Judge John D. Rainey ) Parties notified. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 07/18/2007)
07/22/2007	464	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/22/2007)
07/22/2007	465	MOTION to Unseal Document 464 Sealed Document by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/22/2007)
07/22/2007	466	MOTION To Hold Hearing on Date For Trial of Count Three by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/22/2007)
07/23/2007	467	MOTION to Unseal Document 464 Sealed Document by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/23/2007)
07/23/2007	468	Letter to Judge Rainey as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 07/23/2007)
07/24/2007	469	Response to Letter to Judge Rainey as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/24/2007)
07/25/2007	470	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 466 MOTION by the Government Requesting the Setting of a Trial Date and Renewal of CITGO's Motion to Dismiss Count Three of the Superseding Indictment, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 07/25/2007)
07/27/2007	471	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 07/27/2007)
07/27/2007	472	MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 07/27/2007)
08/02/2007	473	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B) (Miller, William) (Entered: 08/02/2007)
08/02/2007	474	MOTION to Make Copies of Exhibits Admitted at Trial Available to the Public by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 08/02/2007)
08/03/2007	475	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to Government's Motion to Disclose to the Public Copies of Exhibits Admitted at Trial, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/03/2007)
08/03/2007	476	Supplement by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 474 MOTION to Make Copies of Exhibits Admitted at Trial Available to the Public Exhibit A--Letter from Citizens for Environmental Justice, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 08/03/2007)
08/05/2007	477	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 474 MOTION to Make Copies of Exhibits Admitted at Trial Available to the Public, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 08/05/2007)
08/07/2007	478	MOTION for Leave to File a Sur-reply Regarding the Motion of the United States to Unseal the Government's Submission to the United States Probation Office in Aid of Sentencing to file Sur-reply by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	479	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	480	MOTION to Seal Document by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	481	TRANSCRIPT (39 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Jury Deliberation Proceedings held on June 26, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	482	TRANSCRIPT (18 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Jury Deliberation Proceedings held on June 27, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	483	TRANSCRIPT (70 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Testimony of Mustafa Odeh and Phyllis Loeffler held on July 9, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-70) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	484	TRANSCRIPT (69 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Testimony of Thomas Mason held on July 10, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-68# 2 Continuation page 69) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	485	TRANSCRIPT (12 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Testimony of Juan Flores held on July 10, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	486	TRANSCRIPT (58 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Testimony of Juan Flores held on July 11, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-58) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	487	TRANSCRIPT (73 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Testimony of Pepper W. Trail, Ph.D. held on July 11, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-73) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	488	TRANSCRIPT (16 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Jury Deliberations held on 6/25/07 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
08/07/2007	489	ORDER granting 480 Motion to Seal Document as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1) and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 08/08/2007)
08/08/2007	490	ORDER denying 478 Motion for Leave to File Sur-reply as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/08/2007)
08/08/2007	491	ORDER denying 467 Motion to Unseal Document as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/08/2007)
08/14/2007	492	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 472 MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 08/14/2007)
08/15/2007	493	ORDER granting 492 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/15/2007)
08/15/2007		Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Government's Deadline for filing a Response to CITGO's Motion to Set Aside Verdict, for a New Trial and for Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five due by 9/14/2007. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/15/2007)
08/20/2007	494	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 08/20/2007)
08/23/2007	495	MOTION for Production of Corporate Financial Records by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 08/23/2007)
08/28/2007	496	MOTION to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 08/28/2007)
09/05/2007	497	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 496 MOTION to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/05/2007)
09/06/2007	498	SEALED RESPONSE, filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 09/06/2007)
09/07/2007	499	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 496 MOTION to Take Deposition, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
09/13/2007	500	Supplement by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 499 Reply to Response, 496 MOTION to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales, 497 Response to Motion, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement to the Record)(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/13/2007)
09/14/2007	501	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 472 MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/14/2007)
09/19/2007	502	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. to the Motion of the United States to Supplement the Record in Opposition to CITGO's Motion for Leave to Depose Suzie Canales, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 09/19/2007)
09/20/2007	503	Letter to Judge Rainey as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 09/20/2007)
09/24/2007	504	Unopposed MOTION to Continue Extend the Deadline to File Objections to PSR and to Continue Sentencing by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 09/24/2007)
09/25/2007	505	ORDER granting 504 Unopposed Motion to Extend the Deadline to File Objections to the PSR and to Continue Sentencing as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 09/25/2007)
09/27/2007	506	SEALED MOTION, filed. (Attachments) (kwallace, ) (Entered: 09/27/2007)
10/01/2007	507	TRANSCRIPT (78 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Testimony of Kevin Kenall held on May 29, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continued pages 40-78) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/01/2007)
10/01/2007	508	TRANSCRIPT (116 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Testimony of Kevin Kenall held on May 31, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Transcript continued, pages 41-80# 2 Transcript continued, pages 81-116) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/01/2007)
10/01/2007	509	TRANSCRIPT (274 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Bench Trial on the Merits held on July 9, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-80# 2 Continuation pages 81-120# 3 Continuation pages 121-160# 4 Continuation pages 161-200# 5 Continuation pages 201-240# 6 Continuation pages 241-274) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/02/2007)
10/01/2007	510	TRANSCRIPT (289 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Bench Trial held on July 10, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-80# 2 Continuation pages 81-120# 3 Continuation pages 121-160# 4 Continuation pages 161-200# 5 Continuation pages 201-240# 6 Continuation pages 241-280# 7 Continuation pages 281-289) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/02/2007)
10/01/2007	511	TRANSCRIPT (233 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Bench Trial held on July 11, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-80# 2 Continuation pages 81-120# 3 Continuation pages 121-160# 4 Continuation pages 161-200# 5 Continuation pages 201-233) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/02/2007)
10/01/2007	512	TRANSCRIPT (186 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Bench Trial on the Merits held on July 12, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-80# 2 Continuation pages 81-120# 3 Continuation pages 121-160# 4 Continuation pages 161-186) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/02/2007)
10/01/2007	513	TRANSCRIPT (190 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re: Bench Trial on the Merits held on July 17, 2007 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Sylvia Kerr. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation pages 41-80# 2 Continuation pages 81-120# 3 Continuation pages 121-160# 4 Continuation pages 161-190) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/02/2007)
10/09/2007	514	CITGO's Reply in Support of Its Motion to Set Aside Verdict, for a New Trial and for Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 10/09/2007)
10/11/2007	515	OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (SEALED) by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F) (Miller, William) (Entered: 10/11/2007)
10/12/2007	516	OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (SEALED) by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit # 4 Exhibit) (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
10/18/2007	517	SEALED DOCUMENT, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Miller, William) (Entered: 10/18/2007)
10/31/2007	518	Request for Status Conference as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 10/31/2007)
11/09/2007	519	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 11/09/2007)
11/19/2007	520	ORDER granting 496 Motion to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(yhausmann, ) (Entered: 11/19/2007)
11/20/2007	521	MOTION To Limit Scope of Deposition of Suzie Canales re 520 Order on Motion to Take Deposition, 497 Response to Motion, 499 Reply to Response, 496 MOTION to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 11/20/2007)
11/27/2007	522	AFFIDAVIT by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel 521 MOTION filed by USA, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 11/27/2007)
11/29/2007	523	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 521 MOTION of the United States to Limit the Scope of the Deposition of Susie Canales, filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 11/29/2007)
12/07/2007	524	DEPOSITION as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Notice of Taking Deposition of Suzie Canales and Production of Documents Pursuant to Rule 15(a)(1), filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 12/07/2007)
12/11/2007	525	DEPOSITION as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Amended Notice of Taking Deposition of Susie Canales and Production of Documents Pursuant to Rule 15(a)(1), filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 12/11/2007)
12/21/2007	526	ORDER granting 292 CITGO's Motion to Dismiss Count 3 of the Superseding Indictment; granting 328 Philip D. Vrazel's Motion to Dismiss Count 3 of the Superseding Indictment.(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(ltesch, ) (Entered: 12/21/2007)
12/26/2007	527	Per Court Order 536 dated January 11, 2008, this document is unsealed: CITGO's Request for the Court to Poll the Jury by Questionnaire with Request for Leave to File Under Seal. Modified on 1/11/2008 (yhausmann, ). (Entered: 12/26/2007)
12/26/2007	528	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 12/26/2007)
01/03/2008	529	Opposed MOTION for Protective Order Pursuant to Rule 16(d)(1) by Suzie Canales as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Valdivia, Enrique) (Entered: 01/03/2008)
01/03/2008	530	MOTION for Enrique Valdivia to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Suzie Canales as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Valdivia, Enrique) (Entered: 01/03/2008)
01/03/2008	531	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/03/2008)
01/04/2008	532	ORDER granting 530 Motion of Enrique P Valdivia to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Movant Suzie Canales. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 01/04/2008)
01/04/2008	533	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/04/2008)
01/08/2008	534	Opposed MOTION to Compel Service of Suzie Canales' Ex arte Affidavit by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
01/08/2008	535	First RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 529 MOTION for Protective Order Pursuant to Rule 16(d)(1), filed.(Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
01/11/2008	536	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 521 Motion of the United States to Limit the Scope of the Deposition of Suzie Canales; granting in part and denying in part 529 Motion of Suzie Canales for Protective Order as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3). CITGO's 527 Request for the Court to Poll the Jury by Questionnaire With Request for Leave to File Under Seal should be denied. Docket entry 527 is unsealed. The deposition of Suzie Canales will be held at the Federal Courthouse in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 16, 2008 at 9:00am. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 01/11/2008)
01/11/2008	537	ORDER granting in part 495 Motion for Production of CITGO's Corporate Financial Record of Earnings and Assets...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey)... Parties notified...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 01/11/2008)
01/16/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : DEPOSITION of Suzie Canales held on 1/16/2008... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Lary Cook Larson, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart, Enrique Porreta Valdivia...(ERO: Linda Rivera, CSR: Marcy Wells)...(Digital: 9:15 - 9:30; CSR: 9:50 - 10:40) (jrichards, ) (Entered: 01/17/2008)
01/16/2008	540	DEPOSITION EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 01/22/2008)
01/16/2008	541	ORDER granting 474 Motion of the United States to Disclose to the Public Copies of Exhibits Admitted at Trial as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2), Philip D. Vrazel (3). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 01/22/2008)
01/16/2008	554	DEPOSITION EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 01/30/2008)
01/18/2008	538	NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 526 Order on Motion to Dismiss Counts,,filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/18/2008)
01/22/2008		Attorney update in case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. Attorney James L Turner for USA added. (lcayce, ) (Entered: 01/22/2008)
01/22/2008	539	Notice of the Filing of an Appeal as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. DKT13 transcript order form was mailed to appellant 3 copies. Fee status: not paid. The following Notice of Appeal and related motions are pending in the District Court: 538 Notice of Appeal - Judgment and Sentence,filed.(lcayce, ) (Entered: 01/22/2008)
01/22/2008	542	Response to Objections to PSR (Sealed) by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Entered: 01/22/2008)
01/24/2008	543	MOTION For a Court Ruling on CITGO's Allegations of Jury Tampering re 496 MOTION to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/24/2008)
01/24/2008	544	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/24/2008)
01/25/2008	545	Final Presentence Investigation Report (Sealed) as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (dnuncio, ) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
01/25/2008	546	Confidential Sentencing Recommendation(Sealed) regarding CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (dnuncio, ) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
01/25/2008	547	Sealed Addendum to 545 Final Presentence Investigation Report (Sealed) as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (dnuncio, ) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
01/28/2008	548	Final Presentence Investigation Report (Sealed) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (mmunoz, ) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
01/28/2008	549	Confidential Sentencing Recommendation(Sealed) regarding CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (mmunoz, ) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
01/28/2008	550	Sealed Addendum to 548 Final Presentence Investigation Report (Sealed) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed. (mmunoz, ) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
01/29/2008	551	Receipt of documents ordered produced "in camera" pursuant to Dkt #537 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, et al... Forwarded to chambers. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 01/29/2008)
01/29/2008	552	Opposed MOTION ruling finding no jury tampering by Suzie Canales as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Valdivia, Enrique) (Entered: 01/29/2008)
01/29/2008	553	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/29/2008)
01/31/2008	555	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 01/31/2008)
01/31/2008	556	Notice of Assignment of USCA No. 08-40063 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation re: 538 Notice of Appeal - Judgment and Sentence,filed.(amireles, ) (Entered: 02/01/2008)
02/13/2008	557	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 543 MOTION, 552 MOTION by the Government and Susie Canales for a Court Ruling on Issue of Jury Tampering, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 02/13/2008)
02/13/2008	558	Notice of Non-Compliance as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. DKT13 needed. Party ntfd,filed. (lcayce, ) (Entered: 02/13/2008)
02/22/2008	559	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 543 MOTION For a Court Ruling on CITGO's Allegations of Jury Tampering re 496 MOTION to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales MOTION For a Court Ruling on CITGO's Allegations of Jury Tampering re 496 MOTION to Take Deposition of Suzie Canales, 552 Opposed MOTION ruling finding no jury tampering, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 02/22/2008)
02/25/2008	560	NOTICE OF SETTING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...... Telephone Conference is scheduled for 2/27/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge John D. Rainey...AUSA arrange telephone call to the Court's chambers... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 02/25/2008)
02/26/2008		At the request of counsel, the telephone conference scheduled for 2/27/08 will be held at 2:00 p.m... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 02/26/2008)
02/26/2008	561	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 02/26/2008)
02/27/2008	562	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 02/27/2008)
02/27/2008	563	MOTION for Hearing in Advance of Sentencing by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Hennessy, Edward) (Entered: 02/27/2008)
02/27/2008	564	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 02/27/2008)
02/27/2008	565	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 02/27/2008)
02/27/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey : Telephone Conference as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 2/27/2008... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 03/03/2008)
02/28/2008	566	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 02/28/2008)
02/29/2008	567	SCHEDULING ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
03/05/2008		Electronic record on appeal certified to Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation re: 538 Notice of Appeal - Order on Motion to Dismiss Count 3. USCA No. 08-40063,filed.(lcayce, ) (Entered: 03/05/2008)
03/06/2008	568	TRANSCRIPT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation re: Hearing held on 1/16/08 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: ERO. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk (pages 1-14), filed. (lrivera, ) (Entered: 03/06/2008)
03/07/2008	569	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Proposed Order by Enrique Porreta Valdivia by on behalf of Suzie Canales as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Valdivia, Enrique) (Entered: 03/07/2008)
03/09/2008	570	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 03/09/2008)
03/09/2008	571	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/09/2008)
03/13/2008	572	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/13/2008)
03/13/2008	573	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/13/2008)
03/14/2008	574	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 03/14/2008)
03/20/2008	575	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/20/2008)
03/25/2008	576	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/25/2008)
03/25/2008	577	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/25/2008)
03/25/2008		A Telephone Conference is scheduled for 3/28/2008 at 10:00 AM before Judge John D. Rainey... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 03/25/2008)
03/25/2008	578	Sealed Order, filed. (jrichards, ). (Entered: 03/26/2008)
03/26/2008	579	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/26/2008)
03/27/2008	580	Letter as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 03/27/2008)
03/27/2008	581	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/27/2008)
03/28/2008	582	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/28/2008)
03/28/2008	583	ORDER. The sole purpose of the scheduled 4/28/08 hearing is to hear evidence showing whether or not individuals identified by the Govt as alleged victims qualify as "crime victims" under the Crime Victims' Rights Act. ( Signed by Judge John D. Rainey ) Parties notified. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 03/28/2008)
03/28/2008		Telephone Conference held as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 3/28/2008 before Judge John D. Rainey... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/01/2008)
04/01/2008	584	Scheduling of Depositions in Federal Courthouse as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/01/2008)
04/03/2008	585	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 04/03/2008)
04/04/2008	586	Sealed Order. (Entered: 04/04/2008)
04/07/2008	587	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 04/07/2008)
04/07/2008	588	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/07/2008)
04/07/2008	589	Sealed Event, filed. (With attachments) (Entered: 04/07/2008)
04/08/2008	590	RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 587 Sealed Event To Approve Letter to Victims, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/08/2008)
04/08/2008	591	MOTION to Unseal Document 587 Sealed Event To Accept Victim Letter by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/08/2008)
04/10/2008	592	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/10/2008)
04/10/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: Telephone conference held on 4/10/08 as to as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/14/2008)
04/11/2008	593	ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/11/2008)
04/11/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: Telephone conference held on 4/11/08 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/14/2008)
04/17/2008	594	MOTION for the immediate disclosure of transcribed interviews of victim witnesses by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/17/2008)
04/18/2008	595	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/18/2008)
04/19/2008	596	Emergency Request for Status Conference as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/19/2008)
04/19/2008	597	Response to document #595 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/19/2008)
04/19/2008	598	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/19/2008)
04/21/2008	599	ORDER granting 594 Government's Emergency Motion for the Immediate Disclosure of Transcribed Verbatim Interviews and Any Other Statements of Victim/Witnesses as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/21/2008)
04/21/2008	600	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/21/2008)
04/22/2008	601	MOTION to Obtain a Court Order for Medical Records Production by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
04/23/2008	602	Exhibit A to Motion To Obtain Court Order for Medical Records Production (Docket # 601) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/23/2008)
04/23/2008	603	ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. 602 Document. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) (Attachments: # 1 HIPPA form) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/23/2008)
04/25/2008	604	WITNESS LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 04/25/2008)
04/25/2008	605	Memorandum In Aid of Sentencing as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/25/2008)
04/25/2008	606	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/25/2008)
04/25/2008	607	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/25/2008)
04/25/2008	608	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. To CITGO's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Montoya, Bridges and Till, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/25/2008)
04/28/2008	609	Consolidated Reply to Responses to Memoranda of the United States 517 , 565 , 581 , and 582 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/28/2008)
04/28/2008	610	Response of the United States to CITGO's Motion to Limit Victim Testimony as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/28/2008)
04/28/2008	611	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 04/28/2008)
04/28/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 04/28/08: PRE-SENTENCING HEARING Day 1 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P....The rule was invoked...Opening statements made by counsel...Testimony and evidence presented...Witnesses: Joseph Montoya, Karen Bridges, Tim Doty, John Risher, Rebecca Zamora, Thelma Morgan....Adjourned until 4/29/08 at 9:00 a.m...(9:15 - 12:05; 1:20 - 5:20)... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart...(Court Reporter: M. Wells)......(jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/28/2008)
04/29/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 4/29/08...PRE-SENTENCING HEARING - Day 2 - as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...Tesitmony and evidence continued...Witnesses: Patricia Gomez (continued), Rosalinda Armadillo, Tammy Castillo, Betty Whiteside, Rosie Porter, Curtis Till, Diana Linan, Maureen Brooks, Joel Mumphord...Adjourned until 5/1/08 at 9:00 a.m...(9:15 - 11:45; 1:00 - 5:00)... Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart...(Court Reporter: M. Wells)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/30/2008)
04/29/2008	635	Written Response to Request for Interview by Dorothy Gonzales Daywood and Joel Mumphord, filed....(jrichards, ) Modified on 6/2/2008: To correct the filing date... (jrichards, ). (Entered: 06/02/2008)
04/29/2008	636	EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P....(Exhibits admitted on 4/28/08 and 4/29/08)..., filed. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
04/30/2008	612	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/30/2008)
04/30/2008	613	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/30/2008)
04/30/2008	614	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/30/2008)
05/01/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 5/1/08: PRE-SENTENCING HEARING Day 3 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Testimony and evidence continued- Government Witnesses: Dorothy Daywood, Kathleen Fleming, Guadalupe Lopez, Diane Cantu, Jean Salone. Defendant Witness: Vincent Leopold. Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: M. Wells)(Time 9:00-11:47; 1:00-5:06), filed.(lrivera, ) (Entered: 05/05/2008)
05/02/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 5/2/08: PRE-SENTENCING HEARING Day 4 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Testimony and evidence continued- Government Witnesses: David Turner and Chris Weis. Defendant Witness, Attorney Ralph Meyer, gives testimony on civil matters against CITGO. Court will continue on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. to hear from Defendant Witness Les Montgomery. Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart(Court Reporter: M. Wells).(Time 9:12 am: -11:55 am; 1:15 pm - 4:20 pm) Hearing set for 5/12/2008 at 09:00 AM before Judge John D. Rainey, filed.(lrivera, ) (Entered: 05/05/2008)
05/02/2008	637	WITNESS LIST (INITIAL SENTENCING HEARING) by USA, filed...(Testimony presented on 4/28, 4/29, 05/01 and 05/02/08)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
05/05/2008	615	MOTION For Reconsideration of Court's Decision to Exclude Victim/Witnesses After They Have Testified by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/05/2008)
05/07/2008	616	MOTION For Discovery of Underlying Facts and Data Which Defendant Claims Supports Defendants' Exhibits SH-14 through SH-21 by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 05/07/2008)
05/09/2008	617	Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 05/09/2008)
05/09/2008	618	MOTION to Modify /Objections to Subpoena Duces Tecum by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 1 of 4, # 5 Exhibit 2 of 4, # 6 Exhibit 3 of 4, # 7 Exhibit 4 of 4, # 8 Proposed Order)(Anastasiadis, Demetri) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
05/11/2008	619	Notice of the United States of Data and Information Reviewed by Christopher P. Weis as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/11/2008)
05/12/2008	620	Entry of Dismissal of USCA for the Fifth Circuit (certified copy) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel dated 05/02/08 re: 538 Notice of Appeal - Judgment and Sentence ; USCA No. 08-40063. Pursuant to Appellant's motion, this appeal is DISMISSED,filed.(kwallace, ) (Entered: 05/12/2008)
05/12/2008	621	TRANSCRIPT (257 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on May 1, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Marcy Wells. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-200, # 5 pages 201-240, # 6 pages 241-257) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/12/2008)
05/12/2008	622	TRANSCRIPT (172 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on May 2, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Marcy Wells. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-172) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/12/2008)
05/12/2008	623	ORDER granting 616 Government's Emergency Motion for Disclosure of the Underlying Facts and Data Which the Defendant Claims Support Defendants' Exhibits SH-14 Through and Including SH-21 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/13/2008)
05/12/2008	624	ORDER granting 615 Government's Emergency Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's Decision to Exclude the Victim/Witnesses from the Initial Phase of the Sentencing Hearing after the Victim/Witnesses Have Testified as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/13/2008)
05/12/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: PRE-SENTENCING HEARING DAY 5 as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 5/12/2008. Testimony and evidence continued, Defense Witness Les Montgomery. Court will continue pre-sentencing hearing on June 17, 2008 and June 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: M Wells) (Time set 9:00; 9:04 am -12:03; 1:35 - 3:45 p.m.), filed.(lrivera, ) (Entered: 05/13/2008)
05/12/2008	638	WITNESS LIST (PRE-SENTENCING HEARING) by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed...(Testimony presented on 05/01, 05/02 and 05/12/08)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
05/12/2008	639	EXHIBIT LIST (PRE-SENTENCING HEARING) by USA, filed...(Exhibits admitted on 4/28, 4/29, 5/1, 5/2 and 5/12/08... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
05/12/2008	640	EXHIBIT LIST (PRE-SENTENCING HEARING) by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed...(Exhibits admitted on 5/12/08)...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
05/13/2008	625	TRANSCRIPT (240 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on April 28, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter: Marcy Wells. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-200, # 5 pages 201-240) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/13/2008)
05/15/2008	626	TRANSCRIPT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on April 29, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter/Transcriber Marcy Wells. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/13/2008. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-200, # 5 pages 201-240, # 6 pages 241-242) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/16/2008)
05/19/2008	627	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript. Party notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/19/2008)
05/19/2008	628	Demand for Disclosure of Underlying Facts and Data Which CITGO Claims Supports Testimony of Les Montgomery as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/19/2008)
05/19/2008	629	Letter Response to Request for Clarification of List of Documents Reviewed by Dr. Weis as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 05/19/2008)
05/21/2008	630	Defendants CITGO's Reponse to Howard Stewart Letter dated May 19, 2008 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 05/21/2008)
05/23/2008	631	TRANSCRIPT as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on May 12, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter/Transcriber Marcy Wells. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2008. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-169) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/23/2008)
05/23/2008	632	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 631 Transcript. Party notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 05/23/2008)
06/02/2008	633	Emergency Motion for the Immediate Disclosure of the Facts and Data Relied Upon by Dr. Weis as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
06/02/2008	634	Letter Reply to CITGO's Letter Regarding Dr. Weis Documents and Data (Document # 630) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
06/02/2008	641	INDEX of Documents Filed - PRE-SENTENCING HEARING held on 4/28, 4/29, 5/1, 5/2 and 5/12/08: 635 04/29/08 - Written Response to Request for Interview... 636 4/29/08 - Defts' Exhibit List (Exhibits admitted on 4/28 and 4/29/08)... 637 5/2/08 - Govt's Initial Sentencing Hearing Witness List (Testimony presented on 4/28, 4/29, and 5/01/08)... 638 5/12/08 - Defts' Pre-Sentencing Hearing Witness List (Testimony presented on 5/1, 5/2 and 5/12/08)... 639 5/12/08 - Govt's Pre-Sentencing Hearing Exhibit List (Exhibits admitted on 4/28, 4/29, 5/1, 5/2 and 5/12/08)... 640 5/12/08 - Defts' Pre-Sentencing Hearing Exhibit List (Exhibits admitted on 5/12/08)...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/02/2008)
06/05/2008	642	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 633 Document, CITGO's Emergency Motion for Immediate Disclosure of Fact and Data Relied Upon by Dr. Weis, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/05/2008)
06/07/2008	643	MOTION To Strike The Testimony of James L. Montgomery by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/07/2008)
06/11/2008	644	CITGO's Reply in Support of Their Emergency Motion for the Immediate Disclosure of The Facts and Data Reviewed and Relied Upon by Dr. Weis as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/11/2008)
06/11/2008	645	ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel granting in part and denying in part 633 Emergency Motion for the Immediate Disclosure of the Facts and Data Relied Upon by Dr. Weis. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (mserpa, ) (Entered: 06/11/2008)
06/12/2008	646	MOTION to Exclude the Testimony of Un-Named Medical Doctor and Janet E. Kester from Pre-Sentencing Hearing by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/12/2008)
06/12/2008	647	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 646 MOTION to Exclude the Testimony of Un-Named Medical Doctor and Janet E. Kester from Pre-Sentencing Hearing, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/12/2008)
06/12/2008	648	Amended Pre-Sentencing Hearing Exhibit List of Defendants CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/12/2008)
06/14/2008	649	Notice of the United States of the Non-Production of Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/14/2008)
06/14/2008	650	Notice of Filing and Compliance with Court's Order of June 11, 2008 Regarding Data and Information Reviewed by Dr. Weis as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B-1, # 3 Exhibit B-2, # 4 Exhibit B-3, # 5 Exhibit B-4, # 6 Exhibit B-5, # 7 Exhibit B-6, # 8 Exhibit B-7, # 9 Exhibit B-8)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/14/2008)
06/15/2008	651	NOTICE of New Controlling Supreme Court Authority in Support of Its Motion to Set Aside Verdict, For a New Trial, and For Entry of A Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 472 MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/15/2008)
06/15/2008	652	Notice of the Non-Production of Required Discovery Information Related to Janet Kester as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/15/2008)
06/15/2008	653	Notice of Non-Production of Required Discovery Information Related to "Dr. Krost" as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/15/2008)
06/15/2008	654	Notice of Intention to Use a Conversion Formula as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/15/2008)
06/16/2008	655	MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Glen Kost from the Initial Phase of the Sentencing Hearing by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/16/2008)
06/16/2008	656	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/16/2008)
06/17/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 6 /17/08: PRE-SENTENCING HEARING Day 6 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Testimony and evidence continued- Defense Witnesses: Janet Kester. Court will continue pre-sentencing hearing on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: M. Wells).(Time set 9:00) 9:00- 12:15; 1:30 - 5:05) for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey:, filed.(lrivera, ) (Entered: 06/18/2008)
06/18/2008	657	Letter Request for Details of Billing Related to Testimony of Janet Kester as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/18/2008)
06/18/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 6/17/08: Pre-Sentencing Hearing - Day 7 - as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. evidence continued-Defense Witnesses: Dr Glen Kost. Government calls Witness J.C. Hustdete. Court will continue pre-sentencing hearing on June 30, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: M. Wells)Time set 9:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.)(Digital # 9:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.), filed.(lrivera, ) (Entered: 06/19/2008)
06/22/2008	658	MOTION for Disclosure of Supporting Documents Related to HON and MACT Reports (leak detection) by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/22/2008)
06/23/2008	659	MOTION for Chad J. Doellinger to Appear Pro Hac Vice by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (kwallace, ) (Entered: 06/23/2008)
06/24/2008	660	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 658 MOTION for Disclosure of Supporting Documents Related to HON and MACT Reports (leak detection), filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/24/2008)
06/25/2008	661	ORDER granting 659 Motion of to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Citgo Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Chad J Doellinger is admitted pro hac vice for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 06/25/2008)
06/26/2008	662	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 643 MOTION To Strike The Testimony of James L. Montgomery from the Sentencing Hearing, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/26/2008)
06/26/2008	663	ORDER granting 658 Motion for Disclosure as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.)... Parties notified...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/26/2008)
06/27/2008	672	TRANSCRIPT (226 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on June 17, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Marcy Wells. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/25/2008. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-200, # 5 pages 201-226) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/01/2008)
06/27/2008	673	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 672 Transcript. Party notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/01/2008)
06/29/2008	664	Amended Pre-Sentencing Exhibit List of Defendants as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/29/2008)
06/29/2008	665	MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Mark Cheesman from Pre-Sentencing Hearing by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/29/2008)
06/29/2008	666	MOTION for Discovery of Presentations and Papers of Dr. Jeffrey D. Britton or in the Alternative for the Exclusion of the Testimony of Dr. Britton by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/29/2008)
06/29/2008	667	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 666 MOTION for Discovery, 665 MOTION to Exclude CITGO Witnesses, filed.(Doellinger, Chad) (Entered: 06/29/2008)
06/29/2008	668	WITNESS LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/29/2008)
06/29/2008	669	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 06/29/2008)
06/30/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 6/30/08... Pre-Sentencing Hearing - Day 8 - as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...Defts evidence continued...Defense Witness: Dr. Jeffrey Britton... Adjourned until July 1, 2008 at 9:00 a.m....Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: M. Wells)... (Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00; 1:30 - 5:00)... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 06/30/2008)
06/30/2008	674	TRANSCRIPT (83 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on June 18, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Marcy Wells. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/29/2008. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-83) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/01/2008)
06/30/2008	675	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 674 Transcript. Party notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/01/2008)
07/01/2008	670	NOTICE of Legal Standard for Establishing that Criminal Acts of Defendants are Direct and Proximate Cause of the Harm Suffered by Victim/ Witnesses as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/01/2008)
07/01/2008	671	MOTION to Strike The Specific Causation Testimony of Dr. Weis by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 07/01/2008)
07/01/2008		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey on 07/01/08: PRE-SENTENCING HEARING - Day 9 - as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...Defts evidence continued and concluded...Govts rebuttal evidence presented....Testimony concluded...Govts post hearing brief addressing Santos issues is due on 7/23/08...Govts reply brief is due on 8/8/08...Defts post hearing brief addressing all pending matters is due on 7/23/08...Govts reply brief is due on 8/8/08...Defts final responsive brief is due on 8/15/08...Sentencing hearing date will be advised later...Witnesses: Mark Cheesman; Scott Poole; Erik Snyder; Dr. Christopher Weis; Katy OConnell...Appearances: Catherine Louise Baen, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, William Robert Miller, Howard P Stewart.(Court Reporter: M. Wells) (Set for 9:00 (9:00 - 12:00: 2:00 - 4:00)...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 07/02/2008)
07/01/2008	676	AMENDED WITNESS LIST of the USA for Presentencing Hearing June 30-July 1 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/02/2008)
07/01/2008	677	FINAL AMENDED EXHIBIT LIST of the USA for June 30-July 1, 2008 Presentencing Hearing as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/02/2008)
07/01/2008	678	FINAL AMENDED PRESENTENCING HEARING EXHIBIT LIST of Defendants CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/02/2008)
07/13/2008	679	Letter Regarding CITGO's Failure to Disclose Janet Kester Documents as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DeGuerin's letter of 7/07/08)(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/13/2008)
07/15/2008	680	MOTION for Disclosure of Information Relating to the Expert Opinion of Janet Kester by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/15/2008)
07/15/2008	681	TRANSCRIPT (212 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on June 30, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter/Transcriber: M. Wells. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/14/2008. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-200, # 5 pages 201-212) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/16/2008)
07/15/2008	682	TRANSCRIPT (188 pages) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re: Pre-Sentencing Hearing held on July 1, 2008 before Judge John D. Rainey. Court Reporter/Transcriber: M. Wells. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/14/2008. (Attachments: # 1 pages 41-80, # 2 pages 81-120, # 3 pages 121-160, # 4 pages 161-188) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/16/2008)
07/15/2008	683	Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 681 Transcript, 682 Transcript. Party notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/16/2008)
07/16/2008	684	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 680 MOTION for Disclosure of Information Relating to the Expert Opinion of Janet Kester, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 07/16/2008)
07/21/2008	685	Supplement by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 671 MOTION to Strike The Specific Causation Testimony of Dr. Weis, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 07/21/2008)
07/22/2008	686	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. re 472 MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five and 651 Notice of New Authority in Support of its Motion, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/22/2008)
07/22/2008	687	ORDER denying as moot 680 Government's Motion for Disclosure of Information Relating to the Expert Opinion of Janet Kester as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 07/23/2008)
07/23/2008	688	MOTION to Exclude Testimony of the Alleged Victims by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Doellinger, Chad) (Entered: 07/23/2008)
07/24/2008	689	NOTICE of Corrected Filing by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 688 MOTION to Exclude, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Memorandum re Motion to Exclude Testimony)(Doellinger, Chad) (Entered: 07/24/2008)
07/25/2008	690	Memorandum in Support of a Finding That Representative Victim/Witnesses are Crime Victims Pursuant to Crime Victim's Rights Act as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/25/2008)
08/08/2008	691	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 472 MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/08/2008)
08/08/2008	692	Response of United States to CITGO Memorandum on Motion to Exclude Victim Testimony as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 08/08/2008)
08/15/2008	693	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 688 MOTION to Exclude Testimony of the Alleged Victims, filed.(Doellinger, Chad) (Entered: 08/15/2008)
08/21/2008	694	Notice of CITGO's Failure to Comply, Affirming Opposition to CITGO Motion and of Government Right to File Pleadings on Behalf of Victims as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 08/21/2008)
08/22/2008	695	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel CITGO's Response to Government's Notice (Dkt. 694), filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
08/27/2008	696	Notice of CITGO's Failure to Report Emissions Event as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 08/27/2008)
08/27/2008	697	Statement of the Government's Argument on Causation in its Simplest Terms as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 08/27/2008)
09/02/2008	698	REPLY to CITGO's Response to Notice Affirming Opposition to CITGO's Motion to Strike Testimony of Dr. Weis as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/02/2008)
09/04/2008	699	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel to the Government's Latest Attempt to Establish Causation, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/04/2008)
09/04/2008	700	RESPONSE by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel to the Government's Notice (Dkt. 696), filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/04/2008)
09/05/2008	701	Reply to CITGO's Response to Government's Notice of CITGO's Failure to Report Emissions Event as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/05/2008)
09/08/2008	702	NOTICE of the Government's Erroneous Characterization of Regulatory Standards by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/08/2008)
09/12/2008	703	Response to CITGO's Notice of Government's Alleged Erroneous Characterization of Regulatory Standards as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/12/2008)
09/18/2008	704	MOTION for New Trial for Oral Argument on its Motion for a New Trial (Dkts. 472, 651) by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
09/19/2008	705	RESPONSE to CITGO's Request for Oral Argument [DKT #704] on its Motion for a New Trial [Dkt # 472 and #651] as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/19/2008)
09/19/2008	706	NOTICE of CITGO's Criminal Conviction for Violating the Federal Clean Water Act as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/19/2008)
09/22/2008	707	RESPONSE by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Response to Government's Response, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/22/2008)
09/24/2008	708	MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/24/2008)
09/24/2008	709	SUR-REPLY of the United States to CITGO's Reply to the Government's Response to CITGO's Notice of Government's "Alleged" Mis-Characterization of Regulatory Standards as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/24/2008)
09/26/2008	710	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 708 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply to CITGO's Reply to the Government's Response to CITGO's Notice of Government's "Alleged" Mis-Characterization of Regulatory Standards, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/26/2008)
09/29/2008	711	REPLY of the United States to CITGO's Response to the Government's Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/29/2008)
09/30/2008	712	CITGO's Sur-Reply to "Reply of the United States to CITGO's Response to the Government's Motion For Leave to File a Sur-Reply" as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/30/2008)
01/26/2009	713	Notice of Affidavit of Dr. Honeycutt in Support of the Connection Between the Emissions From Tanks 116 and 117 and Adverse Health Effects Suffered by Residents of Hillcrest and Oak Park as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Miller, William) (Entered: 01/26/2009)
01/30/2009	714	MOTION to Strike the Affidavit of Michael Honeycutt or, In the Alternative, Motion for Leave to Cross-Examine Dr. Honeycutt by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 01/30/2009)
02/02/2009	715	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 714 MOTION to Strike the Affidavit of Dr. Michael Honeycutt or in the Alternative for Leave to Cross-Examine Dr. Honeycutt, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 02/02/2009)
02/03/2009	716	RESPONSE in Support by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 714 MOTION to Strike the Affidavit of Michael Honeycutt or, In the Alternative, Motion for Leave to Cross-Examine Dr. Honeycutt, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 02/03/2009)
07/22/2009	717	Opposed MOTION for Status Conference by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 07/22/2009)
07/23/2009	718	CITGO's Request to Correct Certificate of Conference of Government's Motion for Status Conference as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 07/23/2009)
12/11/2009	719	Notice of Preliminary Findings of the United States Chemical Safety Board in Connection with the Explosion at CITGO Corpus Christi East Plant Refinery as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, William) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
06/17/2010	720	MOTION for a Ruling on the Status of the Victims and for a Date Certain for Sentencing by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Miller, William) (Entered: 06/17/2010)
06/24/2010	721	DISREGARD THIS ENTRY ... ELECTRONIC FILING ERROR NOTED PURSUANT TO NOTIFICATION BY E-FILER RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 720 MOTION for a Ruling on the Status of the Victims and for a Date Certain for Sentencing, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) Modified on 6/24/2010: Atty refiled as Dkt Entry 722 (ltesch, ). (Entered: 06/24/2010)
06/24/2010	722	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 720 MOTION for a Ruling on the Status of the Victims and for a Date Certain for Sentencing, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/24/2010)
07/16/2010	723	NOTICE of Second New Supreme Court Authority in Support of Its Motion to Set Aside Verdict, For a New Trial and For Entry of Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 472 MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 07/16/2010)
07/25/2010	724	Response of the United States to CITGO's Notice of Second New Supreme Court Authority in Support of Its Motion for New Trial as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Miller, William) (Entered: 07/25/2010)
08/02/2010	725	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 472 MOTION to Set Aside Verdict For a New Trial and For Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/02/2010)
03/28/2011	726	ORDER denying 472 Motion to Set Aside Verdict, For a New Trial and for Entry of a Judgment of Acquittal on Counts Four and Five; and denying 704 CITGO's Request for Oral Argument on Its Motion for New Trial....(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(jrichards, ) (Entered: 03/28/2011)
03/30/2011	727	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 643 United States' Motion To Strike The Testimony of James L. Montgomery from the Sentencing Hearing as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 03/31/2011)
03/31/2011	728	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER... granting 671 MOTION to Strike The Specific Causation Testimony of Dr. Weis... as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 04/01/2011)
04/05/2011	729	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. CITGO's 575 Motion to Exclude the Government's Purported "Victim" Witnesses is Granted. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/06/2011)
04/06/2011	730	MOTION for Reconsideration re 728 Memorandum and Order, 729 Memorandum and Order by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/06/2011)
04/14/2011	731	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. CITGO's 714 Motion to Strike Affidavit of Michael Honeycutt is Granted. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/15/2011)
04/19/2011	732	MOTION for Reconsideration re 727 Memorandum and Order, Allowing the Testimony of James Montgomery by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/19/2011)
04/19/2011	733	MOTION for Reconsideration re 729 Memorandum and Order Granting CITGO's Motion to Exclude the Government's Purported "Victim" Witnesses by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 04/19/2011)
04/27/2011	734	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 730 MOTION for Reconsideration re 728 Memorandum and Order, 729 Memorandum and Order MOTION for Reconsideration re 728 Memorandum and Order, 729 Memorandum and Order, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/27/2011)
05/10/2011	735	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 732 MOTION for Reconsideration re 727 Memorandum and Order, Allowing the Testimony of James Montgomery MOTION for Reconsideration re 727 Memorandum and Order, Allowing the Testimony of James Montgomery, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 05/10/2011)
05/10/2011	736	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 733 MOTION for Reconsideration re 729 Memorandum and Order Granting CITGO's Motion to Exclude the Government's Purported "Victim" Witnesses MOTION for Reconsideration re 729 Memorandum and Order Granting CITGO's Motion to Exclude the Government's Purported "Victim" Witnesses, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 05/10/2011)
07/27/2011	737	ORDER granting 730 Govt's Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's Order Striking the Testimony of Dr. Weis;...denying 671 CITGO's Motion to Strike the Specific Causation Testimony of Dr. Weis;.... denying 732 Govt's Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's Order Allowing the Testimony of James Montgomery;... and denying 733 Govt's Motion for Reconsideration of the Court's Order Granting CITGO's Motion to Exclude the Governnment's Purported "Victim" Witnesses...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(jrichards, ) (Entered: 07/28/2011)
08/11/2011	738	ORDER. Government's 720 Motion for a Ruling on the Status of the Victims and for a Date Certain for Sentencing as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2) is Granted. All remaining, pending motions are DENIED...Sentencing hearing is scheduled for 9/27/11 at 9:30 a.m... (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/12/2011)
08/11/2011		***Set/Reset Hearings as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, LP: Sentencing set for 9/27/2011 at 09:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 08/12/2011)
08/22/2011	739	NOTICE OF SETTING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P... Telephone Conference set for 8/23/2011 at 02:00 PM before Judge John D. Rainey... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 08/22/2011)
08/23/2011		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John D. Rainey: Telephone Conference as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel held on 8/23/2011. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 09/13/2011)
08/24/2011	740	Revised Scheduling Order for Sentencing as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/24/2011)
09/20/2011	741	CITGO's Motion to Preclude Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. 3571(d) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(DeGuerin, Dick) Modified on 10/11/2011 (jrichards, ). (Entered: 09/20/2011)
09/21/2011	742	NOTICE of Non-Substantive Errors in Dkt. No. 741 by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 741 Document, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/21/2011)
09/22/2011	743	Emergency Ex Parte Motion of the United States for Issuance of Subpoenas Duces Tecum (With attachments) Modified on 10/7/2011: Unsealed per 752 Court Order. (yhausmann, ). (Entered: 09/22/2011)
09/27/2011	744	Sentencing Hearing Witness List of Defendants as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/27/2011)
09/27/2011	745	WITNESS LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 09/27/2011)
09/30/2011	746	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel MOTION to Preclude Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. 3571(d), filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 09/30/2011)
10/04/2011	747	EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 10/04/2011)
10/04/2011	748	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Miller, William) (Entered: 10/04/2011)
10/04/2011	749	NOTICE of the United States of Retention of a Forensic Financial Analyst and MOTION for Disclosure of Financial Records as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 10/04/2011)
10/04/2011	750	Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Miller, William) (Entered: 10/04/2011)
10/06/2011	751	ORDER granting 750 Unopposed Motion for Continuance as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). The Court will contact the parties for the purposes of scheduling a Status Conference. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/07/2011)
10/06/2011	752	ORDER. The Clerk is hereby directed to Unseal 743 ; the Clerk is further directed to send a copy of 743 to counsel for Defendant. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/07/2011)
10/07/2011		Copy of 743 as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. mailed to counsel for Defendant. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 10/07/2011)
10/07/2011	753	NOTICE OF SETTING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P... Telephone Conference is scheduled for 10/12/2011 at 05:30 PM before Judge John D. Rainey...Counsel shall arrange a conference call to the Court's chambers... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 10/07/2011)
10/11/2011	754	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 741 MOTION to Preclude Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. 3571(d), filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 10/11/2011)
10/12/2011		CLERKS NOTICE TO COUNSEL...The telephone conference scheduled for today is CANCELLED. Counsel will be advised when a new date has been determined...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 10/12/2011)
10/20/2011	755	MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Sur-Reply)(Miller, William) (Entered: 10/20/2011)
11/14/2011	756	ORDER. Government's 755 Motion for Leave to file Sur-Reply to CITGO's Motion to Preclude Sentencing is Granted. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 11/15/2011)
11/14/2011	757	Sur Reply of the United States to Citgo's 741 Motion to Preclude Sentencing under 18 USC 3571(d). (Deemed filed 11/14/2011 per 756 Court Order.) (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 11/15/2011)
01/09/2012	758	Supplement by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 741 MOTION to Preclude Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. 3571(d), filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 01/09/2012)
02/08/2012	759	NOTICE of Firm Name Change by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Eimer, Nathan) (Entered: 02/08/2012)
02/08/2012	760	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Chad J. Doellinger by Nathan P Eimer by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Eimer, Nathan) (Entered: 02/08/2012)
02/08/2012	761	MOTION for Daniel D. Birk to Appear Pro Hac Vice by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Eimer, Nathan) (Entered: 02/08/2012)
02/10/2012	762	Notice of Substitution by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. Attorney William Robert Miller terminated, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 02/10/2012)
02/14/2012	763	ORDER granting 760 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Chad J Doellinger withdrawn from case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
02/14/2012	764	ORDER granting 761 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (2). Attorney Daniel D. Birk is admitted for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
02/14/2012		Attorney update in case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. Attorney Daniel D. Birk for CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. added. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
02/14/2012	765	ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel granting 762 Notice of Substitution for USA. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
02/14/2012		Attorney update in case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel. Attorney James B. Nelson for USA added. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 02/14/2012)
02/23/2012	766	MOTION to Vacate CITGO'S Conviction for Violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 02/23/2012)
02/28/2012	767	Reply Of The United States As To Citgo's Supplemental Filing Regarding It's Motion To Preclude Sentencing Under 18 USC §3571(d) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B)(Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 02/28/2012)
04/09/2012	768	NOTICE OF SETTING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining Chemicals Company, L.P.... Telephone Conference is scheduled for 4/10/2012 at 03:30 PM before Judge John D. Rainey... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 04/09/2012)
04/10/2012	769	ORDER FOLLOWING CONFERENCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. The sentencing hearing is set for 9:30am on September 10, 2012. Appearances: Howard P Stewart, Dick DeGuerin, Catherine Louise Baen, Nathan P Eimer. (Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/12/2012)
04/10/2012		***Set/Reset Hearings as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.: Sentencing set for 9/10/2012 at 09:30 AM before Judge John D. Rainey. (yhausmann, ) (Entered: 04/12/2012)
04/18/2012	770	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed.(Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 04/18/2012)
04/25/2012	771	RESPONSE in Support by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 766 MOTION to Vacate CITGO'S Conviction for Violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 04/25/2012)
05/02/2012		Telephone Conference held before Judge John D. Rainey... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 05/03/2012)
06/21/2012	772	NOTICE OF SETTING Settlement Conference set for 7/6/2012 at 10:00 AM at Courtroom 700 before Magistrate Judge Nancy K. Johnson, filed.(sbutler, ) (Entered: 06/21/2012)
06/25/2012	773	NOTICE of Supplementary Authority in Support of Its Motion to Preclude Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. Sec 3571(d) by CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 741 MOTION, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 06/25/2012)
06/27/2012		**Terminate Deadlines and Hearings as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel: (sbutler, ) (Entered: 06/27/2012)
06/27/2012		**Terminate Deadlines and Hearings as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation: (sbutler, ) (Entered: 06/27/2012)
06/27/2012		**Terminate Deadlines and Hearings as to CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.: (sbutler, ) (Entered: 06/27/2012)
06/27/2012	774	ORDER FOLLOWING CONFERENCE as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...Mediation is cancelled. A status conference will be held in approx. 30 days to discuss sentencing schedule... Appearances: Howard P Stewart, Dick DeGuerin. ( Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (jmauer, ) Modified on 7/3/2012 (ltesch, ). (Entered: 06/28/2012)
07/06/2012	775	MOTION for Paul G. Cassell to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Community Members James Galloway et al, filed. (dterrell, ) (Entered: 07/06/2012)
07/06/2012	776	MOTION to be Declared Victims Under the Crime Victim Rights Act by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Envelope)(lsmith, ) (Entered: 07/06/2012)
07/06/2012	777	MOTION to Expedite Ruling of [DE #776] by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (lsmith, ) (Entered: 07/06/2012)
08/06/2012		Attorney update in case as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel... Attorney Paul G Cassell, Esq for Community Members added. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 08/07/2012)
08/06/2012	778	ORDER granting 775 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice... Paul G. Cassell appearing for Community Members James Galloway, et al...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(ltesch, ) (Entered: 08/07/2012)
08/07/2012	779	RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 776 MOTION to be Declared Victims Under the Crime Victim Rights Act, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/07/2012)
08/07/2012	780	Corrected RESPONSE in Opposition by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 776 MOTION to be Declared Victims Under the Crime Victim Rights Act, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/07/2012)
08/13/2012		Telephone Conference held on 8/13/2012 before Judge John D. Rainey as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (ltesch, ) (Entered: 09/05/2012)
08/17/2012	781	NOTICE of United States of the Filing of the Sentencing Hearing Witness and Exhibit Lists by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Sentencing Hearing Witness List, # 2 Sentencing Hearing Exhibit List)(Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	782	MEMORANDUM by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Memorandum of Law Regarding the Court's Sentencing Powers, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	783	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment for Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	784	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment for Document 782, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	785	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	786	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	787	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	788	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	789	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	790	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	791	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	792	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	793	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/17/2012	794	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/17/2012)
08/20/2012	795	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/20/2012)
08/20/2012	796	Exhibits as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Attachment to Document 782, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/20/2012)
08/21/2012	797	Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw Document Exhibits Filed as Exhibit A to CITGO'S Memorandum of Law Regarding the Court's Sentencing Powers by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
08/22/2012	799	ORDER denying 776 Motion to be Declared Victims Under the CVRA and denying 777 Motion for an Expedited Ruling...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.)... Parties notified.(jrichards, ) Modified on 8/23/2012: to correct the "Date Filed" ... (jrichards, ) (Entered: 08/23/2012)
08/23/2012	798	Opposed REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 776 MOTION to be Declared Victims Under the Crime Victim Rights Act, filed.(Pierce, Paula) (Entered: 08/23/2012)
08/24/2012	800	RESPONSE by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 08/24/2012)
08/29/2012	801	NOTICE of Explosion At Venezuelan Oil Refinery As Example Of Risks And Dangers At Refineries With Questionable Maintenance And Operational Controls by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 08/29/2012)
08/29/2012		Telephone Conference as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. was held on 8/29/2012... Appearances: James B. Nelson, Howard P Stewart, Dick DeGuerin, Nathan P Eimer, Catherine Louise Baen, Daniel D. Birk. (Entered: 08/29/2012)
08/31/2012	802	EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 08/31/2012)
08/31/2012	803	WITNESS LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed. (Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 08/31/2012)
09/04/2012	804	NOTICE of Sentencing Recommendation of the United States and Proposed Factual Stipulations Regarding Material Events For Sentencing by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., filed.(Stewart, Howard) (Entered: 09/04/2012)
09/05/2012	805	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. denying 766 MOTION to Vacate CITGO'S Conviction for Violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act... ( Signed by Judge John D. Rainey) Parties notified. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 09/05/2012)
09/05/2012		Telephone Conference as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 9/5/2012 before Judge John D. Rainey...(jrichards, ) (Entered: 09/05/2012)
09/06/2012	806	Order of USCA (copy) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel ; USCA No. 12-40954. PER CURIAM,filed. (Attachments: # 1 cover letter)(lrivera, ) (Entered: 09/06/2012)
09/07/2012	807	MOTION for Hearing on Motion to be Declared Crime Victims by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Pierce, Paula) (Entered: 09/07/2012)
09/07/2012	808	MEMORANDUM by CITGO Petroleum Corporation as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Memorandum of Law in Response to Government's Sentencing Recommendation, filed.(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/07/2012)
09/09/2012	809	EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/09/2012)
09/09/2012	810	WITNESS LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/09/2012)
09/09/2012	811	MEMORANDUM by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Surreply to Community Members' Motion to be Declared Victims, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/09/2012)
09/10/2012	812	Opposed MOTION Declare Additional Community Member to be Victim re 776 MOTION to be Declared Victims Under the Crime Victim Rights Act by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Pierce, Paula) (Entered: 09/10/2012)
09/10/2012	813	Opposed MOTION to Strike 811 Memorandum, by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Pierce, Paula) (Entered: 09/10/2012)
09/10/2012	814	Certificate of Service by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 811 Memorandum,, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/10/2012)
09/10/2012		PRE-SENTENCING HEARING as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. held on 9/10/2012 before Judge John D. Rainey...Govt's request for cell phone access throughout the duration of these proceedings was GRANTED...Exhibits offered by each party were admitted into evidence... Opening statements were presented...Community Members' Motion to Strike Improper Surreply 813 was TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT...Community Members Motion for Hearing 807 was GRANTED...Oral argument was presented...Community Members' Motions To Be Declared Victims 776 and 812 were TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT...A written order will be entered...Sentencing proceedings are continued, pending Court ruling... Appearances:Howard P Stewart, James B. Nelson, Dick DeGuerin, Catherine Louise Baen, Daniel D. Birk, Paul G Cassell, Paula Pierce, C. Ward...(Court Reporter: M Malone)(10:00 - 12:10)(jrichards, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
09/10/2012	815	AMENDED SENTENCING HEARING EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...(EXHIBITS ADMITTED INTO EVIDENCE ON 9/10/12), filed. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
09/10/2012	816	SENTENCING HEARING EXHIBIT LIST by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...(EXHIBITS ADMITTED INTO EVIDENCE ON 9/10/12), filed. (jrichards, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
09/12/2012	817	Order / Per Curiam of USCA (copy) as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel issued as mandate 09/06/12; re: 538 Notice of Appeal - Judgment and Sentence ; USCA No. 12-40954. It is ORDERED that the petition for writ of mandamus pursuant to the Crime Victims' Act is GRANTED to the extent that the district court must hear all new victim status arguments being submitted pre-sentencing by pro bono counsel. It is further ORDERED that Petitioners' motion to waive their right to a decision in this matter within 72 hours is DENIED as MOOT.,filed.(lcayce, ) (Entered: 09/12/2012)
09/12/2012	818	REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 776 MOTION to be Declared Victims Under the Crime Victim Rights Act Final Reply of Community Members to CITGO's Surreply, filed.(Pierce, Paula) (Entered: 09/12/2012)
09/14/2012	819	ORDER granting 776 MOTION to be Declared Victims Under the Crime Victim Rights Act; granting 812 Motion to Declare Additional Community Member to be Victim; and denying 813 Opposed MOTION to Strike 811 Memorandum...as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.)... Parties notified.(jrichards, ) (Entered: 09/14/2012)
09/17/2012	820	MOTION Bar Government from Seeking Monetary Penalty in Excess of Statutory Minimum by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/17/2012)
09/17/2012	821	MEMORANDUM by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel Regarding the Court's Statutory Authority to Impose Conditions of Probation That Require Expenditures of Money That Exceed the Statutory Maximum Fine, filed.(Nelson, James) (Entered: 09/17/2012)
09/17/2012	822	MOTION to Empanel a Sentencing Jury Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 23 and 18 U.S.C. 3571(d) by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Nelson, James) (Entered: 09/17/2012)
09/18/2012	823	ORDER granting 820 Motion to Bar the Government from Seeking a Monetary Penalty in Excess of the Statutory Maximum as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation (1), and (2) CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P...(Signed by Judge John D. Rainey.) Parties notified.(jrichards, ) (Entered: 09/18/2012)
09/20/2012	824	MOTION to Establish a Time Limit for Victims of CITGO's Criminal Conduct to Self-Identify by USA as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Nelson, James) (Entered: 09/20/2012)
09/21/2012	825	MEMORANDUM in Support by Community Members as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 822 MOTION to Empanel a Sentencing Jury Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 23 and 18 U.S.C. 3571(d), filed.(Pierce, Paula) (Entered: 09/21/2012)
09/21/2012	826	RESPONSE to Motion by CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. as to CITGO Petroleum Corporation, CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P., Philip D. Vrazel re 824 MOTION to Establish a Time Limit for Victims of CITGO's Criminal Conduct to Self-Identify, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(DeGuerin, Dick) (Entered: 09/21/2012)

U.S. District Court SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Corpus Christi) CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:06-cr-00563 All Defendants

U.S. District Court
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Corpus Christi)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:06-cr-00563 All Defendants