CLOSED,CONMAG

U.S. District Court
Southern District of Ohio (Cincinnati)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:06-cr-00109-TSH-1


Case title: USA v. Cognis Corporation
Date Filed: 09/12/2006
Date Terminated: 03/15/2007
Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan

Defendant (1)
Cognis Corporation
TERMINATED: 03/15/2007 		represented byChristopher Jones
1100 Fifth Third Center
21 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215-4243
614-621-7004
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Pending Counts
Disposition
33 USC 1319(c)(1)(A) NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE A MIXTURE THROUGH STORM DRAIN TRUBUTARY OF THE OHIO RIVER. ENFORCEMENT - CRIMINAL PENALTIES
(1-4)		 $215,000. Fine. $200,000. Contribution to Local Environmental Groups identified in plea agreement. $500(total) Special assessment on Counts I - IV. $50. Special assessment on Count V. $9,994.67 in Restitution. 3 years probation. $10,000.00 contribution to environmental group Raptor, Inc. to be paid over the three years of probation.
16 USC 703 and 707(a) TAKING, KILLING, OR POSSESSING MIGRATORY BIRDS
(5)		 $215,000. Fine. $200,000. Contribution to Local Environmental Groups identified in plea agreement. $500(total) Special assessment on Counts I - IV. $50. Special assessment on Count V. $9,994.67 in Restitution. 3 years probation. $10,000.00 contribution to environmental group Raptor, Inc. to be paid over the three years of probation.

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Misdemeanor

Terminated Counts
Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints
Disposition
None

Plaintiff
USA represented byLaura I Clemmens
United States Attorney's Office - 3
200 W Second Street
Room 602
Dayton, OH 45402
937-225-2910
Email: laura.clemmens@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed #Docket Text
09/12/20061INFORMATION as to Cognis Corporation (1) count(s) 1-4, 5. (art, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)
09/12/20062PLEA AGREEMENT with Statement of Facts attached as to Cognis Corporation. (art, ) Additional attachment(s) # 1 Cognis Resoultion added on 9/29/2006 (art, ). (Entered: 09/12/2006)
09/12/20063ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENSE as to Cognis Corporation. (art, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)
09/12/20065NOTICE OF HEARING as to Cognis Corporation: Initial Appearance and Arraignment on Information set for 9/28/2006 01:30 PM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan. (art, ) (Entered: 09/12/2006)
09/28/20066Minute Entry: Case called this date for an initial appearance and arraignment on information as to Cognis Corporation before Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan. Defendant present w/counsel and was informed of its rights and the charges against it. Defendant plead Guilty to all counts of the information. Case cont'd for a Presentence Investigation report. Sentencing set for 1/4/2007 at 1:30 pm before Magistrate Hogan in Courtroom 701.Arraignment as to Cognis Corporation (1) Count 1-4,5 held on 9/28/2006, Initial Appearance as to Cognis Corporation held on 9/28/2006, Plea entered by Cognis Corporation (1) Count 1-4,5Cognis Corporation (1) Guilty Count 1-4,5. (Court Reporter Julie Wolfer, Official Reporter.) (art, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)
09/28/20067CONSENT TO PROCEED IN MISDEMEANOR CASE BEFORE US MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Cognis Corporation. (art, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)
09/28/20068NOTICE OF HEARING as to Cognis Corporation: Sentencing set for 1/4/2007 01:30 PM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan. (art, ) (Entered: 09/29/2006)
10/03/20069NOTICE of Presentence Investigation and Disclosure as to Cognis Corporation. Final PS Report shall be submitted not later than 12/11/06. USPO Laura S Jensen. (scot, ) (Entered: 10/03/2006)
11/30/200610Notice of PSI Transmittal to Judicial Officer as to Cognis Corporation. (eh1, ) (Entered: 11/30/2006)
01/03/200711JOINT MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by the parties. (Clemmens, Laura) Modified on 1/10/2007 - To modify docket text (tt1, ). (Entered: 01/03/2007)
01/09/200712ORDER granting parties Joint 11 Motion to Continue sentencing in this matter as to Cognis Corporation (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan on 1/9/2007. (art, ) (Entered: 01/09/2007)
01/09/200713NOTICE OF HEARING as to Cognis Corporation. Sentencing reset for Wednesday, 2/14/2007 01:30 PM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan. (art, ) (Entered: 01/09/2007)
02/09/200714SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Cognis Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Summary Chart - CWA/MBTA Penalties)(Clemmens, Laura) (Entered: 02/09/2007)
02/12/200715SENTENCING MEMORANDUM/Supplemental Memorandum offered as additional information for sentencing by the parties (Clemmens, Laura) Modified on 2/15/2007 - To modify docket text (tt1, ). (Entered: 02/12/2007)
02/16/200716NOTICE OF resetting Sentencing date as to Cognis Corporation: Sentencing set for Wednesday, 3/14/2007 01:30 PM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan. (art, ) (Entered: 02/16/2007)
03/14/200717Minute Entry: Case called for Sentencing on 3/14/2007 held before Judge Timothy S Hogan for Cognis Corporation. (1), Count(s) 1-4, 5, $215,000. Fine. $200,000. Contribution to Local Environmental Groups identified in plea agreement. $500(total) Special assessment on Counts I - IV. $50. Special assessment on Count V. $9,994.67 in Restitution. 3 years probation.. (Court Reporter Julie A. Wolfer (Official).) (tt, ) Modified on 3/15/2007 (sfe1, ). Modified on 3/16/2007 (tt1, ). (Entered: 03/14/2007)
03/15/200718JUDGMENT on Sentence as to Cognis Corporation. Signed by Judge Timothy S Hogan on 3/15/2007. (tt1, ) (Entered: 03/16/2007)
03/15/200719Sealed Document/Statement of Reasons for Sentencing as to Defendant. (tt1, ) Modified on 3/16/2007 (tt1, ). Additional attachment(s) added on 3/16/2007 (tt1, ). Modified on 3/16/2007 (tt1, ). Modified on 3/16/2007 (tt1, ). (Entered: 03/16/2007)
03/19/200720AMENDED JUDGMENT as to Cognis Corporation $10,000.00 contribution to environmental group Raptor, Inc. to be paid over the three years of probation. . Signed by Judge Timothy S Hogan on 3/19/07. (tt, ) (Entered: 03/19/2007)
04/10/200721Notice of Satisfaction of Judgment of Criminal Imposition by Cognis Corporation (Sanders, Deborah) (Entered: 04/10/2007)
04/06/200922NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY that no action be taken at this time as to defendant Cognis Corporation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan on 4/6/2009. (art, ) (Entered: 04/06/2009)
05/19/200923ORDER Terminating Probation as to Cognis Corporation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy S Hogan on 5/19/2009. (art, ) (Entered: 05/19/2009)