Case title: United States of America v. Muntaser et al |
Date Filed: 09/03/2008 Date Terminated: 11/26/2008 |
| Assigned to: Judge Dan Aaron Polster | ||
Defendant (6) |
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Nisreen Nemra Inc.
TERMINATED: 11/26/2008 doing business as Saveway Market TERMINATED: 11/26/2008 |
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Pending Counts |
Disposition |
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| None | ||
Highest Offense Level (Opening) |
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| None | ||
Terminated Counts |
Disposition |
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| 18:371 Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and to Commit Offenses Against the United States (1) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 7:2024(b) and 18:2 Food Stamp Fraud (2) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 7:2024(c) and 18:2 Unlawful Food Stamp Redemption (3) |
Dismissed pursuant to rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 42:1760(g) and 1786 and 18:2 WIC Program Fraud (4) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1341 and 2 Mail Fraud (5) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1956(h) Money Laundering Conspiracy (6) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1957(a) and 2 Money Laundering (7) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1957(a) and 2 (8) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1957(a) and 2 Money Laundering (9-10) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) |
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| Felony | ||
Complaints |
Disposition |
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| None |
| Assigned to: Judge Dan Aaron Polster | ||
Defendant (7) |
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Afaf Muntaser Inc.
TERMINATED: 11/26/2008 doing business as Williams Fish Market TERMINATED: 11/26/2008 |
represented by | Robert Smith , III
Ste. 1111 75 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113 216-502-0800 Fax: 216-502-7777 Email: rsmith3law@aol.com TERMINATED: 11/06/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment |
Pending Counts |
Disposition |
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| None | ||
Highest Offense Level (Opening) |
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| None | ||
Terminated Counts |
Disposition |
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| 18:371 Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and to Commit Offenses Against the United States (1) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 42:1760(g) and 1786 and 18:2 WIC Program Fraud (4) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1341 and 2 Mail Fraud (5) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1956(h) Money Laundering Conspiracy (6) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
| 18:1957(a) and 2 Money Laundering (7) |
Dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal rules of Criminal Procedure. | |
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) |
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| Felony | ||
Complaints |
Disposition |
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| None |
| Assigned to: Judge Dan Aaron Polster | ||
Defendant (8) |
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Dia Foods Inc.
TERMINATED: 05/01/2009 doing business as Hilltop Deli TERMINATED: 05/01/2009 |
represented by | Gary W. Eisner
3241 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 216-781-3533 Fax: 216-241-4828 Email: criminallaw@visn.net ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained |
Pending Counts |
Disposition |
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| 7:2024(b) and 18:2 Food Stamp Trafficking (12-13) |
Probation for a period of 2 years. Special Assessment $250.00. Fine $1,000.00. | |
Highest Offense Level (Opening) |
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| Felony | ||
Terminated Counts |
Disposition |
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| 7:2024(b) and 18:2 Food Stamp Trafficking (11) |
Dismissed upon motion of U.S. Attorney. | |
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) |
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| Felony | ||
Complaints |
Disposition |
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| None |
Plaintiff |
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| United States of America | represented by | James L. Morford
Office of the U.S. Attorney - Cleveland Ste. 400 801 Superior Avenue, W Cleveland, OH 44113 216-622-3743 Fax: 216-522-8355 Email: james.morford@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John M. Siegel Office of the U.S. Attorney - Cleveland Northern District of Ohio Ste. 400 801 Superior Avenue, W Cleveland, OH 44113 216-622-3820 Fax: 216-522-2403 Email: john.siegel@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Mark S. Bennett Office of the U.S. Attorney - Cleveland Ste. 400 801 Superior Avenue, W Cleveland, OH 44113 216-622-3878 Fax: 216-522-8355 Email: mark.bennett2@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Thomas J. Gruscinski_AUSA Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Email: ann.rowland@usdoj.gov TERMINATED: 09/17/2008 |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
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| 09/03/2008 | 1 | UNSEALED INDICTMENT as to Mahmoud Muntaser (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11-12, Adel Muntaser (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Abrahem Jabr (3) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Niesreen Nemra (4) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-10, Afaf Muntaser (5) count(s) 1, 4, 5, 6, Nisreen Nemra Inc. (6) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-10, Afaf Muntaser Inc. (7) count(s) 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, Dia Foods Inc. (8) count(s) 11-13. (Attachments: # 1 Designation Form/Foreperson Signature Page) (S,R) Modified on 9/10/2008 (W,Jo). (Entered: 09/03/2008) |
| 09/03/2008 | 3 | Motion to Seal Caseby United States of America as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Nisreen Nemra Inc., Afaf Muntaser Inc., Dia Foods Inc. (S,R) (Entered: 09/03/2008) |
| 09/03/2008 | 4 | Order granting Plaintiff's 3 Motion to Seal Case as to all defendants. Case to be unsealed upon arrest of defendant Mahmoud Muntaser. Magistrate Judge William H. Baughman, Jr. on 9/3/08. (S,R) (Entered: 09/03/2008) |
| 09/03/2008 | Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 57.9. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Perelman. (S,R) (Entered: 09/04/2008) | |
| 09/10/2008 | Case unsealed as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Nisreen Nemra Inc., Afaf Muntaser Inc., Dia Foods Inc. (W,Jo) (Entered: 09/10/2008) | |
| 09/17/2008 | 13 | Notice of Substitution of Attorney. Thomas J. Gruscinski removed from case, John M. Siegel appearing for USA.(Siegel, John) (Entered: 09/17/2008) |
| 09/17/2008 | 14 | Notice of Hearing as to Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Nisreen Nemra Inc., Afaf Muntaser Inc., Dia Foods Inc. Arraignment set for 9/29/2008 12:30 PM in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.(P,R) (Entered: 09/17/2008) |
| 09/29/2008 | Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. Arraignment held on 9/29/2008 as to Adel Muntaser (2) Count 1,2,3,4,5,6, Abrahem Jabr (3) Count 1,2,3,4,5,6, Niesreen Nemra (4) Count 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9-10, Afaf Muntaser (5) Count 1,4,5,6, Nisreen Nemra Inc. (6) Count 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9-10, Afaf Muntaser Inc. (7) Count 1,4,5,6,7, Dia Foods Inc. (8) Count 11-13. Status Conference set for 11/10/2008 2:00 PM, Pretrial/Change of Plea Hearing set for 11/24/2008 12:30 PM, Final Pretrial Conference set for 12/1/2008 12:30 PM, Jury Trial set for 12/8/2008 9:00 AM, all in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. (Court Reporter George Staiduhar) (P,R) (Entered: 09/30/2008) | |
| 09/30/2008 | 17 | Notice of Appearance of Attorney Mark S. Bennett appearing for USA. (Bennett, Mark) (Entered: 09/30/2008) |
| 11/03/2008 | 37 | Notice of Appearance of Attorney - Gary W. Eisner appearing for Dia Foods Inc. (E,P) (Entered: 11/03/2008) |
| 11/03/2008 | 38 | Notice of failure to file electronically, pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 49.2(c). Non-compliant document: 37 Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant filed by Dia Foods Inc. (E,P) (Entered: 11/03/2008) |
| 11/05/2008 | CJA 20 Appointment of Attorney Robert Smith, III for Afaf Muntaser and Afaf Muntaser Inc. Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/5/08. (P,R) (Entered: 11/05/2008) | |
| 11/06/2008 | Order (non-document) as to Afaf Muntaser Inc. re CJA 20 - Appointment. Appointment as to Afaf Muntaser, Inc. is vacated. Attorney Robert Smith, III appointed to represent Afaf Muntaser only. Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/6/08. (P,R) (Entered: 11/06/2008) | |
| 11/06/2008 | 39 | Memorandum of Opinion and Order denying 32 Motion for Bill of Particulars as to Adel Muntaser (2). Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/6/08. (P,R) (Entered: 11/06/2008) |
| 11/14/2008 | 41 | Minute Order of Status Conference as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Nisreen Nemra Inc., Afaf Muntaser Inc., Dia Foods Inc. held on 11/10/2008. Time: 30 min. Pretrial/Change of Plea Hearing reset for 2/2/2009 1:00 PM, Final Pretrial Conference reset for 2/9/2009 12:00 PM, Jury Trial reset for 2/17/2009 9:00 AM, all in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/10/08. (P,R) (Entered: 11/14/2008) |
| 11/17/2008 | Notice of Hearing [non-document] as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Nisreen Nemra Inc., Afaf Muntaser Inc., Dia Foods Inc. Pretrial Conference set for 12/2/2008 11:30 AM in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.(P,R) (Entered: 11/17/2008) | |
| 11/26/2008 | 42 | Order of dismissal as to Nisreen Nemra, Inc., dba Saveway Market Defendant is dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and by leave of court. Signed by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/26/2008. (B,B) (Entered: 11/26/2008) |
| 11/26/2008 | 43 | Order as to Afaf Muntaser, Inc, dba Williams Fish Market. Defendant is dismissed pursuant to Rule 48 (a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and by leave of court. Signed by Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/26/2008. (B,B) (Entered: 11/26/2008) |
| 12/02/2008 | Minutes of proceedings [non-doucment] before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.Pretrial Conference as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Nisreen Nemra Inc., Afaf Muntaser Inc., Dia Foods Inc. held on 12/2/2008. Status Conference set for 1/8/2009 11:00 AM in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster. (Court Reporter: Cynthia Lee) Time: 30 min. (P,R) (Entered: 12/05/2008) | |
| 01/08/2009 | Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.Status Conference as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Dia Foods Inc. held on 1/8/2009. Case to proceed as scheduled. (Court Reporter: Sue Trischan) Time: 20 min. (P,R) (Entered: 01/08/2009) | |
| 01/30/2009 | Notice [non-document] as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Nemra, Afaf Muntaser, Dia Foods Inc. Change of Plea deadline extended, hearing to to be held 2/9/2009 1:00 PM in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.(P,R) (Entered: 01/30/2009) | |
| 02/09/2009 | 44 | Minutes of proceedings before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.Change of Plea Hearing as to Dia Foods Inc., held on 2/9/2009. Guilty Plea entered by Dia Foods Inc., (8) to Counts 12-13. Sentencing set for 4/30/2009 12:00 PM in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster; with referral to Probation for preparation of a Presentence Investigation Report.(Court Reporter: Judith Gage) Time: 45 minutes. (C,KA) Modified on 3/2/2009 (P,R). (Entered: 02/09/2009) |
| 02/09/2009 | 46 | Plea Agreement as to Dia Foods Inc. (E,P) (Entered: 02/10/2009) |
| 03/03/2009 | 59 | Notice of Hearing as to Dia Foods Inc. Sentencing set for 4/30/2009 12:00 PM in Courtroom 18B before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.(P,R) (Entered: 03/03/2009) |
| 03/17/2009 | 61 | Preliminary Order of Forfeiture granting 60 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Mahmoud Muntaser (1), Adel Muntaser (2), Abrahem Jabr (3). Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 3/17/09. (P,R) (Entered: 03/17/2009) |
| 04/30/2009 | 63 | Minutes of proceedings before Judge Dan Aaron Polster.Sentencing held on 4/30/2009 for Dia Foods Inc. (8), Count(s) 12-13, Defendant sentenced to Probation for a period of 2 years on count(s) 12 & 13. Special Assessment $250.00. Upon motion of U.S. Attorney, count(s) 11 of the indictment are hereby dismissed. Fine $1,000.00.(Court Reporter: George Staiduhar) Time: 40 minutes. (E,P) (Entered: 04/30/2009) |
| 05/01/2009 | 64 | Judgment as to Dia Foods Inc. (8), Count(s) 12-13, Defendant sentenced to Probation for a period of 2 years on count(s) 12 & 13. Special Assessment $250.00. Upon motion of U.S. Attorney, count(s) 11 of the indictment are hereby dismissed. Fine $1,000.00. Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 5/1/09. (E,P) (Entered: 05/01/2009) |
| 11/06/2009 | 77 | Motion to reassign case to Judge Dan Aaron Polster by United States of America as to Mahmoud Muntaser, Adel Muntaser, Abrahem Jabr, Niesreen Abdalla, Afaf Muntaser, Nisreen Nemra Inc., Afaf Muntaser Inc., Dia Foods Inc.. (Siegel, John) (Entered: 11/06/2009) |
| 11/06/2009 | Order [non-document] granting 77 Motion to Reassign Case 1:09cr373 to Judge Polster. Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 11/6/09. (P,R) (Entered: 11/12/2009) | |
| 05/12/2010 | 79 | FILING ERROR: DISREGARD; Order dismissing indictment against Niesren Abdallah, formerly known as Niesreen Nemra and Niesreen Jabras as to Niesreen Nemra. Judge Dan Aaron Polster on 5/11/10. (E,P) Modfied text on 5/12/2010 (E,P). (Entered: 05/12/2010) |
| 11/02/2010 | Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 57.9. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge White. (C,BA) (Entered: 11/02/2010) |