| CLOSED |
Case title: USA v. Sawyer et al |
Date Filed: 05/14/2008 Date Terminated: 07/13/2009 |
| Assigned to: District Judge Julie A. Robinson | ||
Defendant (1) |
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Raymond Sawyer
TERMINATED: 07/09/2009 |
represented by | Christopher Michael Joseph
Joseph & Hollander, LLC - Topeka 1508 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66612 785-234-3272 Fax: 785-234-3610 Email: cjoseph@josephhollander.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained James R. Hobbs Wyrsch Hobbs Mirakian, PC 1000 Walnut-Ste. 1600 Kansas City, MO 64106 816-221-0080 Fax: 816-221-3280 Email: jrhobbs@whmlaw.net LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Marilyn B. Keller Wyrsch Hobbs Mirakian, PC 1000 Walnut-Ste. 1600 Kansas City, MO 64106 816-221-0080 Fax: 816-221-3280 Email: mbkeller@whmlaw.net LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained |
Pending Counts |
Disposition |
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| 33:1319(c)(1)(A) Negligent Clean Water Act Violation (INFORMATION FILED 2/19/09) (1s) |
Sentenced to 5 years probation; $25.00 assessment; $240,000 fine | |
Highest Offense Level (Opening) |
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| Misdemeanor | ||
Terminated Counts |
Disposition |
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| 33:1319(c)(2) Knowingly caused water pollution (INDICTMENT FILED 5/14/08) (1) |
Dismissed | |
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) |
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| Felony | ||
Complaints |
Disposition |
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| None |
| Assigned to: District Judge Julie A. Robinson | ||
Defendant (2) |
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Magnagro International Inc
TERMINATED: 07/13/2009 |
represented by | James R. Hobbs
(See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Marilyn B. Keller (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained |
Pending Counts |
Disposition |
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| 33:1319(c)(2) Knowingly caused water pollution (INFORMATION FILED 2/19/09 (2s) |
$400 assessment, $240,000 fine jointly and severally with Raymond Sawyer | |
Highest Offense Level (Opening) |
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| Felony | ||
Terminated Counts |
Disposition |
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| 33:1319(c)(2) Knowingly caused water pollution (INDICTMENT FILED 5/14/08) (1) |
Dismissed | |
Highest Offense Level (Terminated) |
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| Felony | ||
Complaints |
Disposition |
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| None |
Plaintiff |
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| USA | represented by | Christine E. Kenney
Office of United States Attorney - Topeka 290 U.S. Courthouse 444 S.E. Quincy Topeka, KS 66683-3592 785-295-2850 Fax: 785-295-2853 Email: christine.kenney@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Richard L. Hathaway Office of United States Attorney - Topeka 290 U.S. Courthouse 444 S.E. Quincy Topeka, KS 66683-3592 785-295-2850 ext 2833 Fax: 785-295-2853 Email: rich.hathaway@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
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| 05/14/2008 | 1 | INDICTMENT filed against defendants Raymond Sawyer (1) and Magnagro International Inc (2) as to count 1. (mb)(PARAGRAPHS 10 AND 11 ARE STRICKEN PER DE 27) Modified on 9/19/2008 (mb). (Entered: 05/14/2008) |
| 05/16/2008 | 2 | ENTRY OF APPEARANCE: by attorney James R. Hobbs appearing for Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc (Hobbs, James) (Entered: 05/16/2008) |
| 05/16/2008 | 3 | ENTRY OF APPEARANCE: by attorney Marilyn B. Keller appearing for Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc (Keller, Marilyn) (Entered: 05/16/2008) |
| 05/20/2008 | Arrest of defendant Raymond Sawyer (mb) (Entered: 05/23/2008) | |
| 05/20/2008 | 4 | MINUTE ENTRY of Rule 5 hearing and arraignment held 5/20/08 before Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius as to defendant Raymond Sawyer (1): Attorney James Hobbs present. Defendant enters a plea of not guilty as to Count 1 of indictment. Defendant on conditional release. Bond set at $50,000/UNSECURED. (Tape #NETWORK 5/20/08.) (mb) (Entered: 05/23/2008) |
| 05/20/2008 | 5 | ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to defendant Raymond Sawyer (1); $50,000/UNSECURED. Signed by Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius on 5/20/08. (mb) (Entered: 05/23/2008) |
| 05/20/2008 | 6 | Unsecured Appearance Bond Posted as to defendant Raymond Sawyer; $50,000 (mb) (Entered: 05/23/2008) |
| 05/21/2008 | 7 | Arrest Warrant returned executed on 5/20/08 as to defendant Raymond Sawyer (mb) (Entered: 05/23/2008) |
| 05/27/2008 | 8 | NOTICE of Filing of Corporate Resolution as to Magnagro International Inc (Attachments: # 1 Corporate Resolution)(Hobbs, James) (Entered: 05/27/2008) |
| 05/28/2008 | 9 | NOTICE of Representation Pursuant to Rule 44 as to Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc (Hobbs, James) (Entered: 05/28/2008) |
| 06/02/2008 | 10 | GENERAL ORDER OF DISCOVERY & SCHEDULING as to Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Motions due by 6/30/2008. Response deadline 7/7/2008. Motion Hearing set for 7/14/2008 at 09:00 AM before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Jury Trial set for 7/29/2008 at 09:00 AM before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 6/2/2008. (mkc) (Entered: 06/03/2008) |
| 06/03/2008 | 11 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Motion Hearing set for 7/14/2008 at 09:00 AM before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Jury Trial set for 7/29/2008 at 09:00 AM before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 06/03/2008) |
| 06/30/2008 | 12 | Joint MOTION to Continue Trial Setting by Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. (Hobbs, James) (Entered: 06/30/2008) |
| 06/30/2008 | 13 | Joint MOTION to Strike Prejudicial Surplusage From the Indictment by Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. (Hobbs, James) (Entered: 06/30/2008) |
| 06/30/2008 | 14 | Joint MOTION in Limine to Exclude Environmental Protection Agency's Sample and Expert Report From This Case by Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Hobbs, James) (Entered: 06/30/2008) |
| 07/01/2008 | 15 | WAIVER of Speedy Trial Rights by Raymond Sawyer (Attachments: # 1 waiver of speedy trial)(Hobbs, James) (Entered: 07/01/2008) |
| 07/01/2008 | 16 | WAIVER of speedy trial rights by Magnagro International Inc (Attachments: # 1 waiver of speedy trial)(Hobbs, James) (Entered: 07/01/2008) |
| 07/07/2008 | 17 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by USA as to Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. (Kenney, Christine) (Entered: 07/07/2008) |
| 07/08/2008 | 18 | ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2) Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 7/8/2008. (mkc) (Entered: 07/10/2008) |
| 07/10/2008 | 19 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2008 at 09:00 AM before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 07/10/2008) |
| 07/30/2008 | 20 | MOTION to Continue Motions Hearing and to Extend Government Response Date by Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. (Hobbs, James) (Entered: 07/30/2008) |
| 08/01/2008 | 21 | ORDER granting 20 Motion to Continue. Time excluded from 8/18/2008 until 9/8/2008 as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2) re: continuance of motions hearing. Response deadline 8/28/2008. Motion Hearing set for 9/8/2008 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 7/31/2008. (mkc) Modified on 8/4/2008 (ms). (Entered: 08/01/2008) |
| 08/01/2008 | 22 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Motion Hearing set for 9/8/2008 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 08/01/2008) |
| 08/28/2008 | 23 | RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc re 13 Joint MOTION to Strike Prejudicial Surplusage From the Indictment (Kenney, Christine) (Entered: 08/28/2008) |
| 08/28/2008 | 24 | RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc re 14 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Environmental Protection Agency's Sample and Expert Report from this case (Kenney, Christine) (Entered: 08/28/2008) |
| 09/08/2008 | 25 | NOTICE & RECEIPT OF SURRENDERED PASSPORT as to defendant Raymond Sawyer; Passport Number 220674702 issued by USA (mb) (Entered: 09/08/2008) |
| 09/08/2008 | 26 | MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Motion Hearing as to Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc held on 9/8/2008 granting 12 Motion to Continue. Time excluded from 7/29/2008 until 12/8/2008 as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2)re: continuance of jury trial. Jury Trial set for 12/8/2008 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (Court Reporter Sherry Harris.) (mkc) (Entered: 09/16/2008) |
| 09/12/2008 | 27 | MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 13 Motion to Strike as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2); deferring ruling 14 Motion in Limine as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2). Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 9/12/2008. (mkc) (Entered: 09/16/2008) |
| 09/16/2008 | 28 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Jury Trial set for 12/8/2008 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 09/16/2008) |
| 11/21/2008 | 29 | Joint MOTION to Continue Jury Trial by Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. (Hobbs, James) (Entered: 11/21/2008) |
| 11/21/2008 | 30 | NOTICE of Filing of Speedy Trial Waiver as to Raymond Sawyer (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Waiver of Speedy Trial Rights)(Hobbs, James) (Entered: 11/21/2008) |
| 11/21/2008 | 31 | NOTICE of Waiver of Speedy Trial as to Magnagro International Inc (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Waiver of Speedy Trial)(Hobbs, James) (Entered: 11/21/2008) |
| 11/25/2008 | 32 | ORDER granting 29 Motion to Continue. Time excluded from 12/9/2008 until 2/24/2009 as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2)re; continuance of jury trial. Jury Trial set for 2/24/2009 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 11/25/2008. (mkc) (Entered: 11/25/2008) |
| 11/25/2008 | 33 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Jury Trial set for 2/24/2009 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 11/25/2008) |
| 02/17/2009 | 34 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Change of Plea Hearing set for 2/24/2009 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 02/17/2009) |
| 02/19/2009 | 35 | INFORMATION filed against defendants Raymond Sawyer (1) as to count 1s, and Magnagro International Inc (2) as to count 2s. (mb) Modified on 2/20/2009 (ms). (Entered: 02/19/2009) |
| 02/24/2009 | 36 | MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Julie A. Robinson: Change of Plea Hearing as to Raymond Sawyer held on 2/24/2009. Sentencing set for 6/1/2009 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson.. (Court Reporter Sherry Harris.) (mkc) (Entered: 02/27/2009) |
| 02/24/2009 | 37 | PETITION TO ENTER PLEA OF GUILTY AND ORDER ENTERING PLEA as to Defendant Raymond Sawyer. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 2/24/2009. (mkc) (Entered: 02/27/2009) |
| 02/24/2009 | 38 | MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Julie A. Robinson: Change of Plea Hearing as to Magnagro International Inc held on 2/24/2009. Sentencing set for 6/1/2009 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson.. (Court Reporter Sherry Harris.) (mkc) (Entered: 02/27/2009) |
| 02/24/2009 | 39 | PETITION TO ENTER PLEA OF GUILTY AND ORDER ENTERING PLEA as to Defendant Magnagro International Inc. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 2/24/2009. (mkc) (Entered: 02/27/2009) |
| 02/27/2009 | 40 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Sentencing set for 6/1/2009 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 02/27/2009) |
| 05/07/2009 | 41 | Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing by Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. (Hobbs, James) Modified text on 5/11/2009 (mb). (Entered: 05/07/2009) |
| 05/08/2009 | 42 | ORDER granting 41 Motion to Continue as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2). Sentencing set for 6/29/2009 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 5/8/2009. (mkc) (Entered: 05/11/2009) |
| 05/11/2009 | 43 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendants Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc. Sentencing set for 6/29/2009 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 05/11/2009) |
| 06/25/2009 | 44 | SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Raymond Sawyer, Magnagro International Inc (Hobbs, James) (Entered: 06/25/2009) |
| 06/29/2009 | 45 | MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Julie A. Robinson: Sentencing held on 6/29/2009 as to defendant Raymond Sawyer. See Judgment and Commitment Order for details. Court Reporter Sherry Harris.) (mkc) (Entered: 06/30/2009) |
| 06/29/2009 | 46 | MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Julie A. Robinson: Sentencing held on 6/29/2009 as to defendant Magnagro International Inc. See Judgment and Commitment Order for details. (Court Reporter Sherry Harris.) (mkc) (Entered: 06/30/2009) |
| 06/29/2009 | 48 | NOTICE & RECEIPT OF PASSPORT RETURNED as to defendant Raymond Sawyer. Passport Number 220674702 issued by USA (Attachment: # 1 PS 40) (mb) (Entered: 06/30/2009) |
| 06/30/2009 | 47 | ORDER denying as moot 14 Motion in Limine as to Raymond Sawyer (1), Magnagro International Inc (2.) Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 6/30/2009. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (mkc) (Entered: 06/30/2009) |
| 07/09/2009 | 49 | JUDGMENT as to defendant Raymond Sawyer (1): Original indictment dismissed; Count 1s - Sentenced to 5 years probation; $25.00 assessment; $240,000 fine. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 7/9/09. (mb) (Entered: 07/10/2009) |
| 07/13/2009 | 50 | JUDGMENT as to Magnagro International Inc. Count 1 was dismissed. On Count 2s: $400 assessment and $240,000 fine to be paid jointly and severally with Raymond Sawyer. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 7/13/09. (ms) (Entered: 07/16/2009) |
| 01/12/2011 | 51 | PETITION FOR WARRANT FOR OFFENDER UNDER SUPERVISION AND ORDER Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 1/12/2011 (pp). Warrant issued 1/13/11. UNSEALED UPON ARREST. Document unrestricted and text added on 1/24/2011 (ms). (Entered: 01/13/2011) |
| 01/18/2011 | 52 | ENTRY OF APPEARANCE: by attorney Christopher Michael Joseph appearing for Raymond Sawyer (Joseph, Christopher) (Entered: 01/18/2011) |
| 01/21/2011 | 53 | MINUTE ENTRY for INITIAL Revocation of Probation, PRELIMINARY, and DETENTION proceedings held 1/21/11 before Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius as to Raymond Sawyer. The court, after hearing the testimony, reviewing the exhibits, hearing the proffers of the parties and arguments of counsel, finds that the government's motion for temporary detention is DENIED. The court continues defendant on the conditions of supervised release with the added condition of home incarceration with electronic monitoring. Final Probation Revocation Hearing set for 2/1/2011 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (Tape - Network @ 1:27 PM) (ms) (Entered: 01/24/2011) |
| 01/21/2011 | 54 | ORDER OF TEMPORARY RELEASE PENDING HEARING ON REVOCATION as to Raymond Sawyer. Final Probation Revocation Hearing set for 1/31/2011 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. Signed by Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius on 1/21/2011. (ms) (Entered: 01/24/2011) |
| 01/21/2011 | 55 | Arrest WARRANT returned executed on 1/19/11 as to Raymond Sawyer. (ms) (Entered: 01/24/2011) |
| 01/21/2011 | 57 | APPEARANCE BOND POSTED as to Raymond Sawyer - $50,000 O/R. (ms) (Entered: 01/26/2011) |
| 01/24/2011 | 56 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Raymond Sawyer (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) Final Hearing re Probation set for 1/31/2011 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (pp) (mb). (Entered: 01/24/2011) |
| 01/28/2011 | 58 | NOTICE OF CANCELLED HEARING: Final revocation hearing on 1/31/11 at 9:00 a.m. as to Defendant Raymond Sawyer cancelled. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (pp) (Entered: 01/28/2011) |
| 01/28/2011 | 59 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Raymond Sawyer (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) Final Hearing re Revocation of Supervised Release set for 2/11/2011 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 401 (JAR) before District Judge Julie A. Robinson. (pp) (Entered: 01/28/2011) |
| 01/31/2011 | 60 | AMENDED PETITION AND ORDER for Offender Under Supervision as to Raymond Sawyer Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 1/31/2011. (pp) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/31/2011: # 1 Main Document) (ms). (Entered: 01/31/2011) |
| 01/31/2011 | SUMMONS ISSUED as to Raymond Sawyer for defendant to appear on 2/11/11 at 9:00 a.m. (ms) (Entered: 01/31/2011) | |
| 02/08/2011 | 61 | ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on behalf of USA by Richard L. Hathaway (Hathaway, Richard) (Entered: 02/08/2011) |
| 02/08/2011 | 62 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW (Revocation Hearing Brief) by USA as to Raymond Sawyer (Hathaway, Richard). Modified on 2/10/2011 (ms). (Entered: 02/08/2011) |
| 02/10/2011 | 63 | RESPONSE re 62 Memorandum of Law (Revocation Hearing Brief) by Raymond Sawyer (Joseph, Christopher). Modified on 2/10/2011 (ms). (Entered: 02/10/2011) |
| 02/10/2011 | 64 | RESPONSE re 63 Response (Other) by USA as to Raymond Sawyer (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Hathaway, Richard) (Entered: 02/10/2011) |
| 02/11/2011 | 65 | SUMMONS RETURNED UNEXECUTED as to Raymond Sawyer - subject appeared as required. (ms) (Entered: 02/11/2011) |
| 02/11/2011 | 66 | MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Julie A. Robinson: FINAL PROBATION REVOCATION HEARING as to Raymond Sawyer held on 2/11/2011. (Court Reporter Harris.) (Attachments: # 1 Government Exhibit List, # 2 Defendant Exhibit List) (pp) (Entered: 02/14/2011) |
| 02/22/2011 | 67 | REVOCATION JUDGMENT as to Raymond Sawyer - Sentenced to a term of 9 months imprisonment. Signed by District Judge Julie A. Robinson on 2/22/2011. (pp) (Entered: 02/22/2011) |