U.S. District Court
Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-cr-00663-RJD -SMG All Defendants

Case title: USA v. Zazi

Date Filed: 09/23/2009

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Assigned to: Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie Referred to: Chief Magistrate Steven M. Gold
Defendant (1)
Najibullah Zazi also known as Salahuddin	represented by	J. Michael Dowling J. Michael Dowling & Associates 3570 E 12th Avenue Suite200 Denver, CO 80206 303-839-5538 Fax: 303-830-1298 Email: jmd@dowlinglegal.com TERMINATED: 03/29/2010 LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment William J. Stampur Hurwitz Stampur & Roth 299 Broadway Suite 800 New York, NY 10007 212-619-4240 Fax: 212-619-6743 Email: wjstampur@hotmail.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment
Pending Counts		Disposition
USE OF CERTAIN WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (1)
CONSPIRACY TO USE CERTAIN WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (1s)
CONSPIRACY TO INJURE PROPERTY OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENT (2s)
PROVIDING MATERIAL SUPPORT OR RESOURCES TO TERRORISTS (3s)
Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony
Terminated Counts		Disposition
None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None
Complaints		Disposition
None

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Interested Party

New York Post

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Plaintiff
USA	represented by	Berit Winge Berger United States Attorneys Office Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820 718-254-6134 Fax: 718-254-6076 Email: berit.berger@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David Bitkower United States Attorneys Office Eastern District Of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820 718-254-6309 Fax: 718-254-6320 Email: david.bitkower@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED James Patrick Loonam United States Attorneys Office Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820 718-254-7520 Fax: 718-254-7520 Email: james.loonam@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Jeffrey Haworth Knox United States Attorneys Office Criminal Division Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820 (718) 254-7581 Fax: 718-254-6481 Email: jeffrey.h.knox@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed	#	Docket Text
09/23/2009	1	SEALED INDICTMENT as to Najibullah Zazi (1) count(s) 1. (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 09/23/2009)
09/23/2009		Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Judge Carol B. Amon added by random selection. Senior Judge Nina Gershon no longer assigned to case. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 09/23/2009)
09/24/2009		Pursuant to Chambers on 9/24/09: Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Judge Sandra L. Townes added random selection. Judge Carol B. Amon no longer assigned to case. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/24/2009		Pursuant to Chambers on 9/24/09: Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie added random selection. Judge Sandra L. Townes no longer assigned to case. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/24/2009	2	Order to Unseal Indictment as to Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 9/24/2009. (Greene, Donna) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/24/2009	3	MEMORANDUM OF LAW by USA In Support of the Government's Motion for a Permanent Order of Detention as to Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/24/2009)
09/25/2009	4	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Telephone Status Conference as to Najibullah Zazi held on 9/25/2009. AUSA David Bitkower and Jeffrey Knox; Arthur Folsom for defendant. Case called for telephone conference. Parties on line. Defendant is advised by Court of his right to a speedy arraignment. Defendant advises Court through his counsel that he waives his right to speedy arraignment. Case adjourned to 9/29/09 at 11 AM. (Court Reporter: Burt Sulzer.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/25/2009)
09/25/2009	5	Letter dated 9/25/09 from AUSA Berit Berger to Hon. Raymond J. Dearie confirming that defendant Zazi will be arraigned before the Court on 9/29/09 at 11 AM. (Berger, Berit) Modified on 9/28/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 09/25/2009)
09/28/2009	6 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8	Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received from the District of Colorado as to Najibullah Zazi. (Attachments: # 1 Docket Sheet, # 2 Rule 5 Affidavit, # 3 Minute Order, # 4 Minute Entry, # 5 Waiver, # 6 Commitment to Another District, # 7 Removal Letter, # 8 Order of Detention) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/29/2009)
09/29/2009	7	NOTICE by USA of Intent to Use Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Information as to Najibullah Zazi. (Berger, Berit) Modified on 9/30/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 09/29/2009)
09/29/2009	8	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Arraignment as to Najibullah Zazi (1) Count 1 held on 9/29/2009. AUSA Jeffrey Knox, Berit Berger, and James Loonam; Michael Dowling for defendant. Defendant waives reading of indictment and enters a plea of not guilty to all charges. Defense counsel informs Court that he has been retained in this case and has filed a motion to appear pro hac vice. Government moves to have case designated complex. Defense counsel concurs. Court: Case designated as complex. Defense counsel advises that at this time he does not have any applications to make on behalf of his client. Court: Defendant is ordered detained, the presumption has not been overcome. Order of detention will enter. Court: Time is excluded from today through 12/3/09. Case adjourned to 12/3/09 at 11 AM. (Court Reporter: Henry Shapiro.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
09/29/2009	9	DETENTION ORDER PENDING TRIAL as to Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 9/29/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
09/29/2009	10	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Michael Dowling, Esq., on behalf of defendant Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
09/29/2009	11	ORDER granting 10 Motion for J. Michael Dowling, Esq., to appear pro hac vice on behalf of defendant Najibullah Zazi. Fee of $25 paid; receipt #: 4653005810. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 9/29/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
10/02/2009	12	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE James Patrick Loonam appearing for USA. (Loonam, James) (Entered: 10/02/2009)
10/09/2009	13	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: J. Michael Dowling appearing for Deft. Najibullah Zazi. (Layne, Monique) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
10/22/2009	14	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Telephone Conference as to Najibullah Zazi held on 10/22/2009. AUSA David Bitkower and James Loonam; J. Michael Dowling for defendant. Telephone conference held regarding defendant's CJA application and related issues of representation. Defendant to supplement pending request with financial affidavit. (Court Reporter: Anthony Frisolone.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/23/2009)
10/26/2009	15	CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/26/2009)
10/27/2009	16	Sealed document as to Najibullah Zazi containing letter from AUSA David Bitkower dated 10/21/09. Ordered sealed by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/23/09. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/27/2009)
10/28/2009		Email Notification Test - DO NOT REPLY. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/28/2009)
10/28/2009	17	CJA 20 as to Najibullah Zazi: Appointment of Attorney William J. Stampur for Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/28/2009. (Brucella, Michelle) (Entered: 10/29/2009)
10/28/2009	19	CJA 20 as to Najibullah Zazi: Appointment of Attorney J. Michael Dowling for Najibullah Zazi. (Nunc Pro Tunc Date: 10/26/09). Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/28/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/30/2009)
10/29/2009	18	First MOTION for Hearing Pursuant to CIPA Section 2 by USA as to Najibullah Zazi. (Knox, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/29/2009)
10/30/2009	20	TRANSCRIPT (Redacted Version) of Telephone Conference held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 10/21/09 as to Najibullah Zazi. Court Reporter: Anthony Frisolone, Telephone number (718) 613-2487. Email address: Anthony_Frisolone@nyed.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/17/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/27/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/25/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 10/30/2009)
11/17/2009	21	MOTION for Discovery by Najibullah Zazi. (Dowling, J. Michael) (Entered: 11/17/2009)
11/20/2009	22 22-1	Letter dated 11/20/09 from AUSA Berit Berger to Hon. Raymond J. Dearie enclosing a proposed stipulation and order for Rule 16 discovery materials that will be produced as to Najibullah Zazi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Berger, Berit) Modified on 11/23/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 11/20/2009)
11/25/2009	23	STIPULATION AND ORDER Regarding Rule 16 Discovery Material as to Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 11/25/2009. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 11/30/2009)
12/03/2009		Judge update in case as to Najibullah Zazi. Chief Magistrate Steven M. Gold added. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 12/03/2009)
12/03/2009	24	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie and Magistrate Judge Gold: Status Conference as to Najibullah Zazi held on 12/3/2009. AUSA Jeffrey Knox, David Bitkower, James Loonam and Berit Berger; Michael Dowling and William Stampur for defendant. Discussion held. Government advises that there will likely be a superseding indictment. Case previously designated as complex, exclusion continues. Next conference scheduled for 2/16/10 at 11 AM. (Court Reporter: Victoria Butler.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
12/23/2009	25	Letter dated 12/23/09 from AUSA Berit Berger to defense counsel providing discovery as to Najibullah Zazi. (Berger, Berit) Modified on 12/28/2009 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 12/23/2009)
01/08/2010	26	ORDER as to Najibullah Zazi: For reasons unrelated to the pendency of this case, the Court must adjourn the scheduled conference from 2/16/10 to 2/25/10 at 11 AM. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 1/7/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 01/08/2010)
02/22/2010	27	MOTION to Seal Document / SEALED DOCUMENT RE Motion to Seal Plea Agreement by United States of America. (Abdallah, Fida) Modified on 2/22/2010 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 02/22/2010)
02/22/2010	28	WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 02/23/2010)
02/22/2010	29	SUPERSEDING INFORMATION (S-1) as to Najibullah Zazi (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 02/23/2010)
02/22/2010	30	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie: Pleading as to Najibullah Zazi held on 2/22/10. AUSA Jeffrey Knox and David Bitkower; William Stampur for defendant. Defendant sworn. Waiver of indictment executed. Superseding information handed up in open court. Plea agreement marked as court exhibit 1. Plea entered by Najibullah Zazi (1) Guilty Count 1s,2s,3s. Court finds that the pleas were made knowingly, voluntarily, and not coerced. Court finds factual basis for the pleas and accepts pleas of guilty to counts 1,2, and 3 of the three count superseding information. Government's motion to seal the plea agreement is granted. Sentencing set for 6/25/10 at 11 AM. Defendant continued in custody. (Court Reporter: Lisa Schmid.) (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 02/23/2010)
02/23/2010	31	ORDER endorsed on motion by Newsday to unseal the plea agreement as to Najibullah Zazi: Clerk to forward copies to counsel who are invited to respond on the request to unseal, in whole or by redaction, by close of business on 2/26/10. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 2/23/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 02/23/2010)
02/26/2010	32	MEMORANDUM in Support re 27 MOTION to Seal Document / SEALED DOCUMENT Motion to Seal Plea Agreement (Bitkower, David) (Entered: 02/26/2010)
03/02/2010	33	Sealed document containing supplemental letter in opposition to unsealing motion submitted by AUSA David Bitkower on 2/26/10. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 03/02/2010)
03/26/2010	34	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of record for Defendant Najibullah Zazi by J. Michael Dowling. by Najibullah Zazi. (Dowling, J. Michael) (Entered: 03/26/2010)
03/29/2010	35	ORDER granting 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney: J. Michael Dowling withdrawn from case as to Najibullah Zazi. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 3/29/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 03/29/2010)
04/15/2010	36	ORDER endorsed on letter dated 4/8/10 from William Stampur, Esq., requesting that the Court appoint Joshua Dratel, Esq., as co-counsel for defendant Najibullah Zazi: Given the posture of this case, I am not inclined to approve additional counsel absent some compelling justification. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 4/15/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 04/16/2010)
04/28/2010	37	MOTION to Unseal Document - plea agreement by New York Post as to Najibullah Zazi. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 04/28/2010)
05/27/2010	38	CJA 20 as to Najibullah Zazi: Authorization to Pay J Michael Dowling. Voucher # 100511000069. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 4/8/2010. (Rios, Laura) (Entered: 05/27/2010)
06/23/2010	39	AMENDED NOTICE OF SENTENCING as to Najibullah Zazi: The sentence previously scheduled for 6/25/10 has been rescheduled to 10/22/10 at 12 PM in Courtroom 10A-S. Sentencing submissions, if any, due as follows: defense 9/24/10; government 10/11/10. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 6/23/10. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 06/24/2010)
06/28/2010	40	Sealed document as to Najibullah Zazi containing Memorandum & Order of Judge Dearie dated 6/28/10. (Chee, Alvin) Modified on 7/7/2010: Document unsealed and docketed as docket entry # 43 (Chee, Alvin). (Entered: 06/28/2010)
06/29/2010	41	Sealed document as to Najibullah Zazi containing letter dated 6/29/10 from AUSA Jeffrey Knox to Judge Dearie. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 06/29/2010)
06/30/2010	42	Sealed document as to Najibullah Zazi containing letter dated 6/21/10 from AUSA David Bitkower to Judge Dearie. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 07/02/2010)
06/30/2010	43	MEMORANDUM & ORDER previously filed as sealed document # 40 as to Najibullah Zazi: The media's 37 motion to unseal the plea agreements and related documents are granted and the cooperation agreements and all related documents currently under seal are hereby ordered unsealed, effective 12 Noon, June 30, 2010. Pending that time, this Memorandum & Order will remain under seal and the Clerk will transmit copies to the United States Attorney's Office and counsel for defendants Zazi and Ahmedzay only. The docket sheet shall indicate that a sealed Memorandum & Order has been filed. Ordered by Chief Judge Raymond J. Dearie on 6/28/2010. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 07/07/2010)
06/30/2010	44	COOPERATION AGREEMENT as to Najibullah Zazi marked as Court Exhibit # 1 on 2/22/10. (Chee, Alvin) (Entered: 07/07/2010)

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U.S. District Court
District of Colorado (Denver)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-mj-03001-CBS All Defendants

Case title: USA v. Zazi

Date Filed: 09/19/2009

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Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
Defendant (1)
Najibullah Zazi
Pending Counts		Disposition
None
Highest Offense Level (Opening)
None
Terminated Counts		Disposition
None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None
Complaints		Disposition
18:1001.F Making a false statement in a matter involving international and domestic terrorism

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Plaintiff
USA	represented by	David Michael Gaouette U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver 1225 17th Street East Seventeenth Street Plaza #700 Denver , CO 80202 303-454-0320 Email: David.Gaouette@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Tim Neff U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver 1225 17th Street East Seventeenth Street Plaza #700 Denver , CO 80202 303-454-0200 Fax: 454-0402 Email: Tim.Neff@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed	#	Docket Text
09/19/2009	1	COMPLAINT as to Najibullah Zazi (1). (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet) (tllsl,) (Entered: 09/21/2009)
09/19/2009	2	Arrest Warrant Issued in case as to Najibullah Zazi. (tllsl, ) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

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U.S. District Court
District of Colorado (Denver)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-mj-03000-CBS-1

Case title: USA v. Zazi

Date Filed: 09/19/2009

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Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
Defendant (1)
Mohammed Wali Zazi
Pending Counts		Disposition
None
Highest Offense Level (Opening)
None
Terminated Counts		Disposition
None
Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None
Complaints		Disposition
18:1001.F Making a false statement in a matter involving international and domestic terrorism

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Plaintiff
USA	represented by	David Michael Gaouette U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver 1225 17th Street East Seventeenth Street Plaza #700 Denver , CO 80202 303-454-0320 Email: David.Gaouette@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Tim Neff U.S. Attorney's Office-Denver 1225 17th Street East Seventeenth Street Plaza #700 Denver , CO 80202 303-454-0200 Fax: 454-0402 Email: Tim.Neff@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed	#	Docket Text
09/19/2009	1	COMPLAINT as to Mohammed Wali Zazi (1). (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Information Sheet) (tllsl, ) (Entered: 09/21/2009)
09/19/2009	2	Arrest Warrant Issued in case as to Mohammed Wali Zazi. (tllsl, ) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

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