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Date: 02-22-2022
Case Style:
Case Number: 1:19-cr-00052
Judge: Manish S. Shah
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Cook County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with engaging in t a health care fraud scheme and money laundering conspiracy.
Muhammad Ateeq, 33, of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, was worked in the Islamabad office of Home Health Care Consulting, an entity that controlled Medicare billing and maintenance of electronic medical records for over 20 home health agencies located in Illinois, Indiana, Nevada and Texas. While working at Home Health Care Consulting, Ateeq used a variety of fake identities, including “Nilesh Patel,” “Sanjay Kapoor” and “Rajesh Desai,” to acquire and manage home health agencies in the United States. Once the agencies were under Ateeq’s control, Ateeq caused the agencies to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare for home health services, resulting in over $40 million in payments for services that were never rendered.
As part of the money laundering conspiracy, Ateeq directed his U.S. employees to deposit checks of fraud proceeds into U.S. bank accounts designated by overseas customers of overseas money transmitting businesses. The money transmitting businesses then issued cash payments to Ateeq in Pakistan, as well as deposits into bank accounts in Pakistan under Ateeq’s control. Ateeq also directed U.S. employees to use fraud proceeds to purchase expensive watches and other luxury items in the United States and then deliver the items to Ateeq’s associates in Dubai.
Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney John R. Lausch, Jr. for the Northern District of Illinois; Assistant Director Luis Quesada of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division; Special Agent-in-Charge Emmerson Buie Jr. of the FBI Chicago Field Office; and Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi A. Grimm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) made the announcement.
The FBI Chicago Field Office and HHS-OIG investigated the case.
Trial Attorney Sarah Wilson Rocha of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jeremy Daniel and Patrick Mott of the Northern District of Illinois prosecuted the case.
HEALTH CARE FRAUD
(1-6)
OFFENSE COMMITTED WHILE ON RELEASE
(1s-6s)
OFFENSE COMMITTED WHILE ON RELEASE
(7s)
OFFENSE COMMITTED WHILE ON RELEASE
(8s)
MONEY LAUNDERING - FRAUD, OTHER
(21s)
MONEY LAUNDERING - INTERSTATE COMMERCE
(26s-29s)
01/18/2019 1 COMPLAINT signed by Honorable Young B. Kim as to Muhammad Ateeq (1) (rp, ) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/18/2019 2 MOTION by USA to seal complaint, affidavit, and arrest warrant as to Muhammad Ateeq (rp, ) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/18/2019 3 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq: Arrest warrant issued to Federal Bureau of Investigation as to Muhammad Ateeq. The government's motion to seal complaint, affidavit, and arrest warrant is granted. Enter Order. Signed by the Honorable Young B. Kim on 1/18/2019. (rp, ) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/18/2019 4 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq Signed by the Honorable Young B. Kim on 1/18/2019. (rp, ) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/18/2019 5 SEALED ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Muhammad Ateeq (rp, ) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/18/2019 6 SEALED AMENDED ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Muhammad Ateeq (rp, ) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/18/2019 ARREST of defendant Muhammad Ateeq. (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/19/2019 ORAL MOTION by USA for pretrial detention as to Muhammad Ateeq. (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/19/2019 ORAL MOTION by USA to unseal case as to Muhammad Ateeq. (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/19/2019 7 ORDER: Initial Appearance proceedings held. Defendant Muhammad Ateeq appeared in response to his arrest on January 18, 2019. In the interest of justice, Attorney Jasmine Johnson of the Federal Defender Program is appointed as counsel for Defendant until Defendant's retained counsel appears. The court advised Defendant of his rights. The government's oral motion for pretrial detention is entered and continued. A detention hearing and a status hearing as to whether Defendant would like to have a preliminary examination hearing are scheduled for January 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in courtroom 1019. The government's oral motion to unseal the complaint is granted. The curt directs the medical staff at Defendant's place of confinement to conduct a medical evaluation on Defendant as soon as possible. Signed by the Honorable Young B. Kim on 1/19/19.Mailed notice. (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/19/2019 8 ORDER Appointing Counsel Signed by the Honorable Young B. Kim on 1/19/19. Mailed notice (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/19/2019 9 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Muhammad Ateeq by Jasmine J. Johnson. (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/22/2019 10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: as to Muhammad Ateeq : Detention and status hearings held. Based on the representations made in open court, the court hereby appoints Attorney Jasmine Johnson of the Federal Defender Program as counsel for Defendant. For the reasons stated in open court, the government's oral motion for pretrial detention is granted. Defendant is to remain in custody pending further order of the court. As for a preliminary examination hearing and at Defendant's request, a status hearing is scheduled for January 31, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. by phone to discuss whether Defendant would like to schedule a preliminary examination hearing. The conference call number is (877) 336-1839 and the passcode is 4333213. Only the attorneys of record are required to appear for the status hearing. Mailed notice (ma,) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/22/2019 11 ARREST WARRANT returned executed as to Muhammad Ateeq on 1/18/19. (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
01/22/2019 12 FINANCIAL Affidavit by Muhammad Ateeq (SEALED). (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/23/2019)
01/23/2019 13 AMENDED ARREST WARRANT returned executed as to Muhammad Ateeq on 1/18/19. (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/23/2019)
01/31/2019 14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim:as to Muhammad Ateeq: Today's telephonic status hearing is cancelled. Defendant reported to the court by email that he waives his right to a preliminary examination hearing without prejudice. The government has no opposition to Defendant waiving without prejudice. The court finds probable cause and orders Defendant bound to the District Court for further proceedings. Mailed notice (ma,) (Entered: 01/31/2019)
02/05/2019 15 PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Muhammad Ateeq (SEALED) (ga, ) (Entered: 02/05/2019)
02/14/2019 16 INDICTMENT as to Muhammad Ateeq (1) count(s) 1-6. (gcy, ) (Entered: 02/14/2019)
02/14/2019 18 DESIGNATION Sheet: FELONY (Category 3). (gcy, ) (Entered: 02/14/2019)
02/14/2019 19 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq: No Bond Set; Detained by Magistrate Judge. Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 2/14/19. Mailed notice (gcy, ) (Entered: 02/14/2019)
02/15/2019 20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Arraignment is set for 2/20/2019 at 10:15 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/15/2019)
02/20/2019 21 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Muhammad Ateeq by Michael Charles Rosenblat (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 02/20/2019)
02/20/2019 22 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq: Arraignment proceedings held as to Muhammad Ateeq. Michael Rosenblatt appears as retained counsel on behalf of defendant and has leave to file an appearance on defendant's behalf. Jasmin Johnson of the Federal Defender Program is withdrawn as counsel. Defendant acknowledges receipt of the indictment and waives formal reading. Defendant enters plea of not guilty to the charges of the Indictment. Local Criminal Rule 16.1(A) conference shall occur by 2/27/2019. A status hearing set for 4/4/2019 at 10:15 a.m. The court excludes time from 2/20/19 through 4/4/19 under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time to review discovery materials and consider pretrial motions. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. Defendant shall remain detained pursuant to the order of detention by the Magistrate Judge, without prejudice to defendant seeking to revisit the issue with this court. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 2/20/19. Mailed notice (gcy, ) Modified on 2/27/2019 (psm, ). (Entered: 02/21/2019)
02/21/2019 23 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Muhammad Ateeq held on 02/20/19, Arraignment, before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Order Number: 33775. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen Conway, 312.435.5594 or colleen_conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov.
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Redaction Request due 3/14/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/25/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/22/2019. (Conway, Colleen) (Entered: 02/21/2019)
03/13/2019 24 MOTION by USA for protective order as to Muhammad Ateeq (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 03/13/2019)
03/13/2019 25 NOTICE of Motion by Patrick Morgan Mott for presentment of motion for protective order 24 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 3/21/2019 at 10:15 AM. (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 03/13/2019)
03/14/2019 26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for protective order 24 is granted as to Muhammad Ateeq (1). Enter Protective Order. No appearance on the motion is necessary. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 03/14/2019)
03/14/2019 27 PROTECTIVE Order Governing Discovery as to Muhammad Ateeq. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 03/14/2019)
03/15/2019 28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Defendant ordered to appear and be transported by U.S. Marshals Service: for the status hearing set for 4/4/2019 at 10:15 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 03/15/2019)
04/04/2019 29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Status hearing held and continued to 5/24/19 at 9:30 a.m. The court excludes time from 4/4/19 through 5/24/19 under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time to review discovery materials and consider pretrial motions. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The U.S. Marshal is ordered to deliver defendant to court for appearance at the status hearing on 5/24/19. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
05/24/2019 30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Status hearing held and continued to 7/30/19 at 10:15 a.m. The court excludes time from 5/24/19 through 7/30/19 under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time for the government to return a superseding indictment. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The U.S. Marshal is ordered to deliver defendant to court for appearance at the status hearing on 7/30/19. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 05/24/2019)
07/30/2019 31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Status hearing held and continued to 8/29/19 at 10:15 a.m. The court excludes time from 7/30/19 through 8/29/19 under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time for the defense to review forthcoming discovery and time for the government to seek a superseding indictment. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The U.S. Marshal is ordered to deliver defendant to court for appearance at the status hearing on 8/29/19. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
08/29/2019 32 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Status hearing held and continued to 9/26/19 at 10:15 a.m. The court excludes time from 8/29/19 through 9/26/19 under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time for the government to seek a superseding indictment. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The U.S. Marshal is ordered to deliver defendant to court for appearance at the status hearing on 9/26/19. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 08/30/2019)
09/23/2019 33 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. By agreement of the parties, the status hearing on 9/26/19 is stricken. Status hearing and arraignment set for 10/2/19 at 9:30 a.m. The court excludes time from 9/26/19 through 10/2/19 under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
09/26/2019 34 MOTION by USA to Reorder Defendants in the Indictment. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(aee, ) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
09/26/2019 36 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Altamash Mir (1) count(s) 7-19, 21, 30-33, Muhammad Ateeq (2) count(s) 1s-8s, 21s, 26s-29s, Tasneem Jamal (3) count(s) 20, 21, 22-23, 33, Nadir Mir (4) count(s) 9-11, 21, 24-25, Bilal Malik (5) count(s) 7-8, 18-19, Hamdeh Chatat (6) count(s) 12-15, Kendria Cochran (7) count(s) 3-4, 21, 26-27 Luis Ramos 34-35(las, ) Modified on 9/30/2019 (las, ). Modified on 9/30/2019 (las, ). (Entered: 09/30/2019)
09/26/2019 38 DESIGNATION Sheet: FELONY (Category 1). (las, ) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
09/26/2019 39 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier:as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos: To issue bench warrants. The Government will seek to have the defendants detained without bond, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 3142 as to Altamash Mir, Muhammed Ateeq, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik and Hamdeh Chatat. To issue bench warrants and set preliminary bail at $7500.00 as to Kenria Cochran and Luis Ramos. (las, ) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
09/27/2019 40 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkieras to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos: To issue bench warrants. The government will seek to have the defendants detained without bond, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 3142 as to Altamash Mir, Tasheem Jamal. Defendants are fugitive. To issue summons and set preliminary bail (unsecured bond) at $7500.00 as to defendants Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran and Luis Ramos. Defendants to remain detained as Chicago MCC as to Milal Malik and Muhammad Ateeq. Defendant to be transferred from USMS custody (Las Vegas, NV) to be detained at Chicago MCC as to Nadir Mir. (las, ) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
09/30/2019 35 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq (1). The government's Motion to Reorder Defendants in the Indictment 34 is granted. The Clerk's Office is directed to reorder the defendants accordingly. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
10/02/2019 44 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. The U.S. Marshal is ordered to deliver defendant to court for appearance at the hearing on 11/6/19. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 10/02/2019)
10/02/2019 46 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq: Status hearing held. Arraignment proceedings held on the Superseding Indictment. Defendant acknowledges receipt of the Superseding Indictment and waives formal reading. Defendant enters plea of not guilty to the charges in the Superseding Indictment. Local Criminal Rule 16.1 (A) conference shall occur by 10/9/2019. Continued status hearing is set for 11/6/2019 at 10:15 a.m. The court excludes time from 10/2/19 through 11/6/19 under 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time for the defense to review discovery and make decisions as to pretrial motions, and time to account for proceedings as to the co-defendants. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 10/2/2019. Mailed notice (las, ) (Entered: 10/02/2019)
10/04/2019 50 ATTORNEY Appearance for USA byDaniel Griffin (Griffin, Daniel) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
10/29/2019 80 MOTION by USA for protective order as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 10/29/2019)
10/29/2019 81 NOTICE of Motion by Patrick Morgan Mott for presentment of motion for protective order 80 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 11/5/2019 at 10:15 AM. (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 10/29/2019)
10/29/2019 82 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for protective order 80 is granted. Enter Protective Order. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 10/29/2019)
10/29/2019 83 PROTECTIVE Order Governing Discovery as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on October 29, 2019. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 10/29/2019)
11/05/2019 86 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Status hearing set for 11/6/2019 at 10:15 AM. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 11/05/2019)
11/06/2019 87 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos. Status hearing held. Defendants' appearances are waived for this hearing. Continued status hearing is set for 12/18/19 at 10:15 a.m., at which time this court expects to set trial dates and deadlines. The court excludes time from 11/6/19 through 12/18/19 under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary to effectively prepare the case, which includes time for the defense to review voluminous discovery materials. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 11/06/2019)
12/10/2019 101 MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq for release from custody Temporary (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
12/10/2019 102 NOTICE of Motion by Michael Charles Rosenblat for presentment of motion for release from custody 101 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 12/18/2019 at 10:15 AM. (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
12/13/2019 105 Bill of Particulars by USA as to Altamash Mir, Muhammad Ateeq, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 12/13/2019)
12/18/2019 106 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Status hearing held. Jury trial is set for 5/11/20 at 9:30 a.m. The court will reserve 10 business days for trial in this matter. Proposed jury instructions and consolidated motions in limine must be filed by 4/21/20. Proposed jury instructions, proposed jury selection questions, a list of names that may be mentioned at trial, and a statement of the case must also be emailed in Microsoft Word format to proposed_order_shah@ilnd.uscourts.gov on 4/21/20. The government's Santiago proffer is also due on 4/21/20. Responses to motions in limine and the Santiago proffer are due 4/28/20. The court will rule on the motions in limine at the final pretrial conference set for 5/5/20 at 1:30 p.m. Continued status hearing is set for 2/4/20 at 10:15 a.m. The court excludes time from 12/18/19 through the trial date of 5/11/20 under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation of the case, which includes time for the parties to prepare for trial. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.For the reasons stated in open court, defendant's motion for temporary release from custody 101 is granted in part. Defendant's release from custody is authorized only for the limited purpose of negotiating two cashier's checks with the respective financial institutions, and is subject to the parties and the U.S. Marshal Service making a determination of the appropriate conditions necessary for such release. The Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this order to the U.S. Marshal Service. Counsel may contact susan_mcclintic@ilnd.uscourts.gov with a proposed order. A status hearing is set as to this defendant only on 1/7/20 at 10:15 a.m. to address potential procedure for defendant's temporary release. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/19/2019 FORWARDED certified copy of order 106 to the US Marshals as to Muhammad Ateeq (las, ) (Entered: 12/19/2019)
01/07/2020 112 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Status hearing held. Status hearing on 2/4/20 is stricken. The parties may file a status report by that date, if necessary. The trial schedule remains as set, and time remains excluded through the trial date 106 . Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/07/2020)
02/27/2020 123 MOTION by USA for Early Return of Trial Subpoenas as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 02/27/2020)
02/27/2020 124 NOTICE of Motion by Patrick Morgan Mott for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 123 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 3/4/2020 at 10:15 AM. (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 02/27/2020)
02/28/2020 125 ORDER Authorizing Early Return of Trial Subpoenas as to all defendants. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on February 28, 2020. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/28/2020)
03/17/2020 129 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos On March 17, 2020, Amended General Order 20-0012 was further revised for all criminal matters. Paragraph 3(i) of the Amended Order, related to criminal matters, is hereby replaced with the following language: All other criminal hearings of any kind scheduled from March 17, 2020 until April 3, 2020 are stricken from the calendar, to be re-set by the presiding judge for a date on or after April 6, 2020. Also, any other deadlines, including motions, briefing, and discovery deadlines, whether set by the court or by the Rules of Criminal Procedure or Local Rules, are hereby extended by 21 days from the current deadline set. This 21-day extension is subject to modification by the presiding judge assigned to the case. See attached order. Revisions appear in red text.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/17/2020. Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
03/18/2020 130 STATUS REPORT by USA as to Altamash Mir, Muhammad Ateeq, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
03/18/2020 131 MOTION by USA to continue as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos (AGREED) (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
03/19/2020 132 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion to continue trial 131 is granted as to Altamash Mir (1), Muhammad Ateeq (2), Tasneem Jamal (3), Nadir Mir (4), Bilal Malik (5), Hamdeh Chatat (6), Kendria Cochran (7), Luis Ramos (8). All pretrial filings and trial dates and deadlines are stricken. The parties are directed to consult one another and contact susan_mcclintic@ilnd.uscourts.gov with mutually agreeable proposed trial dates for July, late August, September and October, 2020. Time remains excluded until 5/11/20, by which time the court expects to have set a new trial date. In the event a new trial date has not been set, the government shall file a status report by 5/4/20. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2020)
03/30/2020 133 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos Seconded Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 30, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Second Amended General Order. Amended General Order 20-0012, entered on March 17, 2020, and General Order 20-0014, entered on March 20, 2020, are vacated and superseded by this Second Amended General. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/30/2020. Mailed notice. (docket15, ) (Entered: 03/31/2020)
04/24/2020 134 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos Third Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on April 24, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Third Amended General Order. Parties are must carefully review all obligations under this Order, including the requirement listed in paragraph number 5 to file a joint written status report in most civil cases. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/24/2020. Mailed notice. (docket13, ) (Entered: 04/27/2020)
05/14/2020 135 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos. Jury trial is set for 3/1/21 at 9:30 a.m. The court will reserve 10 business days for trial in this matter. Proposed jury instructions and consolidated motions in limine must be filed by 2/8/21. Proposed jury instructions, proposed jury selection questions, a list of names that may be mentioned at trial, and a statement of the case must also be emailed in Microsoft Word format to proposed_ order_ shah@ilnd.uscourts.gov on 2/8/21. The government's Santiago proffer is also due on 2/8/21. Responses to motions in limine and the Santiago proffer are due 2/16/21. The court will rule on the motions in limine at the final pretrial conference set for 2/24/21 at 1:30 p.m. The court excludes time through the trial date of 3/1/21 under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation of the case, which includes time for the parties to prepare for trial and includes time to account for the delay associated with the public health emergency. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 05/14/2020)
05/26/2020 136 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos ORDER Fourth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on May 26, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. For non-emergency motions, no motion may be noticed for presentment on a date earlier than July 15, 2020. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/26/2020. Mailed notice. (docket13, ) (Entered: 05/26/2020)
07/10/2020 137 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos Fifth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. No motions may be noticed for in-person presentment; the presiding judge will notify parties of the need, if any, for a hearing by electronic means or in-court proceeding. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/10/2020. Mailed notice. (clerk1, Docket) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
01/13/2021 166 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Telephone Conference is set for 1/20/2021 at 11:45 a.m. Members of the public and media may listen to these proceedings by dialing 1-888-204-5984 and using access code 9146677. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the telephone hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/13/2021)
01/15/2021 168 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time 167 is granted as to Bilal Malik (5). The government's supplemental brief is due 1/19/21 and defendant Malik's supplemental reply is due 2/2/21. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/15/2021)
01/20/2021 170 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Telephone status hearing held. Defendant Ateeq's appearance is waived for this hearing. All pretrial filing deadlines and trial dates are stricken. A telephone status hearing is set for 2/24/21 at 11:00 a.m. The court excludes time through 4/15/21 under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation of the case, and help ensure the safety of all case participants, given the continuing pandemic. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/20/2021)
01/20/2021 172 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Members of the public and media may listen to the proceedings on 2/24/21 by dialing 1-888-204-5984 and using access code 9146677. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the telephone hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 01/20/2021)
02/24/2021 177 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik. Telephone status hearing held. Defendant Ateeq's appearance is waived for this hearing. By 3/3/21, the parties shall file a status report regarding type of trial requested, appearance of new trail counsel, the proposed trial date of 4/19/21, and whether a motion for severance of the defendants for purposes of trial is forthcoming. The court will enter a responsive order. The court excludes time through 3/8/21 under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice, without objection. Excluding time will allow the parties the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation of the case, which includes time for trial preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/24/2021)
03/03/2021 178 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 03/03/2021)
03/04/2021 179 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik. A telephone status hearing is set for 3/15/21 at 9:30 a.m. The court is not inclined to grant a severance and defendant Ateeq's inability to retain trial counsel of choice within the next few weeks and have that counsel trial ready is a good reason for delay, to serve the ends of justice. Effective preparation reasonably includes retention of counsel and trial preparation, and the prejudice from delay to co-defendant Malik, who is not in custody, does not outweigh defendant Ateeq's interests. The court will discuss trial dates with the parties at the next status hearing. Time is excluded until April 5, 2021, for the reasons stated in the Chief Judge's Tenth Amended General Order 20-0012 (2/12/21) and to give co-defendant Ateeq the time necessary for retention of counsel. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 03/04/2021)
03/15/2021 180 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik. Telephone status hearing held. By 3/29/21, the parties shall submit a joint status report with their trial availability for the remainder of 2021. The court will enter a responsive order. Time remains excluded through 4/5/21 179 . Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 03/15/2021)
03/18/2021 181 ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Muhammad Ateeq by Kevin P. Bolger Appearance (Bolger, Kevin) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
03/29/2021 182 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
04/05/2021 183 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik. Based on the dates of defense counsel's availability, and to afford newly retained counsel for defendant Ateeq enough time to prepare for trial, trial is set for October 12, 2021 (Oct. 11 is a federal holiday). The court will reserve 10 business days for trial in this matter. Proposed jury instructions and consolidated motions in limine must be filed by 9/21/21. Proposed jury instructions, proposed jury selection questions, a list of names that may be mentioned at trial, exhibit lists, and a statement of the case must also be emailed in Microsoft Word format to proposed_ order_ shah@ilnd.uscourts.gov on 9/21/21. The government's Santiago proffer is also due on 9/21/21. Responses to motions in limine and the Santiago proffer are due 9/28/21. The court will rule on the motions in limine at the final pretrial conference set for 9/30/21 at 10:30 a.m. The court excludes time through the trial date of 10/12/21 under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. The delay allows the parties the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation of the case, which includes time for the parties to prepare for trial and for continuity of retained counsel. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 04/05/2021)
07/30/2021 187 MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq Strike Surplusage - Opposed (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 07/30/2021)
08/02/2021 188 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. The government's response to the motion to strike surplusage 187 is due 8/13/21 and defendant's reply is due 8/27/21. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 08/02/2021)
08/13/2021 189 RESPONSE by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq, Altamash Mir, Tasneem Jamal, Nadir Mir, Bilal Malik, Hamdeh Chatat, Kendria Cochran, Luis Ramos regarding MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq Strike Surplusage - Opposed 187 (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
08/27/2021 190 REPLY by Muhammad Ateeq to MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq Strike Surplusage - Opposed 187 (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
08/27/2021 191 MOTION by USA for leave to file brief in excess of fifteen pages as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Unopposed) (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
08/27/2021 192 ATTORNEY Appearance for USA bySarah Wilson Rocha (Rocha, Sarah) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
08/27/2021 193 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for leave to file excess pages 191 is granted as to Muhammad Ateeq (2), Bilal Malik (5). Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
08/27/2021 194 MOTION by USAto Admit Out of Court Statements Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2)(E) as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Santiago Proffer) (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
09/08/2021 195 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik. In-person jury selection in this case will begin on Thursday 10/14/21 (based on courthouse management's allocation of available space under pandemic protocols). Prospective jurors will complete written questionnaires in advance and the court will make copies of the completed questionnaires available for counsel's review before in-person jury selection. The court will discuss jury selection procedures in more detail at the pretrial conference on 9/30/21. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2021)
09/08/2021 196 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 9/8/21: Defendant Ateeq's motion to strike surplusage from the indictment 187 is denied. [For further detail see attached order.] Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2021)
09/20/2021 197 Bill of Particulars by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
09/21/2021 198 MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq in limine Consolidated Motion (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
09/21/2021 199 EXHIBIT List by Muhammad Ateeq (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
09/21/2021 202 PROPOSED Jury Instructions by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Forfeiture Instructions)(Daniel, Jeremy) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
09/21/2021 203 WITNESS List by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
09/21/2021 204 MOTION by USA in limine as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Consolidated) (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
09/22/2021 206 EXHIBIT List by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq, Bilal Malik (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
09/22/2021 207 PROPOSED Voir Dire by Muhammad Ateeq (Bolger, Kevin) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
09/22/2021 208 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Change of plea hearing is set for 9/28/21 at 11:30 a.m. The hearing shall proceed in person in Courtroom 1919. Time remains excluded through 10/12/21. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
09/28/2021 210 ORDER as to Muhammad Ateeq: Change of plea hearing held. Defendant informed of his rights and the charges against him. Defendant enters a plea of guilty to Counts 7 and 21 of the Superseding Indictment. The court finds the defendant competent to enter a guilty plea, and defendant's guilty plea is knowing, voluntary, and supported by an adequate factual basis. The court accepts the defendant's guilty plea. The court enters a finding of guilt as to defendant Muhammad Ateeq on Counts 7 and 21 of the Superseding Indictment. Time remains excluded through the trial date of 10/12/21. Defendant shall remain detained pending trial and sentencing. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 9/28/2021. Mailed notice (jh, ) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
09/28/2021 211 RESPONSE by USA as to Muhammad Ateeq regarding MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq in limine Consolidated Motion 198 (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
10/18/2021 229 BENCH WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal Service via email as to Belinda Juarez. (jh, ) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
10/18/2021 230 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Jury trial held. Evidence entered. Hearing held on the government's motion to compel subpoena compliance 225 . For the reasons stated on the record, the motion is granted. A rule to show is issued and a hearing is set for 10/19/21 at 12:15 p.m. for Belinda Juarez to show cause why she should not be held in contempt of court for failure to comply with the trial subpoena. The Clerk of Court is directed to issue a bench warrant for Belinda Juarez in order for her to be brought before the court to answer to the rule to show cause. With no objection from the government nor the defense, the motion for permission to participate at trial via telephone 227 is granted. Lisa Rasmussen may listen to the trial via telephone while her client co-defendant Nadir Mir testifies. Jury trial continued to 10/19/21 at 10:00 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
10/19/2021 231 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Bilal Malik. Jury trial held. Evidence entered. Witness Belinda Juarez appears. Show cause hearing held. The bench warrant is quashed and the rule to show cause is discharged. Jury trial continued to 10/20/21 at 10:00 a.m. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
11/03/2021 257 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. Sentencing set for 1/27/2022 at 10:30 a.m. This case is referred to the Probation Office for preparation of the presentence report. The government shall submit its version of the offense to the Probation Office by 11/17/21. Defendant must submit his version to the Probation Office by 11/24/21. See Local Criminal Rule 32.1(e). Pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 32.1 (f), the court gives notice to the Probation Office and directs it to disclose (with the PSR) the Probation Office's sentencing recommendation to counsel for the defendant and the government. Presentence report is due 12/23/21. Sentencing memoranda with objections to the presentence report and discussing 18 U.S.C. 3553(a) factors must be filed (in one combined filing per side) by 1/13/22. Any responses must be filed by 1/20/22. Failure to file the memoranda by that deadline risks waiver of any objections to the presentence report. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
12/14/2021 266 MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq to continue Sentencing Joint (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
12/17/2021 267 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion to continue sentencing 266 is granted as to Muhammad Ateeq (2). The sentencing on 1/27/22, and the accompanying deadlines are stricken. The Clerk has provided counsel with potential dates for rescheduling and the parties are directed to email susan_mcclintic@ilnd.uscourts.gov when they have agreed on a new date. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
12/17/2021 268 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: as to Muhammad Ateeq. By agreement of the parties, sentencing is set for 2/18/22 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1919. Presentence report is now due 1/14/22. Sentencing memoranda with objections to the presentence report and discussing 18 U.S.C. 3553(a) factors must be filed (in one combined filing per side) by 2/4/22. Any responses must be filed by 2/11/22. Failure to file the memoranda by that deadline risks waiver of any objections to the presentence report. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
01/12/2022 272 PRESENTENCE Investigation Report as to Muhammad Ateeq (SEALED) (Dawson, Sabrina) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
02/02/2022 276 MOTION by Muhammad Ateeq for leave to file brief in excess of fifteen pages Joint Motion - Sentencing Memo (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2022)
02/03/2022 277 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for leave to file excess pages 276 is granted as to Muhammad Ateeq. Sentencing memos may exceed 15 pages. (mss) (Entered: 02/03/2022)
02/04/2022 281 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM as to Muhammad Ateeq (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
02/04/2022 284 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM as to Muhammad Ateeq (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
02/09/2022 287 MOTION by USA for forfeiture as to Muhammad Ateeq (Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture) (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 02/09/2022)
02/11/2022 288 RESPONSE by Muhammad Ateeq to sentencing memorandum 284 (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
02/11/2022 289 RESPONSE by USA to sentencing memorandum 281 (Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 02/12/2022)
02/14/2022 293 RESPONSE by USA to sentencing memorandum 281 (Corrected to Include Exhibit A) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Omitted from Original Filing))(Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
02/16/2022 294 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Defendant Ateeq's response to the motion for an order of forfeiture is due by 2/16/2022 and the government's reply is due by 2/17/2022. (mss) (Entered: 02/16/2022)
02/16/2022 295 RESPONSE by Muhammad Ateeq regarding MOTION by USA for forfeiture as to Muhammad Ateeq (Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture) 287 (Rosenblat, Michael) (Entered: 02/16/2022)
02/18/2022 296 REPLY by USA to response to motion 295 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit C, # 3 Exhibit D, # 4 Exhibit E, # 5 Exhibit F, # 6 Exhibit G, # 7 Exhibit B)(Mott, Patrick) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
Outcome: 02/18/2022 297 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Sentencing held as to defendant Muhammad Ateeq. For the reasons stated on the record, the government's motion for preliminary order of forfeiture 287 is granted in part and denied in part. The government shall submit a revised proposed preliminary order of forfeiture to proposed_order_shah@ilnd.uscourts.gov. The court orally pronounces sentence. The court commits defendant to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of 144 months. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of 1 year, with conditions as stated on the record. The defendant is ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $48,020,000 and a special assessment of $200, due immediately. Judgment order to follow. Notices mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
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