Opinion
22-CR-169
09-05-2023
UNITED STATES v. Aziz Hassan Bey and Divine Seven-El
DEFENDANTS: Aziz Hassan Bey and Divine Seven-El, Pro Se, via video conference, and by ATTORNEYS: Attorney Peter Arnold as Stand-By Counsel for Aziz Hassan Bey, Attorney Jeff Jensen as Stand-By Counsel for Letz Osiris Bey, Attorney Thomas Hayes as Stand-By Counsel for Minister Zakar Ali
DEFENDANTS: Aziz Hassan Bey and Divine Seven-El, Pro Se, via video conference, and by ATTORNEYS: Attorney Peter Arnold as Stand-By Counsel for Aziz Hassan Bey, Attorney Jeff Jensen as Stand-By Counsel for Letz Osiris Bey, Attorney Thomas Hayes as Stand-By Counsel for Minister Zakar Ali
HON. Nancy Joseph, presiding.
COURT MINUTES
PROCEEDING: Status Conference
Matter in Court to address Attorney Peter Arnold's Motion to Continue (ECF No. 99) and Defendant Aziz Hassan Bey's Motion to Strike and Motion to Terminate Stand-By Counsel (ECF No. 100).
Attorney Peter Arnold addressed the issues that have made him unavailable for the jury trial. Defendant Aziz Hassan Bey addressed his motion to remove stand-by counsel. Government's position is that stand-by counsel should be appointed over the objections of the defendants. Court conducted a colloquy with both Defendants Aziz Hassan Bey and Divine Seven-El regarding the appointment of stand-by counsel. Defendants Aziz Hassan Bey and Divine Seven-El object to the appointment of stand-by counsel.
Court GRANTS Defendant Aziz Hassan Bey's Motion to Strike and Motion to Terminate Stand-By Counsel (ECF No. 100). Attorney Peter Arnold is WITHDRAWN as Stand-By Counsel for Aziz Hassan Bey.
Court DECLINES to appoint Stand-By Counsel for Defendant Divine Seven-El.
Court DENIES AS MOOT Attorney Peter Arnold's Motion to Continue (ECF No. 99).