Opinion
15-CR-445-13(PAE)
10-22-2021
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Corey Cooks Defendant.
WAIVER OR RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
I am aware that I have been charged with violations of federal law. I have consulted with my attorney about those charges. I understand I may have a right to appear before a judge in a courtroom in the Southern District of New York to obtain new counsel and to have my current attorney beside me as I do. I am also aware that the public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic has interfered with travel and restricted access to the federal courthouse. I have discussed these issues with my attorney. By signing this document, I wish to advise the court that I willingly give up my right to appear in person before the judge in connection with the conference to address my request for new counsel. By signing this document, I also wish to advise the court that I willingly give up any right I might have to have my attorney next to me for the conference so long as the following conditions are met. I want my attorney to be. able to participate in the proceeding and to be able to speak on my behalf during the proceeding. I also want the ability to speak privately with my attorney at any time during the proceeding if I wish to do so.
I hereby affirm that lam aware of my obligation to discuss with my client the charges against my client, my client's rights to attend and participate in the criminal proceedings encompassed by this waiver, and this waiver and consent form. I affirm that my client knowingly and voluntarily consents to the proceedings being held with my client and me both participating remotely.