Opinion
20cr179-14 (DLC)
07-29-2021
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. IKECHUKWU ELENDU, Defendant.
ORDER
DENISE COTE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
On July 23, 2021, counsel for the Government informed the Court that a pretrial resolution had been reached with the defendant and that the defendant prefers that the change of plea in this matter occur via videoconference as opposed to in person. Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that a change of plea is scheduled for August 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM via the Microsoft Teams videoconference platform, if that platform is reasonably available. To access the conference, please follow this link: https://teams.microsoft.eom/l/meetup- join/19%3ameetingOTJkMjZiZDMtZjNkNS00OGJmLTlhNDUtYzhlZWY0MGY2Yz di%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221d66f037-8266-4d1c-919c-67c6543d3542%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f281b8d8-5887-44a5-9566-8c44f6aaf05d%22%7d
To use this link, you may need to download software to use the platform's videoconferencing features. The link in this order is currently live. Participants are directed to test their videoconference setup in advance of the conference -including their ability to access the link. Defense counsel shall assist the defendant in testing the videoconference capability so that the defendant can participate by videoconference. Participants, including defense counsel, shall report any difficulties accessing the link to chambers no later than 24 hours in advance of the conference so that chambers may assist the parties.
See Microsoft, Download Microsoft Teams (last visited Dec. 7, 2020), https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app.
Users who are unable to download the Microsoft Teams application may access the meeting through an Internet browser, although downloading the Teams application is highly recommended. If the participant is using an Internet browser, it is recommended to use either Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome as Teams is not fully compatible with other browsers. Participants should also ensure that their webcam, microphone, and headset or speakers are all properly configured to work with Microsoft Teams. For general guidelines for participation in remote conferences, visit https://nysd.uscourts.gov/covid-19-coronavirus.
Please note that participants who access the Teams meeting using an Internet browser may only be able to view one participant at a time.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that members of the press, public, or counsel who are unable to successfully access Microsoft Teams may access the conference's audio using the following credentials.