Opinion
20 Cr. 78-2 (AT)
08-23-2021
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. LAFONE ELY, Defendant.
ORDER
ANALISA TORRES, District Judge
The Court shall hold a change of plea hearing for Defendant Lafone Ely in person on October 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom 15D of the United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all individuals seeking entry to 500 Pearl Street must complete a questionnaire and have their temperature taken before being allowed entry into the courthouse. To gain entry to 500 Pearl Street, follow the instructions provided here:
https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/srtes/defautt/files/2020-10/QR%20Sign%20- %20PublicMediav.5.pdf.
All individuals must practice social distancing at all times in the courthouse. Individuals must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times in the courthouse. Bandanas, gaiters, and masks with valves are not permitted.
By October 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., counsel must advise the Court of how many spectators will attend the proceeding. The parties must advise the Court by the same date how many individuals will be seated at counsels' tables. Special accommodations may need to be made if more than ten spectators are expected to attend, or more than three individuals are expected to be seated at each counsel's table.
Members of the press and public who are not able to attend the proceeding may access the audio feed of the hearing by calling (888) 398-2342 or (215) 861-0674 at the time of the hearing, and entering access code 5598827.
SO ORDERED.