Opinion
20cr52-7(DLC)
08-11-2021
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHARKEEM PAYNE, Defendant.
ORDER
DENISE COTE, District Judge:
A sentencing is scheduled to occur on September 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the defendant may have the option of appearing in court or through a videoconference. Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that defense counsel shall respond to the following question by 12:00 PM on September 2, 2021:
Does the defendant consent to have the proceeding occur as a videoconference?
If the defendant consents to have the proceeding occur as a videoconference, please complete and file on ECF the written consent form attached to this Order if it is feasible to do so.