Opinion
20cr608 (DLC)
10-05-2021
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. AQUILINO TORRES, Defendant.
ORDER
DENISE COTE United Stapes District Judge
The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced in person in Courtroom 18B, 500 Pearl Street, on October 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is hereby
ORDERED that 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/sites/default/files/2020-10/QR%20Sign%20-%20PublicMediav.5.pdf
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all individuals must practice social distancing at all times in the courthouse. Individuals also must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth in the courthouses. Bandannas, gaiters and masks with valves are prohibited. 1
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that by October 8, 2021, defense 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 counsel's 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.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that members of the press and family members who are not able to attend the in court proceeding may listen to it through a telephone link by calling 888-363-4749 and using access code 4324948. 2