Opinion
22-CR-457-LTS
01-29-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. AIMEE HARRIS, Defendant.
ORDER
LAURA TAYLOR SWAIN Chief United States District Judge.
The Court has received a letter submission from defense counsel, Anthony Cecutti, Esq., stating that Ms. Harris is unable to attend her January 30, 2024, sentencing and wishes to appear virtually in order to seek a further adjournment. (Docket entry no. 68.)
The Court holds the adjournment request in abeyance pending tomorrow's proceeding, at which Ms. Harris may appear virtually. Ms. Harris and Mr. Cecutti must review and sign the enclosed consent form confirming her waiver of the opportunity to appear in person and return it to Chambers via email (to SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.USCOurts.gov) in advance of the hearing. Counsel are expected to appear in person.
Ms. Harris and Mr. Cecutti are directed to provide (1) a telephone number and (2) an email address, at which Ms. Harris can be reached during her virtual participation in the hearing, to Chambers, via the email address listed above. Chambers will supply an invitation link for the defendant to attend the hearing via Microsoft Teams.
SO ORDERED.
CONSENT TO PROCEED BY VIDEOCONFERENCE
Defendant hereby voluntarily consents to participate in the following proceeding via videoconferencing:
___ Initial Appearance/Appointment of Counsel
___ Arraignment (If on Felony Information, Defendant Must Sign Separate Waiver of Indictment Form)
___ Preliminary Hearing on Felony Complaint
___ Bail/Revocation/Detention Hearing
___ Status and/or Scheduling Conference
___ Misdemeanor Plea/Trial/Sentence
Defendant's Signature (Judge may obtain verbal consent on Record and Sign for Defendant)
Defense Counsel's Signature
Print Defendant's Name
Print Defense Counsel's Name
This proceeding was conducted by reliable videoconferencing technology.