Opinion
2:16-cr-00097-KJD-EJY
11-15-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. GILBERT R. ROUSSEAU, Defendant.
ORDER
ELAYNA J. YOUCHAH UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Before the Court is the Motion to Withdraw and for the Appointment of New Counsel. ECF No. 71. The Motion presents facts demonstrating a clear conflict of interest that requires Defendant be assigned new counsel.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion to Withdraw and for the Appointment of New Counsel (ECF No. 71) is GRANTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter is referred to the Criminal Justice Act Panel for appointment of counsel. If new counsel has any conflicts or issues in accepting this case, they are to promptly notify this Court so a hearing can be set. New counsel is to promptly contact the Federal Public Defender's Office to make all necessary arrangements to transfer the files and information to new counsel.