Opinion
21-CR-603 (VEC)
11-14-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WILLIAM WASHINGTON, Defendant.
ORDER
VALERIE CAPRON UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
WHEREAS on November 14, 2022, the parties appeared at a change-of-counsel hearing;
WHEREAS at the change-of counsel hearing, Defendant provided the Court with an affidavit.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Scott B. Tulman is hereby appointed to represent Mr. Washington pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate Mr. Zaltzberg from the docket.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, by no later than Friday, December 2, 2022, the Defendant must show cause as to why he should not be required to pay, in whole or in part, the fees associated with his appointed counsel, in light of the fact that he continues to be employed as a physician and has substantial assets. The Government's response, if any, must be filed on or before Friday, December 9, 2022.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court will maintain Defendant's affidavit ex parte and file it under seal. The Defendant should discuss his proposed discovery requests with his new counsel, and the Court encourages the Defendant to listen with an open mind to counsel's advice regarding those requests.
SO ORDERED.