Case: United States v. Giraud III

1:24-cr-00768 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Filed Date: Dec. 7, 2021

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Case Summary

This is one of two criminal cases where a defendant moved to disqualify Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba. To read the second case, click here. On November 21, 2024, a federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey indicted the Girauds on drug and firearm offenses. The indictment was signed by, at the time, the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger. Mr. Sellinger was a Biden nominee. In accordance with standard practi…

This is one of two criminal cases where a defendant moved to disqualify Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba. To read the second case, click here.

On November 21, 2024, a federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey indicted the Girauds on drug and firearm offenses. The indictment was signed by, at the time, the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger. Mr. Sellinger was a Biden nominee.

In accordance with standard practice, Mr. Sellinger resigned from his position at the end of Biden's term. First Assistant United States Attorney Vikas Khanna became Acting United States Attorney until March 3, 2025. The Trump Administration then appointed John Giordano as Interim United States Attorney. Mr. Giordano held this role for three weeks, until Trump announced via social media that "Alina Habba will be our interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey effective immediately." Ms. Habba did not assume the role of Interim United States attorney until she was sworn in on March 28.

Under the Vacancies Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 3345–3349d, interim appointments are time limited until either the Senate confirms a nominee or the expiration of 120 days after appointment, whichever is earlier. This meant that Ms. Habba's term could, at the most, last until July 26, 2025.

In anticipation of the expiration of Ms. Habba's term,  the Judges of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey invoked their statutory power to appoint a United States Attorney, Desiree Grace (Ms. Habba's First Assistant).  Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, said in a statement on X that " [t]he district court judges in NJ [of] trying to force out [Ms. Habba] before her term expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday.” In response, Ms. Bondi announced that Ms. Grace was removed "pursuant to the President's authority."

The Trump Administration then took out multiple actions to ensure that Ms. Habba remained in her role. First, Ms. Habba's nomination was withdrawn. Second, Ms. Habba resigned from her position. Third, Ms. Bondi appointed Ms. Habba as a "Special Attorney to the Attorney General" and "authorized [her] to conduct in the District of New Jersey, any kind of legal proceedings, civil or criminal, including Grand Jury proceedings and proceedings before United States Magistrates, which United States Attorneys are authorized to conduct." Ms. Bondi then appointed her to the position of First Assistant United States Attorney, which was now vacant due to Ms. Grace's termination. According to the government, Ms. Habba was then elevated to the position of Acting United States Attorney.

On Saturday, July 26, the date on which Ms. Grace's appointment would have become effective, Trump Administration officials sent a letter to Ms. Grace informing her that her appointment had not become effective because Ms. Habba's term as Interim U.S. Attorney never "expired." At the end of the letter, Administration officials notified Ms. Grace that she was effectively removed from the office by the authority of the President.

Defendant Giraud Jr. filed his motion to dismiss and to disqualify the next day, Sunday, July 27, 2025, arguing that Ms. Habba's appointment to the Acting United States Attorney position was illegal, and Defendant Giraud III moved to join in that motion on Monday, July 28, 2025. This case was originally assigned to the Honorable Edward S. Kiel, who stayed the pretrial proceedings pending the resolution of the motion. The case was then assigned to Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann who was also assigned "all other related proceedings."

The court ordered briefing on the "threshold" issue of “whether the Girauds were entitled to any relief assuming Ms. Habba’s appointment was illegal.” The court determined that the Girauds would not be entitled to dismissal of their indictment, but that their request to disqualify Ms. Habba raised a viable basis for relief. 2025 WL 2196794.

Cesar Humberto Pina, the defendant in United States v. Pina, filed a motion to dismiss that raised arguments that substantially overlapped with the Giuards' motion. On August 13, 2025, all participants agreed to combine the motions for a single oral argument.

After oral arguments, the court concluded that Ms. Habba was not statutorily eligible to perform the duties of the United States Attorney, and that she unlawful held the role since July 24, 2025. The court rejected the argument that Ms. Habba's conduct was permissible pursuant to her appointment as a Special Attorney. Since the court resolved the claims through statutory analysis, the court declined to reach the question of whether Ms. Habba's appointment violated the Appointment Clause.

The court ordered Ms. Habba be disqualified from participating in the prosecution of these matters. 2025 WL 2416737. However, the court stayed the order pending appeal. The government immediately appealed the order on August 25, 2025.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (9/21/2025)

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United States v. Pina, District of New Jersey (2023)

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Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

AMORIELLO, GINA A. (New Jersey)

BOWMAN, ALAN (New Jersey)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

BENTLEY, LISA D. (New Jersey)

BERMAN, MARK A. (New Jersey)

BURTON-WALSH, ANNE (New Jersey)

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1:24-cr-00768

Criminal Complaint

Dec. 7, 2021

Dec. 7, 2021

Complaint
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1:24-cr-00768

Memorandum Opinion

Aug. 21, 2025

Aug. 21, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 2416737

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69409922/united-states-v-giraud-iii/

Last updated Oct. 29, 2025, 2:07 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT as to JULIEN GIRAUD III (1), JULIEN GIRAUD JR. (2). (smf, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 12/08/2021)

Dec. 7, 2021

Dec. 7, 2021

Clearinghouse
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre:Initial Appearance as to JULIEN GIRAUD III held on 12/15/2021, Bond Hearing as to JULIEN GIRAUD III held on 12/15/2021, Bond set as to JULIEN GIRAUD III (1) $100,000 Unsecured Appearance Bond, etc. (LM, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

PACER
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ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to JULIEN GIRAUD III (1) $100,000 Unsecured Appearance Bond, etc. (Finance notified) Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 12/15/21. (LM, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

RECAP
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Unsecured Appearance Bond Entered as to JULIEN GIRAUD III in amount of $100,000. (LM, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

RECAP
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BRADY ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 12/15/21. (LM, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 12/22/2021)

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

PACER

Case unsealed as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. (LM, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH]

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

Arrest of JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. (LM, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH]

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: HASSEN I. ABDELLAH appearing for JULIEN GIRAUD III. (LM, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH]

Dec. 15, 2021

Dec. 15, 2021

13

STANDING ORDER 2021-11 (COVID 19) excluding Speedy Trial time, under 18 U.S.C. 3161(h)(7)(A), from March 16, 2020 through January 31, 2022 in all criminal proceedings in this District under the Speedy Trial Act, including those proceedings commenced by complaint and time limits established by the Interstate Agreement of Detainers, etc. Signed by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 12/29/2021. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 01/10/2022)

Dec. 29, 2021

Dec. 29, 2021

PACER
15

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III Time excluded from 2/23/2022 until 5/8/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 2/23/2022. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 02/23/2022)

Feb. 23, 2022

Feb. 23, 2022

PACER
16

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III Time excluded from 5/10/2022 until 6/10/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 5/10/2022. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 06/02/2022)

May 10, 2022

May 10, 2022

PACER
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III Time excluded from 6/24/2022 until 8/24/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 6/24/2022. (bt) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 06/24/2022)

June 24, 2022

June 24, 2022

PACER
20

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III Time excluded from 10/24/2022 until 12/23/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 10/24/2022. (akw) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 10/24/2022)

Oct. 24, 2022

Oct. 24, 2022

PACER
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III Time excluded from 6/2/2023 until 9/1/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 6/2/2023. (akw) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 06/05/2023)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

PACER
25

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney RACHELLE MARIE NAVARRO for USA added. Attorney TIMOTHY PATRICK SHAUGHNESSY terminated. (NAVARRO, RACHELLE) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 07/06/2023)

July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023

PACER
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III Time excluded from 9/14/2023 until 12/1/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 9/14/2023. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 09/14/2023)

Sept. 14, 2023

Sept. 14, 2023

PACER
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III Time excluded from 11/30/2023 until 3/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 11/30/2023. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Nov. 30, 2023

Nov. 30, 2023

PACER
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TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III: The Court has received the parties' proposed Order for Continuance to extend the the deadline until June 1, 2024. The Court is not satisfied that the parties have adequately explained the need for such a substantial extension under 18 U.S.C. sec. 3161(h)(7)(A), particularly in view of the fourteen (14) prior continuances already entered in this matter. Accordingly, on or before March 8, 2024, the parties will supplement the submission with a more specific explanation of how the extension is warranted under the circumstances. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 2/28/2024. (Hammer, Michael) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

30

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. - There will be a Status Conference on 3/14/2024 at 2:30 p.m. in Newark - Courtroom 2C before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer.. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 3/11/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 03/11/2024)

March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

31

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. - Per Counsel's request, the Status Conference is adjourned to 4/1/2024 at 12:30 p.m. in Newark - Courtroom 2C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 3/20/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 03/20/2024)

March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

32

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: ALAN BOWMAN appearing for JULIEN GIRAUD III (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

PACER
34

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. - Today's Status Conference is adjourned to 5/29/2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Newark - Courtroom 2C before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 4/1/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

35

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Time excluded from 4/1/2024 until 6/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 4/1/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 04/01/2024)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

PACER
37

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. - In light of counsel's request 36, the Status Conference on 5/29/2024 is adjourned to 7/31/2024 at 12:45 p.m. in Newark - Courtroom 2C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 5/20/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

39

MOTION for Release of Brady Materials by JULIEN GIRAUD III as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.. (BOWMAN, ALAN) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 06/11/2024)

June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024

PACER

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Proposed Bail Modification Order filed by Alan Bowman, Esq. on 6/11/2024 was submitted incorrectly as a Motion for Release of Brady Materials. This submission also contains an order from an unrelated case/defendant. Please use the letter event and file a letter with a proposed order for Julien Giraud, III only. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH]

June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024

40

MOTION for Certificate of Appealability by JULIEN GIRAUD III as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.. (BOWMAN, ALAN) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 06/14/2024)

June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

RECAP
41

MOTION to Amend/Correct by JULIEN GIRAUD III as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.. (BOWMAN, ALAN) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 06/14/2024)

June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

RECAP

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The MOTION for Certificate of Appealability 40 filed by Alan Bowman, Esq. on 6/14/2024 contains an order from an unrelated case. The MOTION to Amend/Correct 41 filed by Alan Bowman, Esq. on 6/14/2024 does not include counsel's signature. Please resubmit one proposed order that includes Pretrial's position and all counsel's signatures. Please select Julien Giraud, III only. Motions Terminated. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH]

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

42

Letter (BOWMAN, ALAN) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 06/28/2024)

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

RECAP
43

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III: The Court has reviewed Defendant Julian Giraud's proposed consent order filed on June 28, 2024 [D.E. 42] to remove home detention and electronic monitoring. The application is denied without prejudice for the following reasons: (1) the proposed Consent Order is not signed by all parties or, for that matter, any of the parties; (2) the proposed order states only "Julian Giraud," leaving it entirely unclear whether the relief sought pertains to Julian Giraud Jr. or Julian Giraud III; (3) the proposed Consent Order gives no indication of whether Defendant has notified Pretrial Services of the proposed change and whether Pretrial Services consents; and (4) Defense counsel provides no explanation of what, if any, bail conditions will replace home detention with location monitoring. Any further application to this Court concerning a modification of the bail conditions by either Defendant must: (1) clearly indicate whether the application is on behalf of Julian Giraud Jr. or Julian Giraud III; (2) be accompanied by a letter or letter memorandum that explains the specific relief sought and each party's (including Pretrial Services') position on the request; and (3) include an appropriate form of Order articulating the party on whose behalf the relief sought, the specific relief or modification sought, and any and all appropriate signatures (eg, if it is a consent order, the signatures of all consenting parties). Any application that fails to comply with this Order will be denied. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 7/2/2024. (Hammer, Michael) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 07/02/2024)

July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024

44

MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by JULIEN GIRAUD III as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.. (BOWMAN, ALAN) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 07/12/2024)

July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

RECAP
45

BAIL MODIFICATION ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 7/16/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 07/19/2024)

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

PACER
46

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. - The In-Person Status Conference on 7/31/2024 will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Newark - Courtroom 2C. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 7/24/2024. (TIME CHANGE ONLY) (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 07/24/2024)

July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

47

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Status Conference as to JULIEN GIRAUD III held on 7/31/2024. Continuance Granted. Status Conference set for 8/15/2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Newark - Courtroom 2C before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (ECR) (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 08/01/2024)

July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024

PACER
49

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Time excluded from 6/6/2024 until 9/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 8/1/2024. (nic, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 08/02/2024)

Aug. 1, 2024

Aug. 1, 2024

PACER
51

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Status Conference as to JULIEN GIRAUD III held on 8/15/2024. Continuance Granted. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 08/15/2024)

Aug. 15, 2024

Aug. 15, 2024

PACER
52

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Time excluded from 8/15/2024 until 11/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 8/15/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 08/15/2024)

Aug. 15, 2024

Aug. 15, 2024

RECAP
53

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Time excluded from 11/4/2024 until 2/1/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 11/4/2024. (jqb, ) [2:21-mj-10433-MAH] (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

PACER
54

INDICTMENT as to JULIEN GIRAUD JR. (1) counts 1, 2, JULIEN GIRAUD III (2) count 3. (js) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

RECAP

Notice of Allocation and Assignment

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

Notice of Allocation and Assignment as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. (Judge Edward S. Kiel - Camden) (js)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: THOMAS S. MIRIGLIANO appearing for JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Attorney HASSEN I. ABDELLAH terminated. (MIRIGLIANO, THOMAS) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jessica S. Allen: Arraignment as to JULIEN GIRAUD III (2) Count 3 of Indictment held on 12/5/2024. Not Guilty Plea entered by JULIEN GIRAUD III as to Count 3 of Indictment. (Court Reporter/Recorder ECR.) (nic, ) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 5, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024

PACER
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Time excluded from 12/5/2024 until 2/1/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jessica S. Allen on 12/5/2024. (nic, ) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

Dec. 5, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024

PACER
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TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.: A status conference is scheduled for February 26, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The conference will be conducted by Teams video conference. Click here to join the meeting. Alternatively, the meeting ID is 230 657 147 112 and the passcode is 9ie3G5D5. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 2/3/2025. (gn, ) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Text Order

Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edward S. Kiel:Status Conference as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. held on 2/26/2025 via Teams videoconference. Ordered jury trial set for August 4, 2025 at 9:30AM in Camden, Courtroom 4D. Proposed continuance order to be submitted. Proposed scheduling order to be submitted. (Court Reporter Ann Marie Mitchell (856-576-7018).) (lm) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

PACER
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.: Time excluded from 3/5/2025 until 8/4/2025. Signed by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 3/5/2025. (js) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

PACER
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Letter from United States requesting status conference (NAVARRO, RACHELLE) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

RECAP
63

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.: A status conference is scheduled before District Judge Edward S. Kiel for May 9, 2025 at noon. The conference will be conducted by Teams video conference.,Click here to join the meeting. Alternatively, the meeting ID is 231 812 918 930 and the passcode is aL2ur6X. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 4/30/2025. (gn, ) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Text Order

April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edward S. Kiel:Status Conference as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. held on 5/9/2025. Ordered status conference set for May 13, 2025 at 10:00AM via videoconference.Proposed scheduling order to be submitted. (Court Reporter/Recorder Ann Marie Mitchell (856-576-7018).) (lm, ) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

PACER
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Letter from United States submitting proposed scheduling order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Scheduling Order)(NAVARRO, RACHELLE) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

PACER
66

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR: A status conference is scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. before District Judge Edward S. Kiel. Defendants are ordered to appear for the conference. The conference will be conducted by Teams video conference. Click here to join the meeting. Alternatively, the meeting ID is 229 004 012 386 3 and the passcode is sv9vx2WX. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 5/9/2025. (gn ) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

Text Order

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edward S. Kiel:Teams video status conference as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. held on 5/13/2025; Order to be entered (Court Reporter Ann Marie Mitchell (856-576-7018).) (gn, ) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

PACER
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TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III and JULIEN GIRAUD JR: A status conference is scheduled for May 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. before District Judge Edward S. Kiel. Defendants are ordered to appear for the conference. The conference will be conducted by Teams video conference. Click here to join the meeting. Alternatively, the meeting ID is 227 855 090 453 and the passcode is Qj28yQ6p. Defendant Julien Giraud, III is directed to file a financial affidavit under seal by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025 if he seeks the appointment of substitute counsel. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 5/13/2025. (gn, ) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Text Order

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

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TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Oral Argument set for June 2, 2025 (ECF No. 69 ) is rescheduled for July 2, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Camden-Courtroom 4D. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 5/19/2025. (gn ) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Alan Dexter Bowman, Esq. as to JULIEN GIRAUD III. (Received from Chambers) (dmr) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

PACER

Text Order

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

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Minute Entry for video proceedings held before Judge Edward S. Kiel:Video Motion Hearing as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. held on 5/21/2025 re 71 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Alan Dexter Bowman, Esq., Ordered Motion Granted; Order to be entered. (Court Reporter Sharon Ricci (267-249-8780).) (gn ) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

PACER
73

TEXT ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Oral Argument set for July 2, 2025 (ECF No. 70 ) is rescheduled for July 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Camden-Courtroom 4D. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 5/21/2025 (gn ) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

74

CJA 20 as to JULIEN GIRAUD III: Appointment of Attorney GINA A. AMORIELLO for JULIEN GIRAUD III. Signed by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 5/21/2025. (dmr) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

PACER

Text Order

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Add and Terminate Attorneys

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Attorney update in case as to JULIEN GIRAUD III. Attorney ALAN BOWMAN terminated. (dmr)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

75

Letter from United States attached proposed scheduling order consented to by all parties (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(NAVARRO, RACHELLE) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

PACER
77

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Trial beginning with jury selection shall commence on 8/4/2025 before Judge Edward S. Kiel. Defendants shall file any motions to suppress evidence by 6/6/2025. Responses due by 6/20/2025. Replies due by 6/27/2025. Oral argument on any motions to suppress set for 7/14/2025 at 10:00 AM before Judge Edward S. Kiel. Signed by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 5/27/2025. (dmr) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

RECAP
78

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE ALISON THOMPSON appearing for USA. (THOMPSON, ALISON) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

PACER
79

MOTION to Sever Defendant by JULIEN GIRAUD III. (AMORIELLO, GINA) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

PACER
80

First MOTION to Suppress and for Franks Hearing by JULIEN GIRAUD JR. as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration Thomas S. Mirigliano, Esq., # 3 Exhibit A - Transcript of Oral Application for Search Warrant dated December 1, 2021, # 4 Exhibit B - BWC Footage, # 5 Exhibit B(1) - Certified Transcript of BWC Footage)(MIRIGLIANO, THOMAS) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

PACER
81

MOTION for Joinder in Motion to Suppress filed under Document 80 by JULIEN GIRAUD III. (AMORIELLO, GINA) (Entered: 06/08/2025)

June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

PACER
82

RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. re 80 First MOTION to Suppress and for Franks Hearing and 79 Motion for Severance (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Combined Exhibits)(NAVARRO, RACHELLE) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

PACER
84

REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by JULIEN GIRAUD JR. as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. re 80 First MOTION to Suppress and for Franks Hearing (MIRIGLIANO, THOMAS) (Entered: 06/28/2025)

June 28, 2025

June 28, 2025

PACER
85

MOTION for Joinder in reply to response filed under Doc. 84 by JULIEN GIRAUD III. (AMORIELLO, GINA) (Entered: 06/29/2025)

June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025

PACER
86

NOTICE regarding the Government's ex parte and sealed submission to Court as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. (NAVARRO, RACHELLE) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

PACER
87

Letter from the United States Amending its Response to Defendants' Motion to Suppress re 82 Response in Opposition (THOMPSON, ALISON) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

PACER
88

Letter from United States requesting Order from Court that Pretrial Services provide passport to Government (NAVARRO, RACHELLE) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
90

TEXT ORDER: The government has filed an ex parte application that requires resolution before the hearing scheduled for July 14, 2025 (ECF No. 77 ) can proceed. Accordingly, the hearing is adjourned to July 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 7/11/2025. (gn ) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

Text Order

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

91

TEXT ORDER: In consideration of counsel's conflict, the hearing scheduled for July 22, 2025 (ECF No. 90) is canceled. All pending motions and applications will heard on July 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (ECF No. 77 ¶ 15). So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 7/14/2025. (gn) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

92

MOTION in Limine by USA as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.. (THOMPSON, ALISON) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

PACER

Text Order

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

93

Letter from United States regarding potential conflict of interest and request for in-court inquiry (NAVARRO, RACHELLE) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

RECAP
94

BRIEF in Opposition by JULIEN GIRAUD JR. as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. re 92 MOTION in Limine (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MIRIGLIANO, THOMAS) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

1 Certificate of Service

View on PACER

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
95

TEXT ORDER: Notice is provided that the Court has resolved the government's ex parte application (ECF No. 90). The Court will not take further action on the application and the hearing scheduled for July 28, 2025 (ECF No. 91) will proceed as scheduled. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 7/24/2025. (gn) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

96

Letter from the United States requesting a Frye Hearing (THOMPSON, ALISON) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

RECAP

Text Order

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

97

REPLY TO RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. re 92 MOTION in Limine (THOMPSON, ALISON) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

PACER
98

Supplemental MOTION in Limine by USA as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR.. (THOMPSON, ALISON) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

RECAP
100

MOTION for Joinder in Brief filed under Doc. 94 by JULIEN GIRAUD III. (AMORIELLO, GINA) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

RECAP
101

MOTION for Joinder in Motion to Dismiss filed under Doc. 99 by JULIEN GIRAUD III. (AMORIELLO, GINA) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

RECAP
102

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edward S. Kiel: Status Hearing as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. held on 7/28/2025. Status conference held. Counsel for defendant J. Giraud, III withdraws 101 Motion for Joinder in Motion to Dismiss filed under Doc. 99. (Court Reporter: Ann Marie Mitchell (856-576-7018)) (js) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

PACER
103

ORDER OF DESIGNATION OF DISTRICT JUDGE FOR SERVICE IN ANOTHER DISTRICT WITHIN THE CIRCUIT. The Honorable Matthew W. Brann of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Designated as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Signed by Chief Judge Michael A. Chagares (USCA) on 7/28/2025. (mmb) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

PACER
104

SCHEDULING ORDER, The Government shall submit a brief in opposition to Mr. Giraud's motion by no later than 12:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Following submission of the Government's brief in opposition, the Court will hold a joint status conference at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Signed by Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA) on 7/28/2025. (js) (Entered: 07/28/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

RECAP
105

Amended Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edward S. Kiel:Status Conference as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. held on 7/28/2025 (Court Reporter Ann Marie Mitchell (856-576-7018).) (gn) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

PACER

Add and Terminate Judges

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

Judge update in case as to JULIEN GIRAUD III, JULIEN GIRAUD JR. Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA) added. Judge Edward S. Kiel no longer assigned to case. (mmb)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory: New Jersey

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 7, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiff in this case is the Department of Justice.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Julien Giraud III, Private Entity/Person

Julien Giraud Jr., Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Special Case Type(s):

Criminal

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Appointment Authority