Case: United States v. Pina

SEALED COMPLAINT as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA (1). (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/19/2023)

Order to Seal Case as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/16/23. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/19/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel: Initial Appearance as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 10/18/2023; Brady Order and penalties and charges placed on the record. Defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Government proffer placed on the record. Defendant released. Bail set: $100,000,000 Secured Appearance Bond to be secured by property. See Order Setting Conditions of Release for additional conditions. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/27/2023)

ORDER advising of the United States' continuing obligation to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 10/18/2023. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/27/2023)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: (1) 100,000,000 Secured Appearance bond to be secured by the available equity in a property approved by Pretrial Services by October 24, 2023. Defendant must report to Pretrial Services "PTS." The defendant's travel is restricted to New Jersey, unless otherwise approved by Pretrial Services (PTS), and must not travel through any airports; must have no contact with any co-conspirator, victims and witness, unless in the presence of any counsel; Stand alone monitoring should be used in conjunction with GPS technology; etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 10/18/2023. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/30/2023)

Secured Appearance Bond Entered as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA in amount of $100,000,000. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/30/2023)

Arrest of CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 10/20/23 until 12/31/23. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/20/23. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 11/02/2023)

Letter Order granting additional time within which the defendant can submit all documents to Pretrial Services is extended until November 1, 2023; etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 10/27/2023. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/30/2023)

Case unsealed as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. See sealing order (ECF No. 3 .) (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE MARK JOSEPH PESCE appearing for USA. (PESCE, MARK) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/31/2023)

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney GERALD KROVATIN for CESAR HUMBERTO PINA added. Attorney LINDA GEORGE terminated. (KROVATIN, GERALD) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 10/31/2023)

Stipulation and Order as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: It is hereby stipulated by and between the undersigned counsel that the time in which Defendant shall provide Pretrial Service with acceptable paperwork to secure his bond in this matter is hereby extended to and including November 8, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 11/2/2023. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 11/02/2023)

Amended Order Modifying Conditions of Release as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: The defendant has executed an agreement to forfeit designed property located in Franklin Lakes, NJ; etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 11/21/2023. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 11/21/2023)

CONSENT PROTECTIVE ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 11/22/23. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 11/22/2023)

Consent Order as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: The defendant shall be permitted to travel to New York City for 36 hours, from noon on Friday, December 8, 2023 until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023; all other previously imposed conditions of bail shall remain the same. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 12/7/2023. (sms) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 12/07/2023)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 12/27/23 until 2/29/24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 12/27/23. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 01/02/2024)

Transcript of Initial Appearance and Bail Hearing as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on October 18, 2023, before Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber only. (jml, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 02/05/2024)

TEXT ORDER: A Teams video status conference is scheduled for February 27, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel. The Teams link will be emailed separately to counsel of record. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 2/26/2024. (nic, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 02/26/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel: Video Status Conference as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 2/27/2024. (nic, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 02/27/2024)

TEXT ORDER: A bail review hearing is scheduled for March 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Newark before Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel in Courtroom 8 of the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 2/27/2024. (nic, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 02/27/2024)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 2/27/24 until 4/30/24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 2/27/24. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel: Bail Review Hearing as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 3/6/2024. Ordered bail conditions modified. Order to be submitted. (Court Reporter/Recorder ECR.) (nic, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 03/06/2024)

ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA amending bail conditions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel on 3/8/2024. (nic, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 03/08/2024)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 4/29/24 until 7/1/24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 4/29/24. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 04/29/2024)

TEXT ORDER: After a thorough review of the request for bail modification from the defendant, the concerns of Pretrial Services, the objections from the Government, as well as the request being purely recreational in nature, the defendant's bail modification request at D.E. [29} was denied on 5/10/24. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 5/17/24. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 05/17/2024)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 6/27/24 until 9/1/24. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 6/27/24. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 06/27/2024)

Letter from Gerald Krovatin, Esq. (KROVATIN, GERALD) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 08/14/2024)

Transcript of Bail Hearing as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on March 6, 2024, before Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber only. (adc) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 08/29/2024)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE AARON LOUIS WEBMAN appearing for USA. (WEBMAN, AARON) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 09/03/2024)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA Time excluded from 9/3/2024 until 11/1/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 9/3/2024. (nic, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 09/04/2024)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 11/1/2024 until 1/2/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 11/1/2024. (wh) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 11/01/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre:Status Conference as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 11/7/2024. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

Set/Reset Hearings as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Evidentiary Hearing on Government's Revocation Motion set for 12/9/2024 at 10:00 AM in Newark - Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

Set/Reset Hearings as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Evidentiary Hearing on Government's Revocation Motion set for 12/9/24 is hereby rescheduled to 1/10/2025 at 10:30 AM in Newark - Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 1/6/25 until 2/3/25. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 1/6/25. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 01/06/2025)

Set/Reset Hearings as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Evidentiary Hearing on Government's Revocation Motion set for 1/10/25 is hereby rescheduled to 1/22/25 at 10:30 AM in Newark - Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

Set/Reset Hearings as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Evidentiary Hearing set for 1/22/25 is hereby rescheduled 2/6/2025 at 10:30 AM in Newark - Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

Set/Reset Hearings as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Evidentiary Hearing on Government's Revocation Motion set for 2/6/2025 is hereby rescheduled to 2/14/2025 at 11:00 AM in Newark - Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW]

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 2/10/25 until 3/30/25. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 2/10/25. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 02/10/2025)

ORDER modifying conditions of release as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA regarding curfew, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 2/13/25. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 02/14/2025)

CONSENT ORDER modifying conditions of release as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 3/24/25. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 03/24/2025)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 4/7/25 until 6/3/25. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 4/7/25. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 04/08/2025)

CONSENT ORDER PROTECTIVE ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 4/11/25. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 04/11/2025)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA: Time excluded from 5/28/25 until 6/30/25. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 5/28/25. (LM, ) [2:23-mj-13255-LDW] (Entered: 05/28/2025)

INDICTMENT as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA (1) counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. (dam) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

SEALING ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jessica S. Allen on 7/7/2025. (dam) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

Notice of Allocation and Assignment as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA (Newark - Judge Madeline Cox Arleo) (dam)

Case Unsealed

Case unsealed as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA (aa, ) (summons have been served)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa:Defendant was advised of rights and waived formal reading of the Indictment. Arraignment as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA (1) Count 1,2,3,4,5, and 6; Plead not guilty on all counts, Brady Order read on the record as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 7/14/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

ORDER advising of the United States' continuing obligation to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 7/14/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA Time excluded from 7/23/2025 until 1/30/2026. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 7/23/2025. (aa, ) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

CONSENT PROTECTIVE ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 7/23/2025. (aa, ) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

SCHEDULING ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 7/25/25. (aa, ) (Entered: 07/25/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment by CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: GERALD KROVATIN appearing for CESAR HUMBERTO PINA Abbe David Lowell Appearing (KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: GERALD KROVATIN appearing for CESAR HUMBERTO PINA David A. Kolansky Appearing (KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: GERALD KROVATIN appearing for CESAR HUMBERTO PINA Isabella M. Oishi, Appearing (KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: GERALD KROVATIN appearing for CESAR HUMBERTO PINA John P. Bolen, Appearing (KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

ORDER Transferring Case to the Honorable Matthew W. Brann of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Designated as CESAR HUMBERTO PINA pursuant to the July 28th, 2025 Designation Order. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 8/12/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Designation Order of 7/28/2025) (dam) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

1 Designation Order of 7/28/2025

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ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA that the Court will hold a Telephonic Status Conference on 8/13/2025 at 2:00 PM before Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA). Signed by Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA) on 8/13/2025. (dam) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA):Status/Scheduling Conference as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 8/13/2025 (bf, ) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA permitting deft. to submit a reply brief responding to Gov't.'s opposition to motion to bar Alina Habba from Supervising the Prosecution in U.S. v. Giraud (1:24-CR-0768 - D.N.J.) by 8/14/25; consolidating oral argument on deft.'s motion with oral argument scheduled for the Girauds' motion on 8/15/25 @ 10:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse & Federal Bldg., Courtroom #1, 4th Floor, Williamsport, PA, etc.. Signed by Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA) on August 13, 2025. (bf, ) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

BRIEF by CESAR HUMBERTO PINA Reply Brief (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

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ORDER as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties may optionally submit supplemental briefs of no more than 15 pages by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 8/18/2025. Although this Order is cross-docketed in United States v. Giraud, No. 1:24-CR-0768 (D.N.J.), the Government may submit only one supplemental brief to respond to both matters, and may docket that brief in either case or both. Signed by Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA) on 8/15/2025. (pamd-rhinehart (Brann) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA): Motion Hearing as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 8/15/2025, Re: 52 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment filed by CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. (Court Reporter: Colleen Wentz (570-601-8538)) (js) Modified on 8/15/2025 (js). (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Transcript of Motion Hearing (Oral Argument) as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA held on 8/15/2025, before Chief Judge Brann. Court Reporter/Transcriber Colleen Wentz (570-601-8538). Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber only. (js) (Main Document 64 replaced on 8/21/2025) (js). (Entered: 08/18/2025)

BRIEF by CESAR HUMBERTO PINA re 52 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment (KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

BRIEF in Opposition by USA as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA re 52 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment (COYNE, MARK) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

Letter re 52 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment (KROVATIN, GERALD) (Entered: 08/19/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION as to CESAR HUMBERTO PINA re: 52 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment filed by CESAR HUMBERTO PINA. Signed by Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA) on 8/21/2025. (pamd-rhinehart (Brann)) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: Mr. Pina's 52 motion to dismiss the indictment is DENIED with respect to dismissal and GRANTED with respect to disqualifying Alina Habba from prosecuting him and supervising the prosecution of his case; Ms. Habba's signature of Mr. Pina's indictment is VOID; Ms. Habba is DISQUALIFIED from participating in the prosecution of these matters and supervising any Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting these matters; Any Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting these matters who is acting under the supervision of Ms. Habba in violation of this Order is subject to disqualification upon motion and cause shown; The pending motions to appear as amicus curiae are GRANTED; This Order and its effects are STAYED pending appellate proceedings in these matters. Signed by Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann (MDPA) on 8/21/2025. (pamd-rhinehart (Brann)) (Entered: 08/21/2025)