Case: United States v. Rabbitt

United States of America v. Rabbitt et al.

INDICTMENT as to Michael Rabbitt (1) count(s) 1, 2, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh (2) count(s) 1, 3, Andre Martin (3) count(s) 1, 4, Catherine Sharp (4) count(s) 1, 5, Brian Straw (5) count(s) 1, 6, Joselyn Walsh (6) count(s) 1, 7 (axk, ) (Main Document 1 replaced on 10/29/2025) (td, ). (Entered: 10/24/2025)

DESIGNATION Sheet: FELONY (Category 3). (axk, ) (Main Document 2 replaced on 10/29/2025) (td, ). (Entered: 10/24/2025)

ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Michael Rabbitt (axk, ) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Katherine Marie Abughazaleh (axk, ) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Andre Martin (axk, ) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Catherine Sharp (axk, ) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Brian Straw (axk, ) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

ARREST WARRANT issued to U.S. Marshal as to Joselyn Walsh (axk, ) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

MOTION by USA to unseal indictment (tg, ) (Main Document 3 replaced on 10/29/2025) (td, ). (Entered: 10/28/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Motion to unseal indictment 3 is granted. The Clerk of the Court is directed to unseal this case, including the indictment 1 . Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Main Document 4 replaced on 10/29/2025) (td, ). (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Catherine Sharp by Molly Armour (Armour, Molly) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Katherine Marie Abughazaleh by Joshua G. Herman (Herman, Joshua) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Brian Straw by Christopher Parente (Parente, Christopher) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Joselyn Walsh by Brad Thomson (Thomson, Brad) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Michael Rabbitt by Nancy L. DePodesta (DePodesta, Nancy) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Brian Straw by Damon M Cheronis (Cheronis, Damon) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh: Initial appearance and arraignment is set for 11/05/2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1025 Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for USA byMatthew David Skiba (Skiba, Matthew) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Michael Rabbitt by Carly Alana Chocron (Chocron, Carly) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh: On the Court's own motion, initial appearance and arraignment set for 11/05/2025 is stricken and reset to 11/10/2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1941. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Andre Martin by Theodore Thomas Poulos (Poulos, Theodore) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Andre Martin by Valerie Ann Davenport (Davenport, Valerie) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Brian Straw: Due to a scheduling conflict for defense counsel, initial appearance and arraignment set for 11/10/2025 is reset to 11/12/2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1025. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Katherine Marie Abughazaleh (SEALED) (Lesch, Judith) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Catherine Sharp: At the request of defense counsel, initial appearance and arraignment set for 11/10/2025 is reset to 11/12/2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1025. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Michael Rabbitt: Due to a scheduling conflict for defense counsel, initial appearance and arraignment set for 11/10/2025 is reset to 11/12/2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1025. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Katherine Marie Abughazaleh: Due to a scheduling conflict for defense counsel, initial appearance and arraignment set for 11/10/2025 is reset to 11/12/2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1025. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Andre Martin by Terence H. Campbell (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Andre Martin: At the request of defense counsel, initial appearance and arraignment set for 11/10/2025 is reset to 11/12/2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1025. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Brian Straw (SEALED) (tm, ) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain as to Joselyn Walsh: At the request of defense counsel, initial appearance and arraignment set for 11/10/2025 is reset to 11/12/2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1025. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Catherine Sharp (SEALED) (Diaz, Danaysy) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Joselyn Walsh (SEALED) (Chapman, Kathryn) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

PRETRIAL Bail Report as to Michael Rabbitt (SEALED) (Brzezinska, Daisy) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

ORAL MOTION by USA to exclude time as to Michael Rabbitt. (ph, )

ORDER as to Michael Rabbitt: Initial appearance and arraignment held on 11/12/2025. Defendant self-surrendered on 11/12/2025. Retained counsel Attorney Nancy DePodesta appears on behalf of the Defendant. Defendant informed of the charges against him in the Indictment and the maximum possible sentence/fine if convicted of the charges. Defendant acknowledged receipt of the Indictment; waived formal reading of the Indictment; and, entered a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. The Government and Defendant agree on certain conditions of release. Defendant released on a $4,500 appearance bond with conditions. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 11/19/2025. Status hearing is set before Judge Perry on 12/04/2025 at 10:30 a.m. The Government's unopposed oral motion to exclude time is granted. The time from 11/12/2025 through 12/04/2025 is excluded under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will permit the parties to review discovery materials and allow the time that is reasonably necessary for effective preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial, particularly at this early stage of the case. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1), the Court confirmed the continuing obligation of the United States to disclose information favorable to the Defendant as to guilt or punishment, and possible consequences of nondisclosure. For further details, please see the attached written order. Defendant is to report to the 24th Floor of the U.S. U.S. Marshals Office to be processed by the U.S. Marshals Office. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on November 12, 2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

APPEARANCE Bond as to Michael Rabbitt in the amount of $ 4,500.00, unsecured. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Michael Rabbitt in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORAL MOTION by USA to exclude time as to Katherine Marie Abughazaleh. (ph, )

ORDER as to Katherine Marie Abughazaleh: Initial appearance and arraignment held on 11/12/2025. Defendant self-surrendered on 11/12/2025. Retained counsel Attorney Joshua G. Herman appears on behalf of the Defendant. Defendant informed of the charges against her in the Indictment and the maximum possible sentence/fine if convicted of the charges. Defendant acknowledged receipt of the Indictment; waived formal reading of the Indictment; and, entered a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. The Government and Defendant agree on certain conditions of release. Defendant released on a $4,500 appearance bond with conditions. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 11/19/2025. Status hearing is set before Judge Perry on 12/04/2025 at 10:30 a.m. The Government's unopposed oral motion to exclude time is granted. The time from 11/12/2025 through 12/04/2025 is excluded under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will permit the parties to review discovery materials and allow the time that is reasonably necessary for effective preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial, particularly at this early stage of the case. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1), the Court confirmed the continuing obligation of the United States to disclose information favorable to the Defendant as to guilt or punishment, and possible consequences of nondisclosure. For further details, please see the attached written order. Defendant is to report to the 24th Floor of the U.S. U.S. Marshals Office to be processed by the U.S. Marshals Office. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on November 12, 2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

motion to exclude

APPEARANCE Bond as to Katherine Marie Abughazaleh in the amount of $ 4,500.00, unsecured. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Katherine Marie Abughazaleh in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORAL MOTION by USA to exclude time as to Andre Martin. (ph, )

ORDER as to Andre Martin: Initial appearance and arraignment held on 11/12/2025. Defendant self-surrendered on 11/12/2025. Retained counsel Attorney Terence H. Campbell appears on behalf of the Defendant. Defendant informed of the charges against him in the Indictment and the maximum possible sentence/fine if convicted of the charges. Defendant acknowledged receipt of the Indictment; waived formal reading of the Indictment; and, entered a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. The Government and Defendant agree on certain conditions of release. Defendant released on a $4,500 appearance bond with conditions. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 11/19/2025. Status hearing is set before Judge Perry on 12/04/2025 at 10:30 a.m. The Government's unopposed oral motion to exclude time is granted. The time from 11/12/2025 through 12/04/2025 is excluded under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will permit the parties to review discovery materials and allow the time that is reasonably necessary for effective preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial, particularly at this early stage of the case. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f) (1), the Court confirmed the continuing obligation of the United States to disclose information favorable to the Defendant as to guilt or punishment, and possible consequences of nondisclosure. For further details, please see the attached written order. Defendant is to report to the 24th Floor of the U.S. U.S. Marshals Office to be processed by the U.S. Marshals Office. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on November 12, 2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

APPEARANCE Bond as to Andre Martin in the amount of $ 4,500.00, unsecured. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Andre Martin in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORAL MOTION by USA to exclude time as to Catherine Sharp. (ph, )

ORDER as to Catherine Sharp: Initial appearance and arraignment held on 11/12/2025. Defendant self-surrendered on 11/12/2025. Retained counsel Attorney Molly Armour appears on behalf of the Defendant. Defendant informed of the charges against her in the Indictment and the maximum possible sentence/fine if convicted of the charges. Defendant acknowledged receipt of the Indictment; waived formal reading of the Indictment; and, entered a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. The Government and Defendant agree on certain conditions of release. Defendant released on a $4,500 appearance bond with conditions. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 11/19/2025. Status hearing is set before Judge Perry on 12/04/2025 at 10:30 a.m. The Government's unopposed oral motion to exclude time is granted. The time from 11/12/2025 through 12/04/2025 is excluded under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will permit the parties to review discovery materials and allow the time that is reasonably necessary for effective preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial, particularly at this early stage of the case. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1), the Court confirmed the continuing obligation of the United States to disclose information favorable to the Defendant as to guilt or punishment, and possible consequences of nondisclosure. For further details, please see the attached written order. Defendant is to report to the 24th Floor of the U.S. U.S. Marshals Office to be processed by the U.S. Marshals Office. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on November 12, 2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

APPEARANCE Bond as to Catherine Sharp in the amount of $ 4,500.00, unsecured. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Catherine Sharp in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORAL MOTION by USA to exclude time as to Brian Straw. (ph, )

ORDER as to Brian Straw: Initial appearance and arraignment held on 11/12/2025. Defendant self-surrendered on 11/12/2025. Retained counsel Attorney Christopher Parente appears on behalf of the Defendant. Defendant informed of the charges against him in the Indictment and the maximum possible sentence/fine if convicted of the charges. Defendant acknowledged receipt of the Indictment; waived formal reading of the Indictment; and, entered a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. The Government and Defendant agree on certain conditions of release. Defendant released on a $4,500 appearance bond with conditions. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 11/19/2025. Status hearing is set before Judge Perry on 12/04/2025 at 10:30 a.m. The Government's unopposed oral motion to exclude time is granted. The time from 11/12/2025 through 12/04/2025 is excluded under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will permit the parties to review discovery materials and allow the time that is reasonably necessary for effective preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial, particularly at this early stage of the case. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1), the Court confirmed the continuing obligation of the United States to disclose information favorable to the Defendant as to guilt or punishment, and possible consequences of nondisclosure. For further details, please see the attached written order. Defendant is to report to the 24th Floor of the U.S. U.S. Marshals Office to be processed by the U.S. Marshals Office. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on November 12, 2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

APPEARANCE Bond as to Brian Straw in the amount of $ 4,500.00, unsecured. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Brian Straw in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORAL MOTION by USA to exclude time as to Joselyn Walsh. (ph, )

ORDER as to Joselyn Walsh: Initial appearance and arraignment held on 11/12/2025. Defendant self-surrendered on 11/12/2025. The Court found Defendant was unable to afford counsel. Enter order appointing Brad Thomson of the Federal Defender Panel as counsel for Defendant. Defendant informed of the charges against her in the Indictment and the maximum possible sentence/fine if convicted of the charges. Defendant acknowledged receipt of the Indictment; waived formal reading of the Indictment; and, entered a plea of not guilty to the Indictment. The Government and Defendant agree on certain conditions of release. Defendant released on a $4,500 appearance bond with conditions. Enter Order Setting Conditions of Release. Rule 16.1(a) conference to be held by 11/19/2025. Status hearing is set before Judge Perry on 12/04/2025 at 10:30 a.m. The Government's unopposed oral motion to exclude time is granted. The time from 11/12/2025 through 12/04/2025 is excluded under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) to serve the ends of justice. Excluding time will permit the parties to review discovery materials and allow the time that is reasonably necessary for effective preparation. Such delay outweighs the interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial, particularly at this early stage of the case. Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1), the Court confirmed the continuing obligation of the United States to disclose information favorable to the Defendant as to guilt or punishment, and possible consequences of nondisclosure. For further details, please see the attached written order. Defendant is to report to the 24th Floor of the U.S. U.S. Marshals Office to be processed by the U.S. Marshals Office. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on November 12, 2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

APPEARANCE Bond as to Joselyn Walsh in the amount of $ 4,500.00, unsecured. (ph, ) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Joselyn Walsh in amount of $ 4,500.00, Own Recognizance. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

FINANCIAL Affidavit filed by Joselyn Walsh (SEALED). (ph, ) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

CJA ORDER Appointing Counsel Brad Thomson for Joselyn Walsh Under the Criminal Justice Act. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice (ph, ) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for defendant Joselyn Walsh by Tayleece Paul (Paul, Tayleece) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

CJA ORDER Appointing Counsel Brad Thomson Under the Criminal Justice Act. Signed by the Honorable Heather K. McShain on 11/20/25. Mailed notice. (pk, ) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Status hearing held 12/4/2025. All defendants were present and each had the assistance of counsel. The parties agree that the Government has tendered two rounds of discovery and that a third round of discovery remains which will be tendered in January. Defense counsel report that there are likely to be pre-trial motions filed regarding discovery and to dismiss the indictment. The next status is to be held 1/28/2026 at 10:30 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1725. Time is excluded through 1/28/2026 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A) as it is in the interests of justice for the defendants to be able to receive and review the discovery and to research and file any appropriate pre-trial motions and that interest outweighs the best interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

MOTION by Andre Martin for leave as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh To Issue Rule 17(c) Subpoenas with Early Return - AGREED (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Defendants' unopposed motion for early return of trial subpoenas pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17(c) 59 is granted. All parties may issue subpoenas for books, papers, documents, or objects directly returnable to counsel prior to trial. However, the subpoenas may not be issued ex parte. Copies of any subpoenas issued must be provided to opposing counsel within 24 hours of their issuance, and opposing counsel will then have the opportunity to raise any objections pursuant to U.S. v. Nixon, 418 U.S. 683 (1974) ("in order to require production prior to trial, the moving party must show: (1) that the documents are evidentiary and relevant; (2) that they are not otherwise procurable reasonably in advance of trial by exercise of due diligence; (3) that the party cannot properly prepare for trial without such production and inspection in advance of trial and that failure to obtain such inspection may tend unreasonably to delay the trial; and (4) that the application is made in good faith and is not intended as a general fishing expedition.") Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 12/18/2025)