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)

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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)

MOTION by Katherine Marie Abughazaleh for bill of particulars as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh (Herman, Joshua) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

NOTICE of Motion by Joshua G. Herman for presentment of motion for bill of particulars 61 before Honorable April M. Perry on 1/28/2026 at 10:30 AM. (Herman, Joshua) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

MOTION by Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh For a Preservation Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Parente, Christopher) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

NOTICE of Motion by Christopher Parente for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 63 before Honorable April M. Perry on 1/28/2026 at 10:30 AM. (Parente, Christopher) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

MOTION by USA for protective order as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh Government's Motion for Entry of Protective Order Governing Discovery (Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

NOTICE of Motion by Sheri H. Mecklenburg for presentment of motion for protective order, 65 before Honorable April M. Perry on 1/28/2026 at 10:30 AM. (Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

RESPONSE by USA as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh regarding MOTION by Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh For a Preservation Order 63 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Broadview Crosswalk, # 2 Exhibit B - Government's Proposed Preservation Order DHS, # 3 Exhibit C - Government's Proposed Preservation Order Broadview Police Department)(Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Proposed Protective Order Governing Discovery by USA as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh Attachment to Docket #65 (Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: In-person status hearing held 1/28/2026. All defendants were present along with their counsel. With respect to the motion for a protective order 65, the parties are asked to meet and confer to determine if there is any path to an agreed order. If so, the parties are to file the agreed order by 1/30/2026. If not, the parties are to file a proposed protective order with areas of dispute noted in-line. With respect to the motion for preservation orders 63 the parties are to similarly meet and confer and file either an agreed order or a proposed order noting areas of dispute by 1/30/2026. Ruling on any outstanding disputes regarding the protective or preservation orders to be held 2/5/2026 at 10:00 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1725. The hearing date will be struck if all outstanding issues have been resolved. With respect to the motion for a bill of particulars 61, the Government's response is due by 2/11/2026 and the Court will set any additional dates via minute order. Given that a trial of this case seems likely, the parties are to submit to the Courtroom Deputy by 2/4/2026 potential trial dates that work for all parties in May or June 2026. The next status hearing is set for 2/26/2026 at 12:00 p.m. in person in Courtroom 1725. Time is excluded through 2/26/2026 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(1)(D) given that there are several pretrial motions pending, and § 3161(h)(7)(A) as the Government has not yet tendered all of the discovery in this case and it is in the interests of justice for the defendants to be able to receive and review all discovery, and that interest outweighs the best interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: The Court has been informed that the parties have reached agreement as to the content of the preservation orders requested by Defendants. Accordingly, Defendants' motion for preservation orders 63 is granted, consistent with the orders to follow. The Court acknowledges the Government's ongoing objection to the timeframe of the preservation orders, and that objection continues to be overruled. Enter orders. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

PRESERVATION ORDER to Department of Homeland Security. Signed by the Honorable April M. Perry on 1/30/2026. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

PRESERVATION ORDER to Broadview Police Department. Signed by the Honorable April M. Perry on 1/30/2026. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

ATTORNEY Appearance for USA byWilliam R. Hogan, Jr (Hogan, William) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

MOTION by Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh for protective order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

MOTION by USA for protective order as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh Government's Motion for Entry of Protective Order Governing Discovery (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Protective Order Governing Discovery)(Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

NOTICE of Motion by Sheri H. Mecklenburg for presentment of motion for protective order, 75 before Honorable April M. Perry on 2/5/2026 at 10:00 AM. (Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

NOTICE of Motion by Terence H. Campbell for presentment of motion for protective order 74 before Honorable April M. Perry on 2/5/2026 at 10:00 AM. (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

RESPONSE by Andre Martin as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh regarding MOTION by USA for protective order as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh Government's Motion for Entry of Protective Order Governing Discovery 75 - Correcting Certain Factual Misstatements (Campbell, Terence) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Hearing held 2/5/2026. All defense counsel were present on behalf of their clients. Motions for protective order 65 74 75 are granted in part, consistent with the Court's oral ruling and with the order to follow. Trial in this matter is set for 5/26/2026 at 9:00 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1725. Pre-trial conference to be held 5/13/2026 at 1:00 p.m. Joint proposed statement of the case as well as witness lists, exhibit lists, proposed voir dire, and draft jury instructions are to be filed by 5/5/2026. Motions in limine are to be filed by 4/21/2026; responses to be filed by 4/28/2026. Time is excluded through 5/26/2026 under the Speedy Trial Act, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(1)(D) to allow for the filing and disposition of pretrial motions, and 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A), as discovery has not been fully tendered yet and the ends of justice are served by allowing Defendants time to receive and review the discovery and those interests outweigh the interests of the public and the defendants in a speedy trial. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

PROTECTIVE Order Governing Discovery. Signed by the Honorable April M. Perry on 2/6/2026. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

RESPONSE by USA as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh regarding MOTION by Katherine Marie Abughazaleh for bill of particulars as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh 61 (Skiba, Matthew) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: The Court acknowledges receipt of the Government's response to the motion for bill of particulars 61 . To the extent any defendant would like to file a written reply, it must be filed by 2/23/2026 at 12:00 p.m. Oral ruling on the motion will be issued at the 2/26/2026 12:00 p.m. status hearing. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

MOTION to withdraw as attorney as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh (Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

NOTICE of Motion by Sheri H. Mecklenburg for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 83 before Honorable April M. Perry on 2/19/2026 at 10:30 AM. (Mecklenburg, Sheri) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

ATTORNEY Appearance for USA byAndres Almendarez NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Almendarez, Andres) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Motion to withdraw as attorney 83 is granted. The Clerk is directed to terminate the appearance of Sheri H. Mecklenburg in this matter. There is no need for the parties to appear at the motion hearing scheduled for 2/19/2026. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

REPLY by Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh to response to motion, 81 (Herman, Joshua) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh held on 01/28/2026, before the Honorable April M. Perry. Order Number: 54584. Court Reporter Contact Information: Noreen Resendez, noreen_resendez@ilnd.uscourts.gov,312.582.5267.IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 3/18/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/30/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/26/2026. (Resendez, Noreen) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Hearing held 2/26/2026 on motion for bill of particulars. All defendants were present along with their counsel. The motion 61 is granted in part and denied in part, as discussed in open court. The Government is to meet and confer with defense counsel about which subsection(s) of 18 U.S.C. § 372 it intends to proceed upon at trial with respect to each defendant, whether there are any true threats the Government intends to argue with respect to each defendant, and whether the Government intends to seek admission of any statements by co-conspirators in furtherance of the conspiracy. Status hearing to be held 3/31/2026 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss whether those outstanding issues have been resolved. Mailed notice. (jcc,) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS as to Michael Rabbitt, Katherine Marie Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, Catherine Sharp, Brian Straw, Joselyn Walsh held on 02/26/2026, before the Honorable April M. Perry. Order Number: 54708. Court Reporter Contact Information: Noreen Resendez, noreen_resendez@ilnd.uscourts.gov,312.582.5267.IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 3/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/31/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/29/2026. (Resendez, Noreen) (Entered: 02/28/2026)