Case: United States v. Jefferson

United States of America v. Jefferson

INDICTMENT as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson (1) counts 1, 2, 3. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Minute Entry as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson. Before Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell. Appearances: Katherine Groover, AUSA and Elaine LaRosse, GJR. Indictment, a true bill, returned before a Magistrate Judge at Richmond. Government's motion for the issuance of a warrant as detainer heard and so-ordered. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Arrest Warrant as Detainer issued in case as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson. Clerk placed in USM box for service. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 12/15/2025 in case as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson. (Kski, ) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight: Initial Appearance as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson held on 12/15/2025; Court reminded counsel of prosecutorial obligations as required under Rule 5(f); Court summarized charges; Deft advised of rights; Deft requested counsel and submitted financial affidavit; Court found Deft qualifies for counsel and appointed CJA Lawrence Woodward; Deft motion to set detention on day five - GRANTED; Govt seeking detention - GRANTED; Arraignment and Detention Hearing set for 12/22/2025 at 01:00 PM in Richmond Courtroom 5400 before Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight; Deft remanded. (FTR)(Kski, ) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Davante Aandrell Jefferson. (Kski, ) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Due Process Protections Act Order as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight on 12/15/2025. (Kski, ) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Temporary Detention Order as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight on 12/15/2025. (Kski, ) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Arrest of Davante Aandrell Jefferson. (Kski, )

CJA 20: Appointment of Attorney Lawrence Hunter Woodward, Jr. for Davante Aandrell Jefferson. (Kski, )

Pretrial Services Bond REPORT (Initial Pretrial Services Bond Report) (SEALED - government and defense counsel) as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson. (McDaniel, Katelyn) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight: Arraignment & Detention Hearing as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson on 12/22/2025; Deft sworn; Deft waived formal arraignment; Deft entered plea of not guilty as to counts 1-3; Deft requested jury trial; Govt adduced evidence on detention; Arguments heard; Findings stated from the bench; Deft released on bond with conditions and installation of LM - order setting conditions to follow; Status Conference set for 1/5/2026 at 01:00 PM in Richmond Telephonically before District Judge David J. Novak. (Attachment(s): # 1 Government's Exhibit 1) (FTR)(Kski, ). (Entered: 12/22/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release. Signed by Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight on 12/22/2025. (Kski, ) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

MOTION to Revoke MAGISTRATE JUDGES ORDER OF RELEASE by USA as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Government's Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Order from the Circuit Court in the City of Richmond)(Groover, Katherine) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 Exhibit Government's Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit Order from the Circuit Court in the City of Richmond

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Set Hearings as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson re 13 Motion for Revocation of Magistrate Judge's Order of Release: Motion Hearing set for 1/6/2026 at 3:00 PM in Richmond Courtroom 6300 before District Judge David J. Novak (rpiz)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on December 22, 2025, before Judge Summer L. Speight. Court reporter/transcriber Krista Liscio, Telephone number 804-916-2296. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have thirty (30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court 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 PACER Redaction Request due 1/27/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/27/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/30/2026.(Liscio, Krista) (Entered: 12/28/2025)

Reset Hearings as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson re 13 Motion for Revocation of Magistrate Judge's Order of Release: Motion Hearing reset for 1/7/2026 at 10:00 AM in Richmond Courtroom 6300 before District Judge David J. Novak (rpiz)

RESPONSE to Motion by Davante Aandrell Jefferson re 13 MOTION to Revoke MAGISTRATE JUDGES ORDER OF RELEASE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transcript)(Woodward, Lawrence) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Telephone Status Conference as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson held on 1/5/2026 before District Judge David J. Novak (Court Reporter Custis, OCR) (rpiz)

ORDER (Directing Government Filing) - The Court hereby DIRECTS Ms. Halligan to file, within seven (7) days of the issuance of this Order, a pleading explaining the basis for Ms. Halligans identification of herself as the United States Attorney, notwithstanding Judge Curries contrary ruling. She shall also set forth the reasons why this Court should not strike Ms. Halligans identification of herself as United States Attorney from the indictment in this matter. Ms. Halligan shall further explain why her identification does not constitute a false or misleading statement. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 1/6/2026. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

ORDER (Scheduling Status Hearing) - the Court hereby SCHEDULES either a plea hearing or status hearing on February 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Should Defendant seek to file a suppression motion, he must do so before the February 18, 2026 hearing. By agreement of the parties, and upon finding that the ends of justice are served by this delay, the time period between the entry hereof and the hearing on February 18, 2026 shall be excluded from the calculation of the deadline for commencing trial under the Speedy Trial Act. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 1/6/2026. (jenjones, ) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Bond Appeal Hearing EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson (Groover, Katherine) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Set Hearings as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson: Status Conference or Plea Agreement Hearing set for 2/18/2026 at 1:00 PM in Richmond Courtroom 6300 before District Judge David J. Novak (rpiz)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge David J. Novak (Court Reporter Custis, OCR): Motion Hearing as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson held on 1/7/2026 re 13 Motion for Revocation of Magistrate Judge's Order of Release filed by USA. Government adduced evidence; rested. Argument heard. Findings given from the Bench; motion granted. Defendant's bond revoked; defendant remanded to custody. (rpiz) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Order of Detention Pending Trial as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson (signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 1/7/2026) (rpiz) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

ORDER (Revoking Magistrate Judges Order of Release) - Having considered the evidence and arguments presented, the Court finds that Defendant has overcome the rebuttable presumption as to his risk of flight. However, under the factors set forth in § 3142(g), the Court finds that Defendant has failed to overcome this presumption as to the safety of any other person and the community based on the overwhelming evidence of guilt. Defendant's criminal record, his gang affiliation and the fact that the offense was committed while Defendant was already under court supervision. Therefore, the Court hereby REVOKES Judge Speight's order and ORDERS that Defendant shall be detained pending trial. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 1/7/2026. (Copy of Order sent to USMS, USPO and Magistrate Judge Speight as directed.) (jenjones, ) (Main Document 21 replaced on 1/7/2026) (jenjones, ). (Entered: 01/07/2026)

RESPONSE by USA as to Davante Aandrell Jefferson to January 6 Order (Halligan, Lindsey) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

MEMORANDUM ORDER (Striking and Barring Future Use of Title; Providing Notice): This matter comes before the Court on the United States of America's (the "Government") Response to the Court's January 6, 2026 Order (ECF No. 22 ("Response")), which was submitted to the Court and signed by Ms. Lindsey Halligan on January 13, 2026; the Court hereby STRIKES the words "United States Attorney" from the signature block on the Indictment (ECF No. 1), as well as all other Government filings in this case (ECF Nos. 13, 18, 22); The Court further BARS Ms. Halligan from representing herself as the United States Attorney in any pleading or otherwise before this Court until such time as she may lawfully hold the office either by Senate confirmation or appointment by this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546(d), should either occur; That bar shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on January 21, 2026, and shall apply to any filings submitted thereafter; The Court further ORDERS that Ms. Halligan shall provide a copy of this Memorandum Order to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, since they appear as signatories on her Response. [SEE MEMORANDUM ORDER FOR DETAILS] (signed by District Judge David J. Novak on 1/20/2026) (rpiz) (Entered: 01/20/2026)