Wednesday, August 3, 2016

USA v. Esformes et al

Editor's note: Your ProbateShark and Sharkettes are pleased that Phil had a hearing on 8-1-2016.  This Shark was prepared to offer a reward for his apprehension should he become a fugitive.  Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com

USA v. Esformes et al

Case Details

CourtSouthern District of Florida
Docket number1:16-cr-20549
Date case filed2016-07-21
Date case closed
Date of latest filing
Assigned toJudge Joan A. Lenard
Case cause
Nature of suit
Jury demand
Demand
Jurisdiction

Case Parties

Party: Philip Esformes
Party type: Defendant (1)
13746-104 1968 ENGLISH
Attorney name: Michael S. Pasano
Attorney Contact:
Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, P.A.
100 SE 2nd Street
Suite 4000 PO Box 019101
Miami, FL 33131-9101
305-530-0050
Fax: 305-530-0055
Email: mpasano@cfjblaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Attorney name: Robert J. Kuntz
Attorney Contact:
Devine Goodman Rasco & Watts-FitzGerald LLP
2800 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Suite 1400
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-374-8200
Fax: 305-374-8208
Email: rkuntz@devinegoodman.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained

Attorney name: Marissel Descalzo
Attorney Contact:
Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, P.A.
100 S.E. 2nd Street
Suite 4200
Miami, FL 33131
305-530-0050
Fax: 305-530-0055
Email: mdescalzo@cfjblaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Temporary

Attorney name: Rossana Arteaga-Gomez
Attorney Contact:
Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf
201 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1300
Miami, FL 33131
305-371-6421
Fax: 305-358-2006
Email: rarteaga-gomez@royblack.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Temporary

Case Docket

Docket
Item
Date FiledDocument
Available
Short
Description
Long Description
12016-07-21MOTION to Seal Indictment, arrest warrant, and any resulting order by USA as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze. Responses due by 8/8/2016 (ra) (Entered: 07/21/2016)
22016-07-21ORDER granting 1 Motion to Seal Indictment, arrest warrant, and any resulting order as to Philip Esformes (1), Odette Barcha (2), Arnaldo Carmouze (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 7/21/2016. (ra) (Entered: 07/21/2016)
32016-07-21INDICTMENT as to Philip Esformes (1) count(s) 1, 2-3, 6, 8-9, 10-15, 16, 17-25, 26-27, Odette Barcha (2) count(s) 6, 14-15, 16, 22-23, Arnaldo Carmouze (3) count(s) 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 16, 17 and the FORFEITURE. (ra) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/22/2016: # 1 Restricted Unredacted Indictment) (ch1). (Entered: 07/21/2016)
72016-07-22EX PARTE APPLICATION for Restraining Order Pursuant to 21 USC 853(e) Pertaining to Assets Subject to Criminal Forfeiture by USA as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze. Attorney Alison Whitney Lehr added to party USA(pty:pla), Attorney Daren Grove added to party USA(pty:pla). (nc) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
82016-07-22EX PARTE RESTRAINING ORDER re 7 Ex Parte Application for Restraining Order Pursuant to 21 USC 853(e) Pertaining to Assets Subject to Criminal Forfeitureas to Philip Esformes (1), Odette Barcha (2), Arnaldo Carmouze (3). Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 7/21/2016 at 6:08 p.m. (See Order for full details). (nc) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
92016-07-22MOTION for Pre-Trial Detention and Supporting Memorandum by USA as to Philip Esformes. Attorney Allan J. Medina added to party USA(pty:pla). (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B)(nc) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
102016-07-22NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Orlando do Campo appearing for Arnaldo Carmouze (ch1) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
112016-07-22Order to Unseal as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 7/22/2016. (ch1) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
122016-07-22Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley: Initial Appearance as to Philip Esformes held on 7/22/2016. Date of Arrest or Surrender: 7/22/16. Arraignment set for 8/1/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Detention Hearing set for 8/1/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 8/1/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. (Digital 14-46-43) Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 7/22/2016. (ch1) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
132016-07-22Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley: Initial Appearance as to Odette Barcha held on 7/22/2016. Date of Arrest or Surrender: 7/22/16. Arraignment set for 8/1/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Detention Hearing set for 8/1/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 8/1/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. (Digital 14-46-43) Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 7/22/2016. (ch1) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
142016-07-22Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley: Initial Appearance as to Arnaldo Carmouze held on 7/22/2016. Date of Arrest or Surrender: 7/22/16. Arraignment set for 7/27/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Detention Hearing set for 7/27/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 7/27/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. (Digital 14-46-23) Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 7/22/2016. (ch1) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
152016-07-22NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Marissel Descalzo appearing for Philip Esformes (ch1) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
162016-07-22NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Samuel Joseph Rabin, Jr appearing for Odette Barcha (ch1) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
172016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 3051 E. 4th Ave., Hialeah, Fl. Grantees: The Pointe Retirement Investors LTD, a Fl Limited Partnership. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
182016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 12221 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami, FL. Grantees: ADAR Associates, LLC., a FL Limited Liability Co.. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
192016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 75 E. 7 Street, Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Rainbow Retirement Investors, Ltd. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
202016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 140 W. 28 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Courtyard Manor Retirement Investors, LTD., a FL Limited Oartnership. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
212016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 141 W. 28 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Courtyard Manor Retirement Investors, LTD., a FL Limited Partnership. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
222016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 130 W. 28 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Courtyard Manor Retirement Investors, LTD., a FL Limited Partnership. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
232016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 150 W. 28 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Courtyard Manor Retirement Investors, LTD., a FL Limited Partnership. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
242016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 160 W. 28 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Courtyard Manor Retirement Investors, LTS., a FL Limited Partnership. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
252016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 201 Curtis Pkway., Miami Spring, FL. Grantees: Fair Havens Real Estate, LLC, a FL Limited Liability Co.. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
262016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 550 9th St., Miami Beach, FL. Grantees: A.D.M.E. Real Estates, LLC, a FL Limited Liability Co.. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
272016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re; Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 240 East 5 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Morsey, L.C. a FL Limited Liability Co.. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
282016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 250 East 5 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Morsey, L.C., a FL Limited Liability Company. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
292016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 260 East 5 St., Hialeah, FL. Grantees: Morsey, L.C.., a FL Limited Liability Co.. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
302016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 980 W. 48 St., Miami, FL. Grantees: Norman J. Ginsparg, Successor Trustee of the SMJ Family Trust under Irrevocablke Trust Agmt date 6/25/12. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
312016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 1595 NE 145 St., Miami, FL. Grantees: Jen's Retirement Investors, Ltd., a FL Limited Partnership. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
322016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 5069 North Bay Rd., Miami Beach, FL. Grantees: Norman J. Ginsparg, Successor Trustee of the SMJ Family Trust under Irrevocable Trust Agmt dated 3/9/2006. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
332016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 5077 North Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL. Grantees: Philip Esformes & Sherri Esformes. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
342016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 180 East Pearson, Unit 7201, Chicago, IL. Grantees: Sherri Esformes. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
352016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 6849-59 S. Clyde Avenue, Chicago, IL. Grantees: 6849 S. Clyde LLC. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
362016-07-25NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS Re: Forfeiture as to Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze for property located at 9427 Sawyer Street, Los Angeles, CA. Grantees: Jason Tennenbaum, Trustee of the RIW Family Trust u/t/a dated 3/27/2008. (Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/25/2016)
372016-07-27EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency attached to Modify Ex Parte Restraining Order by Philip Esformes. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Descalzo, Marissel) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
382016-07-27ENDORSED ORDER setting briefing schedule and hearing. On July 27, 2016, Defendant filed an Emergency Motion (D.E. 37 ) to modify the Court's Ex Parte Restraining Order (D.E. 7 ). In his Motion, the Defendant seeks to unfreeze seven (7) bank accounts which collectively hold millions of dollars. The Government is ORDERED to file its response on or before 3:00 p.m. Defendant must reply on or before 4:00 p.m. The Court SETS this matter for an emergency hearing at 4:15 p.m. this afternoon. Counsel of record shall appear. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 7/27/2016. (jts) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
392016-07-27NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION in case as to Philip Esformes 37 EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency attached to Modify Ex Parte Restraining Order : Motion Hearing set for 7/27/2016 04:15 PM in Miami Division before Judge Joan A. Lenard. (pm) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
402016-07-27Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White: Status Conference re: Report Re: Counsel, Arraignment/PTD as to Arnaldo Carmouze held on 7/27/2016. Bond Set/Reset as to Arnaldo Carmouze (3) Stipulated $100,000 10% w/Nebbia plus $250,000 PSB, cosigned by mother, wife, and son. ( Arraignment set for 8/3/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate., Preliminary Examination set for 8/3/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate., Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 8/3/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate.) (Digital 10:28:38/10:30:32/10:33:54) (mno) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
412016-07-27ORDER granting 37 Emergency Motion/Certification of Emergency as to Philip Esformes (1). Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 7/27/16. (pm) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
422016-07-27Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Joan A. Lenard: Motion Hearing as to Philip Esformes held on 7/27/2016, 4:10pm-4:20pm re 37 EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency attached to Modify Ex Parte Restraining Order filed by Philip Esformes. Present: Allison Leher, Elizabeth Young, Allan Medina, Marissel Descalzo, Robert Koonce. The Court heard from the parties with respect to the proposed agreed order, order modified and entered by the Court. Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards, 305-523-5499 / Lisa_Edwards@flsd.uscourts.gov. (pm) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
432016-07-27MOTION to Compel Witness List for Detention Hearing by USA as to Philip Esformes. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Young, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
442016-07-27ORDER ON NEBBIA CONDITIONS as to Arnaldo Carmouze Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White on 7/27/2016. (ra) (Entered: 07/28/2016)
452016-07-28NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Robert J. Kuntz appearing for Philip Esformes, Odette Barcha, Arnaldo Carmouze . Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Jene's Retirement Investors Ltd.(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Rainbow Retirement Investors Ltd.(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party The Pointe Retirement Investors Ltd.(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Morsey LC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Lauderhill Manor LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Lake Erswin LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party La Hacienda Gardens LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Kabirhu Associates LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Jene's Retirement Living, Inc.(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Flamingo Park Manor LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Eden Gardens LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Fair Havens Center, LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Courtyard Manor Retirement Living, Inc.(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Courtyard Manor Retirement Investors Ltd.(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Ayintove Associates LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Almovea Associates LLC(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party ALF Holdings Inc.(pty:intv), Attorney Robert J. Kuntz added to party Adirhu Associates LLC(pty:intv). (Kuntz, Robert) (Entered: 07/28/2016)
462016-07-27$100,000.00 10% PSB Bond Entered as to Arnaldo Carmouze Receipt # FLS100126836. Approved by Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White. Please see bond image for conditions of release. (mno) (Entered: 07/28/2016)
472016-07-27$250,000.00 PSB Bond Entered as to Arnaldo Carmouze Approved by Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White. Please see bond image for conditions of release. (mno) (Entered: 07/28/2016)
482016-07-28Agreed MOTION for Release of Funds (Second Modification of Ex parte Restraining Order) by USA as to Philip Esformes. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lehr, Alison) (Entered: 07/28/2016)
492016-07-29ORDER GRANTING 48 Agreed Motion to Modify Ex Parte Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 7/29/2016. (jts) (Entered: 07/29/2016)
502016-07-29RESPONSE to Motion by Philip Esformes re 43 MOTION to Compel Witness List for Detention Hearing Replies due by 8/8/2016. (Descalzo, Marissel) (Entered: 07/29/2016)
512016-07-29Return of Service Executed on 7/22/16 re 3 Indictment, (lk) (Entered: 07/29/2016)
522016-07-29Arrest Warrant returned executed on 7/22/16 as to Odette Barcha (lk) (Entered: 07/29/2016)
532016-07-29Arrest Warrant returned executed on 7/22/16 as to Philip Esformes (lk) (Entered: 07/29/2016)
542016-07-29MOTION for Release from Custody on Bail Pending Trial by Philip Esformes. Responses due by 8/15/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Descalzo, Marissel) (Entered: 07/29/2016)
552016-08-01NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Marissel Descalzo appearing for Philip Esformes (Descalzo, Marissel) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
562016-08-01NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michael S. Pasano appearing for Philip Esformes . Attorney Michael S. Pasano added to party Philip Esformes(pty:dft). (Pasano, Michael) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
572016-08-01ORDER denying 43 Motion to Compel Witness List as to Philip Esformes (1). Duty Judge Docket Order Signed by Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres on 8/1/2016. (EGT) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
582016-08-01Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres: Detention Hearing as to Philip Esformes held on 8/1/2016. Report Re Counsel Hearing as to Philip Esformes held on 8/1/2016. Status Conference re: arraignment as to Philip Esformes held on 8/1/2016. (Digital 10:13:37) (cg1) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
592016-08-01Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres: Detention Hearing as to Odette Barcha held on 8/1/2016. Bond set: Odette Barcha (2) 100K + 100K 10% with Nebbia, to be co-signed by 2 additional family members. SEE image for conditions of bond. Status Conference re: Report Re: Counsel and Arraignment as to Odette Barcha held on 8/1/2016.( Arraignment set for 8/8/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate, Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 8/8/2016 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate). (Digital 10:13:37) (mno) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
602016-08-01NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Rossana Arteaga-Gomez appearing for Philip Esformes (mno) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
612016-08-01SUPPLEMENT to 54 MOTION for Release from Custody on Bail Pending Trial filed by Philip Esformes by Philip Esformes (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Descalzo, Marissel) (Entered: 08/01/2016)
622016-08-01SUPPLEMENT to 9 MOTION for Pre-Trial Detention and Supporting Memorandum filed by USA by USA as to Philip Esformes (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Young, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

2 comments:

  1. I would like to know why this case is sealed. If the US constitution is applied, it is very difficult to seal any case for any reason

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  2. Separate case, different judge. There are two letters submitted. Both are sealed. Case Number2:16-mc-00007-LGW-RSB United States Of America v. Esformes. Why sealed and why separate?

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