United States v. Christopher Spider
Plaintiff: United States of America
Defendant: Christopher Spider, also known as House
Case Number: 25-2233
Filed: June 23, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 12, 2025 Please note that this case has been screened for oral argument. The exact date of your oral argument has not been determined at this time. You will be receiving a calendar approximately 4 weeks before the scheduled argument date. Please review the current and future argument dates immediately to determine if you have a conflict on any day (or days) that are scheduled for argument sessions. # Click Here to View Published Argument Calendars and Future Court Session Dates and Locations If you have such a conflict, please inform the court by sending a letter identifying the day (or days) on which you have a conflict and the nature of the conflict. You can file your letter using the ECF docketing event 'Correspondence to Court', 'Letter filed' 'regarding availability for oral argument'. Your compliance with this policy will minimize the need for motions to continue or reschedule oral argument. The court also encourages you to notify the clerk if conflicts with these dates develop in the future. The clerk's office takes conflict dates into consideration in scheduling oral arguments but cannot guarantee that every request will be honored. [25-2225, 25-2233] (JMM) [Entered: 11/12/2025 01:32 PM]
November 3, 2025 RECORD FILED - EXHIBITS, Comments: 1 envelope containing Government Exhibit 51A and 51B [Received from Paige Petersen - Attorney - Return at end of case], Source Location: Paige Petersen / Attorney [5574523] [25-2225, 25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 11/03/2025 04:03 PM]
October 30, 2025 RECORD FILED - EXHIBITS, No. of Envelopes: 3, Comments: Gov Exhs 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 1 CD, 3 copies. Exhibits are copies. No need to return at the end of the appeal. [5573338] [25-2225, 25-2233] (CRJ) [Entered: 10/30/2025 11:21 AM]
October 30, 2025 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5571383-2 ] filed by United States of America in 25-2225, 25-2233 10 paper copies received. [5573330] [25-2225, 25-2233] (CRJ) [Entered: 10/30/2025 11:10 AM]
October 24, 2025 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by United States of America in 25-2225, 25-2233, w/service 10/24/2025 , Length: 27 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM United States of America due 10/29/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs. Lance Brunsting and Christopher Spider's reply brief due 10/31/2025. [5571383] [25-2225, 25-2233] (JES) [Entered: 10/24/2025 12:26 PM]
October 21, 2025 APPELLEE brief of United States of America in 25-2225, 25-2233 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5569767] [25-2225, 25-2233] (PMP) [Entered: 10/21/2025 08:41 AM]
October 17, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5568010-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Paige M. Petersen. Brief of United States of America due 10/22/2025. [5568929] [25-2225, 25-2233] (JES) [Entered: 10/17/2025 11:39 AM]
October 15, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 10/22/2025, filed by Attorney Paige M. Petersen for Appellee United States of America in 25-2225, 25-2233 w/service 10/15/2025. [5568010] [25-2225, 25-2233] (PMP) [Entered: 10/15/2025 01:30 PM]
September 29, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 10/15/2025, filed by Attorney Paige M. Petersen for Appellee United States of America in 25-2225, 25-2233 w/service 09/29/2025. [5562175] [25-2225, 25-2233] (PMP) [Entered: 09/29/2025 09:27 AM]
September 29, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5562175-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Paige M. Petersen. Brief of United States of America due 10/15/2025. [5562397] [25-2225, 25-2233] (JES) [Entered: 09/29/2025 02:09 PM]
September 12, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Granting [ # 5557545-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Paige M. Petersen. Brief of United States of America due 10/01/2025. [5557585] [25-2225, 25-2233] (JES) [Entered: 09/12/2025 04:21 PM]
September 12, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 10/01/2025, filed by Attorney Paige M. Petersen for Appellee United States of America in 25-2225, 25-2233 w/service 09/12/2025. [5557545] [25-2225, 25-2233] (PMP) [Entered: 09/12/2025 03:38 PM]
September 8, 2025 RECORD FILED - EXHIBITS, 1 volumes, Comments: 1 Copy of Government Exhibit 59 Copy- Do not return at end of case [5561433] [25-2233] (AMT) [Entered: 09/25/2025 12:52 PM]
September 3, 2025 PUBLIC DOCKET NOTE: The appellants' briefs have been filed in these consolidated appeals. Brief of appellee United States of America due September 17, 2025. [5553603] [25-2225, 25-2233] (BNW) [Entered: 09/03/2025 08:20 AM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - TRIAL TRANSCRIPT, 3 volumes, Comments: District Court documents #403 - #405 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / SD, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 03/25/2025 - 03/27/2025, Court Reporter: Bernstein, Tricia L. [5553341] [25-2225, 25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 12:04 PM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - SEALED PSI REPORT, 1 volumes, Comments: 1 volume, 3 copies of Sealed PSI Report, Addendum, Recommended Special Conditions, and Statement of Reasons, Source Location: USDC / SD [5553451] [25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 02:48 PM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - SENTENCING TRANS, 1 volumes, Comments: District Court document #406 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / SD, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 06/16/2025, Court Reporter: Bernstein, Tricia L. [5553350] [25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 12:16 PM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - TRIAL TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Transcript of Jury Trial Verdict - District Court document #400 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / SD, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 03/27/2025, Court Reporter: Dedula, Carla F. [5553349] [25-2225, 25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 12:13 PM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - TRIAL TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Transcript of Jury Trial Verdict - District Court document #402 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / SD, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 03/27/2025, Court Reporter: Dedula, Carla F. [5553347] [25-2225, 25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 12:10 PM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - SEALED TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Trial Transcript Voir Dire - District Court document #398 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / SD, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 03/24/2025, No. of Pgs.: 102, Court Reporter: Bernstein, Tricia L. [5553337] [25-2225, 25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 11:58 AM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - HEARING TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Pretrial Conference Hearing - District Court document #401 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / SD, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 03/14/2025, Court Reporter: Dedula, Carla F. [5553332] [25-2225, 25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 11:54 AM]
September 2, 2025 RECORD FILED - MOTION TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: District Court document #399 [Copy do not return to the District Court at end of case], Source Location: USDC / SD, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 03/24/2025, Court Reporter: Bernstein, Tricia L. [5553330] [25-2225, 25-2233] (STL) [Entered: 09/02/2025 11:50 AM]
August 25, 2025 Paper copies Appellant/Petitioner Brief, [ # 5550544-2 ] filed by Christopher Spider 10 paper copies received. w/Addendum attached [5550841] [25-2233] (NDG) [Entered: 08/25/2025 11:40 AM]
August 22, 2025 BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Christopher Spider w/service 08/22/2025, Length: 20 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Christopher Spider due 08/27/2025 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5550544] [25-2233] (NDG) [Entered: 08/22/2025 01:35 PM]
August 21, 2025 APPELLANT brief of Christopher Spider submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5550104] [25-2233]--[Edited 08/26/2025 by BNW to remove filing from associated case. NDA resent.] (MWH) [Entered: 08/21/2025 12:12 PM]
August 21, 2025 ADDENDUM of APPELLANT FILED by Appellant Christopher Spider , w/service 08/21/2025 [5550089] [25-2233] (NDG) [Entered: 08/21/2025 11:51 AM]
August 21, 2025 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Michael Wayne Hanson for Appellant Christopher Spider. [5550083] [25-2233] (NDG) [Entered: 08/21/2025 11:47 AM]
August 19, 2025 Addendum of APPELLANT submitted for review by Christopher Spider in 25-2233. To open/view this addendum, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. [5549354] [25-2233, 25-2225] (MWH) [Entered: 08/19/2025 03:19 PM]
August 19, 2025 APPELLANT brief of Christopher Spider in 25-2233 submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5549351] [25-2233, 25-2225] (MWH) [Entered: 08/19/2025 03:17 PM]
July 14, 2025 CLERK LETTER sent regarding consolidations and briefing schedules [5536793] [25-2225, 25-2233, 25-2291] (MMH) [Entered: 07/14/2025 02:29 PM]
July 14, 2025 **NEW** CONSOLIDATED CRIMINAL BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on 08/19/2025. PSI due 08/19/2025. Brief of appellant due on 09/02/2025. Appellee(s) brief due 21 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the appellant(s) brief. Reply brief due 7 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the appellee brief.[5536538] [25-2225, 25-2233] (CBO) [Entered: 07/14/2025 09:55 AM]
July 1, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Granting in Part [ # 5532188-2 ] motion for extension of time to file brief filed by Michael Wayne Hanson [5532640] in 25-2233 Briefs of Appellants Lance Brunsting, Christopher Spider and Jesus Salamo-Roche due 09/02/2025 [5532640] [25-2291, 25-2225, 25-2233] (DAK) [Entered: 07/01/2025 10:33 AM]
June 30, 2025 MOTION for extension of time to file brief until 09/12/2025, filed by Attorney Michael Wayne Hanson for Appellant Christopher Spider w/service 06/30/2025. [5532188] [25-2233] (MWH) [Entered: 06/30/2025 12:05 PM]
June 27, 2025 *CONSOLIDATED* CRIMINAL BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: PSI report due 07/18/2025. Transcript due 07/18/2025. Brief of appellant Lance Brunsting, Christopher Spider and Jesus Salamo-Roche due 08/01/2025. Appellee(s) brief is due 21 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the appellant(s) brief. Appellant reply brief is due 7 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the appellee's brief. [5531842] [25-2225, 25-2291, 25-2233] (CBO) [Entered: 06/27/2025 03:26 PM]
June 24, 2025 APPEARANCE filed by Paige M. Petersen for Appellee United States of America w/service 06/24/2025 [5529907] [25-2233] (PMP) [Entered: 06/24/2025 09:15 AM]
June 23, 2025 CLERK ORDER:Appointing Michael W. Hanson for Christopher Spider under the Criminal Justice Act. [5529717] [25-2233] (MMH) [Entered: 06/23/2025 03:16 PM]
June 23, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of notice of appeal, docket entries, and CR judgment 6/18/25 [5529711] [25-2233] (MMH) [Entered: 06/23/2025 03:12 PM]
June 23, 2025 Originating court document filed consisting of court order of 06/23/2025 granting motion for IFP on appeal [5529721] [25-2233] (MMH) [Entered: 06/23/2025 03:19 PM]
June 23, 2025 *CONSOLIDATED* CRIMINAL BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on 08/04/2025. PSI due 08/04/2025. Brief of appellant due on 08/18/2025. Appellee(s) brief due 21 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the appellant(s) brief. Reply brief due 7 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the appellee brief.[5529732] [25-2225, 25-2233] (CBO) [Entered: 06/23/2025 03:28 PM]
June 23, 2025 CRIMINAL case docketed. [5529698] [25-2233] (MMH) [Entered: 06/23/2025 03:06 PM]

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Plaintiff: United States of America
Represented By: Carl Thunem
Represented By: Paige M. Petersen
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Defendant: Christopher Spider, also known as House
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Represented By: Michael Wayne Hanson
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