In The Matter of The Extradition of Joseph Anthony Bell
Plaintiff: USA
In Re: Joseph Anthony Bell and Bell William
Case Number: 9:2021mc80533
Filed: March 10, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Dave Lee Brannon
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 3181
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 6, 2021 Filing 26 NOTICE of Compliance by USA re #25 Order of Extradition. Certified copy of Order placed in US Attorney's Box. (lk)
May 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 CERTIFICATION OF EXTRADITABILITY AND ORDER OF COMMITMENT. Joseph Anthony Bell shall be committed to the Custody of the US Marshal pending final disposition of this matter by the Secretary of State. Closing Case. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 5/6/2021. See attached document for full details. (lk)
May 5, 2021 Filing 24 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held by Zoom Video Teleconference with all parties. Joseph Anthony Bell waived his physical appearance in the courtroom and appeared by video from the West Palm Beach U.S. Marshal's cell block. The Court found the hearing cannot be further delayed without serious harm to the interests of justice due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cares Act and Chief Judge Moore's Administrative Orders. The Court approved Mr. Bell's waiver of presence and found the Defendant's consent to appear by video knowing and voluntary. Final Extradition Hearing held on 5/5/2021 as to Joseph Anthony Bell. Other Interpreter Jamaican Patois - Steven Dixon present. Government Composite Exhibit # 1 - original documents attached to Extradition Complaint admitted in evidence. No objection by counsel for Mr. Bell. The Court questioned Josph Anthony Bell. The Court made findings on the record. Written Certification of Extraditability and Order of Commitment to be issued. Total time in court: 40 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): AUSA Alexandra Chase, M Caroline McCrae. Court Reporter: Tammy Nestor, 305-523-5148 / Tammy_Nestor@flsd.uscourts.gov. (Digital 15:41:42) (kza)
May 5, 2021 Filing 23 PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing: **TIME CHANGE ONLY** Extradition Hearing reset for 5/5/2021 at 3:00 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. (kza)
May 3, 2021 Filing 22 PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing: Extradition Hearing reset for 5/5/2021 at 2:00 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. (kza)
April 27, 2021 Filing 21 PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing: Extradition Hearing via Zoom Video Teleconference set for 5/6/2021 at 10:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. The Clerk of Court shall email the Zoom link for the hearing to counsel at a later date. (kza)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #9 the Government's Motion for Detention and Denying Bond in Extradition Proceeding. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 4/26/2021. See attached document for full details. (kza)
April 13, 2021 Filing 19 Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Bail by Joseph Anthony Bell (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (McCrae, M)
April 13, 2021 Filing 18 SUPPLEMENT to #9 MOTION for Detention Pending Extradition Proceedings and Memorandum of Extradition Law by USA (Chase, Alexandra)
April 8, 2021 Filing 17 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman: The hearing was held by Zoom Video Teleconference with all parties. Joseph Anthony Bell waived his physical appearance in the courtroom and appeared by video from the West Palm Beach U.S. Marshal's cell block. The Court found the hearing cannot be further delayed without serious harm to the interests of justice due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cares Act and Chief Judge Moore's Administrative Orders. The Court approved Mr. Bell's waiver of presence and found Mr. Bell's consent to appear by video knowing and voluntary. Motion Hearing held on 4/8/2021 re #9 Government's MOTION for Detention Pending Extradition Proceedings. Argument held by Government. Proffer and Argument by counsel for Mr. Bell. The Court will allow the filing of supplemental brief by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The Court took the matter under advisement. Written order to be issued. The Court also reserved on setting the Extradition Hearing until after the decision on this motion. Total time in court: 1 hour(s) : 08 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): AUSA Alexandra Chase, M Caroline McCrae, AFPD. Other appearances: Jamaican Patois Interpreter Steven Dixon. Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5634 / Ilona_lupowitz@flsd.uscourts.gov. (Digital 14:00:42) (kza)
April 7, 2021 Filing 16 RESPONSE in Opposition re #9 MOTION for Detention Pending Extradition Proceedings and Memorandum of Extradition Law filed by Joseph Anthony Bell. Replies due by 4/14/2021. (McCrae, M)
March 23, 2021 Filing 15 PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing on Motion **TIME CHANGE ONLY** #9 Government's MOTION for Detention Pending Extradition Proceedings and Memorandum of Extradition Law: Motion Hearing set for 4/8/2021 at 2:00 PM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. (kza)
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PAPERLESS AMENDED ORDER re 13 Order on Motion to Continue. (Detention hearing reset for 4/8/2021 at 10:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman.) Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 3/18/2021. (kza)
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #12 Motion to Continue Detention Hearing as Joseph Anthony Bell. Detention Hearing reset for 3/8/2021 at 10:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 3/18/2021. (kza)
March 18, 2021 Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Detention Hearing by Joseph Anthony Bell. Responses due by 4/1/2021 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(McCrae, M)
March 17, 2021 Filing 11 NOTICE by Joseph Anthony Bell Notice of Assignment. Attorney M Caroline McCrae added to party Joseph Anthony Bell(pty:inre). (McCrae, M)
March 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom video conference before Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon: MINUTE ORDER Initial Appearance Hearing held on 3/12/2021. Defendant consented to appear by video. Defendant was present and sworn. Defendant advised of charges, rights and maximum penalties. Defendant questioned regarding appointment of counsel and found to be indigent. FPD appointed. Total time in court: 16 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Alexandra Chase, Kristy Militello Attorney added: Noticing FPD-WPB for Joseph Anthony Bell Signed by Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon on 3/12/2021(Digital 10:37:10) (tmn)
March 12, 2021 Filing 9 MOTION for Detention Pending Extradition Proceedings and Memorandum of Extradition Law by USA. (Chase, Alexandra)
March 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER to Unsealgranting #7 Motion to Unseal Case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon on 3/12/2021. See attached document for full details. (dj)
March 12, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION to Unseal Case by USA. Responses due by 3/26/2021 (dj)
March 12, 2021 Filing 6 PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing: Initial Appearance Hearing set for 3/12/2021 10:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before WPB Duty Magistrate. (tmn)
March 12, 2021 Set/Reset Hearings Detention Hearing set for 3/19/2021 10:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before WPB Duty Magistrate. (tmn)
March 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #3 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon on 3/8/2021. See attached document for full details. (spe)
March 10, 2021 Filing 3 MOTION to Seal by USA. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(jmd)
March 10, 2021 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to District Judge Unassigned and Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon. (jmd)
March 10, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT In The Matter of The Extradition of Joseph Anthony Bell. USA Filer - No Filing Fee Required. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Arrest Warrant)(jmd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2021: #2 Signed Complaint) (spe).

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