Zucchero v. Bizango et al
Plaintiff: Michael Zucchero
Defendant: Bizango, Selena Romano, OKX Off-Ramp Defendant and Binance Off-Ramp Defendant
Case Number: 1:2026cv00205
Filed: May 26, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Michael J Truncale
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1962 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 16, 2026 Filing 16 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Michael J. Truncale: Status Conference held on 7/16/2026 from 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM. Counsel and Court discussed status of case, service of process on defendants. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Marshal J. Hoda; Defense - None Present. No exhibits. (Court Reporter - Not Recorded) (KMR)
July 13, 2026 Filing 15 Certificate of Service by Michael Zucchero as to defendants Bizango and Selena Romano (Hoda, Marshal)
July 10, 2026 Filing 14 Summonses issued as to Binance Off-Ramp Defendant, Bizango, OKX Off-Ramp Defendant, Selena Romano. (tkd)
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER setting Telephonic Status Conference for 7/16/2026 at 10:00 AM before District Judge Michael J. Truncale. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 7/1/26. (tkd)
June 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 6/17/26. (tkd)
June 16, 2026 Filing 11 Additional Attachments to Main Document: 10 Evidentiary Hearing,. Proposed order. (Hoda, Marshal)
June 15, 2026 Filing 10 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Michael J. Truncale: Preliminary Injunction/Evidentiary Hearing held on 6/15/2026 from 2:31 PM - 2:58 PM. Court heard argument from Plaintiff's counsel, notes exhibits docketed with initial filings. Court takes matter under advisement, will issue written order in due course. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Marshal J. Hoda; Defense - None Present. No exhibits. (Court Reporter - April Hargett) (KMR)
June 11, 2026 Filing 9 Certificate of Service re: Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Michael Zucchero (Hoda, Marshal) Modified text on 6/12/2026 (tkd).
June 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER setting Evidentiary/Preliminary Injunction Hearing for 6/15/2026 at 02:30 PM in Ctrm 2 (Beaumont) before District Judge Michael J. Truncale. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 6/6/26. (tkd)
June 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #4 Motion for Alternative Service. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 6/6/26. (tkd)
June 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting #3 Motion for Expedited Discovery. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 6/6/26. (tkd)
June 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 6/6/26. (tkd)
June 4, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION for Alternate Service by Michael Zucchero. (Attachments: #1 Cole declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Hoda, Marshal)
June 4, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Michael Zucchero. (Attachments: #1 Cole declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Hoda, Marshal)
June 4, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Michael Zucchero. (Attachments: #1 Cole declaration, #2 Hoda declaration, #3 Proposed Order)(Hoda, Marshal)
May 27, 2026 Case: Zucchero v. Bizango et al was filed on 5/26/2026 and assigned to Judge Truncale. The # Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (tkd)
May 26, 2026 Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale. (tkd)
May 26, 2026 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Michael Zucchero. (tkd)
May 26, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11563655.), filed by Michael Zucchero. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hoda, Marshal)

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Plaintiff: Michael Zucchero
Represented By: Marshal J. Hoda
Represented By: Alexander Crous
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Defendant: Selena Romano
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