USA v. Copeland
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| Case #: | 2:24-cr-00234 |
| Case Filed: | May 22, 2024 |
| Last checked: Saturday May 25, 2024 2:30 AM CDT |
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Defendant
James Bryon Copeland (1)
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Material Witness
Cristiam Ariel Reyes-Vanegas
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Plaintiff
USA
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| Docket last updated: 05/25/2024 4:03 AM CDT |
| Friday, May 03, 2024 | ||
| Arrest of James Bryon Copeland. (kwp2) [2:24-mj-00184] | ||
| Saturday, May 04, 2024 | ||
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COMPLAINT as to James Bryon Copeland (1), filed. (Brooks) Initial Appearance set for 5/6/2024 at 09:45 AM before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby (mlg2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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Affidavit for Material Witness(es) Cristiam Ariel Reyes-Vanegas as to James Bryon Copeland. Initial Appearance for Material Witness set for 5/6/2024 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby, filed. (mlg2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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| Monday, May 06, 2024 | ||
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby: INITIAL APPEARANCE OF MATERIAL WITNESS(ES) CRISTIAM ARIEL REYES-VANEGAS as to James Bryon Copeland (Material Witness(es) informed of rights) held on 5/6/2024. Material Witness consents to this hearing by video conference. Court finds Material Witness qualifies for appointed counsel and counsel is appointed and present in court., Bond set at $10,000 cash or surety., Additional conditions of bond are as follows: his/her deposition must be taken prior to release on bond; must appear at all court proceedings where it is necessary for you to testify as a witness or notified/subpoenaed to be back in court; provide contact information to his/her attorney and stay in contact with attorney while on release; not violate any new federal, state or local law while on bond; 3rd party custodian approved by USPO; residence approved by USPO prior to release; must inform immigration officials he/she has been designated as a material witness in a criminal case., Rights to consular notification given; material witness or their counsel may notify the Court if they request notification. Appearances: Yasmine Kathrina Tucker, AUSA; Michele Villarreal-Kuchta f/Material Witness; USM: R. Tepera. (Digital # 9:33-9:44) (ERO: Daniel Rosales) (Interpreter: C. Raber/used). (kwp2) [2:24-mj-00184] | ||
| NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Elizabeth Ann O'Connell, Federal Public Defender, in case as to James Bryon Copeland, filed. (O'Connell, Elizabeth) [2:24-mj-00184] | ||
| US ATTORNEY'S NOTICE OF APPEARANCE. John George Edward Marck appearing for USA, filed. (Marck, John) [2:24-mj-00184] | ||
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to James Bryon Copeland (Defendant informed of rights) held on 5/6/2024. Defendant requests appointed counsel. Financial Affidavit executed. Court grants request for appointment of counsel. Defendant consents to this hearing by video conference. Government moves for an expedited detention hearing based on Defendant's minimal criminal history. Court grants an expedited detention hearing. Preliminary Examination & Detention Hearing set for 5/7/2024 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby. Appearances: Yasmine Kathrina Tucker, AUSA; Christopher Jenkins for Defendant; USPO: Elizabeth Donez-Delgado; USM: R. Tepera. (Digital # 10:10-10:23) (ERO: Daniel Rosales) (Interpreter: not used) Deft remanded to custody. (kwp2) [2:24-mj-00184] | ||
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ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL for Material Witness(es): Cristiam Reyes-Vanegas. Michele R Villarreal-Kuchta appointed. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B. Libby) Parties notified. (mej2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B. Libby) Parties notified. (mej2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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BRADY ORDER on Rule 5(f) as to James Bryon Copeland. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B. Libby) Parties notified. (kwp2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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Sealed Financial Affidavit CJA 23 by James Bryon Copeland, filed. [2:24-mj-00184]
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Pretrial Services Report (Sealed) as to James Bryon Copeland, filed. (nrc2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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| Tuesday, May 07, 2024 | ||
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION & DETENTION HEARING as to James Bryon Copeland held on 5/7/2024 Defendant waives preliminary hearing in open court. Government does not oppose bond. Court sets bond as follows: 1. $30,000 unsecured bond. ; 1a. Residence must be pre-approved by the USPO prior to release. 2. The defendant must not violate federal state, or local law while on bond. 3. Pretrial Supervision in the Southern District of Texas-Houston Division. Follow instructions given by USPO; must keep attorney and USPO informed of their current address and phone number. 4. Maintain or actively seek employment. 5. Obtain no passport. 6. Travel restricted to the Southern District of Texas-Houston Division with permission to travel to Corpus Christi for court appearances, attorney conferences and other court related matters. Outside travel to be pre-approved by the U.S. Probation Office. 7. Avoid all contact with co-defendants, co-conspirators, witnesses, victims or potential victims. 8. Refrain from possessing a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapons. 9. Refrain from excessive use of alcohol. 10. Refrain from use or unlawful possession of a narcotic drug or other controlled substance unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner. 11. Submit to any drug testing as directed by the U.S. Probation Office. 12. You shall not use or consume products containing or marketed as containing Cannabidiol (CBD). 13. Report Contact with Law Enforcement. 14. Defendant agrees to attend all scheduled material witness depositions. Defendant agrees and stipulates that failure to attend a scheduled deposition constitutes a knowing waiver of the Defendants right to be present during the deposition and may constitute a waiver of Defendants right to confront and cross-examine the witness(es). 15. Comply with court obligations with his pending state cases. Court allows defendant to travel to North Texas to retrieve his camper and personal belongings but he must coordinate such with his USPO.. Appearances: Joseph Farrelly Griffith, AUSA; Elizabeth O'Connell f/Defendant; USPO: Alyssa Barrera; USM: J. Holloway; L. Byars. (Digital # 10:31-10:42) (ERO: Jared Marks) (Interpreter: not used) Deft remanded to custody. (kwp2) [2:24-mj-00184] | ||
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ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to James Bryon Copeland. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Jason B Libby) Parties notified. (lg2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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UNSECURED APPEARANCE BOND Entered as to James Bryon Copeland in amount of $30,000,, filed. (lg2) [2:24-mj-00184]
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UNREDACTED UNSECURED APPEARANCE BOND
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| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | ||
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INDICTMENT (The original indictment with the signature of the grand jury foreperson is on file under seal with the clerk) as to James Bryon Copeland (1) count(s) 1, filed. (fmc2)
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US Attys Criminal Docket Sheet as to James Bryon Copeland, filed. (fmc2)
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SCHEDULING ORDER as to James Bryon Copeland. Arraignment set for 5/29/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Julie K. Hampton.. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/26/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Julie K. Hampton.. Jury Trial set for 7/8/2024 at 08:30 AM before Judge David S. Morales. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie K. Hampton) Parties notified. (fmc2)
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