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Date: 05-11-2019
Case Style:
Case Number: 2:16-cr-00094-wks
Judge: William K. Sessions, III
Court: United States District Court for the District of Vermont (Chittenden County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: William Darrow, Emily Savner, Matthew Grady
Defendant's Attorney: Mark A. Kaplan and Natasha Sen
Description:
Charges:
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(B), 846.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS - conspired to distribute heroin, cocaine and cocaine base
(1)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(B), 846.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS- conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine, and cocaine base
(1s)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(B), 846.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS - conspired to distribute heroin, cocaine and cocaine base
(1ss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(B),846.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS - conspired to distribute heroin and cocaine base
(1sss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(B), 846.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS - knowingly conspired to distribute heroin and cocaine base
(1ssss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(2)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE- distribution of heroin
(2s)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(2ss)
18:922(g)(1), 924(a)(2).F UNLAWFUL TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS, ETC. - felon in possession of a firearm
(2sss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(3sss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - knowingly distribute heroin
(3ssss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(4)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE- distribution of heroin
(4s)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(4ss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(5sss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - knowingly distribute heroin
(5ssss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(6-7)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE- distribution of heroin
(6s-7s)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(6ss-7ss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - POSSESSION - possessed with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine base
(7sss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - POSSESSION - knowingly possessed with intent to distribute heroin
(7ssss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1).F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION- knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim A in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim A to engage in a commercial sex act
(8s)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - caused Victim A to engage in a commercial sex act
(8ss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - distributed heroin
(8sss-9sss)
21:841(a), 841(b)(1)(C); 18:2.F NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - knowingly distribute heroin
(8ssss-9ssss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1).F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION- knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim B in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim B to engage in a commercial sex act
(9s)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - caused Victim B to engage in a commercial sex act
(9ss-10ss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1).F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION- knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim C in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim C to engage in a commercial sex act
(10s)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim A in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim A to engage in a commercial sex act
(10sss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION
(10ssss-14ssss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1).F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION- knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim D in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim D to engage in a commercial sex act
(11s)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - caused Victim C to engage in a commercial sex act
(11ss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim B in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim B to engage in a commercial sex act
(11sss-12sss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(2), (c).F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION- knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Minor Victim E in reckless disregard of the fact, and having had a reasonable opportunity to observe Minor Victim E, that Minor Victim E had not attained the age of 18 years and would be caused to engage in a commercial sex act
(12s)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - caused Victim D to engage in a commercial sex act
(12ss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(2), (c); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - caused Minor Victim E to engage in a commercial sex act
(13ss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim C in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim C to engage in a commercial sex act
(13sss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(1); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Victim D in reckless disregard of the fact that force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion would be used to cause Victim D to engage in a commercial sex act
(14sss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(2), (c); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION - knowingly, in and affecting interstate commerce, recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, advertised, maintained, patronized, and solicited by any means Minor Victim E in reckless disregard of the fact, and having had a reasonable opportunity to observe Minor Victim E, that Minor Victim E had not attained the age of 18 years and would be caused to engage in a commercial sex act
(15sss)
18:1591(a)(1), (b)(2), (c); 18:2.F SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION
(15ssss)
18:1952(a)(3)(A), (b)(1) & 18:2.F RACKETEERING - PROSTITUTION - used the internet and cellular telephones with the intent to carry on unlawful activity of prostitituion
(16ssss)
Outcome: 05/09/2019 454 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge William K. Sessions III: Jury Trial Day 11 as to Brian Folks held on 5/9/2019. Dft present with counsel Mark Kaplan, Esq. & Natasha Sen, Esq.; AUSAs William Darrow, Emily Savner & Matthew Grady present for govt. Charge conference held with counsel in chambers. Jury present at 9:05 a.m. Court makes inquiries of jury re outside contact, communications or research. All respond negatively. Closing arguments by AUSA Grady and Atty Kaplan. Rebuttal by AUSA Darrow. Court delivers charge to the jury. Alternate jurors nos. 14, 15 & 16 dismissed. Juror #1 appointed foreperson. Oath administered to security officers. Jury retires to begin deliberations at 3:00 p.m. In chambers at 4:35 p.m. counsel present. Jury Note (Court Exh 6) addressed. In open court, jury present. Read back of Officer Brouillette's testimony held. Video of traffic stop on 1/20/16 played. Testimony of Mr. Folks re traffic stop will be read back once reporter locates the information. Jury excused at 5:30 p.m. to continue with deliberations. Jury Note (Court Exh 7) submitted cancelling further read back of Mr. Folks' testimony. In chambers at 6:45 p.m. counsel present. Jury Note (Court Exh 8) addressed. In open court, jury present. Read back of direct and cross examination of Mr. Folks re 12/25/15 traffic stop held. Jury excused at 7:10 p.m. to continue with deliberations. Jury Note (Court Exh 9) submitted at 9:20 p.m. indicating that the jury has reached a verdict. In open court, jury present. The jury finds that the govt has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the dft is guilty as to Count 1 of conspiring to distribute heroin in the amount of 100 grams or more and cocaine base in the amount of 28 grams or more; that the dft is not guilty as to Count 2; that the dft is guilty as to Counts 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. Jury polled upon request of the dft. Jury excused. Post trial memoranda or motions due in 60 days with responses due 30 days thereafter. Dft remanded to custody of USMS. Court recesses at 9:40 p.m. (Court Reporter: Anne Pierce, RPR) (jam) (Entered: 05/10/2019)
05/09/2019 455 JURY VERDICT as to Brian Folks (1) Guilty on Count 1ssss,3ssss,5ssss,7ssss,8ssss-9ssss,10ssss-14ssss,15ssss,16ssss; Not Guilty on Count 2ssss. (Attachments: # 1 Main Document (unredacted, image is sealed))(jam) (Entered: 05/10/2019)
05/09/2019 456 JURY NOTES (Court Exhibits 6-9) as to Brian Folks. (image is sealed) (jam) (Entered: 05/10/2019)
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