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Date: 03-16-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Jaquin Jamal Pratt and Nikita Shontel Taylor
Case Number: 5:18-cr-00337-BO
Judge:
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Wake County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Erin Blondel
Defendant's Attorney: William W. Webb , Sr. for Jaquin Jamal Pratt
Description:
Raleigh, NC - Rocky Mount Man and Woman Sentenced for Robberies
Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced JAQUIN JAMAL PRATT, 20, and nikita shontel taylor, 26, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina to 120 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release and 87 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release respectfully.
PRATT and TAYLOR were named in a Superseding Indictment filed on September 19, 2018, charging them with interference with commerce by robbery. On December 12, 2018, and November 14, 2018, respectively, PRATt and TAYLOR each pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce.
On November 27, 2017, PRATT and TAYLOR robbed Saslow’s Jewelry in Wilson, North Carolina. They zip-tied employees then stole jewelry items valued at over $25,000. On December 8, 2017, PRATT and TAYLOR robbed Swift’s Fine Jewelry in Knightdale, North Carolina. Once again they zip-tied employees and stole jewelry valued above $30,000.
Mr. Higdon commented: “We are extremely pleased with the sentences imposed by the Court. While we cannot fully restore the victims in this case because they will always have to live with the fear and memory of being tied up and robbed. We hope the Court’s sentence will bring some measure of comfort and will deter others from committing similar crimes. And, of course, for the next seven plus years, these defendants won’t be in a position to threaten or harm anyone else.”
This case was initiated through the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.
Investigation of this case was conducted by the Knightdale Police Department, Wilson Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).
Charges:
Interference with commerce by robbery and aiding and abetting
(1)
Interference with commerce by robbery and aiding and abetting
(1s)
Interference with commerce by robbery and aiding and abetting
(2s)
08/22/2018 1 INDICTMENT as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt (1) count 1, Nikita Shontel Taylor (2) count 1. The foreperson's signature has been redacted pursuant to the E-Government Act. The unredacted version of this document has been filed under seal. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/22/2018 2 Unredacted Document 1 Indictment. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/22/2018 3 Warrant Requested by USA as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/22/2018 4 Warrant Requested by USA as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/22/2018 5 Arrest Warrant Issued by Peter A. Moore, Jr., Clerk of Court in case as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. Original to US Marshal's Office for service. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/22/2018 6 Arrest Warrant Issued by Peter A. Moore, Jr., Clerk of Court in case as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. Original to US Marshal's Office for service. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/22/2018 7 Penalty Sheet (Selected Participants Only) as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/22/2018 8 Penalty Sheet (Selected Participants Only) as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/22/2018)
08/31/2018 Set Hearings as to Nikita Shontel Taylor - Initial Appearance set for 9/6/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 5th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
08/31/2018 Set Hearings as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt - Initial Appearance set for 9/6/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 5th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
08/31/2018 9 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt September 6, 2018 filed by USA as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Blondel, Erin) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
08/31/2018 10 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum as to Nikita Shontel Taylor September 6, 2018 filed by USA as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Blondel, Erin) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
08/31/2018 11 ORDER Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt for Initial Appearance on 9/6/18 as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 8/31/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
08/31/2018 12 ORDER Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued as to Nikita Shontel Taylor for Initial Appearance on 9/6/18 as to Nikita Shontel Taylor (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 8/31/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
09/05/2018 Reset Hearings as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt - Initial Appearance set for 9/13/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 6th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge James E. Gates. Reset at the request of the US Attorney's office due to transportation issue. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
09/05/2018 13 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt September 13, 2018 filed by USA as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Blondel, Erin) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
09/05/2018 14 ORDER Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt for Initial Appearance on 9/13/18 as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/5/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
09/06/2018 Arrest of Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/06/2018 15 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/06/2018 16 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/6/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/06/2018 ORAL MOTION for Detention filed by Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/06/2018 17 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II - Initial Appearance as to Nikita Shontel Taylor held on 9/6/2018. Assistant US Attorney present for Government. Defendant requests appointed counsel. Federal Public Defender appointed. Defendant advised of rights, charges, and maximum penalties. Government moves for detention. Detention Hearing set for 9/11/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 6th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge James E. Gates. Defendant remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. (Court Reporter - FTR) (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/06/2018 18 ORDER OF TEMPORARY DETENTION as to Nikita Shontel Taylor - Detention Hearing set for 9/11/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 6th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge James E. Gates. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/6/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
09/07/2018 19 Notice of Attorney Appearance: James A. Martin appearing for Nikita Shontel Taylor . (Martin, James) (Entered: 09/07/2018)
09/07/2018 20 Request for discovery filed by Nikita Shontel Taylor . (Martin, James) (Entered: 09/07/2018)
09/07/2018 21 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum as to Nikita Shontel Taylor September 11, 2018 filed by USA as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Blondel, Erin) (Entered: 09/07/2018)
09/07/2018 22 ORDER Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued as to Nikita Shontel Taylor for Detention Hearing on 9/11/18 as to Nikita Shontel Taylor (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/7/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/07/2018)
09/07/2018 23 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 9/6/2018 as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Downing, L.) Modified on 9/10/2018 to correct the filing date. (Downing, L.). (Entered: 09/10/2018)
09/10/2018 Terminate Hearing - Initial appearance as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt cancelled per the request of the U.S. Attorney. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/10/2018)
09/11/2018 24 Pretrial Services Report filed by Jason D. Cole as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Smith, Laura) (Entered: 09/11/2018)
09/11/2018 25 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James E. Gates in Raleigh.Detention Hearing as to Nikita Shontel Taylor held on 9/11/2018. Assistant U.S. Attorney present for government. Defendant present with counsel. The defendant waives her detention hearing. The court finds that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily provides her Waiver of Detention Hearing. The court accepts defendants waiver. The governments motion for detention is allowed. Defendant ordered detained and remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. (Court Reporter - FTR) (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/11/2018)
09/11/2018 26 Waiver of Detention Hearing by Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/11/2018)
09/11/2018 ORAL ORDER granting Oral Motion for Detention Pending Trial as to Nikita Shontel Taylor (2). Entered by Magistrate Judge James E. Gates on 9/11/2018. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/11/2018)
09/11/2018 27 SCHEDULING ORDER as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. Signed by Magistrate Judge James E. Gates on 9/11/2018. The parties are reminded to read the attached order in its entirety. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 09/11/2018)
09/18/2018 Set Hearing as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt: Initial Appearance set for 9/20/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 6th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge James E. Gates. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/18/2018)
09/19/2018 28 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt (1) counts 1s-2s, Nikita Shontel Taylor (2) counts 1s-2s. The foreperson's signature has been redacted pursuant to the E-Government Act. The unredacted version of this document has been filed under seal. (Brewer, C) (Entered: 09/19/2018)
09/19/2018 29 Penalty Sheet (Selected Participants Only) as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Brewer, C) (Entered: 09/19/2018)
09/19/2018 30 Penalty Sheet (Selected Participants Only) as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Brewer, C) (Entered: 09/19/2018)
09/19/2018 31 Unredacted Document 28 SUPERSEDING Indictment. (Brewer, C) (Entered: 09/19/2018)
09/20/2018 Arrest of Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
09/20/2018 32 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
09/20/2018 33 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. Signed by Magistrate Judge James E. Gates on 9/20/2018. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
09/20/2018 ORAL MOTION for Detention filed by USA as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
09/20/2018 34 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James E. Gates in Raleigh.Initial Appearance as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt held on 9/20/2018. Assistant U.S. Attorney present for government. Defendant requests counsel. Federal Public Defender appointed. Defendant advised of rights, charges, and maximum punishments. Government moves for detention. Detention Hearing set for 9/25/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 5th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. (Court Reporter - FTR) (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
09/20/2018 35 ORDER OF TEMPORARY DETENTION as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. Detention Hearing set for 9/25/2018 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 5th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. Signed by Magistrate Judge James E. Gates on 9/20/2018. (Horton, B.) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
09/20/2018 36 NOTICE TO COUNSEL REGARDING WAIVER FOR INITIAL APPEARANCE ON SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT. If a waiver for defendant Nikita Shontel Taylor is not filed within 10 days, an initial appearance will be scheduled. Waiver of Initial Appearance on Superseding Indictment due by 10/7/2018. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
09/21/2018 37 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 9/20/2018 as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 09/22/2018)
09/24/2018 38 Notice of Attorney Appearance: William W. Webb, Sr appearing for Jaquin Jamal Pratt . (Webb, William) (Entered: 09/24/2018)
09/25/2018 39 Pretrial Services Report filed by Danele N. Williams as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Foley, A) (Entered: 09/25/2018)
09/25/2018 40 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II - Detention Hearing as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt held on 9/25/2018. Assistant US Attorney present for Government. Defendant present with counsel. Defendant waives detention hearing. Waiver accepted by the Court. Court grants the Governments motion for detention. Defendant ordered detained and remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. (Court Reporter - FTR) (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/25/2018)
09/25/2018 41 Waiver of Detention Hearing by Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/25/2018)
09/25/2018 ORAL ORDER granting Oral Motion for Detention Pending Trial as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt (1). Entered by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/25/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/25/2018)
09/25/2018 42 ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/25/2018. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/25/2018)
09/25/2018 43 Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Returned Executed as to Nikita Shontel Taylor on 9/6/2018. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 09/25/2018)
09/25/2018 44 SCHEDULING ORDER as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. Signed by Magistrate Judge James E. Gates on 9/21/2018. The parties are reminded to read the attached order in its entirety. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 09/25/2018)
11/02/2018 45 Notice of Hearing as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt and Nikita Shontel Taylor: Arraignment set for 11/14/2018 at 02:00 PM in Raleigh - 7th Floor - Courtroom 2 before Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle. Motions to Continue in Criminal Cases must be electronically filed by noon on Wednesday November 7, 2018 . Motions filed after the noon deadline will be ruled on at the hearing and counsel is to appear for court as scheduled. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
11/06/2018 46 MOTION to Continue Arraignment filed by Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Webb, William) (Entered: 11/06/2018)
11/07/2018 Motion submitted to Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt regarding 46 MOTION to Continue Arraignment. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 11/07/2018)
11/08/2018 TEXT ORDER granting 46 Motion to continue arraignment as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt (1) - speedy trial computations are excluded. ENTERED by Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle on 11/8/2018. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 11/08/2018)
11/08/2018 Terminate Arraignment set for 11/14/2018 as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt only - this case will be reset by notice during the Court's December 2018 term. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 11/08/2018)
11/14/2018 47 Minute Entry for proceedings held in Raleigh, NC before Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle: Defendant present with counsel - Assistant US Attorney and US Probation Officer present for the government - Arraignment hearing as to Nikita Shontel Taylor (2) held on 11/14/2018 - Defendant sworn - found Competent - Defendant advised of rights, charges and maximum penalties - Plea of Guilty as to Count 1s entered - Remaining counts will be dismissed at sentencing - Sentencing hearing tentatively set for the Court's February 11, 2019 term - the time, date and location is determined by Chief US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle and set by NOTICE - defendant remanded to custody. (Court Reporter Wanda Constantino) (Downing, L.) (Entered: 11/14/2018)
11/14/2018 48 MEMORANDUM OF PLEA AGREEMENT filed in open court as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 11/14/2018)
12/03/2018 49 Notice of Hearing as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt: Arraignment set for 12/12/2018 at 02:00 PM in Raleigh - Courtroom TBA before Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle. Motions to Continue in Criminal Cases must be electronically filed by noon on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Motions filed after the noon deadline will be ruled on at the hearing and counsel is to appear for court as scheduled. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 12/03/2018)
12/12/2018 50 Minute Entry for proceedings held in Raleigh, NC before Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle: Defendant present with counsel - Assistant US Attorney and US Probation Officer present for the government - Arraignment as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt (1) held on 12/12/2018 - Defendant sworn - found Competent - Defendant advised of rights, charges and maximum penalties - Plea of Guilty as to Count 1s entered - Remaining counts will be dismissed at sentencing - Sentencing hearing tentatively set for the March 11, 2019 term - the time, date and location is determined by Chief US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle and set by NOTICE - defendant remanded to custody. (Court Reporter Amy Condon) (Downing, L.) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
12/12/2018 51 MEMORANDUM OF PLEA AGREEMENT filed in open court as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
01/04/2019 52 DRAFT PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Cover Memo Objections due 1/18/19) (Headen, J.) (Entered: 01/04/2019)
01/18/2019 53 OBJECTIONS TO PRESENTENCE REPORT as to Nikita Shontel Taylor regarding 52 Presentence Investigation Report -Draft (Martin, James) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/18/2019 54 OBJECTIONS TO PRESENTENCE REPORT as to Nikita Shontel Taylor regarding 52 Presentence Investigation Report -Draft (Blondel, Erin) (Entered: 01/18/2019)
01/25/2019 Notice to Counsel regarding sentencing. Sentencing hearings for both Jaquin Jamal Pratt and Nikita Shontel Taylor will be set by notice during the Court's March, 2019 term. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
02/04/2019 55 DRAFT PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Cover Memo Objections due 2/18/19) (Headen, J.) (Entered: 02/04/2019)
02/04/2019 56 OBJECTIONS TO PRESENTENCE REPORT as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt regarding 55 Presentence Investigation Report -Draft (Blondel, Erin) (Entered: 02/04/2019)
02/13/2019 57 PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Nikita Shontel Taylor. (Headen, J.) (Entered: 02/13/2019)
02/28/2019 59 OBJECTIONS TO PRESENTENCE REPORT as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt regarding 55 Presentence Investigation Report -Draft (Webb, William) (Entered: 02/28/2019)
03/01/2019 60 Notice of Hearing as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt and Nikita Shontel Taylor: Sentencing set for 3/14/2019 at 02:00 PM in Raleigh - 5th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle. Motions to Continue in Criminal Cases must be electronically filed by noon on March 6, 2019. Counsel is to appear for court as scheduled for any motions filed after the noon deadline. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 03/01/2019)
03/04/2019 61 PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Sealed) as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt. (Headen, J.) (Entered: 03/04/2019)
03/08/2019 Reset Hearings as to Jaquin Jamal Pratt and Nikita Shontel Taylor: Sentencing RESET for 3/14/2019 at 10:00 AM in Raleigh - 7th Floor - Courtroom 2 before Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle. (Downing, L.) (Entered: 03/08/2019)
Outcome: Pratt was sentenced to 120 months in prison.
Taylor was sentenced to 120 months in prison.
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