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Case Information

Filed 2023-06-09
Status Open
Type Probation Transfer|Insurance Claim, Present False C 266 §111 A
Docket 56 entries

Parties

Defendant Ekhator, Sike N

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. Case assigned to: DCM Track B - Complex was added on 11/10/2021
  2. Indictment(s) returned
  3. Commonwealth 's Motion to Transfer Indictments from Suffolk Superior to Norfolk Superior - ALLOWED, (Hallal, J.) dated10/25/2021
  4. Attorney appearance On this date H. Ernest Stone, Esq. added as Private Counsel for Defendant Sike N Ekhator
  5. Event Result:: Arraignment scheduled on: 12/10/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: stay away no contact with all co-D's ; No travel out of the state of Massachusetts without permission of court. FTR RM 25- S Rothman; Clerk S Irwin a/c Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Massachusetts Attorney General Kelsey Force, Esq., Defendant Sike N Ekhator H. Ernest Stone, Esq., Private Counsel
  6. Defendant arraigned before Court. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  7. Defendant waives reading of indictment Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  8. Plea of not guilty entered on all charges. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  9. Released on Personal Recognizance with the following conditions: Other Special Condition stay away no contact with all co-D's ; No travel out of the state of Massachusetts without permission of court.
  10. Bail warnings read Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  11. Commonwealth 's Statement of the Case
  12. Commonwealth 's Notice of Discovery I with Certificate of Service
  13. Commonwealth 's Motion for Joinder - SEE Endorsement of 02/06/2023
  14. Massachusetts Attorney General's Memorandum in support of Commonwealth's Motion for Joinder with Certificate of Service
  15. Commonwealth 's Notice of Discovery II with Certificate of Service
  16. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Conference scheduled on: 02/18/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: AAG Posner standing in for AAG Force;; Hearing held via ZOOM; FTR RM 25- L Everett; Clerk: S Irwin a/c Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Massachusetts Attorney General Defendant Sike N Ekhator H. Ernest Stone, Esq., Private Counsel
  17. Event Result:: Motion Hearing scheduled on: 03/29/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held via Video Conference For the following reason: Request of Defendant Comments: Rule 36 waived until 06/09/2022; FTR RM 25- L Everett; Clerk: S Irwin a/c Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  18. Event Result:: Motion Hearing scheduled on: 06/09/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: By Court prior to date Hon. Mark A Hallal, Presiding
  19. Defendant 's Motion to Allow Travel to Texas for Work - July 27 - August 1
  20. Affidavit of Counsel with Itinerary
  21. Endorsement on Motion to Travel, (#8.0): ALLOWED (Parties and CPO Britton notified via email). Judge: Cannone, Hon. Beverly J
  22. Defendant 's Verified Motion to Allow Travel to Jamaica for Work Purposes September 1-5, 2022 filed.
  23. Event Result:: Motion Hearing scheduled on: 08/31/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled: after hearing D's motion to travel ALLOWED on condition that D post an additional $10,000 cash bail; and must sign waiver of rendition/extradition. D must petition court for return of addional bail on 09/08/2022 at 11:30 am; D must report to probation upon return on Sept 06, 2022. Comments: AAG Bruce Trob standing; FTR RM 25- S Rothman; Clerk: S Irwin a/c Hon. Beverly J Cannone, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Massachusetts Attorney General Kelsey Force, Esq., Defendant Sike N Ekhator H. Ernest Stone, Esq., Private Counsel
  24. Bail recognizance form filed.
  25. Financial Note: Receipt #'s 25344-25350 all in the amount of $1,000.00/each reversed on 9/1/2022 because payment was docketed as "Apply Bail" in error Re-applied as Receipt #'s 25358-25364 all in the amount of $1,000.00/each on 9/1/2022 with payments docketed as "Money Order"
  26. Event Result:: Motion Hearing scheduled on: 09/09/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: By Court prior to date Hon. Beverly J Cannone, Presiding
  27. Comes into court. The Court orders $10,000.00 bail may be returned. The Commonwealth takes no position. Event Result:: Bail Hearing scheduled on: 09/08/2022 11:30 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Beverly J Cannone, Presiding Applies To: B. Tully, AAG - Massachusetts Attorney General (Prosecutor); Ekhator, Sike N (Defendant); Stone, Esq., H. Ernest (Attorney) on behalf of Ekhator, Sike N (Defendant); Event Judge: Cannone, Hon. Beverly J. - FTR (MHA) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  28. Financial Note: RETURN OR ASSIGNMENT OF BAIL re: defendant/surety Sike N. Ekhator in the amount of $10,000.00 dated 9/8/2022 (Check #8645) along with copy of allowed petition to return temporary bail securing travel Sept 1-5 dated 9/8/2022
  29. Defendant 's Petition to return Temporary bail Securing Travel Sep. 1-5 - ALLOWED (Cannone, RAJ) dated 9/8/2022
  30. Defendant 's Motion for Permission to Travel to Providence, RI for Work Purposes Sept, 25-26 filed. - ALLOWED. Cannone, RAJ. (Parties notified).
  31. Defendant not in court. Presence excused. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled on: 10/03/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Applies To: Stone, Esq., H. Ernest (Attorney) on behalf of Ekhator, Sike N (Defendant); Tully, Esq., Brad (Attorney) on behalf of Massachusetts Attorney General (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H. - FTR (MHS) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  32. Defendant 's Motion (Verified) to Allow Travel to Nigeria to be Married with Attachments
  33. Opposition to to Motion for Joinder with Certificate of Service filed by Sike N Ekhator
  34. Defendant present via Zoom. Event Result:: Motion Hearing scheduled on: 11/22/2022 at 9:00 a.m. Has been: Held as Scheduled: after hearing D's motion to travel ALLOWED on condition that D post an additional $10,000 cash bail; and must sign waiver of rendition/extradition. D must petition court for return of additional bail. D is ordered to report to Probation in person on 1/6/22. D assents to conditions. Bail warning read. Applies To: Ekhator, Sike N (Defendant); Stone, Esq., H. Ernest (Attorney) on behalf of Ekhator, Sike N (Defendant); Tully, Esq., Brad (Attorney) on behalf of Massachusetts Attorney General (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H. - FTR (MHS) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  35. Bail recognizance form filed.
  36. Defendant not in court. Presence waived. Event Result:: Motion Hearing scheduled on: 01/05/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Applies To: Stone, Esq., H. Ernest (Attorney) on behalf of Ekhator, Sike N (Defendant); Tully, Esq., Brad (Attorney) on behalf of Massachusetts Attorney General (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H. - FTR (D. O'Sullivan) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  37. Defendant 's Petition to Return Temporary Bail Securing Travel Dec. 7- Jan.6 with Affidavit of Counsel ENDORSED: ALLOWED (Wilkins, J) copy sent via email to counsel 02/03/2023
  38. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Conference scheduled on: 02/03/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: D and counsel present in court; As to Motion for Joinder that is DENIED as stated by the court on the record in open court; FTR RM 25- D O' Sullivan; Clerk: S Irwin a/c Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Massachusetts Attorney General Brad Tully, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Sike N Ekhator H. Ernest Stone, Esq., Private Counsel
  39. Financial Note: RETURN OR ASSIGNMENT OF BAIL re: defendant/surety Sike N. Ekhator in the amount of $10,000.00 dated 2/6/2023 (Check #8874)
  40. Endorsement on Motion for Joinder, (#5.0): DENIED. See 21CR-307, p#5 (Wilkins, J.) dated 02/06/2023 copies sent -cm Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  41. The following form was generated: A Clerk's Notice was generated and sent to: Defendant, Attorney: H. Ernest Stone, Esq. H. Ernest Stone, Attorney 900 Cummings Center Suite 321 U, Beverly, MA 01915
  42. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 04/14/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: By Court prior to date Hon Diane Freniere, Presiding
  43. Commonwealth 's sentencing memorandum (rec'd 5/15/23)
  44. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 05/19/2023 10:00 AM Has been: Held as scheduled Comments: D and counsel present in court; FTR RM 25- D O'Sullivan; Clerk: S Irwin a/c Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Massachusetts Attorney General Brad Tully, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Sike N Ekhator H. Ernest Stone, Esq., Private Counsel
  45. Defendant waives rights. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  46. Plea colloquy given. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  47. Defendant warned pursuant to alien status, G.L. c. 278, § 29D. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  48. Defendant warned about nonpayment of fees, fines, costs, civil penalties or expenses and right to further hearing under G.L. c. 279, § 1 Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  49. The court has notified the defendant of the right to earn compliance credits pursuant to MGL c. 276 sec 87B. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  50. Defendant warned pursuant to the common and notorious thief statute G.L. c.266 §40 Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  51. Defendant warned as to submission of DNA G.L. c. 22E, § 3 Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  52. Acknowledgment of Notification of duty to provide DNA sample received. Given in open court and on the record during course of colloquy. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  53. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 INSURANCE CLAIM, PRESENT FALSE c266 §111A On: 05/19/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 LARCENY OVER $250 c266 §30(1) On: 05/19/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #3 CONSPIRACY c274 §7 On: 05/19/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea
  54. Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 05/19/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins 1 Year Supervised Probation Commencing this day Charge #: 1 INSURANCE CLAIM, PRESENT FALSE c266 §111A Charge #: 2 LARCENY OVER $250 c266 §30(1) Served Concurrently Charge #: 3 CONSPIRACY c274 §7 Served Concurrently SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Restitution (total 31,892.20) D agrees to pay at least $300/month starting on the last business day of the month of June 2023 and due on the last business day of every month thereafter until the total is paid in full. Payment in full must be made at least 1 month prior to termination of probation. If not made by end of 11 mos probation, Probation may bring case forward to request hearing on ability to pay; 2. D may travel out of state without permission of the court as long as at least 48 hrs prior to leaving they notify probation of location they are traveling to and when they will return; Still must obtain Court's permission to travel out of country; 3. $ 90Victim Witness Fee Imposed **ALL STANDARD TERMS OF PROBATION APPLY** Probation: Risk / Need Supervision Duration: 1 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Start Date: 05/19/2023 End Date: 05/18/2024
  55. Probation Transfer Notice Received
  56. Probation Transfer Review Complete

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