Two others, Scott Roche and Arthur Gipson were charged with fraud and bribery offenses. When contact was finally re-established, Kraft expressed his frustration on his ground link to Grissom: "The Flight Director says 'Get back in! To create additional alerts, please install the RECAP Extension or become a monthly donor. may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. The public and press may listen to the proceeding by telephone at: 888-363-4749; the access code to enter when prompted is 9054506. (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 05/24/2021), CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 5/25/21 re: Bail Modification . As a substitute, George Low, the manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Program Office, came up with the idea of assigning a new mission profile to Apollo 8, one that could be flown without the lunar module. The case is adjourned to September 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. must surrender passport by 10/2/2020; Def. (Kaley, John) (Entered: 10/16/2020), FIRST MOTION for Arthur L. Aidala, Esq. (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 03/19/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from John F. Kaley, Esq. CHRISTOPHER KRAFT, BUSINESS AGENT Salary Breakdown (2019) Total Compensation $204,253 Gross Salary: $182,273 Allowances: $21,980 Official Business: $0 Other Compensation: $0 Salary History Source: LM forms filed with the Office of Labor-Management Standards. Document filed by Christopher Kraft. NASA announced Kraft's passing. Speedy trial time is excluded through May 3, 2022, to allow for the making and adjudication of defense motions, and in the interest of justice, to allow the defendants to review discovery and discuss possible pretrial disposition with the Government. ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS: Defendant arraigned; pleads Not Guilty. Document filed by USA as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson. (Froccaro, James) (Entered: 10/06/2020), CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 10/6/20 re: Modification of Bail Conditions . In 1972, he became director of the Manned Spacecraft Center (later Johnson Space Center), following his mentor Robert R. Gilruth, and held the position until his retirement in 1982. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. Christophe Kraft Christphr Kraft has lived in Aurora, CO 2634 Thurston Ave, Hammonton, NJ 08037 Springfield, VA Ventnor City, NJ Ventnor, NJ Blacksburg, VA phone number (609) 290-7093 view more Email address christopher.kr***@worldnet.att.net view more ChristopherKraft Age 56 / Nov 1965 View Profile 1038 Blakeway St, Daniel Island, SC 29492 Document filed by William Brian Wangerman. "My flight controllers and I were a lot closer to the systems and to events than anyone in top management. "[33], His assistant on the mission, Gene Kranz, considered Glenn's flight "the turning point in Kraft's evolution as a flight director. Christopher Kraft is 36 years old today because Christopher's birthday is on 07/23/1986. [80], Nine years later, the Kraft report was again criticized, this time by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) as part of its consideration of the organizational and cultural causes of the Columbia disaster. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: The defendants exploited their union positions and hard-working union members to feed their own greed. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 6/17/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. (Haramati, Ilana) (Entered: 08/06/2021), MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting 147 LETTER MOTION filed by Jeremy Sheeran (7), addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Attorney Evan L. Lipton dated August 6, 2021 re: travel request, with consent of government and pretrial services. "None of us have many days in our lives like that one," Kraft remembered. must surrender passport by 10/2/2020; Def. . Id. The recording of court proceedings is strictly prohibited. As the Enterprises leader, CAHILL influenced Local 638s elections and installed loyal associates into official positions within Local 638. (Status Conference set for 11/9/2021 at 03:00 PM before Judge Colleen McMahon) (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 10/25/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 10/25/2021), SCHEDULING ORDER as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson. APPROVED. I respectfully request that Your Honor extend the deadline until October 15, 2020.ENDORSEMENT: Extension Granted. Assistant U.S. CJA Camille Abate appointed counsel. ENDORSEMENT: Case adjourned to Nov. 9, 2021 at 3 PM - time excluded through Nov. 9, in the interest of justice. It also recommended that NASA cut back on the organizational changes intended to improve safety that were made after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. [92][93][94], Kraft received numerous awards and honors for his work. In turn, Paine recommended the mission to Administrator James E. Webb, who gave Kraft and his colleagues the authority to begin preparations for the mission. As he recalled: "I lacked the fundamentalist verve and drove people away when I tried too hard to relate the early church to more modern interpretations. There's no question about that in my mind or in the astronauts' minds. The convictions in this case reflect our continuing commitment to root out corruption and bring to justice those who abuse positions of power out of personal greed. Attorney for the United States Ilan Graff said: As alleged, the defendants exploited their labor organization positions to line their own pockets. '"[44], After Gemini 7, Kraft stepped back from his work at Mission Control, allowing other flight directors to take charge of the remaining missions so that he could devote more time to planning for the Apollo program. Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. This proved an unusual challenge, because much of the Navy's Pacific Fleet would be on leave over the Christmas and New Year's Eve period. Court makes necessary findings, pursuant to the CARES Act, permitting the Court to proceed via video/telephone conference. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Arraignment as to Robert Egan (9) Count 1,2,3 held on 10/1/2020. The public and press may listen to the proceeding by telephone at 888-363-4749; the access code to enter when prompted is 9054506. Monday, December 12, 2022 Former President Of The New York Building And Construction Trades Council And 10 Other Union Officials Plead Guilty To Accepting Bribes And Illegal Payments Defendants Accepted Dozens of Bribes to Corruptly Influence the Construction Industry at the Expense of Labor Unions and Their Members may not engage in business related to Local 200 or 638; Def. (Abate, Camille) (Entered: 03/19/2021), MEMO ENDORSEMENT 111 LETTER MOTION I respectfully request that Mr. McCarron be permitted to travel with his sons for the weekend to visit close family friends with children of similar age, Blakeslee, PA 18610. Court makes necessary findings, pursuant to the CARES Act, permitting the Court to proceed via video/telephone conference. The Mission Control Center building was named after him in 2011. He was the primary inventor of the mission control concept, and implemented it during Project Mercury and after, including training a cadre of controllers and creating a worldwide tracking network. "[1], Kraft could, however, be a tough taskmaster, making it clear that there was no place in the flight operations division for those who failed to live up to his exacting standards. This suggested that the capsule's landing bag, which was meant to deploy upon splashdown in order to provide a cushion, might have deployed early. The Court will hold a remote telephone/video-status conference in this matter, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 11/19/2020), CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 11/23/20 re: Permission for Same Day Travel . [30] The mission was the first orbital flight by an American, and unfolded normally until Glenn began his second orbit. After John Glenn's flight, Kraft had vowed that he would no longer allow his decisions as flight director to be overruled by anyone outside Mission Control. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 07/27/2021), NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT as to James Cahill. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Camille Marie Abate appearing for Kevin McCarron. may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. NASA Remembers. Report of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, volume 1, p. 108. Kraft became the assistant to Chuck Mathews, the head of the division, and was given the responsibility of putting together a mission plan. "My head was abuzz with the things we'd have to do," remembered Kraft. Defendants request a 90-day adjournment to review discovery. ENDORSEMENT: OK. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 10/22/2021) (ap) (Entered: 10/22/2021), LETTER by USA as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from AUSA Jason Swergold dated October 23, 2021 re: Request for Adjournment Document filed by USA. Currently, Christopher lives in Marshall, MO. AUSAs Danielle Sassoon and Jason Swergold present for the government. In the past, Christopher has also been known as Chris Kraft, Chris S Kraft, Christophe S Kraft and Christopher S Kraft. Given Mathews' casual analysis of the problem, it almost sounded simple: "Chris, you come up with a basic mission plan. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 10/8/2020)(jw) (Entered: 10/08/2020), Attorney update in case as to Christopher Kraft. Appearance Type: Retained. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Steven Greenblum, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Christopher Kraft, Jr., the first person to fill the role of Flight Director at NASA, has died at 95 years old. Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, "Kraft selected 2002 Ruffner Medal recipient", "Results of the Second U.S. AUSAs Danielle Sassoon and Jason Swergold present for the government. Id. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 8/23/21) (jw) (Entered: 08/23/2021), LETTER by USA as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from AUSA Jason Swergold dated September 17, 2021 re: Adjournment of Conference Document filed by USA. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. (nmo) (Entered: 07/14/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Edward V. Sapone dated July 15, 2021 re: permission to travel . As of January 9, 2023, Christopher C. Kraft's net worth is $5 Million. This case is being handled by the Offices Violent and Organized Crime Unit. BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; $250,000 Personal recognizance bond; To be cosigned by one financially responsible person - wife; Secured by family home; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents and no new applications; Pretrial supervision as directed by PTS; Deft not to possess firearm, destructive device, other weapon; Deft to be released on own signature; Remaining conditions to be met by 10/8/2020; Def. As a member of the Space Task Group, Kraft was assigned to the flight operations division, which made plans and arrangements for the operation of the Mercury spacecraft during flight and for the control and monitoring of missions from the ground. Document filed by James Cahill. Court enters Brady Order, in compliance with Fed.R.Crim.P. must surrender passport by 10/2/2020; Def. (jbo), Appearance Bond Entered as to James Cahill: $500,000.00 PRB; CO-SIGNED BY 3 FRP'S; (DEFENDANTS SONS AND BROTHER); SECURED BY SONS APARTMENT.. [**Advice of Penalties and Sanctions attached.] Duration of proceeding: 30 Minutes. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Initial Appearance as to Robert Egan held on 10/1/2020. (Maulsby, Tyler) (Entered: 10/28/2020), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Brian Edward Maas appearing for William Brian Wangerman. There were no words from either of us. (jbo), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Plea entered by Robert Egan (9) Count 1,2,3 Not Guilty. He appeared on the cover of the August 27, 1965, issue of Time, profiled as the "Conductor in a Command Post". ENDORSEMENT: Defendant's motion to modify conditions of release is denied. After agreeing that the mission was possible in principle, Kraft went to his mission planners and flight directors in order to determine whether they and their teams could be ready within the tight schedule that was projected. If you might need an exception, please let us know. The failure of one of the hydrogen peroxide jets controlling the spacecraft's attitude forced Kraft to make the decision to bring the capsule back to Earth after two orbits. You know, the bottom-line stuff on how we fly a man from a launch pad into space and back again. 1,101 ratings61 reviews In his New York Times bestseller, Chris Kraft delivers an unforgettable account of his life in Mission Control. [91] He cited the good golfing as a reason for staying in Houston after his retirement. In his 1965 interview with Time, he stated: "[T]he guy on the ground ultimately controls the mission. They are basically saying dismantle the safety and quality assurance mechanisms set in place after the Challenger accident. [8], After his retirement, Kraft served as a consultant for Rockwell International and IBM, and as director-at-large of the Houston Chamber of Commerce. 1924 Born on Feb. 28 in Phoebus, Virginia. "I was aghast," he remembered. Chris Kraft was directing his first mission from Houston in June 1965, and astronaut Ed White, the first American to "walk" in space, wouldn't get back in the spacecraft. "[61], On August 9, Gilruth, Low, Kraft and Slayton flew to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where they briefed NASA managers including Wernher von Braun and Rocco Petrone on the planned mission. Employer-1 contracted to work on or would bid on projects that could have otherwise employed union workers belonging to Local 638 and/or Local 200. MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson on re: 154 LETTER by USA as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy . (bw) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Attorney update in case as to Andrew McKeon. Appearance Type: Retained. to surrender passport by 10/2/2020; Def. Not much happened in Gemini or Apollo that didn't either originate with us or with our input. Chris Kraft, godfather of NASA's Mission Control, dies at 95 By Eryn Brown Washington Post,July 23, 2019, 8:50 p.m. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe All 11 defendants accepted cash from Employer-1 usually stuffed in envelopes that Employer-1 handed off inside the restrooms of restaurants. [68] As Lunney reflected in 1998: "He instilled a sense of what was right, what was wrong, what you had to do, how good you had to be, and those standards that he kind of inbred into everybody, by his own example, and by what he did with us, continue today. Kraft passed away Monday, July 22 in Houston, Texas, two days after the world. DECATUR Sean Simmons, the third defendant to accept a plea deal in the shooting death of 28-year-old Christopher Kraft during a mob attack last summer, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.. Document filed by James Cahill. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger on 10/1/2020); Attorney Christine Delince. He personally hand-picked and trained an entire generation of NASA flight directors, including John Hodge, Glynn Lunney and Gene Kranz, the last of whom referred to Kraft as "The Teacher". "If any of three retrorockets had solid fuel remaining, an explosion could rip everything apart. Christopher Ryan Kraft, 37 Resides in North Olmsted, OH Lived InSaint Louis MO, Guymon OK, Cleveland OH Related ToJeanne Kraft, Thomas Kraft, Marie Kraft, Linda Kraft, John Kraft Also known asChris Kraft IncludesAddress(5) Phone(1) Email(3) See Results Christopher A Kraft, 47 Resides in Oak Forest, IL Lived InRiverdale IL, Alsip IL "[29] Subordinates who seriously displeased Kraft could find themselves deprived of the opportunity to make it up to him. [105] He has been interviewed in numerous documentaries about the space program, including Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back (PBS). 1944 Graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (now Virginia Tech) in. They did so at the expense of the unions and their members by accepting bribes to favor non-union employers and corruptly influence the construction trade. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Arraignment as to Kevin McCarron (6) Count 1,2,3 held on 10/1/2020. For example, after CAHILL brought defendant PATRICK HILL into the Enterprise as a union official who would and did accept bribes, CAHILL told a non-union employer from whom CAHILL and HILL had received bribes (Employer-1): Heres the thing. The public and press may listen to the proceeding by telephone at: 888-363-4749; the access code to enter when prompted is 9054506 (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/5/2021)(jw) (Entered: 03/05/2021), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Colleen McMahon: Status Conference (via Video/Telephone Conference) as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson held on 3/11/2021. (jbo) (Entered: 03/09/2021), Appearance Bond Entered as to Christopher Kraft: $250,000 PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND; TO BE COSIGNED BY ONE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS (WIFE); SECURED BY THE FAMILY HOME; Additional Conditions.. [**Advice of Penalties and Sanctions is attached.] Public Service Announcement on Sexual Assault in Public Housing. "[58], After the Apollo 1 fire in 1967, Kraft had reluctantly concluded that his responsibilities as a manager would keep him from serving as a flight director on the next crewed mission, Apollo 7, and on missions thereafter. He was 95. "[24] In this informal way, the position of flight director was created. ENDORSEMENT: Request to travel as described herein is granted. Please click here for further information. When he received the National Space Trophy from the Rotary Club in 1999, the organization described him as "a driving force in the U.S. human space flight program from its beginnings to the Space Shuttle era, a man whose accomplishments have become legendary". Install RECAP It gave him a sense of the responsibility he would have for the lives of others, whether human or chimpanzee. Speedy trial time is excluded through January 28, 2021, in the interest of justice, to allow defendants time to review discovery (Pretrial Conference set for 1/28/2021 at 04:00 PM before Judge Colleen McMahon.) BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; $150,000 Personal recognizance bond; To be cosigned by two financially responsible persons; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents and no new applications; Pretrial supervision as directed by PTS; Deft not to possess firearm, destructive device, other weapon; Deft to be released on own signature; Remaining conditions to be met by 10/8/2020; Def. Chris Kraft of Union, NJ. may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. I put my hand on his arm and squeezed. may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. [28], Kraft served as flight director during all six of the crewed Mercury missions. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 11/8/2021)(bw) (Entered: 11/08/2021), Waivers as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, Kevin McCarron, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson. Mr. Chris Kraft currently serves as the Assistant Administrator for Financial Systems in FEMA's Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). In high school, he played baseball, drums and was involved in the bugle corps. Appearance Type: Retained. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 10/8/20)(jw) (Entered: 10/09/2020), MOTION to Travel ., FIRST MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release . (nmo) (Entered: 02/24/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Tyler Maulsby dated February 24, 2021 re: Request to Travel to Hunter Mountain . The reasoning was that the package, which was strapped over the heat shield, would hold the heat shield in place if it was loose. (jw). Document filed by James Cahill. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Glenn Howard Morak appearing for Scott Roche. (jbo) (Entered: 03/08/2021), Appearance Bond Entered as to Patrick Hill: $250,000 PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND; TO BE COSIGNED BY ONE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSON (WIFE); SECURED BY FAMILY HOME; Additional Conditions.. [**Advice of Penalties and Sanctions attached.] Each defendant has or will be sentenced by Judge McMahon in Manhattan federal court. "And we know where we're going. Called into Mission Control by Gene Kranz almost immediately after the accident,[65] he led discussions on whether Apollo 13 should attempt a direct abort, or go around the Moon and return on a free trajectory; the latter option was taken. Christopher C Kraft, the man who founded Nasa's mission control and oversaw the Apollo 11 moon landing, was honoured at the BBC Proms on Thursday. In 1994, he was appointed chairman of a panel to make NASA's Space Shuttle program more cost effective. (Lipton, Evan) (Entered: 10/14/2020), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Henry Edward Mazurek appearing for Jeremy Sheeran. ELLINGTON, CT Christopher Kraft, 47, of Tolland, was charged with driving under the influence and a lane violation after a one-car crash on Route 140, according to a report. ENDORSEMENT: Permission to travel Granted. Document filed by James Cahill. (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 12/18/2020), LETTER by USA as to James Cahill addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from AUSA Jason Swergold dated December 28, 2020 re: Letter in Opposition to Cahill Bail Request Document filed by USA. Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. "[32] Yet he agreed to follow the plan advocated by Faget and by Walt Williams, his superior in the flight operations division. to March 11, 2021 at 3:30pm-time excluded through March 11, in the interest of justice, to allow defendants time to review discovery. Attorneys Jason Swergold, Danielle Sassoon, and Jun Xiang, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura de Oliveira, are in charge of the prosecution. Redaction Request due 12/10/2020. Kraft published his autobiography Flight: My Life in Mission Control in 2001. Proceeding: Initial Presentment. may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. Document filed by James Cahill. AUSAs Danielle Sassoon and Jason Swergold present for the government. Later, Kraft consulted for companies such as IBM and Rockwell International. [31], On consulting with his flight controllers, Kraft became convinced that the indication was false, and that no action was needed. GIPSON was a Business Agent of the LocalUnion 200 of the UA (Local 200). View Christopher Kraft's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. [1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment and the description of the Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations and every fact described should be treated as an allegation. The panel's report, known as the Kraft report, was published in February 1995. always wiggle room as long as everyone . Defendant present with counsel Sam Talkin. He works in Clearwater, FL and 3. Click here for information on the investigation into the Mount Vernon Police Department. Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr., NASA's first flight director, passed away Monday, two days after the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Government to complete discovery within 30 days. (Maulsby, Tyler) (Entered: 02/24/2021), MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to (20-Cr-521-5) William Brian Wangerman on re: 90 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Attorney Tyler Maulsby dated February 24, 2021 re: Request to Travel to Hunter Mountain. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Pamela Utter, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. (212) 637-2600, Human Trafficking & Child Sexual Exploitation, Department of Justice Harassment Prevention Resource, Download U.S. v. James Cahill et al. [64] He played a more active role in events during the unfolding of the Apollo 13 crisis. AUSAs Danielle Sassoon and Jason Swergold present for the government. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. Document filed by James Cahill. must surrender passport by 10/2/2020;Def. (jbo), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Plea entered by Jeremy Sheeran (7) Count 1,2,3 Not Guilty. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/25/2021. "To err is human", went one of his favorite sayings, "but to do so more than once is contrary to Flight Operations Directorate policy. I thank the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office for their partnership in this case., Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said: These convictions highlight a shocking level of corruption among powerful labor officials in New York State. BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; $150,000 PRB; 2 FRP; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents (& no new applications); Pretrial supervision as directed by Pretrial Services; Defendant not to possess firearm/destructive device/other weapon; Defendant to be released on own signature; Remaining conditions to be met by 10/15/2020. [48] Kraft was asked by Betty Grissom, the widow of astronaut Gus Grissom, to be one of the pallbearers at Grissom's funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. (Pretrial Conference set for 6/17/2021 at 02:30 PM before Judge Colleen McMahon) (lnl), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to James Cahill re: Conference (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Robert Egan re: Bail Hearing and Conference (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Arthur Gipson re; Bail Hearing and conference (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Patrick Hill re: Conference (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Christopher Kraft (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Kevin McCarron re: Conference (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Matthew Norton (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Scott Roche (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to Jeremy Sheeran re: Conference (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING as to William Brian Wangerman (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/15/21)(jw) (Entered: 03/15/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Camille M. Abate dated March 19, 2021 re: Request for Travel Outside SDNY/EDNY . Arthur Louis Aidala withdrawn from case as to Jeremy Sheeran (7)ENDORSEMENT: Motion granted. "America has truly lost a national treasure with the passing of one of NASA's e The Control Center today is a reflection of Chris Kraft. FRP shall be Defendant's wife and cousin. [X] Biography . All 11 defendants are also charged with participating in conspiracies to commit honest services fraud and violate the Taft-Hartley Act, based on, among other things, their agreement to accept bribes in exchange for acquiescing in the bidding and performing of construction work with non-union labor for plumbing and pipe fitting projects that would otherwise have potentially been awarded to companies whose employees were represented by Local 638 or Local 200. "The report," it said, "characterized the Space Shuttle program in a way that the Board judges to be at odds with the realities of the Shuttle Program. 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