Just to bring this thread up to date, Dotson pled guilty in October of 2008, and was sentenced to significant prison time in January of 2009.
Defendant committed to the custody of US Bureau of Prisons for 240 months on each counts 1-10 to be served concurrently. Upon release defendant shall be on supervised release for 3 years. Defendant shall pay assessment of $1000 and restitution of 4,663,100.86
I'd post the more interesting documents but all the juicy bits have been sealed. Grrrr.
Date Filed # Docket Text
02/05/2008 Arrest of Michael Edward Dotson in Las Vegas, Nevada. (trb) (Entered: 04/08/2008)
02/22/2008 1 INDICTMENT as to Michael Edward Dotson (1) counts 1, 2-10, 11. (dmw) (Entered: 02/22/2008)
02/22/2008 3 Warrant Issued in case as to Michael Edward Dotson. (dmw) (Entered: 02/22/2008)
02/25/2008 4 MOTION to Detain by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson. (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/25/2008)
02/25/2008 Arrest of Michael Edward Dotson (rmb ) (Entered: 02/27/2008)
02/25/2008 6 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Arraignment as to Michael Edward Dotson (1) Count 1,2-10,11 held on 2/25/2008. Julie Morian present. Not guilty plea entered. Jury Trial set for 4/21/2008 09:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Chief Judge David R Herndon. (Court Reporter Barb Kniepmann and FTR.) (rmb ) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
02/25/2008 7 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Michael Edward Dotson (rmb ) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
02/25/2008 8 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Michael Edward Dotson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 2/25/08. (rmb ) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
02/25/2008 9 ORDER FOR PRETRIAL DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION as to Michael Edward Dotson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 2/25/08. (rmb ) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
02/25/2008 10 ORDER finding as MOOT 4 Motion to Detain as to Michael Edward Dotson (1). Previous Order of Detention entered in Las Vegas, Nevada, to remain in full force and effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 2/25/08. (rmb ) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
02/28/2008 5 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Daniel G. Cronin appearing for Michael Edward Dotson (Cronin, Daniel) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
03/12/2008 11 MOTION TO DESIGNATE CASE A MULTIPLE VICTIM CASE UNDER THE JUSTICE FOR AL ACT OF 2004 by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson. (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/12/2008)
03/13/2008 12 NOTICE OF ERRORS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES re 11 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by USA. See attached document for specifics (trb) (Entered: 03/13/2008)
03/18/2008 13 ORDER granting 11 Motion to designate case as a Multiple Victim case as to Michael Edward Dotson (1). Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 3/18/08. (mkc) (Entered: 03/18/2008)
03/31/2008 14 SEALED MOTION by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson. (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/31/2008)
04/02/2008 15 Sealed Order granting 14 SEALED MOTION filed by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 4/2/08. (mkc) (Entered: 04/02/2008)
04/04/2008 16 Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to Michael Edward Dotson (trb) (Entered: 04/08/2008)
04/16/2008 17 MOTION to Continue Trial by Michael Edward Dotson. (Cronin, Daniel) (Entered: 04/16/2008)
04/18/2008 18 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice granting 17 MOTION to Continue Trial filed by Michael Edward Dotson. Jury Trial reset for 6/16/2008 at 9:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Chief Judge David R Herndon. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 4/18/08. (mkc) (Entered: 04/18/2008)
04/28/2008 Arrest of Michael Edward Dotson (rmb ) (Entered: 04/30/2008)
05/27/2008 19 Second MOTION to Continue Trial Setting by Michael Edward Dotson. (Cronin, Daniel) (Entered: 05/27/2008)
05/28/2008 20 RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson re 19 Second MOTION to Continue Trial Setting (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/28/2008)
05/28/2008 21 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice granting 19 Second MOTION to Continue Trial Setting filed by Michael Edward Dotson. Jury Trial set for 10/20/2008 at 9:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Chief Judge David R Herndon. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 5/28/08. (mkc) (Entered: 05/28/2008)
06/16/2008 22 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Phillip J. Kavanaugh, III appearing for Michael Edward Dotson as co-counsel (Kavanaugh, Phillip) (Entered: 06/16/2008)
06/23/2008 23 MOTION to Continue by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson. (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/23/2008)
06/24/2008 24 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice granting 23 MOTION to Continue filed by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson. Jury Trial reset for 11/3/2008 at 9:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Chief Judge David R Herndon. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 6/24/08. (mkc) (Entered: 06/24/2008)
10/02/2008 25 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Michael Edward Dotson Change of Plea Hearing set for 10/10/2008 01:30 PM in East St. Louis Court House before Chief Judge David R Herndon. Proposed plea documents should be sent to
drhpd@ilsd.uscourts.gov by 10/8/08.(rmb )THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/02/2008)
10/10/2008 26 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge David R Herndon:Change of Plea Hearing as to Michael Edward Dotson held on 10/10/2008 Sentencing set for 1/16/2009 10:30 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Chief Judge David R Herndon. (Court Reporter Laura Blatz.) (trb) (Entered: 10/10/2008)
12/12/2008 27 INITIAL SEALED PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT as to Michael Edward Dotson. Objections are due within 14 days. (prksg) (Entered: 12/12/2008)
12/19/2008 28 SEALED OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/19/2008)
12/29/2008 29 SEALED OBJECTION TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT by Michael Edward Dotson (Attachments: # 1 Docket Sheet from Las Vegas Township, # 2 Biography of the Honorable William D. Jansen, # 3 Biography of the Honorable Douglas E. Smith)(Cronin, Daniel) (Entered: 12/29/2008)
12/31/2008 30 SEALED RESPONSE by Michael Edward Dotson re 28 Objection to Presentence Investigation Report (Cronin, Daniel) (Entered: 12/31/2008)
01/13/2009 31 MOTION to Continue by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson. (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/13/2009)
01/14/2009 32 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM Sealed as to Michael Edward Dotson (Cronin, Daniel) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
01/15/2009 33 ORDER as to Michael Edward Dotson ( Sentencing set for 2/20/2009 02:30 PM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Chief Judge David R Herndon.), GRANTING 31 MOTION to Continue filed by USA. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 1-14-09. (anj) (Entered: 01/15/2009)
01/27/2009 34 SEALED RESPONSE by USA as to Michael Edward Dotson re 29 Objection to Presentence Investigation Report, (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/27/2009)
02/04/2009 35 Sealed Document (Cronin, Daniel) (Entered: 02/04/2009)
02/17/2009 36 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM SEALED as to Michael Edward Dotson (Hudson, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/17/2009)
02/18/2009 37 FIRST REVISION SEALED PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT as to Michael Edward Dotson (prwsd) (Entered: 02/18/2009)
02/20/2009 38 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge David R Herndon:Sentencing held on 2/20/2009 for Michael Edward Dotson (1), Count 1, 2-10,and 11. Defendant committed to the custody of US Bureau of Prisons for 240 months on each counts 1-10 to be served concurrently. Upon release defendant shall be on supervised release for 3 years. Defendant shall pay assessment of $1000 and restitution of 4,663,100.86. Count 11 Forfeiture order entered (Court Reporter Laura A. Blatz.) (trb) (Entered: 02/24/2009)
02/20/2009 39 SEALED ADDENDUM TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT as to Michael Edward Dotson (trb) (Entered: 02/24/2009)
02/20/2009 40 SECOND SEALED ADDENDUM TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT as to Michael Edward Dotson (trb) (Entered: 02/24/2009)
02/20/2009 42 ORDER DIRECTING FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY as to Michael Edward Dotson.. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 2/20/09. (trb) (Entered: 02/24/2009)
02/23/2009 43 JUDGMENT as to Michael Edward Dotson. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 2/23/09. (trb) (Entered: 02/24/2009)
02/23/2009 44 SEALED STATEMENT OF REASONS as to Michael Edward Dotson. Signed by Chief Judge David R Herndon on 2/23/09. (trb) (Entered: 02/24/2009)
03/30/2009 45 ABSTRACT OF FORFEITURE JUDGMENT as to Michael Edward Dotson. (tkm ) (Entered: 03/30/2009)