United States v. Rosu

Case Number: 3:20-cr-00052-SLG

The public is reminded that a complaint, information, or an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Defendant

Marcus Catalin Rosu

Case Information

On July 11, 2020 Marcus Catalin Rosu was charged by Complaint by the United States Attorney's Office, District of Alaska, with 1 Count of Possession of counterfeit access device-making equipment. Mr. Rosu was subsequently charged on July 15, 2020 by Felony Information with 1 Count of Possession of counterfeit access device-making equipment. Full details can be read by accessing the documents below.

This case has been assigned to Judge Sharon L. Gleason

Scheduled Court Hearings

July 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm, Virtual Courtroom 2: An Initial Appearance on Complaint/Detention Hearing was held. An Arraignment on Information was set for July 23, 2020 at 11:00 am in Virtual
Courtroom 2. Defendant was ordered detained pending the arraignment.

July 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm, Virtual Courtroom 2: An Arraingment on Information was held. Defendant waived his right to be charged by indictment. The defendant ordered to be detained. He can file a bail request motion at any time.

August 14, 2020: Pursuant to Miscellaneous General Order 20-27, all criminal jury trials and all non-emergency criminal proceedings scheduled to commence on or before October 5, 2020, have been continued pending further order of the Court. A date for the Final Pretrial Conference and Trial will be set in due course.

September 23, 2020: The government filed a motion for Alternative Victim Notification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3771(d)(2). The order was granted by the Court on October 15. See court documents section below for government’s motion and order granting the motion.

November 20, 2020: A Status Conference Hearing will be held telephonically at 12:30 pm. The public can dial in to listen by calling 1-888-808-6929, access Code 822 314 6#, then press # again

December 7, 2020: US Attorney's Office issued a press release regarding this case. See press release below for details.

December 17, 2020: Details of a plea agreement are being worked out.

January 4, 2021: A signed plea agreement was filed with the Court. See court documents section below to read a copy of the plea agreement

January 5, 2021: A Status Conference Hearing will be held telephonically at 10:00 am. The public can dial in to listen by calling 1-888-808-6929, access code 822 314 6#, then press # again

February 11, 2021: A Proposed Change of Plea Hearing will be held virtually at 11:00 am. The public can dial in to listen by calling 1-888-808-6929, access code 822 314 6#, then press # again.

May 19, 2021: The sentecing scheduled for May 21, 2021 was vacated and will be rescheduled.

June 30, 2021: Sentencing will be held at 11:00 am in Anchorage Courtroom 2.

Note: Sentencing held, see below for press release