GUILTY NM - 11 children found in "filthy" compound with little food, training to commit terrorism, Taos, Aug 2018

[EllaMinnowP]

Father and other family members are convicted in New Mexico kidnapping and terrorism case

Jurors have delivered split verdicts in a case that stemmed from the search for a 3-year-old boy who went missing from Georgia.

apnews.com

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jurors on Tuesday convicted a father of terrorism charges in a case that stemmed from the search for a 3-year-old boy who went missing from Georgia and was found dead hundreds of miles away at a squalid compound in northern New Mexico in 2018.
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Jurors reached their decision after deliberating for two-and-a-half days.
In a case that took years to get to trial, jurors heard weeks of testimony from children who had lived with their parents at the compound, other family members, firearms experts, doctors and forensic technicians.
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Wahhaj’s brother-in-law also was convicted of terrorism charges, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and kidnapping that resulted in the boy’s death. Wahhaj’s sisters were convicted on the kidnapping charges.
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Prosecutor George Kraehe said during closing arguments last Thursday that the boy — Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj — was at the heart of the case and he urged everyone in the courtroom to remember the toddler’s name. He repeated it while turning to look at the defendants as the boy’s mother, Hakima Ramzi rushed from the courtroom in tears.
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Defense attorneys for Hujrah and Subhanah Wahhaj told jurors that they played no role in the boy’s death and were only at the compound to care for their own children as they endured inhospitable conditions that included cold temperatures and harsh winds. They talked about how one of the women searched the internet to find information on trapping squirrels and birds, so the family could eat more.
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A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled.

According to prosecutors, the charges related to kidnapping resulting in death carry a mandatory life sentence. The charges of providing support in preparation for terrorist attacks on U.S. government officials and employees are punishable by up to 15 years in prison, while the charge of conspiracy to kill a government officer or employee carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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[Niner]

Thank you thank you @EllaMinnowP !!! Have updated my stuff!

 

[Niner]

Posting this so I can shorten it up a bit for the sentencing hearing - whenever that will be...

Update!

Tuesday, October 17th:
*Trial continues for all (Day 14)-VERDICT REACHED! (Federal Case) (@ 9am MT) – NM – 11 children (ages 1 to 15 found August 3, 2018 in filthy NM compound, Amalia) - *Siraj Ibn Wahhaj (39/now 45), Laqman Lucas Allen Morton (40/now 45), Subhannah Wahhaj (35/now 40) (8 mos. pregnant back in 8/31/18) (wife of Morton) & Hujrah Wahhaj (35/now 40) (sister of Siraj) arrested (8/31/18) & indicted (9/12/18) & re charged & indicted (3/14/19) & arraigned (3/21/19) by FBI with 2 counts of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, 2 counts of conspiracy to murder an Officer or employee of the U.S. (except Subhannah & Hujrah only 1 count), possessing a firearm while unlawfully in the U.S., conspiracy to commit kidnapping (except Siraj) & kidnapping (except Siraj). The these four defendants are charged with aiding & abetting Leveille & conspiring with her to commit the offense. (Violating federal firearms & conspiracy laws). All plead not guilty. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced it would not seek the death penalty against the four facing kidnapping charges.
Trial began on 9/25/23 with jury selection which was completed. Jury: 7 men & 5 women.
Trial began on 9/26/23 & expected to last about 4 weeks. Government rested their case on 10/5/22. Defense began their case on 10/6/23 & rested their case on 10/11/23. 10/17/23: Jurors found all defendants guilty.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge William P. Johnson presiding.
Assistant U.S. Attorney George Kraehe, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj & Lucas Morton are representing themselves, defense attorney Donald Kochersberger for Hurah Mahhaj, defense attorney Justine Fox-Young for Subhanah Wahhaj.
Case info & court hearings from 8/31/18 thru 9/21/23, Jury Selection (9/25/23) & Trial Day 1-9 (9/26-10/6/23) reference post #369 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-with-little-food-04-aug-2018.383594/page-19
10/10/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 10: Defense witness: Joost Janssen, a military tactics expert. ?? Trial continues on Wednesday, 10/11/23.
10/11/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 11: More defense witnesses. Defense rested their case. Trial continues on Thursday, 10/12/23.
10/12/23 Thursday, Trail Day 12: Closing arguments by Prosecutor George Kraehe & Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, defense attorneys Donald Kochersberger & Justine Fox-Young.
10/13/23 Friday, Trial Day, Deliberation Day 1: Jury started deliberations. Will continue on Monday, 10/16/23.
10/16/23 Monday, Trial Day 13, Deliberation Day 2: Jury continued deliberations. Will continued on Tuesday, 10/17/23.
10/17/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 14, Verdict: Jurors reached their decision after deliberating for two-and-a-half days. The jury reached a guilty verdict for all the defendants in the case on Tuesday. Siraj Wahhaj was found guilty of all his charges. His two sisters, Hujrah & Subhannah, were also found guilty of kidnapping. Lucas Morton was guilty of terrorism charges, conspiracy to commit kidnapping & kidnapping that resulted in the boy’s death. A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled.
For more info see post #381 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-with-little-food-04-aug-2018.383594/page-20
*Maryam Jany Leveille (35/now 40) (wife of Siraj) plead guilty to a federal firearms charge & a conspiracy charge & faces up to 15 years in prison. She admitted acting with her four co-defendants to transport firearms from Georgia to New Mexico “for use in establishing a firearms & military tactics training range,” according to the plea agreement. Under the agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining charges against Leveille following sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 - just wondering if the Federal court site (#1:18-CR-02945-WJ) might have a sentencing date yet? Or it won't be scheduled for awhile?

TIA!

 

[EllaMinnowP]

MSN

www.msn.com

Jany Leveille, one of the five people charged in connectionto a federal raid on a compound in Taos, took a plea deal before the other suspects went to trial. Her plea deal was unsealed by the courts Thursday.

Leveille pled guilty back in August to supporting terrorists and having a gun while illegally in the United States. That was nearly a month before the trial against the other four suspects, Siraj Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton which began on September 25. “This investigation highlighted their interest in the preparation for and desire to conduct attacks on the homeland against innocent people,” said FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Amy Kaskel.

Leveille stated that the group agreed to provide financial support along with guns, ammo, and training to prepare for an attack from the FBI and kill agents if needed.
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Leveille admitted to transporting guns through several states before arriving at their final destination. “The defendants set up a compound in northern New Mexico, governed by their own unique beliefs and practices and began arming themselves for attacks on the government’s financial and education institutions,” said Uballez.
*(United States Attorney Alexander Uballez)*
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On August 3, 2018, federal authorities raided the compound. Leveille said Siraj Wahhaj and one of the children armed themselves and were ready to fight until she ordered them to drop their guns. Authorities found guns, ammo, eleven malnourished children, and the remains of Abdul.

Leveille is facing up to 25 years in prison. She also admitted to missing an appointment to adjust her immigration status which lead to the second charge.
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(Emphasized in red by me)

 

[EllaMinnowP]

Federal Jury Convicts Four New Mexico Compound Defendants in Connection with Kidnapping and Terrorism Plot

Earlier this week, a federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, his sisters Hujrah Wahhaj and Subhanah Wahhaj, and Subhanah’s husband, Lucas Morton, following a three-week jury trial. The jury convicted Siraj Wahhaj and Lucas Morton of conspiracy to provide material support...

www.justice.gov

Friday, October 20, 2023

Earlier this week, a federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, his sisters, Hujrah Wahhaj and Subhanah Wahhaj, and Subhanah’s husband, Lucas Morton, following a three-week jury trial. The jury convicted Siraj Wahhaj and Lucas Morton of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, providing material support to terrorists and conspiracy to murder an officer or employee of the United States. Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj and Lucas Morton were additionally convicted of conspiracy to commit kidnapping resulting in death and kidnapping resulting in death.

In a plea agreement, unsealed yesterday, the fifth defendant, Jany Leveille, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and being in possession of a firearm while unlawfully in the United States.

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Armed with 11 firearms, including an AR-15 Bushmaster assault rifle, high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, the group conducted weapons and tactical training and required some of the children to do so as well. The group conducted the training with the intent to “face the nation” and kill those who refused to believe as they did. They spoke of waging jihad and becoming martyrs.

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All four defendants will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. At sentencing, Siraj, Hujrah and Subhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton each face up to life in prison. Leveille faces up to 17 years in prison.

The FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Taos County Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, and 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
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(BBM)

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 - sorry to bother you - but the court site now wants me to subscribe to it. Can you still get in? Just wondering if it has been updated - maybe - with a sentencing date yet.

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Just bumping up for @Seattle1 - when you have time. Any sentencing date yet? TIA!

 

[Hoosgirl]

Here's what I pulled from the case docket in Pacer:

10/20/2023	1021​	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions for Judgment of Acquittal and New Trial by Subhanah Wahhaj as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj, Lucas Morton. (Villa, Ryan) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
10/20/2023	1022​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jany Leveille: Sentencing set for 11/27/2023 at 1:30 PM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 10/20/2023)
10/20/2023	1023​	ORDER by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 1021 Motion for Extension of Time to File as to Subhanah Wahhaj (4) (bap) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
10/24/2023	1024​	NOTICE OF APPEAL by Siraj Ibn Wahhaj 1010 Jury Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) (bap) (Entered: 10/24/2023)
10/24/2023	1025​	Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1024 Notice of Appeal - Jury Verdict 1010 (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record)(bap) (Entered: 10/24/2023)
10/25/2023	1027​	USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj 23-2168 for 1024 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Siraj Ibn Wahhaj. (bap) (Entered: 10/25/2023)
10/25/2023	1028​	NOTICE OF APPEAL by Hujrah Wahhaj re 1014 Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/25/2023	1030​	NOTICE OF APPEAL by Subhanah Wahhaj 1011 Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1029​	Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Hujrah Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1028 Notice of Appeal - Verdict (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1031​	Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Subhanah Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1030 Notice of Appeal - Verdict (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1032​	USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Hujrah Wahhaj 23-2170 for 1028 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Hujrah Wahhaj. (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1033​	USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Subhanah Wahhaj 23-2171 for 1030 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Subhanah Wahhaj. (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1034​	ORDER by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 1026 Motion for Order to Permit Contact With Her Children as to Jany Leveille (1) (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1035​	ORDER OF USCA as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj ABATING 1024 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment. The court directs the Clerk of the district court to supplement the preliminary record for this appeal once final judgment enters. (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/27/2023	1036​	ORDER OF USCA abating case pending entry of final judgment by the district court.The court directs the Clerk of the district court to supplement the preliminary record for this appeal once final judgment enters as to Subhanah Wahhaj re 1030 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment (bap) (Entered: 10/27/2023)
10/27/2023	1037​	ORDER OF USCA abating case pending the district courts entry of final judgment. Once the district court enters final judgment, the court will lift the abatement and this appeal will proceed as to Hujrah Wahhaj (bap) (Entered: 10/27/2023)
11/06/2023	1038​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 10:00 AM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/06/2023	1039​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Lucas Morton: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 11:00 AM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/06/2023	1040​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Hujrah Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 1:30 PM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/06/2023	1041​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Subhanah Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 2:30 PM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/09/2023	1042​	Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by USA as to Jany Leveille. (Brawley, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

 

[Niner]

Here's what I pulled from the case docket in Pacer:

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10/20/2023	1021​	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions for Judgment of Acquittal and New Trial by Subhanah Wahhaj as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj, Lucas Morton. (Villa, Ryan) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
10/20/2023	1022​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Jany Leveille: Sentencing set for 11/27/2023 at 1:30 PM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 10/20/2023)
10/20/2023	1023​	ORDER by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 1021 Motion for Extension of Time to File as to Subhanah Wahhaj (4) (bap) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
10/24/2023	1024​	NOTICE OF APPEAL by Siraj Ibn Wahhaj 1010 Jury Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) (bap) (Entered: 10/24/2023)
10/24/2023	1025​	Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1024 Notice of Appeal - Jury Verdict 1010 (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record)(bap) (Entered: 10/24/2023)
10/25/2023	1027​	USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj 23-2168 for 1024 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Siraj Ibn Wahhaj. (bap) (Entered: 10/25/2023)
10/25/2023	1028​	NOTICE OF APPEAL by Hujrah Wahhaj re 1014 Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/25/2023	1030​	NOTICE OF APPEAL by Subhanah Wahhaj 1011 Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1029​	Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Hujrah Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1028 Notice of Appeal - Verdict (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1031​	Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Subhanah Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1030 Notice of Appeal - Verdict (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record) (bap) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1032​	USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Hujrah Wahhaj 23-2170 for 1028 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Hujrah Wahhaj. (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1033​	USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Subhanah Wahhaj 23-2171 for 1030 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Subhanah Wahhaj. (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1034​	ORDER by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 1026 Motion for Order to Permit Contact With Her Children as to Jany Leveille (1) (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/26/2023	1035​	ORDER OF USCA as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj ABATING 1024 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment. The court directs the Clerk of the district court to supplement the preliminary record for this appeal once final judgment enters. (arp) (Entered: 10/26/2023)
10/27/2023	1036​	ORDER OF USCA abating case pending entry of final judgment by the district court.The court directs the Clerk of the district court to supplement the preliminary record for this appeal once final judgment enters as to Subhanah Wahhaj re 1030 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment (bap) (Entered: 10/27/2023)
10/27/2023	1037​	ORDER OF USCA abating case pending the district courts entry of final judgment. Once the district court enters final judgment, the court will lift the abatement and this appeal will proceed as to Hujrah Wahhaj (bap) (Entered: 10/27/2023)
11/06/2023	1038​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 10:00 AM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/06/2023	1039​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Lucas Morton: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 11:00 AM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/06/2023	1040​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Hujrah Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 1:30 PM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/06/2023	1041​	NOTICE OF HEARING as to Subhanah Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/2024 at 2:30 PM in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/06/2023)
11/09/2023	1042​	Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by USA as to Jany Leveille. (Brawley, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Thanks a bunch!!

 

[Niner]

Monday, November 27th:
*Sentencing Hearing (Federal Case) (@ 1:30pm MT) – NM – 11 children (ages 1 to 15 found August 3, 2018 in filthy NM compound, Amalia) - *Maryam Jany Leveille (35/now 40) (wife of Siraj) plead guilty to a federal firearms charge & a conspiracy charge & faces up to 15 years in prison. She admitted acting with her four co-defendants to transport firearms from Georgia to New Mexico “for use in establishing a firearms & military tactics training range,” according to the plea agreement. Under the agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining charges against Leveille following sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
Case info & court hearings from 8/31/18 thru 9/21/23, Jury Selection (9/25/23) & Trial Days 1-13 (9/26-10/16/23) reference post #383 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-with-little-food-04-aug-2018.383594/page-20
10/20/23 Update: (1022) Notice of hearing as to Jany Leveille: Sentencing set for 11/27/23 at 1:30pm. Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the U.S. Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel & the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. 10/26/23: (1034) Order by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 1026 Motion for Order to Permit Contact With Her Children as to Jany Leveille. 11/9/23 Update: (1042) Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by USA as to Jany Leveille.

 

[Niner]

Any word on Leveille sentencing? TIA!

just to add - finding nothing....

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 or @Hoosgirl - any updates in court site for Leveille's sentencing back in November? Did she get 17 years or 20?
I am coming up with zilch... TIA!

 

[Niner]

@Hoosgirl - just going thru some oldies - looked for Leveille's sentencing - but finding nothing after Oct, 2023. Any updates in the court site? TIA!

I have the rest of them for sentencing on 1/13/24.

 

[Niner]

Quite a long post of notes. I will shorten this up a bit now.

Wednesday, January 31st:
*Sentencing Hearing (Federal Case) (starts @ 10am (Siraj), @ 11am (Morton), @ 1:30pm (Hujrah) & @ 2:30pm (Subhannah) MT) – NM – 11 children (ages 1 to 15 found August 3, 2018 in filthy NM compound, Amalia) - *Siraj Ibn Wahhaj (39/now 45), Laqman Lucas Allen Morton (40/now 45), Subhannah Wahhaj (35/now 40) (8 mos. pregnant back in 8/31/18) (wife of Morton) & Hujrah Wahhaj (35/now 40) (sister of Siraj) arrested (8/31/18) & indicted (9/12/18) & re charged & indicted (3/14/19) & arraigned (3/21/19) by FBI with 2 counts of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, 2 counts of conspiracy to murder an Officer or employee of the U.S. (except Subhannah & Hujrah only 1 count), possessing a firearm while unlawfully in the U.S., conspiracy to commit kidnapping (except Siraj) & kidnapping (except Siraj). The these four defendants are charged with aiding & abetting Leveille & conspiring with her to commit the offense. (Violating federal firearms & conspiracy laws). All plead not guilty.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced it would not seek the death penalty against the four facing kidnapping charges.
Trial began on 9/25/23 with jury selection which was completed. Jury: 7 men & 5 women.
Trial began on 9/26/23 & expected to last about 4 weeks. Government rested their case on 10/5/22. Defense began their case on 10/6/23 & rested their case on 10/11/23. 10/17/23: Jurors found all defendants guilty.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge William P. Johnson presiding.
Assistant U.S. Attorney George Kraehe, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj & Lucas Morton are representing themselves, defense attorney Donald Kochersberger for Hurah Mahhaj, defense attorney Justine Fox-Young for Subhanah Wahhaj.
Case info & court hearings from 8/31/18 thru 9/21/23, Jury Selection (9/25/23) & Trial Days 1-13 (9/26-10/16/23) reference post #383 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-with-little-food-04-aug-2018.383594/page-20
10/17/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 14, Verdict: Jurors reached their decision after deliberating for two-and-a-half days. The jury reached a guilty verdict for all the defendants in the case on Tuesday. Siraj Wahhaj was found guilty of all his charges. His two sisters, Hujrah & Subhannah, were also found guilty of kidnapping. They were acquitted on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists & providing material support to terrorists. Lucas Morton was guilty of terrorism charges, conspiracy to commit kidnapping & kidnapping that resulted in the boy’s death. A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled.
For more info see post #381 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-with-little-food-04-aug-2018.383594/page-20
All four defendants will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. At sentencing, Siraj, Hujrah & Subhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton each face up to life in prison. Per the terms of her plea agreement, Leveille faces up to 17 years in prison.
*Maryam Jany Leveille (35/now 40) (wife of Siraj) plead guilty to a federal firearms charge & a conspiracy charge & faces up to 15 years in prison. She admitted acting with her four co-defendants to transport firearms from Georgia to New Mexico “for use in establishing a firearms & military tactics training range,” according to the plea agreement. Under the agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining charges against Leveille following sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
10/20/23 Update: (1023) Order by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 1021 Motion for Extension of Time to File as to Subhanah Wahhaj. Notice of Appeal by Siraj Ibn Wahhaj 1010 Jury Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) 10/24/23: (1025) Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1024 Notice of Appeal - Jury Verdict 1010. 10/25/23: (1027)USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj 23-2168 for 1024 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Siraj Ibn Wahhaj. 10/25/23: (1028) Notice of Appeal by Hujrah Wahhaj re 1014 Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid). (1030) Notice of Appeal by Subhanah Wahhaj 1011 Verdict (Appeal Fee Not Paid.) 10/26/23: (1029) Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Hujrah Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1028 Notice of Appeal - Verdict (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record). (1031) Transmission of Preliminary Record as to Subhanah Wahhaj to US Court of Appeals re 1030 Notice of Appeal - Verdict (Attachments: # 1 Preliminary Record). (1032) USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Hujrah Wahhaj 23-2170 for 1028 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Hujrah Wahhaj. (1033) USCA Information Letter with Case Number as to Subhanah Wahhaj 23-2171 for 1030 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Subhanah Wahhaj. (1035) Order of USCA as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj ABATING 1024 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment. The court directs the Clerk of the district court to supplement the preliminary record for this appeal once final judgment enters. 10/27/23: (1036) Order of USCA abating case pending entry of final judgment by the district court. The court directs the Clerk of the district court to supplement the preliminary record for this appeal once final judgment enters as to Subhanah Wahhaj re 1030 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment (1037) Order of USCA abating case pending the district courts entry of final judgment. Once the district court enters final judgment, the court will lift the abatement & this appeal will proceed as to Hujrah Wahhaj.
11/6/23 Update: (1038) Notice of hearing as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/24 at 10am in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the U.S. Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel & the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail.
11/6/23 Update: (1039) Notice of hearing as to Lucas Morton: Sentencing set for 1/31/24 at 11am in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel & the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail.
11/6/23 Update: (1040) Notice of hearing as to Hujrah Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/24 at 1:30pm in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel & the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail.
11/6/23 Update: (1041) Notice of hearing as to Subhanah Wahhaj: Sentencing set for 1/31/24 at 2:30pm in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel & the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail.
11/9/23 Update: (1042) Unopposed Motion to continue sentencing hearing by USA as to Leveille.

 

[Niner]

I am surprised that I can not find anything on the sentencing hearing....

 

[Hoosgirl]

@Niner it looks like it got moved!

12/14/2023

1082​

ORDER by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton granting 1081 Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearings filed by USA. Pending further notice, the Court hereby vacates the 1/31/2024 sentencing hearings for Siraj Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton. Furthermore, the parties shall advise the Court if they wish to have the sentencing hearings reset on the same day or in close proximity to the 2/20/24 sentencing hearing for Jany Leveille. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED. (rwg) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

 

[Hoosgirl]

01/17/2024

1088​

NOTICE OF SENTENCING HEARINGS as to Subhanah Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Lucas Morton, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, and Jany Leveille on March 6, 2024 in Albuquerque - 560 Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson: Subhanah Wahhaj is set for Sentencing at 9:00 AM. Hujrah Wahhaj is set for Sentencing at 9:30 AM. Lucas Morton is set for Sentencing at 10:00 AM. Siraj Ibn Wahhaj is set for Sentencing at 11:00 AM. Jany Leveille is set for Sentencing at 1:30 PM. If the 4 defendants set in the morning need additional time, the Court will carry over into the afternoon and commence Ms. Leveille's sentencing upon the conclusion of the other defendants' sentencings. If Ms. Leveille's sentencing can not be concluded on March 6, 2024, sentencing will be continued on March 7, 2024. (rwg) [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/17/2024)

 

[Niner]

Oh geez.... thank you VERY much @Hoosgirl . I was wondering about Leveille sentencing date. Now I have that also! Again Thanks!

 

[Niner]

Oops - had this case in the wrong place...

Wednesday, March 6th:
*Sentencing Hearing (Federal Case) (starts @ 9am (Subhannah), @ 9:30aam (Hujrah), @ 10am (Morton) & @ 11am (Siraj) MT) – NM – 11 children (ages 1 to 15 found August 3, 2018 in filthy NM compound, Amalia) - *Siraj Ibn Wahhaj (39/now 45), Laqman Lucas Allen Morton (40/now 45), Subhannah Wahhaj (35/now 40) (8 mos. pregnant back in 8/31/18) (wife of Morton) & Hujrah Wahhaj (35/now 40) (sister of Siraj) arrested (8/31/18) & indicted (9/12/18) & re charged & indicted (3/14/19) & arraigned (3/21/19) by FBI with 2 counts of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, 2 counts of conspiracy to murder an Officer or employee of the U.S. (except Subhannah & Hujrah only 1 count), possessing a firearm while unlawfully in the U.S., conspiracy to commit kidnapping (except Siraj) & kidnapping (except Siraj). The these four defendants are charged with aiding & abetting Leveille & conspiring with her to commit the offense. (Violating federal firearms & conspiracy laws). All plead not guilty.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced it would not seek the death penalty against the four facing kidnapping charges.
Trial began on 9/25/23 with jury selection which was completed. Jury: 7 men & 5 women.
Trial began on 9/26/23 & expected to last about 4 weeks. Government rested their case on 10/5/22. Defense began their case on 10/6/23 & rested their case on 10/11/23. 10/17/23: Jurors found all defendants guilty.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge William P. Johnson presiding.
Assistant U.S. Attorney George Kraehe, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj & Lucas Morton are representing themselves, defense attorney Donald Kochersberger for Hurah Mahhaj, defense attorney Justine Fox-Young for Subhanah Wahhaj.
Case info & court hearings from 8/31/18 thru 9/21/23, Jury Selection (9/25/23) & Trial Days 1-14 (9/26-10/17/23) & thru 11/9/23 reference post #395 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-with-little-food-04-aug-2018.383594/page-20
12/14/23 Update: (1082) Order by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson as to Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj & Lucas Morton granting [1081] Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearings filed by USA. Pending further notice, the Court hereby vacates the 1/31/24 sentencing hearings for Siraj Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Subhanah Wahhaj & Lucas Morton. Furthermore, the parties shall advise the Court if they wish to have the sentencing hearings reset on the same day or in close proximity to the 2/20/24 sentencing hearing for Jany Leveille.
1/17/24 Update (1088) Notice of Sentencing hearings as to Subhanah Wahhaj, Hujrah Wahhaj, Lucas Morton, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj & Jany Leveille on 3/6/24 in Albuquerque Cimarron Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson: Subhanah Wahhaj is set for Sentencing at 9am. Hujrah Wahhaj is set for Sentencing at 9:30am. Lucas Morton is set for Sentencing at 10am. Siraj Ibn Wahhaj is set for Sentencing at 11am. Jany Leveille is set for Sentencing at 1:30pm. If the 4 defendants set in the morning need additional time, the Court will carry over into the afternoon & commence Ms. Leveille's sentencing upon the conclusion of the other defendants' sentencings. If Ms. Leveille's sentencing can not be concluded on 3/6/24, sentencing will be continued on 3/7/24.

ALSO:
*Sentencing Hearing (Federal Case) (@ 1:30pm MT) – NM – 11 children (ages 1 to 15 found August 3, 2018 in filthy NM compound, Amalia) - *Maryam Jany Leveille (35/now 40) (wife of Siraj) plead guilty to a federal firearms charge & a conspiracy charge & faces up to 15 years in prison. She admitted acting with her four co-defendants to transport firearms from Georgia to New Mexico “for use in establishing a firearms & military tactics training range,” according to the plea agreement. Under the agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining charges against Leveille following sentencing.
Case info & court hearings from 8/31/18 thru 9/21/23, Jury Selection (9/25/23) & Trial Days 1-13 (9/26-10/16/23) & thru 10/20/23 reference post #391 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...d-with-little-food-04-aug-2018.383594/page-20
11/27/23 Update: Sentencing set for 11/27/23 at 1:30pm. Sentencing was continued on 3/6/24 @ 1:30pm. If Leveille’s sentencing can not be concluded on 3/6/24 after all other have been sentenced, then sentencing will continue on 3/7/24.