DOJ-OGR-00004751.pdf

--- Page 1 --- **Document Header** * Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE * Document 300 * Filed 06/15/21 * Page 8 of 32 **Transcript of Court Proceedings** * L4TPDAYS + Thank you. You have everything. + THE COURT: Okay. Now, I have in front of me a document entitled Waiver of Right to be Present at Criminal Proceeding and Consent to Proceed Via Video or Telephone Conference. + I make the findings required of me under the CARES Act. I make the findings required of me under the CARES Act that it is necessary to hold this proceeding remotely, and I understand, by the way, that this is also being done at Ms. Days' request. + Is that correct, Mr. Donaldson? + MR. DONALDSON: That is correct, your Honor. Yes. + THE COURT: Okay. So, Ms. Days, I have in front of me this waiver of your right to be present at this proceeding. Do you understand that you have the right to be in the courtroom physically present with me, physically present, at the time of your sentence? + THE DEFENDANT: Yes. + THE COURT: Do you understand that you have the right to speak directly in that courtroom to me? + THE DEFENDANT: Yes. + THE COURT: Is it your wish to proceed with your sentencing via this video and teleconference? + THE DEFENDANT: Yes, your Honor. + THE COURT: Have you discussed these issues with your attorney? **Footer** * SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. + (212) 805-0300 + DOJ-OGR-00004751