New York Southern District Court
Judge:John G Koeltl
Case #: 1:21-cv-01919
Nature of Suit850 Other Statutes - Securities/Commodities/Exchange
Cause07:0013a-1 Enjoin or restrain violations Contract Market rules
Case Filed:Mar 05, 2021
Terminated:Jul 14, 2022
Last checked: Sunday Oct 10, 2021 9:47 PM EDT
Defendant
John David McAfee
Defendant
Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr.
3220 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104
Represented By
Arnold A Spencer
Spencer & Associates
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Plaintiff
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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140 Broadway, 19th floor, NY 10005
Represented By
Gates Salyers Hurand
Commodity Futures Trading Commission(nyc)
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K. Brent Tomer
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission(nyc)
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Alejandra de Urioste
Commodity Futures Trading Commission(nyc)
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David William Oakland
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission(nyc)
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Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Thursday, July 14, 2022
38 38 order Judgment - Consent ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties Thu 07/14 5:04 PM
CONSENT ORDER FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION, CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY AND OTHER EOUIT ABLE RELIEF AGAINST DEFENDANT JIMMY GALE WATSON: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Based upon and in connection with the foregoing conduct, pursuant to Section 6c of the Act, 7 U.S.C. § 13a-1, Watson is permanently restrained, enjoined and prohibited from directly or indirectly: As further set forth in this order. Watson shall pay disgorgement in the amount of One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($144,736) ("Disgorgement Obligation"), representing the gains received in connection with such violations, within thirty days of the date of the entry of this Consent Order. If the Disgorgement Obligation is not paid in full within thirty days of the date of entry of this Consent Order, then post-judgment interest shall accrue on the Disgorgement Obligation beginning on the date of entry of this Consent Order and shall be determined by using the Treasury Bill rate prevailing on the date of entry of this Consent Order pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1961. As further set forth in this order. Watson shall pay a civil monetary penalty in the amount of One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($144,736) ("CMP Obligation"), within thirty days of the date of the entry of this Consent Order. If the CMP Obligation is not paid in full within thirty days of the date of entry of this Consent Order, then post-judgment interest shall accrue on the CMP Obligation beginning on the date of entry of this Consent Order and shall be determined by using the Treasury Bill rate prevailing on the date of entry of this Consent Order pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1961. As further set forth in this order. Contempt: Watson understands that the terms of the Consent Order are enforceable through contempt proceedings, and that, in any such proceedings he may not challenge the validity of this Consent Order. Agreements and Undertakings: Watson shall comply with all of the undertakings and agreements set forth in this Consent Order. There being no just reason for delay, the Clerk of the Court is hereby ordered to enter this Consent Order for Permanent Injunction, Civil Monetary Penalty and Other Equitable Relief Against Defendant Jimmy Gale Watson forthwith and without further notice. The Clerk's directed to close this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/14/2022) Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr terminated. (ks)
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37 37 order Notice of Voluntary Dismissal - Signed ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties Thu 07/14 4:02 PM
PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL AS TO DEFENDANT JOHN DAVID MCAFEE: Plaintiff Commodity Futures Trading Commission hereby files this notice of voluntary dismissal of its complaint as to Defendant John David McAfee without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Plaintiff is voluntarily dismissing its complaint as to Defendant John David McAfee due to his death. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/14/2022) John David McAfee terminated. (ks)
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misc Notice to Court Regarding Voluntary Dismissal Thu 07/14 11:10 AM
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. 36 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge John G. Koeltl for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. (tp)
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
36 36 2 pgs notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Wed 07/13 5:45 PM
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice and without costs against the defendant(s) John David McAfee. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). ..(Oakland, David)
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35 35 2 pgs motion Approve Consent Judgment Wed 07/13 5:43 PM
MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment as to Defendant Jimmy Gale Watson . Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Proposed Consent Order
Thursday, April 28, 2022
34 34 2 pgs misc Status Report Thu 04/28 3:14 PM
STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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33 33 notice Notice of Change of Address Thu 04/28 3:11 PM
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by David William Oakland on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. New Address: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Ted Weiss Federal Building, 290 Broadway, Suite 600, New York, NY, 10007, (646) 746-9700..(Oakland, David)
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
32 32 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Thu 04/14 12:37 PM
ORDER granting31 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re31 FIFTH LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated April 14, 2022.. Time to answer in both cases is extended to July 15, 2022. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 4/14/2022) Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr answer due 7/15/2022 (ks)
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31 31 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Thu 04/14 10:23 AM
FIFTH LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated April 14, 2022. Document filed by Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr..(Spencer, Arnold)
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Monday, January 31, 2022
30 30 order Memo Endorsement ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Mon 01/31 3:53 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re:29 Status Report filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/31/2022) (ama)
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Friday, January 28, 2022
29 29 2 pgs misc Status Report Fri 01/28 4:05 PM
STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
28 28 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Continue Thu 01/13 10:06 AM
ORDER granting27 Letter Motion to Continue. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 1/12/2022) (mml)
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27 27 motion Continue Wed 01/12 5:34 PM
FOURTH LETTER MOTION to Continue Date to File Answer addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated January 12, 2022. Document filed by Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr..(Spencer, Arnold)
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Friday, October 15, 2021
26 26 order Memo Endorsement ~Util - Set Deadlines Fri 10/15 6:03 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:24 Status Report filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ENDORSEMENT: Status report due January 28, 2022. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/15/2021) Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr answer due 1/13/2022. (ks)
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25 25 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 10/15 5:57 PM
ORDER granting23 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re23 THIRD LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated October 14, 2021.. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 10/15/2021) (ks)
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
24 24 2 pgs misc Status Report Thu 10/14 6:34 PM
STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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23 23 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Thu 10/14 5:36 PM
THIRD LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated October 14, 2021. Document filed by Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr..(Spencer, Arnold)
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Friday, October 08, 2021
22 22 3 pgs service Certificate of Service Complaints Fri 10/08 3:42 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. John David McAfee served on 6/1/2021, answer due 6/22/2021. Service was accepted by John David McAfee. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A (Request to Central Authority),
Att: 2 Exhibit B (Return of Service from Central Authority),
Att: 3 31 pgs Exhibit C (English Translation),
Att: 4 Exhibit D (Certificate of Translation)
Monday, August 16, 2021
21 21 1 pgs order Memo Endorsement Mon 08/16 3:34 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:20 Status Report filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 8/16/2021) (tg)
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Friday, August 13, 2021
20 20 1 pgs STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
19 19 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Continue Wed 07/28 5:22 PM
ORDER granting18 Letter Motion to Continue. Time for Mr. Watson to respond to the complaint is extended to 10/15/21. So ordered. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/28/2021) (vfr)
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18 18 2 pgs motion Continue Wed 07/28 11:07 AM
SECOND LETTER MOTION to Continue Defendant's Answer Date addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated July 28, 2021. Document filed by Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr..(Spencer, Arnold)
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utility Set/Reset Deadlines Wed 07/28 5:22 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr answer due 10/15/2021. (vfr)
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
17 17 order Memo Endorsement Tue 07/13 2:28 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:16 Status Report filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/13/2021) (mml)
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Monday, July 12, 2021
16 16 1 pgs misc Status Report Mon 07/12 8:39 PM
STATUS REPORT. Regarding Reported Death of Defendant McAfee Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Thursday, June 03, 2021
15 15 2 pgs order Memo Endorsement Thu 06/03 4:05 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:14 Letter filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/3/2021) (kv)
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Wednesday, June 02, 2021
14 14 2 pgs misc Letter Wed 06/02 5:44 PM
LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from David W. Oakland dated June 2, 2021 re: Update on Service of Process Pursuant to Hague Convention. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
13 13 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Thu 04/22 3:38 PM
ORDER granting12 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re12 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated April 21, 2021.. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 4/22/2021) (ks)
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
12 12 2 pgs motion Extension of Time to File Answer Wed 04/21 4:07 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Arnold Spencer dated April 21, 2021. Document filed by Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr..(Spencer, Arnold)
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Friday, April 16, 2021
11 11 2 pgs service Certificate of Service Complaints Fri 04/16 1:15 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr served on 4/6/2021, answer due 4/27/2021. Service was accepted by Arnold Spencer, Esq.. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Friday, March 19, 2021
utility Case Accepted as Related Fri 03/19 8:46 AM
CASE ACCEPTED AS RELATED. Create association to 1:20-cv-08281-JGK. Notice of Assignment to follow. (ad)
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utility Case Designation Fri 03/19 8:46 AM
Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (ad)
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notice Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment Fri 03/19 8:48 AM
NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge John G. Koeltl. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (ad)
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 03/10 11:52 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alejandra de Urioste on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(de Urioste, Alejandra)
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Tuesday, March 09, 2021
9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 03/09 5:07 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David William Oakland on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Oakland, David)
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Monday, March 08, 2021
8 8 service Summons Issued Mon 03/08 4:10 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to John David McAfee..(pc)
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7 7 service Summons Issued Mon 03/08 4:09 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr..(pc)
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misc Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction Mon 03/08 10:53 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Gates Salyers Hurand. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code XX Out of State; Fee Status code none (no fee required);. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to New York; the Fee Status code has been modified to wv (waived);. (pc)
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notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Mon 03/08 10:56 AM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Unassigned. .(pc)
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utility Case Designated ECF Mon 03/08 10:56 AM
Case Designated ECF. (pc)
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utility Case Referred as Possibly Related/Similar Mon 03/08 10:59 AM
CASE REFERRED TO Judge John G. Koeltl as possibly related to 20cv8281 (pc)
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Friday, March 05, 2021
6 6 service Request for Issuance of Summons Fri 03/05 10:43 AM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Jimmy Gale Watson, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Hurand, Gates)
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5 5 service Request for Issuance of Summons Fri 03/05 10:41 AM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to John David McAfee, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Hurand, Gates)
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4 4 misc Statement of Relatedness Fri 03/05 10:34 AM
STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 20-cv-8281. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Hurand, Gates)
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3 3 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 03/05 10:31 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by K. Brent Tomer on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Tomer, K. Brent)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Fri 03/05 10:24 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Hurand, Gates)
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1 1 20 pgs cmp Complaint Fri 03/05 10:16 AM
COMPLAINT against John David McAfee, Jimmy Gale Watson, Jr. Document filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission..(Hurand, Gates)
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