Sentencing - be there or miss your chance to speak.

If you cant make it - write a letter to the judge at the address listed in the notification below.
Without victims, the judge will feel this is a lessor crime.


Internal Case Number: 2008R01592Court Docket Number: 09-CR-00255The sentencing hearing for defendant(s), NICHOLAS COSMO, has been set for October 14, 2011, 10:30 AM at U. S. District Court, EDNY, Long Island Courthouse, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY 11722-4438 before Judge Denis Hurley. You are welcome to attend this proceeding; however, unless you have received a subpoena, your attendance is not required by the Court. If you plan on attending, please check with the VNS Call Center to verify the sentencing date and time. Should you wish to speak at the sentencing or want to check for the most current information on the date/time of this event please call our office a day or two before the scheduled hearing.A United States Probation Officer prepares a report for the Court and may contact you to discuss the impact the crime had on you financially, physically, and/or emotionally. If you are contacted, please make every effort to provide accurate and detailed information.
Reason for adjournment: The United States Probation Department recently disclosed the Pre-Sentence Investigation Report to the Court and the parties. The parties are required to review the report and file responses to the Probation Department and the Court if appropriate. Due to the complex nature of this case, the amount of loss involved, and the large number of victims, it had taken more time than anticipated to obtain all the necessary information to prepare a detailed and thorough report.

Reminder re: Victim impact - It is helpful for the Court to know the impact of crime on the victims. If you would like to submit a victim impact statement to the Court, please mail by September 26th to: The Honorable Denis R. Hurley, U.S. District Court-EDNY, 930 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY 11722. If you would like to speak at the sentencing, please include your request in the letter.