Date: 08-12-2018

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Case Number: 1:17-cr-00782-AT

Judge: Analisa Torres

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Aline R. Flodr, Sheb Swett and Sagar K. Ravi

Defendant's Attorney: Jullian D. Harris and Sylvie Jill Levin - FPD

Description: New York, NY - “Broadway Bandit” Convicted In Manhattan Federal Court For 2017 Robbery Spree

JAMIE FRIERSON was found guilty of five robberies in connection with a robbery spree in Manhattan, during which thousands of dollars were stolen. FRIERSON was convicted after a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres.

U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Jaime Frierson went on a one-man crime spree, brazenly attempting to rob five Manhattan banks in broad daylight in less than two weeks. Frierson threatened the lives of bank tellers to get away with thousands of dollars in cash, endangering the safety of New Yorkers and traumatizing bank employees. This swift verdict shows that our community will not stand for these acts.”

According to the allegations in the Complaint and evidence at trial:

On August 16, 2017, FRIERSON entered a bank in midtown Manhattan and handed a bank teller a note claiming that he had a gun, demanding money, and threatening violence. In response, the teller gave FRIERSON approximately $1,500 in United States currency. Frierson then fled.

On August 18, 2017, FRIERSON entered a bank on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and handed a bank teller a note claiming he had a gun, demanding money, and threatening violence. After FRIERSON was unable to obtain any money, he fled the bank.

On August 24, 2017, FRIERSON entered a bank on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and handed a bank teller a note claiming he had a gun, demanding money, and threatening to kill bank employees. In response, the teller gave FRIERSON approximately $2,000 in United States currency. FRIERSON then fled.

On August 29, 2017, FRIERSON entered a bank in Harlem and handed a bank teller two notes claiming he had a gun, demanding money, and threatening to kill bank employees. After FRIERSON was unable to obtain any money, he fled the bank.

On August 29, 2017, FRIERSON entered a bank on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and handed a bank teller a note claiming that he was armed, demanding money, and threatening to kill bank employees. In response, the teller gave FRIERSON over $8,000 in United States currency. FRIERSON then fled.

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FRIERSON, 47, of New York, New York, was convicted of three counts of robbery and two counts of attempted robbery. FRIERSON is facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on each count, and is scheduled to be sentenced on December 10, 2018, before Judge Torres. The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge.

Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York City Police Department.

This case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Unit.

Pending Counts
Disposition
18:2113A.F ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE
(1)
18:2113A.F BANK ROBBERY BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE
(2)
18:2113A.F ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE
(3)
18:2113A.F BANK ROBBERY BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE
(4)
18:2113A.F BANK ROBBERY BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE
(5)
18:2113A.F ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE
(6)
18:2113A.F BANK ROBBERY BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE
(7)
18:924C.F VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN/FIREARMS BRANDISHING
(8)

Outcome: 08/09/2018 ORDER denying 37 Motion to Dismiss as to Jamie Frierson (1). For the reasons set forth on the record on August 7, 2018, the motion to dismiss is DENIED.. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/9/2018) (MS) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
08/09/2018 ORDER granting 45 LETTER MOTION as to Jamie Frierson (1). (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/9/2018) (MS) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
08/09/2018 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 25 Motion in Limine as to Jamie Frierson (1). For the reasons stated on the record at the final pretrial conference on July 19, 2018, Defendant's motions in limine are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/9/2018) (MS) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
08/09/2018 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 24 Motion in Limine as to Jamie Frierson (1). For the reasons stated on the record at the final pretrial conference on July 19, 2018, the Government's motions in limine are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/9/2018) (MS) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
08/09/2018 ORDER deferring ruling on 44 LETTER MOTION as to Jamie Frierson (1). For the reasons stated on the record on August 7, 2018, the Court held in abeyance its decision on the motion. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/7/2018) (MS) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
08/09/2018 47 ORDER as to Jamie Frierson. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a sentencing hearing on December 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Defendant shall file his sentencing submission by November 26, 2018. The Government shall file its sentencing submission by December 3, 2018. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/9/2018)(bw) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
08/09/2018 48 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from USA dated August 9, 2018 re: Exclusion of Time under the Speedy Trial Act . Document filed by USA as to Jamie Frierson. (Flodr, Aline) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
08/09/2018 49 ORDER as to Jamie Frierson (1) granting 48 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from USA dated August 9, 2018 re: Exclusion of Time under the Speedy Trial Act. GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that the time from August 9, 2018 through December 10, 2018 is excluded from the Speedy Trial calculation with respect to Counts One and Four of the Indictment, ECF No. 9, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). The ends of justice served by excluding such time outweigh the interests of the public and Defendant in a speedy trial because the time will allow the parties to pursue their proposed disposition of Counts One and Four. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/9/2018) (lnl) (Entered: 08/10/2018)

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