U.S. v. O'TOOLE

STEVEN McAULIFFE, District Judge

Defendant O'Toole's motion to continue the final pretrial conference and trial is granted (document 8). Trial has been rescheduled for the February 2009 trial period. Defendant O'Toole shall file a waiver of speedy trial rights not later than November 3, 2008. On the filing of such waiver, his continuance shall be effective.

The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial, 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(8)(B)(iv), in that failure to grant a continuance would unreasonably deny defendant the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation taking into account the exercise of due diligence under the circumstances.

Final Pretrial Conference: February 6, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

Jury Selection: February 18, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

SO ORDERED.