IN RE MUTUAL FUNDS INVESTMENT LITIGATION

J. FREDERICK MOTZ, District Judge

Upon review of the written and oral arguments made in connection with Theodore C. Sihpol, III's motion for a stay pending resolution of related criminal proceedings, it is, this 3rd day of March 2005

ORDERED

1. Mr. Sihpol's motion is granted;

2. All proceedings in this case are stayed as to Mr. Sihpol until further order of this court;

3. In the event that the trial in Mr. Sihpol's criminal case is postponed, within five days of the postponement counsel for Mr. Sihpol shall advise the court and opposing counsel of the new trial date; and

4. Within five days of Mr. Sihpol's acquittal or conviction, counsel for Mr. Sihpol shall advise the court and opposing counsel of the acquittal or conviction and, in the event that Mr. Sihpol is convicted, of Mr. Sihpol's sentencing date.