United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States United States District Court Northern District of Georgia author aut Government Organization text government publication eng USCOURTS Judicial Publications judicial 2026-04-22 Administrative Office of the United States Courts 2026-04-20 monographic deposited born digital 93 digital object pages JU 4.15 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340 P0b002ee1e0c499a2 DGPO 2026-04-22 2026-04-22 USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340 machine generated eng fdlp USCOURTS USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340 District gand 11th Georgia 2122 1:24-cr-00340 Atlanta criminal 1:24-cr-00340 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340 JU 4.15 1:24-cr-00340;24-340 United States District Court Northern District of Georgia 11th Circuit Atlanta U.S. Courts author aut Wayne Alford Alford Wayne Defendant Jaheim Arnold Arnold Jaheim Defendant Latasha Baker Baker Latasha Defendant Jayden Barnes Barnes Jayden Defendant Coach Poker Coach Poker Defendant El Swiper El Swiper Defendant Matthew Freeman Freeman Matthew Defendant Gotti Freeman Gotti Freeman Defendant Latasha Larrier Larrier Latasha Defendant Carlos Pearson Pearson Carlos Defendant Pokerface Matt Pokerface Matt Defendant Rice Rico Rice Rico Defendant Rico Reflection Rico Reflection Defendant Slime Slime Defendant Swipe Swipe Defendant Toppslime Toppslime Defendant USA USA Plaintiff USCOURTS USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340 District gand 11th Georgia 2122 1:24-cr-00340 Atlanta criminal Georgia NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Wayne Alford (1), Carlos Pearson (5), and Jayden Barnes (6). The Court RECOMMENDS that Defendant Barnes's 164 Motion to sever counts seven and eight be DENIED. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Alford's 179 Motion to sever be DENIED. Alford's 175 Motion for James Hearing is DEFERRED to the District Judge. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Alford's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Pearson's 160 motion to sever count nine be DENIED. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Pearson's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 2/23/2026. (pdt)NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Wayne Alford (1), Carlos Pearson (5), and Jayden Barnes (6). The Court RECOMMENDS that Defendant Barnes's 164 Motion to sever counts seven and eight be DENIED. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Alford's 179 Motion to sever be DENIED. Alford's 175 Motion for James Hearing is DEFERRED to the District Judge. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Alford's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Pearson's 160 motion to sever count nine be DENIED. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Pearson's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 2/23/2026. (pdt)NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Wayne Alford (1), Carlos Pearson (5), and Jayden Barnes (6). The Court RECOMMENDS that Defendant Barnes's 164 Motion to sever counts seven and eight be DENIED. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Alford's 179 Motion to sever be DENIED. Alford's 175 Motion for James Hearing is DEFERRED to the District Judge. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Alford's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Pearson's 160 motion to sever count nine be DENIED. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Pearson's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 2/23/2026. (pdt) 0 2026-02-23 D09002ee1e0c65a2d https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-0 gand-1_24-cr-00340_0.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-0 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/pdf/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-0.pdf USCOURTS 1:24-cr-00340; USA v. Alford, et al.; United States District Court Northern District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-0 0 2026-02-23 NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Wayne Alford (1), Carlos Pearson (5), and Jayden Barnes (6). The Court RECOMMENDS that Defendant Barnes's 164 Motion to sever counts seven and eight be DENIED. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Alford's 179 Motion to sever be DENIED. Alford's 175 Motion for James Hearing is DEFERRED to the District Judge. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Alford's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Pearson's 160 motion to sever count nine be DENIED. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Pearson's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 2/23/2026. (pdt)NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Wayne Alford (1), Carlos Pearson (5), and Jayden Barnes (6). The Court RECOMMENDS that Defendant Barnes's 164 Motion to sever counts seven and eight be DENIED. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Alford's 179 Motion to sever be DENIED. Alford's 175 Motion for James Hearing is DEFERRED to the District Judge. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Alford's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Pearson's 160 motion to sever count nine be DENIED. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Pearson's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 2/23/2026. (pdt)NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Wayne Alford (1), Carlos Pearson (5), and Jayden Barnes (6). The Court RECOMMENDS that Defendant Barnes's 164 Motion to sever counts seven and eight be DENIED. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Alford's 179 Motion to sever be DENIED. Alford's 175 Motion for James Hearing is DEFERRED to the District Judge. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Alford's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Defendant Pearson's 160 motion to sever count nine be DENIED. With no remaining motion pending, Defendant Pearson's case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 2/23/2026. (pdt) NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Jayden Barnes (6) RECOMMENDING that Barnes's 162 Motion to Suppress Evidence Derived from Instagram Search Warrants and 163 Motion to Suppress Evidence Derived from iCloud Search Warrants be DENIED. With no other pending motions, this case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 3/10/2026. (pdt) 1 2026-03-10 D09002ee1e0c65a2e https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-1 gand-1_24-cr-00340_1.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-1 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/pdf/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-1.pdf USCOURTS 1:24-cr-00340; USA v. Alford, et al.; United States District Court Northern District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-1 1 2026-03-10 NON-FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Jayden Barnes (6) RECOMMENDING that Barnes's 162 Motion to Suppress Evidence Derived from Instagram Search Warrants and 163 Motion to Suppress Evidence Derived from iCloud Search Warrants be DENIED. With no other pending motions, this case is CERTIFIED READY FOR TRIAL. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 3/10/2026. (pdt) ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt) 2 2026-04-03 D09002ee1e0c65c00 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-2 gand-1_24-cr-00340_2.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-2 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/pdf/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-2.pdf USCOURTS 1:24-cr-00340; USA v. Alford, et al.; United States District Court Northern District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-2 2 2026-04-03 ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendants Alfords and Pearson's 220 and 221 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 215 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the 160, 164 and 179 Motions to Sever filed by Defendants Alford, Pearson, and Barnes. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 3rd day of April, 2026. (pdt) ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt) 3 2026-04-20 D09002ee1e0c65bff https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-3 gand-1_24-cr-00340_3.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-3 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340/pdf/USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-3.pdf USCOURTS 1:24-cr-00340; USA v. Alford, et al.; United States District Court Northern District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gand-1_24-cr-00340-3 3 2026-04-20 ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)ORDER. The Court OVERRULES Defendant Barnes's 227 Objections, ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's 223 Report and Recommendation, and DENIES the Defendant Barnes's 162 and 163 Motions to Suppress. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on this 20th day of April, 2026. (pdt)