MINUTE ORDER. On November 8, 2017, this Court denied a private individual who is neither a party to this case nor counsel of record for any party leave to file a Motion to Intervene in the proceedings, noting that the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure do not provide for intervention in a criminal case. See Dkt. 39. The would-be intervenor has also attempted to file a Motion to Dismiss Indictment for Insufficient Evidence and Lack of Jurisdiction/Defense Sentencing Memorandum, two notices of appeal, and a motion for reconsideration, see Dkts. 40, 51, 53, and 58, and he has submitted a letter regarding his motion to intervene. Dkt. 59. The Court denied leave to file them all, and the movant appears to be frustrated and disappointed by this decision. The Court recognizes that the movant sincerely believes that he has information to share that bears on this case, and that, understandably, he wishes to be heard. There are many places and means available for a private citizen to express his views about matters of public interest, but the fact is, the Court's docket is not one of them. It is the record of official proceedings related to criminal charges brought by the United States against two individuals who are presumed to be innocent, and for the benefit of all parties concerned and the public, it must be maintained in an orderly fashion and in accordance with court rules. The movant is correct in his assertion that under different circumstances, in civil cases, "friends of the court" may seek permission to file briefs, see Local Civil Rule 7(o), but those circumstances do not pertain here. The movant is also correct in pointing out that in some cases, non-parties submit letters for the Court's consideration at the time of sentencing. It is this Court's practice to docket sentencing materials if and when they are received in any case, but this case is in its early stages, and that practice would not justify granting leave to file the material that has been submitted to date. In sum, the Clerk will be directed not to docket additional pleadings submitted by the would-be intervenor, and if the movant seeks relief from this Court's rulings, he must seek it from the Court of Appeals by filing an appeal of those rulings. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 11/29/17. (DMK)

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