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The grand jury subpoenas that are at issue are discoverable <strong>for</strong> a number of reasons. Firstand <strong>for</strong>emost, <strong>the</strong> issuance of <strong>the</strong> subpoenas and <strong>the</strong> absence of evidence are potentiallyexculpa<strong>to</strong>ry and <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e subject <strong>to</strong> discovery under Brady v. Maryland and its progeny, as wellas Maryland Rule 4-263(d)(5). In addition, <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r has previously recognized thatsuch subpoenas are discoverable, as he has already provided numerous copies of o<strong>the</strong>r grand jurysubpoenas that were issued, even though no documents or testimony were produced in response<strong>the</strong>re<strong>to</strong>. Having produced numerous copies of o<strong>the</strong>r grand jury subpoenas, <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>rcan hardly rely upon <strong>the</strong> "secrecy" of <strong>the</strong> grand jur <strong>to</strong> deny <strong>the</strong> production of <strong>the</strong>se additionalsubpoenas. Finally, as <strong>the</strong> Cour is well aware, <strong>the</strong> grand jury subpoenas at issue are highlyrelevant <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> defendant's prior motion relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> abuse of<strong>the</strong> grand jury process. To <strong>the</strong>extent that those subpoenas are now relevant <strong>to</strong> a motion <strong>to</strong> be fied by <strong>the</strong> defendant, <strong>the</strong>re isfur<strong>the</strong>r justification <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Court</strong> <strong>to</strong> compel <strong>the</strong> disclosure, consistent with Due Processprinciples.II. The Grand Jury Subpoenas are Exculpa<strong>to</strong>ryAs noted above, this case involves, among o<strong>the</strong>r things, <strong>the</strong> allegations that <strong>the</strong> defendantmisused certain gift cards that were allegedly donated by <strong>Baltimore</strong> City developers and fundedby <strong>the</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong> City Housing Authority. Because gift cards do not identify <strong>the</strong> donor in anyway, and can be redeemed like cash, one of <strong>the</strong> principal issues at <strong>the</strong> trial of this case will bewhe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> State can meet its obligation <strong>to</strong> prove beyond a reasonable doubt which gift cardswere purchased by which pary, <strong>to</strong> whom <strong>the</strong>y were given, whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> defendant knew whichgift cards came from which source at any particular time, and whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> defendant acted with<strong>the</strong> necessary criminal intent. Indeed, <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r's principal investiga<strong>to</strong>r testifiedbe<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> grand jury that "some of <strong>the</strong>se (gift cards) were very difficult <strong>to</strong> trace because <strong>the</strong>reClient Documents:4844-5917-5 i 72vl IG6084-00000018/14/20093


wasn't a credit card used or <strong>the</strong>re wasn't a Reward Zone card which is only applicable in BestBuy." He went on <strong>to</strong> agree that "if you buy a card in cash and you use that card in <strong>the</strong> samedenomination <strong>the</strong>re is no record of who used it..." See Exhibit 5, Excerpt from Grand Jurtestimony of Special Agent John Poliks. Consequently, <strong>the</strong> absence of documents relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>purchase and/or distribution of gift cards is exculpa<strong>to</strong>ry in itself, as well as providing leads <strong>to</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r potential exculpa<strong>to</strong>ry evidence. See Gonzales v. McKune, 247 F.3d 1066, 1077 (loth Cir.2001) (absence of evidence in lab tests found <strong>to</strong> be exculpa<strong>to</strong>ry).Indeed, <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r recognizes <strong>the</strong> importance of <strong>the</strong> existence vel non of anydocuments relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> handling of gift cards, as one of <strong>the</strong> subpoenas, which he haspreviously withdrawn sought <strong>the</strong> production of such documents. See Exhibit 6, copy of GrandJury subpoena <strong>to</strong> Zoe Michael requesting production of documents relating <strong>to</strong> gift cards.Thus, <strong>the</strong> issuance of grand jury subpoenas <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r paries <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> production ofdocuments relating <strong>to</strong> gift cards or testimony related <strong>the</strong>re<strong>to</strong>, and <strong>the</strong> absence of suchdocumentation, is exculpa<strong>to</strong>ry in that it tends <strong>to</strong> negate <strong>the</strong> defendant's guilt <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> offensescharged.III. The State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r Has Recognized That Such Subpoenas AreDiscoverableIn denying <strong>the</strong> production of this evidence, <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r maintains that because nodocuments or testimony were produced in response <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> grandjury subpoenas at issue, he is no<strong>to</strong>bligated <strong>to</strong> produce <strong>the</strong>m. This eleventh-hour explanation is belied by <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r'sown disclosures <strong>to</strong> date. Prior <strong>to</strong> this most recent request, <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r has provided <strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong> defense numerous copies of grand jury subpoenas, even though those subpoenas did notresult in <strong>the</strong> production of any documents or testimony. See Exhibit 7, copies of Office of StateClient Documents:4844-59 i 7-51 72v IIG6084-00000018/14/20094


Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r Evidence Control Forms.! The State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r should now not be heard <strong>to</strong> contendthat <strong>the</strong> very same category of documents he has already produced <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> defense is somehow notsubject <strong>to</strong> discovery in connection with <strong>the</strong> new charges filed. For <strong>the</strong> same reason, <strong>the</strong> StateProsecu<strong>to</strong>r's attempts <strong>to</strong> hide behind <strong>the</strong> cloak of grand jury secrecy should be unavailing. Hehas already produced numerous grand jury subpoenas <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> defense as noted above, and <strong>the</strong>subpoenas that are now sought are no different from those.iv. The Grand Jury Subpoenas are Relevant <strong>to</strong> a <strong>Motion</strong> <strong>to</strong> be Filed By <strong>the</strong>DefenseAs <strong>the</strong> Cour is already aware, <strong>the</strong> defense has previously fied a motion alleging that <strong>the</strong>State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r has misused <strong>the</strong> grand jury process <strong>to</strong> ga<strong>the</strong>r evidence <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>n-pendingcharges. Although <strong>the</strong> <strong>Court</strong> dismissed that motion as moot as a result of <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r'sentry of <strong>the</strong> Nol Pros, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Court</strong> did not rule on <strong>the</strong> merits of that motion. The subpoenas which<strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r issued, one of which is attached here<strong>to</strong> and referenced above, plainly sought<strong>the</strong> production of documents relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> gift cards at issue. The State should not be able <strong>to</strong>misuse <strong>the</strong> grand jury, dismiss <strong>the</strong> pending charge, and <strong>the</strong>n conceal its misconduct by refusing<strong>to</strong> produce documents that are germane <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> issue. Indeed, in <strong>the</strong> only case <strong>to</strong> address this issueby a Maryland appellate court, Erman v. State, 49 Md. App 60S, 434 A2d 1030 (Md. App 1981),<strong>the</strong> <strong>Court</strong> of Special Appeals approved of <strong>the</strong> trial court's decision <strong>to</strong> compel <strong>the</strong> production ofall grandjury subpoenas issued post-indictment.In order <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong> defendant has not been disadvantaged by <strong>the</strong> prosecu<strong>to</strong>r'smisuse of <strong>the</strong> grand jury, Due Process dictates that <strong>the</strong> <strong>Court</strong> should order <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong>produce <strong>the</strong> grand jury subpoenas. As <strong>the</strong> <strong>Court</strong> of Special Appeals has noted, literal compliancei The Evidence Control Forms are documents created and maintained by <strong>the</strong> Offce of<strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> recordevidence obtained in <strong>the</strong> course of its investigation. The enclosed Forms represent documents made available <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>defense, including <strong>the</strong> actual grand jury subpoenas and responsive material referenced in those <strong>for</strong>ms. They havebeen redacted <strong>to</strong> eliminate personal account numbers, telephone numbers and o<strong>the</strong>r similar private in<strong>for</strong>mation.Client Documents:4844-59 i 7 -5172v IIG6084-00000018/14/2009S


CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEI hereby certify this \r!day of August, 2009, that a copy of<strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>egoing <strong>Motion</strong><strong>to</strong> <strong>Compel</strong> <strong>Discovery</strong> was sent by electronic and regular mail <strong>to</strong> Robert Rohrbaugh, Esq., Officeof<strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r, Towson, Maryland.~). ~~J4Dale P. 'KelbermanClient Documents:4844-59 i 7 -5172v IIG6084-00000018/14/20098


MIL E S & S Toe K B RID G E P.C.4. Any and all documents relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> purchase and redemption of any of <strong>the</strong> gift cardsreferred <strong>to</strong> in <strong>the</strong> new indictment;5. Copies of any and all documents showing that Mr. Lipscomb's company, Doracon, or<strong>Baltimore</strong>.any related entity, was doing business with, or was regulated by, <strong>the</strong> City of6. Copies of any and all documents showing that <strong>the</strong> defendant knew that Mr. Lipscomb,Doracon, or any related entity, was doing business with or was regulated by <strong>the</strong> City of<strong>Baltimore</strong>.Please provide us with copies of <strong>the</strong>se materials promptly. If <strong>the</strong>re are no documents responsive<strong>to</strong> any category, please so state.Thank/ you <strong>for</strong> your prompt attention <strong>to</strong> this matter.Very truly yours,\~?QAL;. \t(Liv~~Dale P. KelbermanDPKllfcc: Arnold Weiner, EsquireClient Documents:4834-3333-5556v IIG60B4-OOOOI8/512009


STATE. OF MARYLANDROBERT A. ROHRBAUGHSTATE PROSECUTORHamp<strong>to</strong>n Plaz .Suite 410300 East Joppa RoadTowson, MD 21286-3152OFFICEOFTHE STATE PROSECUTORTelephone (410) 321-40671 (800) 695-405Fax (410) 321-3851August 6, 2009Via e-mail and regular mailDale P. Kelbennan, Esq.Miles and S<strong>to</strong>ckbndgei 0 Light Street<strong>Baltimore</strong>, Marland 21202Re: State of Marland v. Sheila <strong>Dixon</strong>Case Nos.; 109210015 and 109210016Dear Mr. Kelbennan:I am in receipt ofyour correspondence dated August 5, 2009 requesting certaindiscovery. Some of <strong>the</strong> requests far exceed what is requied under <strong>the</strong> Marland RulesProcedure and, specifically, <strong>the</strong> matenal requied <strong>to</strong> be produced under Rule 4-263(d).By way of ilustation only, you request a copy of any statement Mr. Lipscomb may havemade <strong>to</strong> any o<strong>the</strong>r law en<strong>for</strong>cement agency. I am sure you are aware that Marland Rule4-263(c)(2) sets <strong>for</strong>t <strong>the</strong> obligations of ths Ofice, as well as defense counel. The Rulespecifically requires that ths Oficeprovide material or infonnation "that ar in <strong>the</strong>possession or control of <strong>the</strong> at<strong>to</strong>rney, members of <strong>the</strong> at<strong>to</strong>rney's staff, or any o<strong>the</strong>r personwho ei<strong>the</strong>r reports regularly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> at<strong>to</strong>rney's office or has reported <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> at<strong>to</strong>rney'soffice in regard <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> parcular case." O<strong>the</strong>r requests seek <strong>the</strong> disclosure of<strong>the</strong> tralstrategy, menta impressions and work product which in<strong>for</strong>mation is precluded byMaryland Rule4-263(g). Notwithtadingthat <strong>the</strong> requests fail <strong>to</strong> comply with <strong>the</strong>Maryland Rules of Procedure, as we have done in <strong>the</strong> past, this Offce intends <strong>to</strong>produce<strong>the</strong> materials and documents required under <strong>the</strong> Marland Rules and consistent with ourethical obligations.ofThere<strong>for</strong>e, all of <strong>the</strong> required discovery wil continue <strong>to</strong> be made available <strong>to</strong> youon a timely basis as set <strong>for</strong>t in <strong>the</strong> Marland Rules. Whle you have been given accesspreviously <strong>to</strong> such materiai~ <strong>the</strong> discovery will include all material and documents whichare requied by Marland Rules 4-263(d) and CD.EXHIBITl~ 2ô


Pleae contat Mr. McDonoug <strong>to</strong>morrow <strong>to</strong> arange <strong>for</strong> a mutuly convenienttime <strong>to</strong> conduct <strong>the</strong> discovery review.~~Ver tny your,Rober A. RohrbaughState Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r.cc: Arold Weiner,Esqui


MIL E S & S Toe K B RID G E P.C.Dale P. Kelberman, Esquire410-385-3608dkelberman(§miless<strong>to</strong>ckbridge.comAugust 11, 2009BY EMAIL AND REGULAR MAILRobert RohrbaughMarland State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>rThomas M. McDonoughDeputy State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>rOffice of <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 410Towson, Marland 21286Re: State v. Sheila <strong>Dixon</strong>Case Nos. 109210015 & 109210016Dear Counsel:In a letter dated August 5, 2009, I requested on behalf of defense counsel an opportunity <strong>to</strong>review various documents as par of discovery in <strong>the</strong> above-captioned cases. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> Mr.Rohrbaugh's response <strong>to</strong> me in his letter of August 6, 2009, we met at your offces yesterday <strong>to</strong>review <strong>the</strong> material requested. At that time, Mr. McDonough advised us that he would notprovide <strong>to</strong> us copies of <strong>the</strong> grandjur subpoenas which were issued after Januar 2009, and that<strong>the</strong>re were no documents from any such grand jur subpoenas <strong>to</strong> be made available. Mr.McDonough also advised us that he would not provide us copies of any notes of interviews ofwitnesses. Furhermore, Mr. McDonough advised us that you are not in possession of anystatements of Mr. Lipscomb taen by any o<strong>the</strong>r law en<strong>for</strong>cement agencies, so any suchstatements would not be available <strong>to</strong> us ei<strong>the</strong>r.I am wrting <strong>to</strong> request that you reconsider <strong>the</strong> production of <strong>the</strong> grand jur subpoenas we haverequested. First of all, you have made available <strong>to</strong> us numerous grand jur subpoenas which predated<strong>the</strong> original indictment and we see no reason <strong>for</strong> you <strong>to</strong> make any kind of distinction <strong>to</strong>those issued afer <strong>the</strong> Januar indictment. Moreover, in response <strong>to</strong> a recent motion we fied incour, you recommended that we abide by <strong>the</strong> rules governing criminal investigations. Icommend <strong>to</strong> your attention Rule 4-644(a), which requires <strong>the</strong> clerk of <strong>the</strong> circuit cour <strong>to</strong>maintain a record of each grand jur subpoena issued in <strong>the</strong> course of a criminal investigation.10 Light Street Ba1t,~A,MD 21202-1487 . 410.727.6464 . Fax: 410.385.3700 . ww.mi1ess<strong>to</strong>ck ~BClient Doments:482i-613¿vljG..81111200 :øCambridge, MD . Columbia, MD . Eas<strong>to</strong>n, MD . Frederick, MD . McLean VA . Rockvlle, MD . i:EXHIBIT3


MIL E S & S T 0 C K B RID G E P.e.Such subpoenas are required <strong>to</strong> be filed with <strong>the</strong> clerk's office and we can obtan <strong>the</strong>m from <strong>the</strong>clerk if need be.Please let us know if you will provide this additional material so that we can avoid fiing amotion <strong>to</strong> compel and engaging <strong>the</strong> judge's time unecessarily. Please let us know your decisionthis request.no later than Friday, August 14,2009. Than you <strong>for</strong> your consideration of~~Very trly yours,Dale P. KelbermanDPKllfcc: Arnold Weiner, EsquireClient Doments:4827-61 32v IIG684-18/11/200


STATE OF MARYLANDROBERT A. ROHRBAUGHSTATE PROSECUTORHamp<strong>to</strong>n PlazaSuite 410300 East Joppa RoadTowson. MD 212B6-3152OFFlCEOFTHE STATE PROSECUTORTelephone (410)321-4067t (BOO) 695-4058Fax (410) 321.3851Dale P. Kelbennan, Esq.Miles and S<strong>to</strong>ckbridge10 Light Street<strong>Baltimore</strong>, Marland 21202Via Regular Mail and E-mailAugust 12, 2009Re: State ofMarland v. Sheila <strong>Dixon</strong>Case Nos.: 109210015-16Dear Mr. Kelbennan,While I hope it is unintentional, your sumary of <strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> discovery requests andyour discussion of <strong>the</strong>m with Mr. McDonough in our office on August 10, 2009 is, at best,misleading. Addressing your points seriatim:1. In your letter dated August 5, 2009, you requested a number of items including butnot limited <strong>to</strong> copies of all grd jury subpoenas after <strong>the</strong>origirul indictment and copiesof any and all documents obtained pursuant <strong>to</strong> such subpoenas.On August 10,2009, you followed up <strong>the</strong>se requests durng a face <strong>to</strong> facedated August 11, 2009 you<strong>the</strong>conversation with Mr. McDonough. In your correspondencesaid that" Mr. McDonough advised us that he would not provide <strong>to</strong> us copies ofgrand jur subpoenas which were issued afer Januar, 2009...".Your characterization is accurate, but only insofar as it goes. Mr. McDonoughexplained <strong>to</strong> you that <strong>the</strong> grand jury subpoenas you had seen were in connection with <strong>the</strong>discoverable material made available <strong>to</strong> you and obtained via those subpoenas. You arenow asking <strong>for</strong> copies of subpoenas which resulted in no testimony orevidence. Youhave cited no Maryland authority <strong>for</strong>such request and <strong>the</strong> documents are not thoseenumerated under <strong>the</strong> discovery rules. Absent <strong>the</strong> showing required by <strong>the</strong> Marlandrules and your compliance with those rules, this Offce will not provide <strong>the</strong> documentsrequested.2. In your letter dated August 5, 2009 you requested this offce <strong>to</strong> produce copies ofnotes taken by investiga<strong>to</strong>rs and prosecu<strong>to</strong>rs. In your correspondence dated August 11,EXHIBIT.Ìl4


2009 you stated that "Mr. McDonough also advised us that he would not provide uscopies of any notes of interviews of witnesses."Once again, tre only as far as it. goes. Mr. McDonough explaied that, <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> extentany interview notes existed, <strong>the</strong>y were not discoverable. He also in<strong>for</strong>med youand Mr.Weiner that, pursuant <strong>to</strong> our offce policy, investiga<strong>to</strong>rs destroy <strong>the</strong>ir notes once <strong>the</strong>irinterview memorandum is written.3. In your letter dated August 5,2009 you requested ". . . copies of any statement byMr. Lipscomb <strong>to</strong> any o<strong>the</strong>r law en<strong>for</strong>cement agency:' In your letter dated August 11,2009, you wrote tht ".. .Mr. McDonough advised iistht you are not in possession ofany statements of Mr. Lipscomb taken by any o<strong>the</strong>r law en<strong>for</strong>cement agencies, so anysuch statements would not be available <strong>to</strong> us ei<strong>the</strong>r."In fact, your original request was patently overbroad. Unless<strong>the</strong>y were involved inthis investigation, we have no way of knowig wheter "any o<strong>the</strong>r law en<strong>for</strong>cementagency" ever <strong>to</strong>ok a sttement from Mr. Lipscomb. When Mr. Weiner narowed <strong>the</strong>scope of <strong>the</strong> request <strong>to</strong> such statements in our possession, Mr. McDonoiigh respondedthat he is not aware of any suchstatements. Regardless, you have been provided withMr. Lipscomb's statements as requíed by Marland Rules 4-263 (c)(2) and (d)(3).4. You have also mischaracterized Rule 4-644(a). It does not require, as you said in yourlettr, that <strong>the</strong> clerk "maintain a record of each grad jur subpoena issued in<strong>the</strong> course ofacriminal investigation..." Instead, <strong>the</strong> Rulerequires that<strong>the</strong> clerk"maintain a record of eachsubpoena issued by <strong>the</strong> clerk in a criminal investigation.. .~' As a seasoned criinal law at<strong>to</strong>rneyand a <strong>for</strong>mer prosecu<strong>to</strong>r, you well know thatRule 4-643 also permts issuace of subpoenas by<strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>eman or deputy <strong>for</strong>eman of <strong>the</strong>grandjury. In anyevent, whe<strong>the</strong>r issued by <strong>the</strong> clerk orissued by <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>eperson directly, <strong>the</strong>y are subject <strong>to</strong> grandjur secrecy.Finally, your pejorative and unprofessional comment in your e-mail about this Offce's"minions" is demeaning <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> men and Women who workin this Offce. This is not <strong>the</strong> firstinstace of this type of statement by <strong>the</strong> defense. In<strong>the</strong> past, <strong>the</strong>re have been a number of suchunprofessional statements made by <strong>the</strong> defense in this case, both in <strong>the</strong> papers and extrajudicially,tht had no factual basis.This Offce wil continue <strong>to</strong> provide discovery on a reasonable basis consistent with <strong>the</strong>Marland Rules. In tur, we trst that <strong>the</strong>re will be an appropriate degree of decoru andprofessionalism displayed by <strong>the</strong> defense team.Robert A. RohrbaughState Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r


Cc: Arnold M. Weiner, Esq.Bar L. Gogel, Esq.Norman L. Smith, Esq.Jeffrey E. Nusinov; Esq.Law Offces of Arold M. Weiner2002 Clipper Park Road, Suíte 108<strong>Baltimore</strong>, Marland 21211


1123456INREIN TH CIRCUT COURTSPECIA INVSTIGATION/SECRETFOR BATIMORE CITYGR JUY PROCINS7TRSCRPT OF PROCINGS8G:rãnd Jur Roo207 Mitchell Courhouse9<strong>Baltimore</strong>, Mary lãndWedesday, July 22, 2009101112The Grand inquest <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> State of Marylan13 <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bo of <strong>Baltimore</strong> City, was convened at 12:000' elockp. m., CEISTEEN VICE, Foreperson, presiding.141516171819. 20PRESEN:ROBERT ROHRUGH, ESQUIRESTAT PROSECURDIA R. WAKE, COUR REPORTE TO THGR JUY212223SECRET2425 EXHIBITl 5


21 P RO C E E DIN G S2 J1OR: DO yousolemny declare and affirm under3 <strong>the</strong> pelties of perjur tht <strong>the</strong> testimony tht you shall4 give shall be <strong>the</strong> tluthi <strong>the</strong> whole truth and nothing but <strong>the</strong>5 truth?6 TH WITNSS: Yes.7 SPECIA i. JOHN POLIKS8 having been first duy swomi was exned and testified as109 folloWs:TH OATf CL: Stateyour nae and titlei please.11 TH W!'ISS: My nae is John poliks. I am a12 Spcial Agent with <strong>the</strong> Office of <strong>the</strong> State Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r.13 BY MR. ROFI1J14 Q .special.Agent Pöliksi how long have you worked as15 ei<strong>the</strong>r a spcial agent or a police officer?16 A. I spt a little OVer twenty years in <strong>the</strong> Baltirrre17 POlice Depatntand I).8 have oewith <strong>the</strong> state Prosecu<strong>to</strong>r's Officeretired in 1995 asa detective<strong>for</strong> alTIstand I19 thrteen years.20 Q. And in tht regad did you have an occasion <strong>to</strong>i espëially in21 assist in <strong>the</strong> investigation of Sheila <strong>Dixon</strong>22 regard <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> gift cards?23 A. Yes24 Q. An generall¥i if you would go2San gentlemen of . <strong>the</strong>iI did..avr with <strong>the</strong> ladiesGrand Jur <strong>the</strong> investigatibn relating <strong>to</strong>


12123REDACTEDSo som of <strong>the</strong>se were ver difficut<strong>to</strong> trace4567891011because<strong>the</strong>re wasn i t a credt card used or <strong>the</strong>re wasn i t aRewad Zone card which is only applicable in Best Buy.REDACTEDQ . Basically if you bi.i a card in cash and you usethat card in <strong>the</strong> same denomnation <strong>the</strong>re 1 S no record of whoused it? It i s basically untraceable just like cash?A. Tht i S correct.1213REDACTED141516171819202122232425


JU-Ø6-2ØØ9 12: 10 From:MAYQR'S OFFICE 41039689 To: Ø9490187697420Ø P. 2/3lNRE~ .IN IRORAND JUy INVESTIGATIONMAY TERM, 2009..CIRCUI COURT FOR. BALTIORE CITy.r. ~.~,(iP ~.................................................................**......SUBPOENA DUCES TECUMTO: Zo Micha Serve 00:YOU. AR HEREBY SUMMONED AN COMMNDED TO APPEARbe.fOre.. .. th. ..Gt. Jur <strong>for</strong> <strong>Baltimore</strong> City, ~~ M. Mitchell, Jr. Co~us, 100 NortCalvcrBaltiore, Marland 21202 on th ': day of July, 2009 at /0 í:¡1 , <strong>the</strong>r<strong>to</strong> testi an <strong>to</strong>prvide th followi: '1. For <strong>the</strong> period Janll 1,2003, June 30,2008: All recrds mae, mantainedretaind, or in <strong>the</strong> posssion or under <strong>the</strong> contrl of Zoe Michal, relatng orpeining in any way <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> solici<strong>to</strong>n, reçipt distbution or o<strong>the</strong>r use ofgift cas by th Offce of th City Coucil Prsident, Sbèila <strong>Dixon</strong>individually, or any member of th staf of <strong>the</strong> Council Preident, includingbut notlimite <strong>to</strong> appointment boks and reord, COspndcnc-e,memorada sprshceb, thank-you no"". o<strong>the</strong>r communicaions, (wheterin electic or ha coy <strong>for</strong>m), copies or liiita of reipicntø ite receiveddønon, and tlc identities of pacipating st membc.2. For <strong>the</strong> period Januar i. 2007 tt <strong>the</strong> pRnt. all m: mad, maintanedreined, 01, in th possession or under th contrl of Zo Miçhal pertining<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> conduct of <strong>the</strong> Mayor's Holly Trolley <strong>to</strong>ur, iru.luding, but not limite<strong>to</strong>, tb itinera, recrds of donation.fin <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>m of cas,i~gift certlticate orgift cas solicite or reive, rerds rcfoçi~ perss parcipating orsolicited <strong>to</strong> pacipa", os a dondf oth~ ii~f'.'Of wulftcardii, gift eerttlcats or cah wer distibuted where and <strong>to</strong> whõii. .C E R i. , S TEE U V, C E .1Date fssuedp- Foreperson ~-".,-l .' 'rjfr:..:¡-.~¡~..;¡t J."i.t, .l ~_ C' " A !~, 'li."' ,.... -'?.... :.:~t:'...)';'"" .~,..f -i. w'"y.,,,;') itì) r,.:~,./ /. .,:.!~"./...r' .. .~' i :' l./-. .-..4... ,.' ,: I. . ..,t i"t,.'l. ~")...;; " .,....:. ; .,.¡:;- .t~ ~;:..". .- f ~ ,. l .... .' +.."t' ..(.:2 '.......011_:'J~;'_i~OUt 022009L;.,~,il


J!.-Ø6-2Ø 12: 1Ø From:MAYO'S OFICE 41Ø389 To: Ø9Ø49Ø18769742Ø P. 3/3CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEI HEREBY CERTI th on ths day of , 200, an identicalcopy of <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>egoing Subpona Duces Tecum wa Scied upon Zo Michal, bydeliver an identica copy by, <strong>to</strong>I fuer certify that I am over <strong>the</strong> age of 18 year.Signature


OSP EVIENCE CONTROL FORMCASE #: 07-1111EVIENCE #: EV-227DATE RECEIVD: 2/4/08DATE SERVEDIMED: 1/18/08DUE DATE:2/5/08CIRCUSTANCES OF RECEæTSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAM:Verizon Subpoena Compliance- Becky FAX #:- -ADI)'~......_. _. _. ..._-- -_._._._-_......._...._._-_.__..._... -----.- -ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:RECEIVD BY: M. SpriggCASE AGEN: J. PoliDELIVRY METHOD: OterSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELFPHONE#:\.INNTORY(Description ofItems - Checks, Contracts, etc.)1) Subpoena requestig subscriber inormation <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>e (3) numbers staing with2) Notice stating no records found <strong>for</strong> requested numbers.DISPOSITION: Retued: \\ Des<strong>to</strong>yed: Maitaed:EXHIBITj71.00:145


\.OSP EVIENCE CONTROL FORMCASE #: 07-1111 EVIENCE #: 346DATE RECEIVD: 05/07/08DATE SERVEDIMD:05/06/08DUE DATE:05/15/08CICUTANCES OF RECEIPTSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAM:Microsoft Legal Deparent-------....---- -------- -:ASS:----------------:.-----------------One Microsoft WayRedmond, WA 98052ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:RECEIVD BY: C. ThesingCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY METHOD: OterSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELFPHONE#:FAX#:\.INNTORYItems - Checks, Contracts, etc.)(Description of1) Subpoena <strong>to</strong> Microsoft <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> records of Joshua Hamp<strong>to</strong>n and/or JasmieHamp<strong>to</strong>n2) Afadavit from Alexander Yap ofMSN stating that no records could be locatedDISPOSITION: Retued: Des<strong>to</strong>yed: Maitaed:1.C100189


\.OSP EVIENCE CONTOL FORMCASE #: 07-1111 EVIENCE #: 351DATE RECEIVD: 05/22/08 RECEIVD BY: C. ThesingDATE SERVEDIMED:05/07/08 CASE AGENT: C. ThesingDUE DATE:05/23/08 DELIVRY METHOD: US MaiCICUSTANCES OF RECEIPT STORAGE LOCATIONOTHR ROOMSHELFRECEIVD FROM PHONE #:NAM:Ban of America, NA Card Servces FAX #:-.------...-...-..---- :AS&----.---.---..-.-....--.---.--..-..--. ----.----...--------..--------..1825 E. Buckeye RoadPhoenix, AZ 85054ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:INNTORY(Description of Items - Checks, Contrcts, etc.)t.; 1) Subpoena and Non-Disclosure order <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> account records of2) Letter statig that <strong>the</strong> credit services deparent does not.have <strong>the</strong> accountDISPOSITION: Retued: Destroyed: Maitaed::100~9:1


I,OSP EVIENCE CONTROL FORMCASE #: 07-1111 EVIENCE #: 353DATE RECEIVD: 05/09/08DATE SERVEDIMED:05/09/08DUE DA TE:05/28/08CIRCUMSTANCE OF RECEIPTSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAM:NordstromsRECEIVD BY: C. ThesingCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY METHOD: OterSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELFPHONE#:FAX#:.. ADRES:.... .- ..... -_. .... .....-. _. - .. -. ....-.-.... -.--._.. ------.---- -- ...--.---...---.--.--..-.---..-..------ .._..-...-..700 Faiont AveTowson, MD 21286ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:\.INNTORYItems - Checks, Contracts, etc.)(Description of1) Subpoena <strong>to</strong> <strong>for</strong> purchase record of sheila dixon2) Email statig that no records were foundDisPosmON: Retued: Destyed: Maitaed:~..:100192


\.OSP EVIENCE CONTROL FORMCASE #: 07-1111 EVIENCE #: 354DATE RECEIVD: 06/09/08DATE SERVEDIMED:05/27/08DUE DATE:06/02/08CICUSTANCES OF RECEIPOTHRRECEIVD FROMNAM:Toys R Us FAX #:RECEIVD BY: C. ThesingCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY :MTHOD: DHLSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELF'PHONE#::ADR:.--------.-.....------.--. -...-.----.. -'-" -..-_.--- -- ..--.._- .---..__...---"- ..-- ..-...10200 Reisters<strong>to</strong>wn RoadOwigs Mils, MD 21117ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:_._-- ------ .._-_..-\.INNTORY(Descnption ofItems - Checks, Contrcts, etc.)1) Subpoena <strong>to</strong> Toys R Us <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> purchase records of Sheila <strong>Dixon</strong>2) Afadavit stating that no records were foundDlSPosmON: Retued: Des<strong>to</strong>yed: Maitaed:1.:1001.93


OSP EVIENCE CONTROL FORMCASE #: - 07-1111 EVIENCE #: 365DATE RECEIVD: 03/31/08DATE SERVEDIMED:03/19/08DUE DATE:04/04/08CICUMTANCES OF RECEIPSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAM:Best Buy #282 FAX #:RECEIVD BY: C. ThesingCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY METHOD: Picked upSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELFPHONE#:. ..AÐRE-8---.-' ---..-------_..--_..- .--..-.--------------. 1--------------------------------,------_.._-_.._-----1701 Belmont AvenueBaltiore, :M 21244ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:Rachel Russell\INNTORY(Description of Items - Checks, Contracts, etc.)1) Subpoena <strong>to</strong> Best Buy <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> purchase records of Howard <strong>Dixon</strong>2) Letter sttig no records found3) prit out showig no recordsDISPOSITION: Retued: Des<strong>to</strong>yed: Maitaed:.:100203


OSP EVIENCE CONTOL FORMCASE #: 7-1111 EVIENCE #: 392.DATE RECEIVD: 417104DATE SERVEDIMD:4/10/08DUE DATE:4/23/08CICUTANCES OF RECEIPTSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAM:Cus<strong>to</strong>dian of Records, Je Penney FAX #:RECEIVD BY: M. SpriggCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY METHOD: OterSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELFPHONE#:- .ADDRES-:... .--..-. .....- - --. ---.. .- .- _...- .._._- .-....--.-..._..---.-...- -- - -.--.----- -----.--. .---.----..----.----.-.-.....----..- .10400 Mill Run CirOwigs Mils., MD 21117ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:\INNTORY(Description of Items - Checks, Contrcts, etc.)1) Grand Jur subpoena <strong>for</strong> all records of purchases by Sheila <strong>Dixon</strong> 1/1103 <strong>to</strong>present, includig 12/6/04 <strong>for</strong> 128.732) Per Alexi, LP Manager, no records found";\DISPOSITION: Retued: Des<strong>to</strong>yed: Maitained:1.0021.9


OSP.EVIENCE CONTROL FORM\ CASE #: 07-111 1DATE RECEIVD: 07123/08DATE SERVEDIMED:07/0S/0SDUE DATE:07/25/0SCIRCUTANCES OF RECEIPTSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAM:Ban of AmericaADDRESS:1425 NW 62nd Street- -Fort.Laudeda-FL33J0-9 ..... -- .-- ......-.ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INFO:EVIENCE#: 415RECEIVD BY: C. ThesingCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY :MTHOD: FEDEXSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELFPHONE#:FAX#:. ... _. .._.. ...- --_._.. ._......-- .._..._--.INNTORY(Description ofItems - Checks, Contrcts, etc.)1. Subpoena <strong>to</strong> Ban of America <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> records of Check Card Number\,2. Afadavit statig no records could be locatedDISPOSITION: Retued: Destroyed: Maitaed:-1.00235


OSP EVIENCE CONTROL FORMCASE #: 07-1111 EVIENCE #: 373DATE RECEIVD: 04/09/08DATE SERVEDIMED:03/31/08DUE DA TE:04/1 4/08CIRCUMSTANCES OF RECEIPTSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAM:The In at Harard SquaeADDRESS:1201 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02138ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INO:RECEIVD BY: C. ThesingCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY METHOD: US MailSTORAGE LOCATIONROOMSHELFPHONE#:FAX#:~. . .INNTORY(Description of Items - Checks, Contrts, etc.)1) Subpoena <strong>for</strong> records related <strong>to</strong> Sheila <strong>Dixon</strong>, Ronald Lipscomb and DoraconContracting Inc2) Affadafit stating that Collegiate Hospitaity- LLC is not is possession of RecordsDISPOSITION: Retued: Destroyed: Maitaed::iOûJ,s..~:


OSP EVIENCE CONTROL FORMCASE #: 07-1111 EVIENCE #: 520DATE RECEIVD: 09/22/08DATE SERVEDIMED:09/10/08DUE DA TE:09/1 0/08CIRCUMSTANCES OF RECEIPTSUBPOENARECEIVD FROMNAME:McCormick and Schmck's SeafoodR.urL_ADDRESS:711 Eastern Avenue<strong>Baltimore</strong>, MD 21202ADDITIONAL SUBPOENA INFO:RECEIVD BY: C. ThesingCASE AGENT: C. ThesingDELIVRY METHOD: FEDEXSTORAGE LOCATION,ROOMSHELFPHONE#:FAX#:INNTORY(Description of Items - Checks, Contracts, etc.)1) Subpoena <strong>for</strong> all Lipscomb Reciept2) Affadivit stting no records found <strong>to</strong> Mid 2005DisposmON: Retued:"E, '-r-. ~ ,- 0.. U'U~L i.' V

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