R. Kelly Sony

Case 1:19-cr-00286-AMD Document 361 Filed 06/01/23 Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 16542
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )

) Criminal Docket No.
v. ) CR-19-0286 (AMD)
)
ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY, )
)
Defendant, )
)
and )
)
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, )
)
Garnishee. )
APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF CONTINUING GARNISHMENT
The United States of America hereby makes application in accordance with 28
U.S.C. §3205(b)(1) to the Clerk of the United States District Court to issue a Writ of
Continuing Garnishment against property, in which the Defendant-Judgment Debtor Robert
Sylvester Kelly (“Debtor”) has a substantial nonexempt interest, in order to satisfy the
judgment, in the amount of $520,549.90 plus interest, entered in United States v. Robert
Sylvester Kelly, Criminal Docket CR-19-0286 (E.D.N.Y.).
The sum of $27,828.24 has been credited toward the judgment, leaving a total
balance due of $504,289.73, including interest, as of June 1, 2023. Interest is continuing to
accrue.
Debtor’s last known address is: FCI Butner Medium I, Old NC Highway 75
Butner, NC 27509.
More than thirty (30) days has elapsed since demand for payment of the
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above-stated debt was made upon the Debtor and Debtor has failed to satisfy the debt.
The Garnishee is believed to owe or will owe money or property to the Debtor,
or is in possession of property of the Debtor, and said property is a nonexempt interest of the
Debtor.
The name and address of the Garnishee or his authorized agent is:
Sony Music Entertainment

25 Madison Avenue, 22 Floor
New York, NY 10010
c/o
David Castagna, Director
Litigation Support & Copyright Administration
Dated: Brooklyn, New York

June 1, 2023
BREON PEACE
United States Attorney
By:
DANIEL G. SAAVEDRA
Assistant U.S. Attorney
(718) 254-6360
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v. ) CR-19-0286 (AMD)
)
)
Defendant, )
)
and )
)
)
Garnishee. )
WRIT OF CONTINUING GARNISHMENT
GREETINGS TO: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Garnishee
25 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
This Writ of Continuing Garnishment is issued, pursuant to the filing of an
Application for a Writ of Continuing Garnishment by the United States, against property,
including nonexempt disposable earnings, in which the Defendant-Judgment Debtor
(“Debtor”) Robert Sylvester Kelly has a substantial nonexempt interest, including nonexempt
disposable earnings, in order to satisfy the judgment, in the amount of $520,549.90, plus
interest, entered in United States v. Robert Sylvester Kelly, Criminal Docket CR-19-0286
(E.D.N.Y.).
The sum of $27,828.24 has been credited toward the judgment, leaving a total
balance due of $504,289.73, including interest, as of June 1, 2023. Interest is continuing to
accrue.
Debtor’s last known address is: FCI Butner Medium I, Old NC Highway 75
Butner, NC 27509.
The Garnishee, Sony Music Entertainment, is required to serve a written
answer within ten (10) days of service of the Writ of Continuing Garnishment.
In its answer, the Garnishee must provide the following under oath:
a. Whether the Garnishee has in its possession, custody or control any

property of the Debtor, including non-exempt, disposable earnings;
b. A description of such property and the value of such interest;
c. A description of any previous garnishments to which such property is

subject and the extent to which any remaining property is not exempt;
and
d. The amount of the debt or other payments the Garnishee anticipates

owing or paying to the Debtor in the future and whether the period for
payment will be weekly or another specified period.
The Garnishee must file the original written answer to this writ within ten (10)
days of receipt of this writ with Clerk of the Court at the following address:
Clerk of the Court

Eastern District of New York
United States Courthouse
225 Cadman Plaza East, Rm. 130
Brooklyn, New York 11201
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The Garnishee is further required to serve a copy of this answer upon the
following:
Daniel G. Saavedra
United States Attorney’s Office
Attorney for the United States
271 Cadman Plaza East
and
Jennifer Ann Bonjean, Esq.

Bonjean Law Group, PLLC
750 Lexington Avenue - 9th Floor
New York, NY 10022
and
Jamie L. Burns, Esq.

Attorney for Interested Party
Midwest Commercial Funding LLC
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
and
Jeff Deutschman, Esq.,

Attorney for Interested Party
Heather Williams
Deutschman & Skafish, P.C.
77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1525
Chicago, IL 60602
In accordance with the Writ of Continuing Garnishment, the Garnishee is
further required to withhold and retain, pending further order of the court, any property,
including nonexempt disposable earnings, in which the Debtor has a substantial non-exempt
interest and for which the Garnishee may become indebted to the Debtor.
Under the law, certain property may be exempt from this Writ of Continuing
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Garnishment. Property which may be exempt and may not be subject to this order is listed
on the attached Claim for Exemption form.
If the garnishee fails to answer the writ of continuing garnishment or
withhold property in accordance with the writ, the United States may petition the court
for an order requiring that the garnishee appear before the court to answer the writ
and to so withhold property before the appearance date. If the garnishee fails to
appear or appears and fails to show good cause why the garnishee failed to comply with
the writ, the court shall enter judgment against the garnishee for the value of the
debtor=s nonexempt interest in such property (including non-exempt disposable
earnings). The court may award a reasonable attorney’s fee to the United States and
against the garnishee if the writ is not answered within the time specified therein and a
petition requiring you to appear is filed as provided herein.
Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §1674, the Garnishee is prohibited from discharging the
Debtor from employment by reason of the fact that his earnings have been subject to
garnishment for any one indebtedness.
It is unlawful to pay or deliver to the Debtor any item attached by this writ.
Dated: June 1, 2023
HONORABLE BRENNA B. MAHONEY

Clerk of the Court
United States District Court
By:
DEPUTY CLERK
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v. ) CR-19-0286 (AMD)
)
)
Defendant, )
)
and )
)
)
Garnishee. )
INSTRUCTIONS TO DEFENDANT-JUDGMENT DEBTOR

CLERK’S NOTICE OF POST-JUDGMENT GARNISHMENT
You are hereby notified that property in which you have a substantial non-
exempt interest, including non-exempt, disposable earnings, is being garnished from SONY
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (the “Garnishee”) by the United States, pursuant to a judgment
entered on December 7, 2022 against Robert Sylvester Kelly, Defendant Judgment Debtor
(“Debtor”), in United States v. Robert Sylvester Kelly, Criminal Docket CR-19-0286, in the
amount of $520,549.90, plus interest.
The outstanding balance on the aforesaid judgment is $504,289.73, including
interest, as of June 1, 2023. Interest is continuing to accrue.
In addition, you are hereby notified that there are exemptions under the law
which may protect some of this property from being taken by the United States if you can
show that the exemptions apply. Property which may be exempt and may not be subject to
this order is listed on the attached Claim for Exemption form.
If you are Robert Sylvester Kelly, you have a right to ask the court to return
your property to you if you think the property that the United States is taking qualifies under
one of the above exemptions or if you think you do not owe the money to the United States
that it says you do.
Further, if you think you live outside the federal judicial district in which the
court is located, you may request, not later than 20 days after you receive this notice, that this
proceeding be transferred by the court to the federal judicial district in which you reside.
If you want a hearing, you must notify the court within 20 days after you
receive this notice. You must make your request in writing, and either mail it or deliver it in
person to the Clerk of the Court at the following address:
Clerk of the Court

If you wish, you may use this notice to request the hearing by checking the
box below and mailing this notice to the Clerk of the Court at the following address:
Clerk of the Court

You must also send a copy of your request to the United States at the
following address:
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Daniel G. Saavedra
United States Attorney=s Office
Attorney for the United States
271 Cadman Plaza East
so that the United States will know that you want a hearing.
The hearing will take place within 5 days after the Clerk of the Court receives
your request, if you ask for it to take place that quickly, or as soon after that as possible.
At the hearing, you may explain to the judge why you believe that the property
that the United States has taken is exempt or why you think that you do not owe the money
to the United States. You may also explain why you want the proceeding to be transferred.
Furthermore, Sony Music Entertainment, as Garnishee, is required to file
written answer to the Writ of Garnishment with the court. The Garnishee is further required
to serve you with a copy of the answer.
You may also file a written objection to the answer of the Garnishee within 20
days after receipt of the answer. In your objection to the answer, you may also request a
hearing. Your written objection must set forth the grounds for any objection and you shall
retain the burden of proving such grounds.
A copy of the objection and request for a hearing shall be filed with the Court,
and copies served on Daniel G. Saavedra, Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney’s
Office, 271 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on behalf of the United States
of America, and the Garnishee or counsel for the Garnishee, at the address below:
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

25 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10010
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If a hearing is requested, the court shall hold a hearing within 10 days after the
request is received by the court, or as soon thereafter as is practicable. The court will give
notice of the hearing date to all parties.
If you do not request a hearing within 20 days of receiving after receipt of the
answer of the Garnishee, the court shall promptly enter an order directing the Garnishee as to
the disposition of your nonexempt interest in the property.
Be sure to keep a copy of this notice for your own records. If you have any
questions about your rights or about this procedure, you should contact a lawyer, an office of
public legal assistance, or the Clerk of the Court. The clerk is not permitted to give legal
advice but can refer you to other sources of information.
Dated: June , 2023
HONORABLE BRENNA B. MAHONEY

Clerk of the Court
United States District Court
By:
DEPUTY CLERK
I request a hearing
Date Defendant
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NOTICE TO DEFENDANT-DEBTOR
ON HOW TO CLAIM EXEMPTIONS
The attached pre-judgment or post-judgment process has been issued upon the
request of the United States of America.
The law provides that certain property and wages cannot be taken. Such
property is said to be exempt. The attached Claim for Exemption form lists the exemptions
under federal law. There is no exemption solely because you are having difficulty paying
your debts.
If you claim an exemption, you should (i) fill out the Claim for Exemption
Form and (ii) deliver or mail the form to the Clerk’s Office of this court and counsel for the
United States. You have a right to a hearing within five business days, or as soon as
practicable, from the date you file your claim with the court.
If the United States of America, as creditor, is asking that your wages be

withheld, the method of computing the amount of wages which are exempt from garnishment
by law is described on the last page of the attached Claim for Exemption Form (see
Important Statement). You do not need to file a claim for exemption to receive this
exemption, but if you believe the wrong amount is being withheld, you may file a claim for
exemption.
If you request a hearing, you will be notified when it is scheduled by the court.
On the day of the hearing, you should come to court ready to explain why your property is
exempted, and you should bring any documents which may help you prove your case. If you
do not come to court at the designated time and prove that your property is exempt, you may
lose some of your rights.
It may be helpful to you to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter.

CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION FORM

EXEMPTIONS UNDER FEDERAL LAW (See 18 U.S.C. § 3613)
I claim the exemption(s) checked below:
1. Wearing apparel and school books.

See 26 U.S.C. §6334(a)(1).
2. Fuel provisions, furniture, and personal effects. See 26 U.S.C. § 6334(a)(2).
3. Books and tools of a trade, business. See 26 U.S.C. § 6334(a)(3).
4. Unemployment benefits.
See 26 U.S.C. § 6334(a)(4).
5. Undelivered mail.
See 26 U.S.C. § 6334(a)(5).
6. Certain annuity and pension payments.

See 26 U.S.C. § 6334(a)(6).
7. Workmen=s compensation.
See 26 U.S.C. §6334(a)(7).
8. Judgments for support of minor children.

See 26 U.S.C. §6334(a)(8).
9. Certain service-connected disability payments.

See 26 U.S.C. §6334(a)(10).
10. Assistance under Job Training Partnership Act.

See 26 U.S.C. §6334(a)(12).
11. Wages exempt pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §1673.
Exemptions listed above may not be applicable in child support and alimony
cases. See 42 U.S.C. §659.
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I hereby request a court hearing to decide the validity of my claims. Notice of the
hearing should be given to me by mail at: ___________________________________
______________________________________ or telephonically at .
(Address) (Telephone Number)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements made in this claim of
entitlement to exemptions and request for hearing as to exemption entitlement and fair
market value of the property designated are true and correct.
Executed on ______________________, 2023
Signature
Debtor’s printed or typed name

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Case 1:19-cr-00286-AMD Document 361 Filed 06/01/23 Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 16542

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )

APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF CONTINUING GARNISHMENT

The United States of America hereby makes application in accordance with 28

Continuing Garnishment against property, in which the Defendant-Judgment Debtor Robert

Sylvester Kelly, Criminal Docket CR-19-0286 (E.D.N.Y.).

balance due of $504,289.73, including interest, as of June 1, 2023. Interest is continuing to

Sony Music Entertainment

Dated: Brooklyn, New York

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )

WRIT OF CONTINUING GARNISHMENT

GREETINGS TO: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

This Writ of Continuing Garnishment is issued, pursuant to the filing of an

including nonexempt disposable earnings, in which the Defendant-Judgment Debtor

balance due of $504,289.73, including interest, as of June 1, 2023. Interest is continuing to

The Garnishee, Sony Music Entertainment, is required to serve a written

a. Whether the Garnishee has in its possession, custody or control any

b. A description of such property and the value of such interest;

c. A description of any previous garnishments to which such property is

d. The amount of the debt or other payments the Garnishee anticipates

Clerk of the Court

Jennifer Ann Bonjean, Esq.

Jamie L. Burns, Esq.

Jeff Deutschman, Esq.,

In accordance with the Writ of Continuing Garnishment, the Garnishee is

on the attached Claim for Exemption form.

If the garnishee fails to answer the writ of continuing garnishment or

debtor=s nonexempt interest in such property (including non-exempt disposable

petition requiring you to appear is filed as provided herein.

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §1674, the Garnishee is prohibited from discharging the

garnishment for any one indebtedness.

Dated: June 1, 2023

HONORABLE BRENNA B. MAHONEY

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )

INSTRUCTIONS TO DEFENDANT-JUDGMENT DEBTOR

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (the “Garnishee”) by the United States, pursuant to a judgment

amount of $520,549.90, plus interest.

The outstanding balance on the aforesaid judgment is $504,289.73, including

interest, as of June 1, 2023. Interest is continuing to accrue.

this order is listed on the attached Claim for Exemption form.

that it says you do.

person to the Clerk of the Court at the following address:

Clerk of the Court

Clerk of the Court

Furthermore, Sony Music Entertainment, as Garnishee, is required to file

to serve you with a copy of the answer.

retain the burden of proving such grounds.

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

notice of the hearing date to all parties.

the disposition of your nonexempt interest in the property.

advice but can refer you to other sources of information.

Dated: June , 2023

HONORABLE BRENNA B. MAHONEY

If the United States of America, as creditor, is asking that your wages be

It may be helpful to you to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter.

CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION FORM

I claim the exemption(s) checked below: