ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Defendant Abdel-Ilah Elmardoudi. Time excluded from 3/23/07 until 7/16/07. Jury Selection set for 7/16/2007 9:00 AM in CR 3rd Fl Ct before Chief Judge Linda R Reade. Jury Trial set for 7/16/2007 9:00 AM in CR 3rd Fl Ct before Chief Judge Linda R Reade. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/16/2007 8:30 AM in CR 3rd Fl Ct before Chief Judge Linda R Reade. All trial related motions, including motions in limine, must be served and filed in accordance with

The court extended the trial schedule for Defendant Abdel-Ilah Elmardoudi, excluding the period from March 23, 2007, to July 16, 2007, under the Ends of Justice provision. This exclusion pauses the speedy trial clock, allowing more time to prepare the case without violating the defendant's right to a timely trial.

The court set jury selection, the jury trial, and the final pretrial conference all for July 16, 2007. Chief Judge Linda R. Reade will oversee these proceedings in the 3rd Floor Courtroom.

The final pretrial conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., followed by jury selection and trial starting at 9:00 a.m. The court ordered that all trial-related motions, including motions in limine, must be filed and served according to the court’s schedule. This order signals the case is moving toward trial after a significant pause.

The exclusion of time suggests the court found good cause to delay, possibly due to ongoing preparation or unresolved pretrial issues. The consolidated timing of pretrial conference, jury selection, and trial start on the same day indicates a tight schedule.

The docket does not reveal the initial filing date or specific charges against Elmardoudi, but the procedural posture shows the case is active and approaching trial. Chief Judge Reade’s involvement suggests the case is in the Northern District of Iowa, where she presides.

The court’s management of the timeline reflects standard practice to balance the defendant’s rights with the need for adequate preparation.