ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Marcus Joseph Ray Time excluded from 5/7/2026 until 5/14/2026. Preliminary Examination reset for 5/14/2026 01:00 PM Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford. (CShr) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Case Summary
The court issued an order to continue the preliminary examination for Marcus Joseph Ray. The time from May 7 to May 14, 2026, is excluded for ends of justice reasons. The preliminary examination was reset to May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford.
Latest development
Minute Entry for in-person proceedings before Magistrate Judge David R. Grand: Initial Appearance as to Marcus Joseph Ray held on 4/23/2026. Detention Hearing set for 4/24/2026 01:00 PM Disposition: Defendant
Hearing · May 14, 2026
Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford ordered to exclude time from May 7 to May 14, 2026, to continue the preliminary examination for Marcus Joseph Ray, rescheduling it to May 14 at 1:00 PM. Earlier, Magistrate Judge David R. Grand held Ray's initial appearance on April 23, 2026, and temporarily detained him pending a detention hearing set for April 24, 2026. This sequence shows the court is managing procedural
Key Issues
- • Preliminary examination
- • Continuance order
- • Ends of justice time exclusion
- • Criminal procedure
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COMPLAINT sworn before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti as to Marcus Joseph Ray (1). (ABun) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY
Other · May 14, 2026
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The Story So Far
Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford ordered a continuance of the preliminary examination for Marcus Joseph Ray. The court excluded time from May 7 to May 14, 2026, citing ends of justice under the Speedy Trial Act.
The preliminary examination is now set for May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The order to exclude time means the court found that the delay serves the interests of justice, likely to allow the parties additional time to prepare or address pending issues. The docket number for this matter is 26-mj-30221.
The continuance and time exclusion affect the calculation of the speedy trial clock, pausing it during the specified period. The case remains active, with no publicly available information on the underlying charges or the jurisdiction.
The court’s order reflects standard criminal procedure when a preliminary examination requires more time or when the parties request a delay. The record shows multiple related filings and orders around the May 14 date, including attorney appointments and notices of appearance, indicating ongoing case activity.
Watch for the preliminary examination hearing on May 14, 2026, where the court will determine whether probable cause exists to hold Marcus Joseph Ray for trial. That hearing will clarify the prosecution’s case and may lead to further motions or scheduling orders.
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Minute Entry for in-person proceedings before Magistrate Judge David R. Grand: Initial Appearance as to Marcus Joseph Ray held on 4/23/2026. Detention Hearing set for 4/24/2026 01:00 PM Disposition: Defendant temporarily detained. (Court Reporter: Digitally Recorded) (Defendant Attorney: Rhonda Brazile) (AUSA: Frank Dame) (EBut) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Marcus Joseph Ray Time excluded from 5/7/2026 until 5/14/2026. Preliminary Examination reset for 5/14/2026 01:00 PM Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford. (CShr) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 05/06/2026) is tracked by Juryvine as a civil case. The docket number on file is 26-mj-30221. Judge Elizabeth issued an order. This page is held in watch mode until richer filings, parties, rulings, or media coverage provide enough context for deeper analy
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Marcus Joseph Ray Time excluded from 5/7/2026 until 5/14/2026. Preliminary Examination reset for 5/14/2026 01:00 PM Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford. (CShr) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 05/06/2026) is tracked by Juryvine as a civil case. The docket number on file is 26-mj-30221. Judge Elizabeth issued an order. This page is held in watch mode until richer filings, parties, rulings, or media coverage provide enough context for deeper analy
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ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Marcus Joseph Ray Time excluded from 5/7/2026 until 5/14/2026. Preliminary Examination reset for 5/14/2026 01:00 PM Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford. (CShr) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 05/06/2026) is tracked by Juryvine as a civil case. The docket number on file is 26-mj-30221. Judge Elizabeth issued an order. This page is held in watch mode until richer filings, parties, rulings, or media coverage provide enough context for deeper analy
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Minute Entry for in-person proceedings before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti: Detention Hearing Not Held as to Marcus Joseph Ray. Preliminary Examination set for 5/7/2026 01:00 PM(Court Reporter: Digitally Recorded) (Defendant Attorney: Ben M. Gonek) (AUSA: Frank Dame) (SHic) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY
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Case Timeline
14 eventsCOMPLAINT sworn before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti as to Marcus Joseph Ray (1). (ABun) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Judge Elizabeth issued an order.
Minute Entry for in-person proceedings before Magistrate Judge David R. Grand: Initial Appearance as to Marcus Joseph Ray held on 4/23/2026. Detention Hearing set for 4/24/2026 01:00 PM Disposition: Defendant temporarily detained. (Court Reporter: Digitally Recorded) (Defendant Attorney: Rhonda Brazile) (AUSA: Frank
Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford ordered to exclude time from May 7 to May 14, 2026, to continue the preliminary examination for Marcus Joseph Ray, rescheduling it to May 14 at 1:00 PM. Earlier, Magistrate Judge David R. Grand held Ray's initial appearance on April 23, 2026, and temporarily detained him pending a detention hearing set for April 24, 2026. This sequence shows the court is managing procedural deadlines while keeping the defendant in custody during pretrial proceedings.
Public Audio File of Initial Appearance as to Marcus Joseph Ray held on 4/23/2026 before Magistrate Judge David R. Grand. AUDIO FILE SIZE (1.2 MB) (ABun) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Judge Elizabeth issued an order.
ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEFENDER as to Marcus Joseph Ray. Signed by Magistrate Judge David R. Grand. (ABun) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Judge David issued an order.
ORDER Regarding Brady Materials as to Marcus Joseph Ray. Signed by Magistrate Judge David R. Grand. (ABun) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Judge David issued an order.
ORDER SCHEDULING A DETENTION HEARING AND FOR TEMPORARY DETENTION as to Marcus Joseph Ray Signed by Magistrate Judge David R. Grand. (ABun) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Judge David issued an order.
TEXT-ONLY NOTICE of CJA Attorney Appointment: Ben M. Gonek has accepted the appointment to represent Marcus Joseph Ray. (Carter, Michael) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY
A Notice of CJA Attorney Appointment was filed.
Minute Entry for in-person proceedings before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti: Detention Hearing Not Held as to Marcus Joseph Ray. Preliminary Examination set for 5/7/2026 01:00 PM(Court Reporter: Digitally Recorded) (Defendant Attorney: Ben M. Gonek) (AUSA: Frank Dame) (SHic) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY
The court postponed the preliminary examination for Marcus Joseph Ray from May 7 to May 14, 2026, excluding the time between those dates for speedy trial calculations. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford signed the order continuing the case in the interest of justice. The detention hearing originally scheduled was not held before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti.
Warrant for Arrest Returned Executed on 4/23/2026 as to Marcus Joseph Ray. (LHam) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Judge Elizabeth issued an order.
Public Audio File of Proceeding as to Marcus Joseph Ray held on 4/24/2026 before Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. AUDIO FILE SIZE (1.1 MB) (MSyl) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Judge Elizabeth issued an order.
CONSENT ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL as to Marcus Joseph Ray Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti. (MSyl) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Judge Anthony issued an order.
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Ben M. Gonek appearing for Marcus Joseph Ray (Gonek, Ben) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/27/2026)
A Notice of ATTORNEY APPEARANCE was filed.
NOTICE of Change of Assistant U.S. Attorney: Frank Dame added. (Dame, Frank) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 04/30/2026)
A Notice of Change of Assistant U was filed.
ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Marcus Joseph Ray Time excluded from 5/7/2026 until 5/14/2026. Preliminary Examination reset for 5/14/2026 01:00 PM Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Stafford. (CShr) 2:26-mj-30221-DUTY (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Judge Elizabeth issued an order.
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