X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

OPINION & ORDER Jamie Orsini and Nicholas Orsini (“Defendants”) stand charged in a two-count indictment for (i) committing a carjacking resulting in death in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§2119(3) and 2; and (ii) participating in a conspiracy to commit a carjacking in violation of 18 U.S.C. §371. (Doc. 38). Before the Court is Defendant Jamie Orsini’s motion to sever her case from Defendant Nicholas Orsini under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 14. Defendant Jamie Orsini filed the motion to sever, pursuant to the briefing schedule directed by the Court, on April 15, 2024. (Doc. 50, “Def. Br.”). Defendant Nicholas Orsini filed a letter on May 6, 2024 stating that he would have “no objection” if the Court “were to issue an Order granting Mrs. Orsini a separate trial that preceded the trial of Mr. Orsini.” (Doc. 52). The government filed its opposition to the motion to sever on May 13, 2023. (Doc. 58, “Gov. Br.”). The government also submitted, via an email to chambers, two exhibits related to its opposition: a March 8, 2024 letter from the government to defense counsel regarding the production of jail calls and a September 6, 2023 letter from the government to defense counsel regarding the production of certain discovery. The Court heard oral argument from the parties on June 18, 2024. (Jun. 18, 2024 Minute Entry). For the reasons set forth below, Defendant Jamie Orsini’s motion to sever is DENIED. BACKGROUND I. Allegations Against Defendants The government alleges that Defendants, on April 28, 2020, murdered Steven Kraft — Mrs. Orsini’s ex-husband and the father of two of her children — after Mr. Kraft dropped off those children at Defendants’ residence. (Doc. 2, “Compl.”). The government alleges that the scheme to murder Mr. Kraft required both members to play vital roles in its preparation and cover-up. (Id.). For example, two days before the murder, Mrs. Orsini allegedly purchased some of the items that she and her husband would need to carry out their grisly plan — a large tarp, duct tape, a coverall suit, and boots. (Id. 7(a)). Defendants also allegedly drove together on at least one “dry run” of the route that Mr. Orsini would later take to dispose of Mr. Kraft’s car. (Id. at

6(a), 7(c)). The government alleges that on the day of the murder, Defendants killed Mr. Kraft and disposed of his car — which was parked at the Defendants’ residence — using the same route that they had plotted days before. (Id. at

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

More From ALM

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
November 27, 2024
London

Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.


Learn More
December 02, 2024 - December 03, 2024
Scottsdale, AZ

Join the industry's top owners, investors, developers, brokers and financiers for the real estate healthcare event of the year!


Learn More
December 11, 2024
Las Vegas, NV

This event shines a spotlight on how individuals and firms are changing the investment advisory industry where it matters most.


Learn More

Role TitleAssociate General Counsel, Global EmploymentGrade F13Reporting ToSenior Legal Counsel, Global EmploymentProgram/Tool/ Department/U...


Apply Now ›

Ryan & Conlon, LLP, is a boutique firm specializing in insurance defense. We are a small eclectic practice with a busy and fast paced en...


Apply Now ›

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROSECUTION PARALEGAL - NEW JERSEY OR NEW YORK OFFICESProminent mid-Atlantic law firm with multiple regional office lo...


Apply Now ›