GUILTY VA - Ashanti Billie, 19, found deceased, Virginia Beach, 18 Sept 2017 *Arrest*

[Niner]

Anyone have PACER? Was wondering when his next court hearing might be?

TIA if you can help!

 

[Niner]

It's been quite a few months @SeesSeas - if you don't have to pay for looking it up - was wondering if there was any movement on this case? TIA!
Hope you are staying healthy!!

 

[SeesSeas]

It's been quite a few months @SeesSeas - if you don't have to pay for looking it up - was wondering if there was any movement on this case? TIA!
Hope you are staying healthy!!

For you, Niner:
CM/ECF - vaed-login
U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Virginia - (Norfolk)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:18-cr-00194-RAJ-LRL All Defendants
Case title: USA v. Brown
Defendant (1)
Eric Brian Brown

Pending Counts
Disposition
T.18 USC 1201(a)(1) and (2) - Kidnapping Resulting in Death \ T.18 USC 924(d) and 981(a)(1)(C); T.28 USC 2461 - Criminal Forfeiture
(1s)
T.18 USC 113(a)(1) - Assault with Intent to Commit Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Sexual Abuse
(2s)
T.18 USC 113(a)(2) - Assault with Intent to Commit Any Felony
(3s)
T.18 USC 113(a)(6) - Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
(4s)
T.18 USC 661 - Theft of Personal Property
(5s)
T.18 USC 2261A(1) and 2261(b)(1) - Stalking
(6s)

Date Filed # Docket Text
12/24/2019 124 RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Eric Brian Brown re 123 Emergency MOTION to Stay re 122 Memorandum Opinion, (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Stay)(Comstock, Kevin) (Entered: 12/24/2019)
12/24/2019 125 ORDER granting 123 Motion to Stay Sell Order as to Eric Brian Brown pending appellate review of the Court's Sell Order. This stay does not effect or pertain to FMC Butner's authority to continue to medicate Defendant pursuant to the Court's order under Washington v. Harper. Signed by District Judge Raymond A. Jackson on December 24, 2019. (Entered: 12/24/2019)
12/27/2019 130 TRANSCRIPT of proceedings as to Eric Brian Brown for dates of 12/10/19 before Judge Jackson, re 126 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory Court Reporter/Transcriber Heidi Jeffreys, Telephone number 757-222-7075. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Does this satisfy all appellate orders for this reporter? y Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 1/27/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/26/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/26/2020. (afar) Modified on 2/5/20 (bpet, ). (Entered: 01/09/2020)
01/02/2020 126 NOTICE OF APPEAL (Interlocutory) by Eric Brian Brown re 122 Memorandum Opinion,. (Grindrod, Andrew) (Entered: 01/02/2020)
01/03/2020 127 Transmission of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA as to Eric Brian Brown to US Court of Appeals re 126 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory (All case opening forms, plus the transcript guidelines, may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit's website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Appeal) (bpet, ) (Entered: 01/03/2020)
01/07/2020 128 USCA Case Number 20-4017, 4CCA Case Manager T. Fischer for 126 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory filed by Eric Brian Brown. (bpet, ) (Entered: 01/07/2020)
01/07/2020 129 ORDER of USCA appointing FPD as to Eric Brian Brown re 126 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory. [20-4017] (bpet, ) (Entered: 01/07/2020)
01/31/2020 131 MOTION to Unseal Document of Sell Transcript (Unopposed) by Eric Brian Brown. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(McCaslin, Lindsay) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
02/04/2020 132 ORDER for good cause shown granting 131 Motion to Unseal the Transcript from the Sell hearing as to Eric Brian Brown. Signed by District Judge Raymond A. Jackson on February 4, 2020. (Entered: 02/04/2020)
05/14/2020 133 NOTICE OF ADJUSTED MEDICATION UNDER WASHINGTON V. HARPER by USA as to Eric Brian Brown (Comstock, Kevin) (Entered: 05/14/2020)

 

[Niner]

@ClosedEyesSeeing - I lost SeesSeas as my "go to" person one this case.

TIA if you can find something on this one!

 

[ClosedEyesSeeing]

@ClosedEyesSeeing - I lost SeesSeas as my "go to" person one this case.

TIA if you can find something on this one!

Waiting on PACER to validate and give me a token to search records then I'll be able to help.

 

[JnRyan]

I still can't believe this happened and in a place I've been to many times. I went through that gate and stopped at that group of shops not long after she went missing.

 

[Niner]

Just bumping for @ClosedEyesSeeing - wonder if you can get in yet? TIA!

 

[ClosedEyesSeeing]

Just bumping for @ClosedEyesSeeing - wonder if you can get in yet? TIA!

I'll check the PO Box in the morning for me and see if the letter has arrived.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Ashanti Billie murder suspect won’t stand trial, judge rules he can’t be restored to competency

Eric Brown won’t stand trial unless he can be fully restored to competency.

A U.S. District Court judge ruled that Brown can’t be restored to competency with medication. Brown was diagnosed with schizophrenia in December 2017 and he had taken drugs while in custody to relieve his symptoms, but they didn’t fully restore competency.

A judge had previously ordered in December 2019 that Brown couldn’t be forcibly medicated.

The prosecution is expected to now seek a civil commitment in the case to have Brown placed in a facility.

After the hearing Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office released a statement on the outcome of the case.

“The indictment against Eric Brown remains in effect. We can’t proceed w/ trial as he’s not competent due to mental illness. We will seek to have him committed to GOV facility. If he becomes competent in future, we intend to proceed with his prosecution.”

 

[Niner]

I'm going to post this for yesterday's hearing - so I can shorten it up a bit....

Tuesday, Sept. 29th:
*Review Hearing (@ 10am ET) – VA – Ashanti Markaila Billie (19) (Sept. 18, 2017, Virginia Beach; found Sept. 29, 2017, Charlotte, NC) – *Eric Brian Brown (45) – *State charged (11/7/17) in Norfolk with kidnapping. A separate murder charge is pending in state court in Charlotte unserved as of 12/20/18.
*Federal indictment with 1 count of kidnapping resulting in death (12/19/18), assault resulting in serious bodily injury (12/19/18) & theft of personal property (12/19/18), criminal forfeiture (10/1/19), assault with intent to commit any felony (10/1/19) & stalking (10/1/19)
Court hearings from 12/15/17 thru 10/1/19 reference post #666 here:
Found Deceased - VA - Ashanti Billie, 19, Virginia Beach, 18 Sept 2017 *Arrest*
11/8/19 Update: Next evidentiary hearing on 12/10/19.
12/10/19 Update: For hours on Tuesday, the question of whether Brown will be able to regain his competency through medication was argued. During the hearing on Tuesday morning, Dr. Logan Graddy, a doctor & Chief Psychiatrist at FMC Butner, took the stand for the prosecution. Dr. Graddy testified that if Brown was put on one of the facility’s treatment plans, he believes Brown could regain his competency & stand trial for the crimes he is accused of. The defense argued that since Brown is still not competent, even after being forcefully medicated against his wishes, he shouldn’t be medicated any further. At 1:30 p.m. court was put into recess. After a one hour break, the defense will continue their cross examination of Dr. Graddy. Defense witness, Dr. George Corbin does not treat Brown, but spent 16 hours with him over the course of nine visits. Dr. Corbin gave some insight to Brown's delusions, he testified that Brown believes the Government is trying to steal land from him. Brown also refuses to take medication because he believes there is a virus in the drugs & injections doctors are trying to give him, according to Dr. Corbin. After hearing arguments all day, the judge asked both sides to submit a summary of their findings within seven days (12/17/19). The judge will then make his ruling.
12/17/19 Update: Defense (Andrew Grindrod) files 120 Supplemental Memorandum re 100 Motion to involuntarily medicate defendant to restore his competency to stand trial. 12/17/19: DA (Randy Stoker) files 121 Supplemental Memorandum re 100 Motion to involuntarily medicate defendant to restore his competency to stand trial.
12/23/19: Motion 122: Memorandum Opinion & order as to Brown. The Govt's 100 Sell Motion is GRANTED with respect to Option 2A of the Individualized Treatment Plan, but DENIED with respect to Option 1 & Option 2B. 12/23/19: Motion 123: Emergency MOTION to Stay re 122 Memorandum Opinion. 12/24/19: Motion 124: Response to Motion by USA as to Brown re 123 Emergency MOTION to Stay re 122 Memorandum Opinion. 12/24/19: Motion 125: ORDER granting 123 Motion to Stay Sell Order as to Brown pending appellate review of the Court's Sell Order. This stay does not affect or pertain to FMC Butner's authority to continue to medicate Defendant pursuant to the Court's order under Washington v. Harper.
1/2/20: Motion 126: Notice of Appeal (Interlocutory) by Brown re 122 Memorandum Opinion. 1/3/20: Motion 127: Transmission of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA as to Brown to US Court of Appeals re 126 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory (All case opening forms, plus the transcript guidelines, may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit's website. 1/7/20: Motion 128: USCA Case Number 20-4017, 4CCA Case Manager T. Fischer for 126 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory filed by Brown. 1/7/20: Motion 129: Order of USCA appointing FPD as to Brown re 126 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory. 1/31/20: Motion 131: Motion to Unseal Document of Sell Transcript (Unopposed) by Brown. 2/4/20: Motion 132: Order for good cause shown granting 131 Motion to Unseal the Transcript from the Sell hearing as to Brown. Signed by District Judge Raymond A. Jackson on February 4, 2020. 5/14/20: Motion 133: Notice of adjusted medication under Washington vs. Harper by USA as to Brown. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/26/20. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/26/20. (afar) Modified on 2/5/20. Review hearing re competency on 9/29/20.
9/29/20 Update: A U.S. District Court judge ruled that Brown can’t be restored to competency with medication. Brown was diagnosed with schizophrenia in December 2017 and he had taken drugs while in custody to relieve his symptoms, but they didn’t fully restore competency. The prosecution is expected to now seek a civil commitment in the case to have Brown placed in a facility. After the hearing Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office released a statement on the outcome of the case. “The indictment against Eric Brown remains in effect. We can’t proceed w/ trial as he’s not competent due to mental illness. We will seek to have him committed to GOV facility. If he becomes competent in future, we intend to proceed with his prosecution.”

 

[YaYa_521]

Family of Ashanti Billie to mark 4th anniversary of her disappearance with a call to action

Sept. 8 marks four years since 19-year-old Ashanti Billie disappeared from Norfolk in 2017. Police found her body 11 days later in Charlotte, North Carolina.

www.13newsnow.com

September 17, 2021
SBM
Ashanti Billie's parents and Virginia Beach City leaders are honoring her memory Saturday afternoon, marking four years since she disappeared. During this event, they will call on Congress for full funding of the federal alert system they initiated in her honor, to help other people who go missing.

Family of Ashanti Billie, local policymakers push for full implementation of alert system

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Family members of Ashanti Billie and local policymakers gathered Saturday to commemorate the fourth anniversary of her disappearance and continue the push for the full …

www.wavy.com

Sep 18, 2021
SBM
In 2021, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have formally requested funding to ensure the full implementation of the Ashanti Alert system. [snip] The law requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a national communications network, named the Ashanti Alert, that would notify the public about missing or endangered adults through radio and television broadcast systems. The law also requires the Attorney General to designate a national coordinator to work with states to establish Ashanti Alert systems and to develop voluntary guidelines that states and territories should use in creating their networks.

Federal bill includes funding for Ashanti Alert

2022 Sep 15
SBM
More money is on the way to support the Ashanti Alert across the country. According to Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, a new funding bill includes $1 million for the federal alert system for missing or endangered adults. [snip] The bill is expected to go before a Senate committee later this year before it can be considered on the Senate floor.

Sen. Mark Warner wants other states to implement Ashanti Alert

Since Ashanti Billie's death, the state of Virginia and later Congress passed a law to create an alert system for missing adults who could've been abducted.

www.wtkr.com

Oct 05, 2022
SBM
Too old for an Amber Alert and too young for a Silver Alert, no law enforcement alert was ever sent out about the disappearance of 19-year-old Ashanti Billie in 2017. [snip] Warner says so far just two states, including Virginia, have implemented the Ashanti Alert but is hopeful $1 million in federal funding will help push other states to use it as well. [snip] "Finally we've got the dollars here in both the House and the Senate budget to not give states a cause not to do this," he said.

 

[Niner]

Last I looked in the court site for this case was yesterday - and he still is not listed there. I guess he is still incompetent to stand trial 2 years later...

 

[Niner]

Looks like this guy has done a plea deal & sentenced.

Ashanti Billie’s Cause of Death Remains a Mystery

doms2cents.com

Oct. 19, 2023
Ashanti Billie was a 19-year-old college student who went missing in September 2017 after she arrived at her workplace, a Blimpie’s Sub Shop, located on a naval base in Norfolk, Virginia. Her body was found 11 days later in Charlotte, North Carolina, about 300 miles away from where she was last seen alive. Her disappearance and murder sparked a nationwide search and a federal investigation, but the cause of her death remains unknown.
[.....]
Brown was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and was found incompetent to stand trial by multiple doctors and judges. He was ordered to undergo treatment at a federal medical facility until he could be restored to competency. In February 2020, he pleaded guilty to both charges as part of a plea deal that spared him from the death penalty. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in March 2020.