After Carpenter's troubled Mercury mission, Kraft wrote, "I swore an oath that Scott Carpenter would never again fly in space." (jbo) (Entered: 03/17/2021), Appearance Bond Entered as to Scott Roche: $150,000 Personal Recognizance bond; To be cosigned by Two Financially Responsible persons; Additional Conditions. [**Advice of Penalties and Sanctions attached.] "[61], On August 9, Gilruth, Low, Kraft and Slayton flew to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where they briefed NASA managers including Wernher von Braun and Rocco Petrone on the planned mission. Defendant arraigned and pleads Not Guilty. On July 29, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established NASA and subsumed NACA within this newly created organization. (jbo), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Initial Appearance as to Jeremy Sheeran held on 10/1/2020. [81], In 2001, Kraft published his autobiography, Flight: My Life in Mission Control. BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; To be cosigned by two financially responsible persons; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY/DNJ; Surrender travel documents and no new applications; Pretrial supervision as directed by PTS; Drug testing and treatment; Deft not to possess firearm, destructive device, other weapon; Deft to be released on own signature; Remaining conditions to be met by 10/8/2020; Def. (Status Conference set for 10/27/2022 at 03:00 PM before Judge Colleen McMahon) (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 9/20/2021)(ap) (Entered: 09/20/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 10/13/21 re: Modification of Bail Condition . BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; $150,000 Personal recognizance bond; To be cosigned by two financially responsible persons; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents and no new applications; Pretrial supervision as directed by PTS; Deft not to possess firearm, destructive device, other weapon; Deft to be released on own signature; Remaining conditions to be met by 10/8/2020; Def. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 10/28/2020) (jbo) (Entered: 10/28/2020), SCHEDULING ORDER as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson. Evermore. Employer-1 contracted to work on or would bid on projects that could have otherwise employed union workers belonging to Local 638 and/or Local 200. Following his 1944 graduation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a degree in aeronautical engineering, Kraft was hired by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the predecessor organization to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Colleen McMahon, Date of Last Known Filing: GIPSON was a Business Agent of the LocalUnion 200 of the UA (Local 200). He was one of the first NASA managers to become involved in the decision to send Apollo 8 on a circumlunar flight. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. ENDORSEMENT: Case adjourned to Nov. 9, 2021 at 3 PM - time excluded through Nov. 9, in the interest of justice. "[63], Kraft again found himself a spectator during the landing of Apollo 11, which he viewed from Mission Control, sitting with Gilruth and George Low. "[51] He eventually came to terms with the idea, and the portrait painted for the cover became one of his prized possessions.[52]. [9], On graduation, Kraft accepted a job with the Chance Vought aircraft company in Connecticut. (jbo), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Plea entered by Patrick Hill (3) Count 1,2,3 Not Guilty. Living at this location continues to be beneficial to both Cahill's physical and mental health. [47] There was nothing anyone could do; before the crew at the pad could get the door open, the three astronauts were dead, having been overcome by toxic gases. Public Service Announcement on Sexual Assault in Public Housing. (Aidala, Arthur) (Entered: 10/16/2020), MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to James Cahill (1) granting 36 CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 10/14/20 re: Permission for Limited Travel. Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, "Kraft selected 2002 Ruffner Medal recipient", "Results of the Second U.S. Appearance Type: Retained. ENDORSEMENT: OK. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 1/19/2021) (ap) (Entered: 01/19/2021), SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Initial Appearance as to Matthew Norton (4) held on 10/1/2020. Court enters Brady Order, in compliance with Fed.R.Crim.P. A loose heat shield could cause the capsule to burn up during re-entry. Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., who died July 22, 2019, created the concept of NASA's Mission Control and developed its organization, operational procedures and culture, then made it a critical element of the success of the nation's human spaceflight programs. Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. Christopher C. Kraft Jr., the legendary founder of NASA's mission control, who directed America's first piloted orbital flights, oversaw the Apollo 11 lunar landing and was director of the. [3][5] As a boy, Kraft played in an American Legion drum-and-bugle corps and became the state champion bugler. "[76] Fundamental to the report was the idea that the Space Shuttle had become "a mature and reliable system about as safe as today's technology will provide. Kraft became the assistant to Chuck Mathews, the head of the division, and was given the responsibility of putting together a mission plan. may not engage in business related to Local 638; Def. (Greenspan, Noam) (Entered: 10/20/2020), SCHEDULING ORDER as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson: The Court will hold an initial conference in this matter, via telephone, Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. To join the conference, the parties are to dial in at: 888-363-4749; the Access Code is: 9054506. Dr. Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. 1924-2019 Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Member Retired Director, NASA Johnson Space Center Consultant | Independent Consultant (Retired) Election Year 1970 Primary Section Aerospace Secondary Section Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems Memorial Tribute KURT H. DEBUS 1908-1983 ROBERT R. GILRUTH 1913-2000 Speedy trial time is excluded through January 28, 2021, in the interest of justice, to allow defendants time to review discovery (Pretrial Conference set for 1/28/2021 at 04:00 PM before Judge Colleen McMahon.) Each defendant waives his right to be present in court and agrees to participate in the conference via video/teleconference. MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson on re: 154 LETTER by USA as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy . Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. The first NASA flight director, Kraft emerged from boyhood in small-town America to become a visionary who played an integral role in what would become the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Appearance Type: Retained. We can sometimes provide need-based exceptions to these rules. Maybe that's why he is still fuming after all these years. The charges in the Indictment are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. '"[44], After Gemini 7, Kraft stepped back from his work at Mission Control, allowing other flight directors to take charge of the remaining missions so that he could devote more time to planning for the Apollo program. This constitutes the decision and order of the Court. This is an open proceeding and the public (including defendants' family members) and press are welcomed to dial in but must remain silent. In 2006, NASA honored Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., for his key involvement in America's space programs with the Ambassador of Exploration Award, given to astronauts and other key individuals who participated in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs, for realizing America's vision of space exploration from 1961 to 1972. During the final flightMercury-Atlas 9, which lasted for over a dayhe shared responsibility with his deputy John Hodge. The Court will hold a remote status conference in this matter, Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. All 11 defendants accepted cash from Employer-1 usually stuffed in envelopes that Employer-1 handed off inside the restrooms of restaurants. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 7/19/21)(jbo) (Entered: 07/19/2021), TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to James Cahill re: Conference held on 6/17/21 before Judge Colleen McMahon. [27] Originally, the flight of Mercury-Atlas 5 had been intended to last for three orbits. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Initial Appearance as to Robert Egan held on 10/1/2020. (Maulsby, Tyler) (Entered: 01/27/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 1/27/21 re: Bail Modification . After the flight, astronaut John Glenn stated that he believed a human passenger would have been able to bring the capsule under control without the need for an early re-entry, thus (in the words of Time) "affirming the superiority of astronauts over chimponauts. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 7/7/2021) (ap) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/8/2021: # 1 letter) (mde). The public and press may listen to the proceeding by telephone at 888-363-4749; the access code to enter when prompted is 9054506. Christopher C Kraft, the man who founded Nasa's mission control and oversaw the Apollo 11 moon landing, was honoured at the BBC Proms on Thursday. "[58], After the Apollo 1 fire in 1967, Kraft had reluctantly concluded that his responsibilities as a manager would keep him from serving as a flight director on the next crewed mission, Apollo 7, and on missions thereafter. [87] In his autobiography, Kraft acknowledged the sacrifices that his family had made as a result of his work for NASA, saying that "I was more of a remote authority figure to Gordon and Kristi-Anne than a typical American father."[88]. His protg Glynn Lunney said in 1998: "the Control Center today is a reflection of Chris Kraft".[1]. In the article, he compared himself to Christopher Columbus, and displayed what the magazine described as "an almost angry pride" in his work. Members of the Enterprise conspired to accept cash bribes, as well as bribes in the form of loans that were never repaid, free meals and drinks, free labor on personal property, and purchases of home appliances. This case is being handled by the Offices Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Document filed by James Cahill. Kraft, the creator and longtime leader of NASA's Mission Control, died Monday in Houston, just two days after the 50th anniversary of what was his and NASA's crowning achievement: Apollo 11's. Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. The case is adjourned to January 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. SCOTT ROCHE and ARTHUR GIPSON are charged with fraud and bribery offenses. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 8/6/2021) (bw) (Entered: 08/06/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Camille M. Abate dated August 17, 2021 re: Permission to Travel . may not engage in business related to Local 638;Def. (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 05/25/2021), MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to James Cahill (1) granting 127 CONSENT LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 5/25/21 re: Bail Modification. Christopher Kraft is 36 years old today because Christopher's birthday is on 07/23/1986. Click here for information on the investigation into the Mount Vernon Police Department. APPROVED. HOUSTON - Legendary NASA flight director Christopher Kraft has died. AUSAs Danielle Sassoon and Jason Swergold present for the government. [16] Even before NASA began its official existence in October, Kraft was invited by Gilruth to become a part of a new group that was working on the problems of putting a man into orbit. indictment.pdf. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 12/3/2020) (ap) (Entered: 12/03/2020), LETTER by Robert Egan addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Roland G Riopelle dated December 7, 2020 re: Return of Discovery Materials (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Riopelle, Roland) (Entered: 12/07/2020), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 12/18/20 re: Bail Modification . Later, Kraft consulted for companies such as IBM and Rockwell International. may not engage in business related to Trades Council, Local 638, Local 200. The Court will hold a remote status conference in this matter, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. [104], Kraft was portrayed by Stephen Root in the 1998 miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. [28], Kraft served as flight director during all six of the crewed Mercury missions. [5] Without much hesitation, he accepted the offer. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Arraignment as to Kevin McCarron (6) Count 1,2,3 held on 10/1/2020. The Gemini program represented a string of firsts for NASAthe first flight with two astronauts, the first rendezvous in space, the first spacewalkand Kraft was on duty during many of these historic events. Document filed by Arthur Gipson. (jbo), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Benjamin Sean Fischer appearing for Christopher Kraft. The Center for Union Facts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fights for transparency and accountability in America's labor movement. Click here to report information on Amazon warehouses. may not engage in business related to Local 200 or 638; Def. Kraft's father, the son of Bavarian immigrants,[3] had found his name an embarrassment, but passed it along to his son nonetheless. The public and press may listen to the proceeding by telephone at: 888-363-4749; the access code to enter when prompted is 9054506 (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/5/2021)(jw) (Entered: 03/05/2021), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Colleen McMahon: Status Conference (via Video/Telephone Conference) as to James Cahill, Christopher Kraft, Patrick Hill, Matthew Norton, William Brian Wangerman, Kevin McCarron, Jeremy Sheeran, Andrew McKeon, Robert Egan, Scott Roche, Arthur Gipson held on 3/11/2021. On August 14, they, along with the Huntsville group, traveled to NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to brief Deputy Administrator Thomas O. Paine. Should I rush right out and buy? In this role, Mr. Kraft serves as the principal advisor to the CFO regarding the consolidation and integration of integrated mission-essential financial, acquisition, and asset management systems. Please click here for further information. "[32] Yet he agreed to follow the plan advocated by Faget and by Walt Williams, his superior in the flight operations division. Born in 1876 and died in 1953 Mellenville, New York Christopher J. Kraft james cahill, christopher kraft, patrick hill, matthew norton, william brian wangerman, kevin mccarron, jeremy sheeran, a/k/a "max," andrew mckeon, and robert egan charged with racketeering, fraud, and bribery offenses, in connection with their alleged acceptance of payments in their roles as current and former union officials to corruptly He served on two review boards at North American Aviation, the contractor responsible for the Apollo capsule. [55][56] Schirra had decided before the flight that he would retire after Apollo 7. 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