His protg Glynn Lunneysaid in 1998: "the Control Center today . ENDORSEMENT: Cousin's birthday-NO; Mother's Day-YES; Sister's birthday-NO. The Court will conduct the hearing via video-conferencing consistent with the CARES act. (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 . Speedy trial time excluded until 10/22/2020. Space historians Charles Murray and Catherine Bly Cox described it as "the single event that decisively shaped Flight Operations". (jbo), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Christine Delince appearing for Matthew Norton. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/17/2021. On arrival at Chance Vought he was told that he could not be hired without his birth certificate, which he had not brought with him. He worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) from 1937 to 1958 and its successor NASA, until his retirement in 1973. As of January 9, 2023, Christopher C. Kraft's net worth is $5 Million. For example, after CAHILL brought defendant PATRICK HILL into the Enterprise as a union official who would and did accept bribes, CAHILL told a non-union employer from whom CAHILL and HILL had received bribes (Employer-1): Heres the thing. In 1972, he became director of the Manned Spacecraft Center (later Johnson Space Center), following his mentor Robert R. Gilruth, and held the position until his retirement in 1982. (jbo), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Plea entered by Jeremy Sheeran (7) Count 1,2,3 Not Guilty. ENDORSEMENT: Let him celebrate Easter with his family. It should be Bob Gilruth not me. Due to the greater length of Gemini missions, Mission Control was now manned on a three-shift basis. (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 10/13/2021), MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting 156 LETTER MOTION filed by James Cahill (1), addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 10/13/21 re: Modification of Bail Condition. For uses of Chris Craft, see. Appearance Type: Retained. America's first spacewalk happened during the Gemini 4 mission; Kraft, at his console, found that he had to force himself to concentrate on his work, distracted by Ed White's "mesmerizing" descriptions of the Earth below. (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. Launched in 2010, the RECAP extension is a free tool for your browser that helps us collect the content you see on CourtListener. Government is in the process of providing defendants with discovery. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Arraignment as to James Cahill (1) Count 1,2,3 held on 10/1/2020. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 11/4/2020) (ap) (Entered: 11/04/2020), ORDER as to Scott Roche: It is hereby ORDERED that the defendant's bail be modified to include; Drug testing/treatment as directed by Pretrial Services. The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge. 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. By the time that the Apollo 7 mission flew, he had been promoted to head of the flight operations division; thus, it was Glynn Lunney who served as lead flight director and had to deal directly with behavior by the crew that Kraft considered "insubordinate". This contributed to making his position at NASA more tenuous. [86] They had two children, Gordon and Kristi-Anne. At the time Employer-1 was bribing the defendants, Employer-1s business employed workers who were not members of Local 638 and/or Local 200 but would have been eligible for membership. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. (McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 05/03/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 5/5/21 re: Permission to Attend Family Functions . Chris Kraft, godfather of NASA's Mission Control, dies at 95 By Eryn Brown Washington Post,July 23, 2019, 8:50 p.m. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. ENDORSEMENT: OK. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 1/19/2021) (ap) (Entered: 01/19/2021), SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. It was hard not to be modern when I spent my working days sending men into space. The lessons that he drew from this experience were clear. (jbo), Appearance Bond Entered as to James Cahill: $500,000.00 PRB; CO-SIGNED BY 3 FRP'S; (DEFENDANTS SONS AND BROTHER); SECURED BY SONS APARTMENT.. [**Advice of Penalties and Sanctions attached.] After Carpenter's troubled Mercury mission, Kraft wrote, "I swore an oath that Scott Carpenter would never again fly in space." SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/19/21) (jw) (Entered: 03/19/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 3/19/21 re: Permission to Travel and Attend a Family Event . [5] He graduated in December 1944 with a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering. One of Kraft's most important contributions to crewed spaceflight would be his origination of the concept of a mission control center. As a member of the Space Task Group, Kraft was assigned to the flight operations division, which made plans and arrangements for the operation of the Mercury spacecraft during flight and for the control and monitoring of missions from the ground. (jbo), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Roland Gustaf Riopelle appearing for Robert Egan. (Xiang, Jun) (Entered: 01/12/2021), LETTER by USA 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 addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from AUSA Danielle R. Sassoon dated January 12, 2021 re: subpoenas Document filed by USA. Document filed by James Cahill. Kraft published his autobiography Flight: My Life in Mission Control in 2001. Sign up to receive the Free Law Project newsletter with tips and announcements. [45] Yet Kraft still felt pangs at not being at the center of the action, particularly after the emergency re-entry of Gemini 8. [71], Kraft was eligible to retire in the early 1980s, but he chose not to take the option. Phone: (727) 462-3401. Appearance Type: Retained. [100] He was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, on October 1, 2016. CJA Christine Delince appointed counsel. HOUSTON - Legendary NASA flight director Christopher Kraft has died. BAIL DISPOSITION: Agreed conditions of release; $150,000 PRB; 2 FRP; Travel restricted to SDNY/EDNY; Surrender travel documents (& no new applications); Pretrial supervision as directed by Pretrial Services; Defendant not to possess firearm/destructive device/other weapon; Defendant to be released on own signature; Remaining conditions to be met by 10/15/2020. Attorney for the United States Ilan Graff said: As alleged, the defendants exploited their labor organization positions to line their own pockets. Making sure that victims of federal crimes are treated with compassion, fairness and respect. "[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. Honor a loved one who has passed away with an obituary in the The San Diego Union-Tribune and on Legacy.com. "[32] Yet he agreed to follow the plan advocated by Faget and by Walt Williams, his superior in the flight operations division. Chris Kraft of Union, NJ. Proceeding: Initial Presentment. His protg Glynn Lunney said in 1998: "the Control Center today is a reflection of Chris Kraft".[1]. [29], Mercury-Atlas 6, the February 20, 1962, flight of John Glenn, was a testing experience both for Mission Control and for Kraft. He was one of the first NASA managers to become involved in the decision to send Apollo 8 on a circumlunar flight. Kraft passed away Monday, July 22 in Houston, Texas, two days after the world. Each defendant waives his right to be present in court and agrees to participate in the conference via video/teleconference. The case is adjourned to September 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ENDORSEMENT: Request to travel as described herein is granted. may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. (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. may not have contact with co-defendants unless in presence of counsel. Was named after his father, Christopher Columbus Kraft. Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr. (February 28, 1924 July 22, 2019) was an American aerospace and NASA engineer who was instrumental in establishing the agency's Mission Control Center and shaping its organization and culture. "[20], These concepts shaped the Mercury Control Center, which was at Cape Canaveral in Florida. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. Maybe that's why he is still fuming after all these years. dated March 24, 2021 re: Modify Conditions of Release . Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. 515, and Timothy D. Sini, Suffolk County District Attorney, announced today the return of an indictment charging JAMES CAHILL, CHRISTOPHER KRAFT, PATRICK HILL, MATTHEW NORTON, WILLIAM BRIAN WANGERMAN, KEVIN MCCARRON, JEREMY SHEERAN, a/k/a Max, ANDREW MCKEON, and ROBERT EGAN with racketeering, fraud, and bribery offenses, in connection with their acceptance of payments in their roles as current and former union officials to corruptly influence labor-management relations in the construction industry. AUSAs Danielle Sassoon and Jason Swergold present for the government. [4] His mother, Vanda Olivia (ne Suddreth), was a nurse. Document filed by Kevin McCarron. A chart containing the names, offenses of conviction, maximum penalties for the defendants, and sentencing dates for each is set forth below. (jbo) (Entered: 10/02/2020), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Arraignment as to Robert Egan (9) Count 1,2,3 held on 10/1/2020. Passport must be surrendered by 10/2/2020. Let's check it out! Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. I thank the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office for their partnership in this case., Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said: These convictions highlight a shocking level of corruption among powerful labor officials in New York State. It dealt with his life up until the end of the Apollo program, only briefly mentioning his time as center director in the epilogue. "Clearly, with flight control facing a learning curve," space historian David Harland has said, "these arrangements were an experiment in their own right. ENDORSEMENT: Case adj to Oct. 29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. - time excluded as to all defendants in the interest of justice, to allow defendants to review discovery. Redaction Request due 12/10/2020. APPROVED. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Pamela Utter, (212) 805-0300, Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. In 1956, he was diagnosed with an ulcer and started thinking about a change of career. [24], A pivotal experience for Kraft was the flight of Mercury-Atlas 5, which sent a chimpanzee named Enos on the first American orbital spaceflight carrying a live passenger. 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. (jbo), Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger: Initial Appearance as to William Brian Wangerman held on 10/1/2020. I want to thank the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York for partnering with my office on this investigation and for working with us to hold these alleged bad actors accountable in federal court.. During the charged conspiracy, CAHILL accepted approximately $44,500 in bribes from Employer-1, and as part of his guilty plea, CAHILL acknowledged having previously accepted at least approximately $100,000 of additional bribes from Employer-1 in connection with CAHILLs union positions. They are basically saying dismantle the safety and quality assurance mechanisms set in place after the Challenger accident. My Office will continue to uncover and prosecute corruption of all kinds, including that committed by union officials. "[33], His assistant on the mission, Gene Kranz, considered Glenn's flight "the turning point in Kraft's evolution as a flight director. To create additional alerts, please install the RECAP Extension or become a monthly donor. [82] The New York Times review space writer Henry S. F. Cooper Jr. called it a "highly readable memoir",[83] while the Kirkus Review summed it up as a "[s]nappy, highly detailed account of 20th century America's most dramatic technological achievement. (Swergold, Jason) (Entered: 10/22/2020), NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Laura De Oliveira appearing for USA. (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 10/06/2020), MEMO ENDORSED re: 27 LETTER MOTION Modification of Bail Conditions as to James Cahill (1)ENDORSEMENT: OK. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 10/7/2020) (jbo) (Entered: 10/07/2020), LETTER by Christopher Kraft addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Benjamin S. Fischer dated October 8, 2020 re: substitution of council (Fischer, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/08/2020), MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Christopher Kraft on re: 29 I would respectfully request that the Court formally order Mr. Sapone's substitution of me as Mr. Kraft's counsel and that the docket reflect that I am no longer representing Mr. [59], In planning for Apollo 8, one of the responsibilities Kraft faced was ensuring that a fleet would be waiting to recover the crew when they splashed down at the end of the mission. The Government was not given notice of the service of the subpoenas and no application was made to the court for permission to serve subpoenas so far in advance of trial. . They accepted bribes to corruptly favor non-union employers and influence the construction trade in New York. Reader-submitted obituaries honoring people in our community who have recently died . may not engage in business related to Local 638; Def. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 8/18/2021) (bw) (Entered: 08/18/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 8/23/21 re: Bail Modification . Todays indictment reflects our commitment to rooting out corruption and bringing to justice those who abuse positions of power out of personal greed. Ilan Graff, Attorney for the United States, Acting Under Authority Conferred by 28 U.S.C. Conference before District Judge on 10/22/2020. Mr. Wangerman was presented and arraigned on October 1, 2020 before the Honorable Robert W. Lehrburger, released on his signature and given a deadline of today to secure two financially responsible people to co-sign his bond. The lumps in our throats held them back. (jbo) (Entered: 03/11/2021), Appearance Bond Entered as to Kevin McCarron: $150,000 PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND; TO BE COSIGNED BY TWO FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS; Additional Conditions.. [**Advice of Penalties and Sanctions attached.] (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 . Defendant arraigned and pleads Not Guilty. The principles that Kraft had inculcated continued to have an impact at Johnson Space Center long after he retired. Court makes necessary findings, pursuant to the CARES Act, permitting the Court to proceed via video/telephone conference. During the final flightMercury-Atlas 9, which lasted for over a dayhe shared responsibility with his deputy John Hodge. "[79] Nonetheless, NASA accepted the recommendations of the report, and in November 1995, responsibility for shuttle operations was turned over to the United Space Alliance. Defendant arraigned and pleads Not Guilty. Document filed by James Cahill. "My flight controllers and I were a lot closer to the systems and to events than anyone in top management. Document filed by James Cahill. 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. He was 95. The Court previously granted defendant James Cahill's ("Cahill") request to continue living at his home in Long Beach, New York until October 15, 2021. Inside the New Race to the Moon But there was soon far more to occupy Kraft's mind. Christopher Ryan Kraft, 37 Resides in North Olmsted, OH Lived InSaint Louis MO, Guymon OK, Cleveland OH Related ToJeanne Kraft, Thomas Kraft, Marie Kraft, Linda Kraft, John Kraft Also known asChris Kraft IncludesAddress(5) Phone(1) Email(3) See Results Christopher A Kraft, 47 Resides in Oak Forest, IL Lived InRiverdale IL, Alsip IL (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 3/25/2021) (lnl) (Entered: 03/25/2021), TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to James Cahill re: Conference held on 3/11/21 before Judge Colleen McMahon. In 1994, he was appointed chairman of a panel to make NASA's Space Shuttle program more cost effective. Another important concept pioneered by Kraft was the idea of the flight director, the man who would coordinate the team of engineers and make real-time decisions about the conduct of the mission. (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. You know, the bottom-line stuff on how we fly a man from a launch pad into space and back again. Kraft, however, felt that this was an unacceptable risk. Kraft in turn presented the award to his alma mater, Virginia Tech, for display in its College of Engineering. The Court will hold a remote status conference in this matter, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. Living at this location continues to be beneficial to both Cahill's physical and mental health. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 10/8/2020)(jw) (Entered: 10/08/2020), Attorney update in case as to Christopher Kraft. Called into Mission Control by Gene Kranz almost immediately after the accident,[65] he led discussions on whether Apollo 13 should attempt a direct abort, or go around the Moon and return on a free trajectory; the latter option was taken. [10], In the 1940s, NACA was a research and development organization, devoted to cutting-edge aeronautical research. Annoyed by the bureaucratic mindset of the company, he decided to accept the offer from NACA instead. Each of these defendants accepted thousands and, in some cases, tens of thousands of dollars of cash bribes from Employer-1, a contractor who had projects and potential projects within the jurisdiction of Local 638 and Local200. may not engage in business related to Local 638;Def. may not engage in business related to Local 638l; Def. (jbo) (Entered: 03/09/2021), Appearance Bond Entered as to Christopher Kraft: $250,000 PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND; TO BE COSIGNED BY ONE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS (WIFE); SECURED BY THE FAMILY HOME; Additional Conditions.. [**Advice of Penalties and Sanctions is attached.] (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 07/07/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Sanford Talkin dated 7/7/21 re: Permission to Travel and Attend a Family Event . He remained as center director in the status of a "reemployed annuitant," receiving his government pension, but still employed by NASA. (Talkin, Sanford) (Entered: 03/19/2021), LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from John F. Kaley, Esq. Attorneys Jason Swergold, Danielle Sassoon, and Jun Xiang, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura de Oliveira, are in charge of the prosecution. Chris Kraft was NASA's visionary first flight director, who guided astronauts as they orbited Earth and landed on the Moon. (Kaley, John) (Entered: 03/24/2021), MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Arthur Gipson (11) on 116 LETTER MOTION addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from John F. Kaley, Esq. 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