USA v. Bolen et al

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff,

v.

TONY J. BOLEN (1),

Defendant.

No. 2:23-CR-00074-MKD-1

PROTECTIVE ORDER
On May 27, 2025, the Court held a sentencing hearing. ECF No. 217.
Defendant Tony J. Bolen (1) was represented by Zachary Ayers and Michael
Merritt. Assistant United States Attorneys Ann Wick and Laurel Holland
represented the United States. The United States moved for a protective order
prohibiting Defendant from contacting the minor victim, S.S., and S.S.’s family
members while Defendant is incarcerated. Defendant indicated he does not object
to the requested order.
Absent any objection from Defendant, and based on the circumstances of
this case, the nature of Defendant’s offenses, and S.S.’s rights, as a crime victim, to
FILED IN THE
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
SEAN F. MCAVOY, CLERK
May 28, 2025
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be reasonably protected from Defendant and to dignity and privacy, the Court
grants the United States’ motion under its inherent authority to protect the
administration of justice.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. The United States’ unopposed Motion for a Protective Order is
GRANTED.
2. Defendant Tony J. Bolen (1) is hereby prohibited from contacting S.S.
or members of S.S.’s family, either directly, indirectly, or through third parties,
except through counsel as necessary for his defense in legal proceedings related to
his offenses, convictions, and sentence in this case.
3. Counsel for the United States shall arrange for a copy of this order to
be served upon Defendant Tony J. Bolen (1) and file a proof of service.
4. Counsel for the United States shall also provide a copy of this order to
S.S.’s legal guardian.
IT IS SO ORDERED. The District Court Clerk is hereby directed to enter
this Order and provide copies to counsel, the U.S. Probation Office, and the U.S.
Marshals Service.
DATED May 28, 2025.
s/Mary K. Dimke
MARY K. DIMKE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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