Miles Guo Court Documents · Doc 773
The prosecutors oppose Mr. Guo’s request to delay sentencing again, arguing he is intentionally causing delays and harming thousands of victims who need closure.
摘要
Government Opposition · Fifth Sentencing Adjournment Request
This 26-page letter, dated December 11, 2025 from the Assistant U.S. Attorneys assigned to United States v. Miles Guo, S3 23 Cr. 118 (AT), opposes the defendant's fifth request to adjourn sentencing — originally scheduled for November 1, 2024, more than a year before this filing.
Government's Principal Themes
The letter argues none of the defendant's reasons for the fifth adjournment has merit, particularly given:
- Thousands of victims in limbo because of the defendant's continued efforts to delay;
- The Second Circuit's November 26, 2025 observation (Dkt. 767, case-doc-767) on the need for the district court to "expeditiously" address the large number of submissions in this case;
- Third-party petitions about forfeitable property are conclusively addressed only in a post-sentencing ancillary proceeding under 21 U.S.C. § 853(n) and Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.2(c)(1) — so delaying sentencing necessarily delays victim relief.
Government's Arguments Against the Defense's Stated Reasons
The defendant's primary justifications — volume of discovery and case complexity — are characterized by the government as recycled complaints that do not justify another delay. Following the April 2025 appointment of current defense counsel (the third defense team — three highly experienced attorneys), the Court set the September 8, 2025 sentencing date with the defense's agreement.
Procedural Narrative Developed
Over 26 pages, the letter develops case-specific responses to each of the defense's grounds, references prior orders, and quotes from prior victim statements. The government characterizes the pre-sentencing posture as one in which the defendant has used the time to expand his social-media reach rather than to genuinely prepare for sentencing.
Relief Requested
The government asks the Court to:
- Deny the fifth adjournment request;
- Hold the September or any subsequent set sentencing date firm;
- Direct that any future adjournment requests meet a high standard.