Richard Maike and his co-defendants are trying to push back their trial in the Infinity2Global fraud case, and federal prosecutors aren't buying it.

Maike and Richard Anzalone filed motions to delay the trial scheduled for January 7th, 2019. Anzalone's new attorney, who came on board August 31st, is asking for more time to prepare. The DOJ shot back immediately, arguing the defense team is simply stalling.

The timing tells the story. The trial was still three months away when Anzalone's new counsel requested the continuance, claiming he needed adequate preparation time. Co-defendant Jason Syn changed lawyers recently too, and prosecutors expect he'll file his own delay request soon.

Here's where it gets interesting. The DOJ says it opposes any continuance—but then lists a bunch of reasons why one might actually make sense. It's a calculated move, one that lets prosecutors control the narrative around any delay.

The real problems the government cited have nothing to do with Anzalone switching attorneys. Maike's previous legal team blew a court order on email discovery, leaving over 7,000 emails from Maike's own account still unprocessed. The case is sprawling and complicated. Prosecutors want to try all seven Infinity2Global defendants together, not pick them off one by one. There's mountains of discovery material to sift through. And investigators plan to call witnesses from across the country, creating logistical headaches that need planning.

The DOJ also signaled it's preparing a second superseding indictment, meaning more charges are coming. That alone changes the entire case calculus.

When prosecutors frame delays as necessary "factors" rather than defense tactics, they're essentially saying: we'll accept a continuance, but on our terms and our timeline. They mentioned "a few months" as the appropriate window.

The DOJ's strategy is clear: oppose the motion while acknowledging reality. It insulates them from looking inflexible if a judge grants the delay anyway, while keeping pressure on the defense to explain why attorney changes should derail a major criminal trial.

By mid-October, the standoff ended. The judge vacated the January 7th trial date. No word yet on what the new trial date will be, but one thing's certain: Maike and his co-defendants bought themselves more time. The question now is whether that time helps or hurts their defense.

🤖 Quick Answer

What is the Infinity2Global fraud case about?
The Infinity2Global case involves criminal fraud charges against Richard Maike, Richard Anzalone, Jason Syn, and other co-defendants. The trial addresses alleged fraudulent activities within the Infinity2Global organization, with proceedings scheduled through federal court.

Why are defendants requesting trial delays?
Defense attorneys are seeking continuances citing insufficient preparation time. Anzalone's newly hired counsel, who joined in August, requested additional time to adequately prepare the defense strategy before the January trial date.

What is the DOJ's position on the delay requests?
Federal prosecutors oppose any continuance, arguing the defense team is engaging in delay tactics rather than pursuing legitimate preparation needs, particularly given the three-month preparation window available.

When was the trial originally scheduled?
The trial in the Infinity2Global case was scheduled to begin on January 7th, 2019

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