ACLI Government Securities, Inc. v. Rhoades

OPINION AND ORDER

SCHEINDLIN, District Judge.

The unwavering contumacy of Daniel and Norma Rhoades has required plaintiff to move for civil contempt for the third time, thereby continuing the protracted course of litigation in the above-referenced and related matters. 1 Plaintiff also moves to refer Daniel Rhoades to the United States Attorney for prosecution for criminal contempt under 18 U.S.C. § 401(3) and Fed.R.Cr.P. 42(b). For the reasons that follow, plaintiffs motions are granted.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

This action relates to plaintiffs efforts to collect a money judgment in…