AOJO Re. 1pH 3. 4. 3. Report Required by the Ethics FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT in Government Act of1978 . FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010 (5 USC app. §§ 101-111) 1. Person Reporting (last name, first, middle initial) Benitez, Roger T. 2. Court or Organization U.S. District Court, Souther District of Califria 3. Date of Report 05/13/2011 4. Title (Article Ill judges indicate active or senior status; magistrate judges indicate fll- or part-time) District Judge, Active Sa. Report Type (check appropriate type) D Nomination, Date D Initial [ Annual D Final Sb. D Amended Report 6. Reporting Period 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 7. Chambers or Offce Address 940 Front Street San Diego, Califoria 92101 8. On the basis of the information contained in this Report and any modifications pertaining thereto, it is, in my opinion, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Reviewing Officer Date IMPORT ANT NOTES: The instructions accompanying this form must be folowed Complete al parts, checking the NONE box for each part where you have no reportable information. Sign on last page. I. POSJTJ 0NS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 9-13 of fling instructions.) D NONE (o reportable positions. POSITION NAME OF ORGANIZATION/ENTITY 1. Power of Attorey - 2. 5. II. AGREEMENTS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 14-16 of filing instructions.) [ NONE (o reportable agreements. PARTIES AND TERMS I. 2. Benitez, RoQer T.
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AOJO Rey. 1/2pH
3.
4.
3.
Report Required by the Ethics FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT in Government Act of 1978 .. FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010 (5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111)
1. Person Reporting (last name, first, middle initial)
Benitez, Roger T.
2. Court or Organization
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
3. Date of Report
05/13/2011
4. Title (Article Ill judges indicate active or senior status; magistrate judges indicate full- or part-time)
District Judge, Active
Sa. Report Type (check appropriate type)
D Nomination, Date
D Initial [{] Annual D Final
Sb. D Amended Report
6. Reporting Period
01/01/2010
to
12/31/2010
7. Chambers or Office Address
940 Front Street San Diego, California 92101
8. On the basis of the information contained in this Report and any modifications pertaining thereto, it is, in my opinion, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Reviewing Officer Date
IMPORT ANT NOTES: The instructions accompanying this form must be followed. Complete all parts,
checking the NONE box for each part where you have no reportable information. Sign on last page.
I. POSJTJ 0 NS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 9-13 of filing instructions.)
D NONE (No reportable positions.)
POSITION NAME OF ORGANIZATION/ENTITY
1. Power of Attorney -
2.
5.
II. AGREEMENTS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 14-16 of filing instructions.)
[{] NONE (No reportable agreements.)
PAR TIES AND TERMS
I.
2.
Benitez, RoQer T.
4.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 2 of9
Name of Person Reporting
Benitez, Roger T.
Ill. N 0 N-INVES TMENT IN CO ME. (Reporting individual and spouse; see pp. 17-14 of filing instructions.)
A. Filer's Non-Investment Income
[{] NONE (No reportable non-investment income.)
SOURCE AND TYPE
Date of Report
05/13/2011
INCOME (yours, not spouse's)
1.
2.
3.
4.
B. Spouse's Non-Investment Income - If you were married during any portion of the reporting year, complete this section.
(Dollar amount not required except for honoraria.)
D NONE (No reportable non-investment income.)
SOURCE AND TYPE
I. 2010 California State Teachers Retirement
2.
3.
4.
IV. REIMBURSEMENTS -transportation, Jodging,food, entertainment.
(Includes those to spouse and dependent children; see pp. 25-27 of filing instructions.)
[{] NONE (No reportable reimbursements.)
SOURCE DATES LOCATION PURPOSE ITEMS PAID OR PROVIDED
I.
2.
3.
5.
of filing
4.
Page 3 of9
Date of Report Name of Person Reporting FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
05/13/2011Benitez, Roger T.
V. GIFTS. (Includes those to spouse and dependent children; see pp. 28-31 instructions.)
[2J NONE (No reportable gifts.)
SOURCE DESCRIPTION VALUE
) .
2.
3.
4.
5.
VI. LIABILITIES. (Includes those of spouse and dependent children; see pp. 32-33 of filing instructions.)
[2J NONE (No reportable liabilities.)
CREDITOR DESCRIPTION VALUE CODE
).
2.
3.
5.
I. --
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r.
B. D.
Date of Report Name of Person Reporting FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 4 of9 0511312011Benitez, Roger T.
VII. INVESTMENTS and TR us TS income, value, transactions (Includes those of spouse and dependent children; see PP• 34-60 of filing instructions.) -
D NONE (No reportable income, assets, or transactions.)
3. Value Method Codes Q =Appraisal R =Cost (Real Estate Only)
(Sec Column C2) U =Book Value V =Other
s
s
s
T
T
T
T Buy
T Buy (add'!)
T Buy
T
T
T Buy
T Buy
T
T Buy (add'!)
T
T Buy (add'!)
c =$2,501 - $5,000
HI =$1,000,001 -$5,000,000
L =$50,00I -$ !00,000
Pl =$1,000,001 -$5,000,000
P4 =More than $50,000,000
S =Assessment
W =Estimated
Transactions duringreporting period
09/28/10 K
02102110 J
02102110 J
01113110 J
01113110 J
05/28/10 J
05/28/10 J
D =$5,001 -$15,000
(4) Gain
Code I
(A'H)
H2 =More than $5,000,000
M =$100,001 -$250,000
P2 =$5,000,00 I -$25,000,000
T =Cash Markel
(5) Identity of
buyer/seller
(if private
transaction)
E =$15,001 -$50,000
B. c.
(1) (1) (I)
D.
Page 5 of9
Date of Report Name of Person Reporting FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Benitez, Roger T. 05113/2011
VII. INVESTMENTS and TR us TS income, value, transactions (Includes those of spouse and dependent children; see PP• 34-60 of filing instructions.) -
D NONE (No reportable income, assets, or transactions.)
A.
Description of Assets Income during Gross value at end
(including trust assets) reporting period ofreporting period
(2) (2)
Place "(X)" after each asset Amount Type (e.g., Value Value Type(e.g.,
exempt from prior disclosure Code I div.,rent, Code2 Method buy, sell, (A-H) or int.) (J-P) Code 3 redemption)
(Q-W)
18. HJ HEINZ -HNZ-common stock A Dividend J T
19. Mirant Corp-common stock None J T
20. Nexaira Wireless -NXWI- common stock None J T Buy
21. Pitney Bowes, Inc.-PBI-common stock A Dividend J T
22. Progress Energy, Inc. PGN -common stock A Dividend J T Buy (add'!)
23. Alcoa Inc.-AA-common stock A Dividend Sold
24. Proctor & Gamble-PG-common stock A Dividend Sold
25. Spectra Energy Corp-SE-common stock A Dividend Sold
26. Walmart Stores, Inc.-WMT common stock A Dividend Sold
27. Wells Fargo Bank-WFC-common stock A Dividend Sold
28. Ameren Energy- AEE/Common Stock A Dividend J T
29. Costco -COS-common stock A Dividend Sold
30. JP Morgan Chase preferred stock None Sold
31. Capstead Mortgage- REIT-- CMO None Buy
32. None Sold
33. Atlas Pipeline Partners, limited partnership A Distribution J T Buy interest- APL
34. Crosstex Energy LP- limited partnership A Distribution J T Buy interest--XTEX
1. lncomc Gain Codes: A =$1,000 orless B 41,001-$2,500 c =$2,501 - $5,000
(See Columns BI and 04) F =$50,001 - $100,000 G =$100,001 -$1,000,000 HI =$1,000,001 -$5,000,000
2. Value Codes J =$15,000 or less K =$15,001 - $50,000 L =$50,001-$100,000
(See Columns CI and 03) N =$250,00I -$500,000 0 =$500,001 -$1,000,000 Pl =$1,000,001 -$5,000,000
P3 =$25,000,001 -$50,000,000 P4 =More than $50,000,000
3. Value Method Codes Q =Appraisal R =Cost (Real Estate Only) S =Assessment
Transactions during reporting period
(2) (3) (4) (5) Date Value Gain Identity of
mrn/dd/yy Code 2 Code I buyer/seller
(J-P) (A-H) (if private
transaction)
05/05/10 J
05/28/10 J
05/05/10 J A
05105110 J B
05/05/10 J A
01/13/10 J A
09/28/10 J A
01/13/10 J A
01/25/10 J A
06124110 J
09/13/10 J A
09/13/10 J
10129110 J
D =$5,001 -$15,000 E=$15,001-$50,000
H2 =More than $5,000,000
M =$I 00,00I - $250,000
P2 =$5,000,00I - $25,000,000
T =Cash Market
(Sec Column C2) V =Other U =Book Value W =Estimated
A. D.
(2) (3) (4) Gain
(JCP) (A-H)
35.
37.
39.
Date of Report Name of Person Reporting FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 6 of9 Benitez, Roger T. 05113/2011
VII. INVESTMENTS and TR US TS - income, vatue, transactions r1nc1udes those of spouse and dependent chitdren; see PP· 34-60 of filing instructions.)
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
Reclamation----- Bond
Ontario Cmnty F ACS Dist Bond
Franklin Fund-small cap growth fund I-FRSGXclass
Valic Fixed Account Plus
Valic Midcap Strat. GR/Morgan Stanley
AIG Valic Mid Cap Fund (Wellington)
Valic Small Cap Special Value-Evergreen/ Putnam
Valic International Small Cap Equity/ AIG
World Savings(now Wachovia) aggregate
Washington Mutual-(now Chase Bank-) aggregate
San Diego County Credit Union aggregate
Temecula Valley Bank (now First Citizens Bank)- aggregate
Bank of America aggregate
A Interest K T
None J T
A Dividend J T
None J T
None K T
None J T
None J T
A Interest Closed
A Interest 0 T
B Interest M T
B Interest M T
A Interest J T
04102110 J
D NONE (No reportable income, assets, or transactions.)
B. c. Description of Assets Income during Gross value at end Transactions during reporting period
(including trust assets) reporting period of reporting period
(I) (2) (I) (2) (I) (5) Place "(X)" aftereach asset Amount Type (e.g.; Value Value Type (e.g., Date Value Identity of
exemptfrom prior disclosllre Code I div.,rent, Code2 Method buy, sell, mm/dd/y)' Code2 Code I buyer/seller
(AcH) or il1t.) (J-P) Code 3 redemption) (if private
(Q-W) transaction)
Annaly Capital --NL Y A Dividend J T Buy 06124110 J
36. Diana Shipping DSX-common stock None J T
Mueller Water Products--MW A A Dividend J T Buy 09113110 J
38. Tortoise MLP Fund--NTG A Dividend J T Buy 07128110 J
Dinuba CA Fing Wastewtr Reclamation A Interest J T
l. Income Gain Codes: A =$1,000 or less B =$1,001 -$2,500 C =$2,501 -$5,000 D =$5,001 - $15,000 E 415,001 -$50,000
(See Columns B 1 and D4) F =$50,001 - $100,000 G =$100,001 -$1,000,000 Hl =$1,000,001 -$5,000,000 H2 =More than $5,000,000
2. Value Codes J=$15,000or lcss K =$15,001 - $50,000 L =$50,001 - $100,000 M =$100,001 -$250,000
(See Columns CI and DJ) N =$2 50,001 - $500,000 0 =$500,001 -$1,000,000 Pl =$1,000,001 -$5,000,000 P2 =$5,000,001 - $25,000,000
PJ =$25,000,001 - $50,000,000 P4 =More than $50,000.000 3. Value Method Codes Q =Appraisal R =Cost (Real Estate Only) S =Assess.men\ T =Cash Market
(See Column C2) U =Book Value V =Other W =Estimated
C. D.
(3) (4)
(H)
Page 7 of9
Date of Report Name of Person Reporting FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
05/13/2011Benitez, Roger T.
VII. INVESTMENTS and TR us TS income, value, transactions (Includes those of spouse and dependent children; see PP· 34-60 of filing instructions.) -
D NONE (No reportable income, assets, or transactions.)
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
A.
Description of Assets
(including t111stassets)
Placi: "(X)" after.eachasset
exempt from prior disclosu.re
San Diego National Bank- (now US Bank)-
aggregate
Scottrade
Power of Attorney ---
-- -USFFCredit Union (aggregate)
- --Chase Manhattan (aggregate)
---Property !,Tampa Florida,
---Property 2, Tampa Florida,
---Property 3, St. Cloud, Florida,
B. Income during
reporting period
Gross value at end
(I) Amount Code I (A-H)
c
B
B
A
(2) Type (e.g.,
div., rent;
or int.)
Interest
None
Int./Div.
Interest
Rent
None
None
(!) Value
Code2
(J-P)
K
J
K
0
L
L
L
T
T Open
T
T
w
w
w
Transactions during reporting period
Value Gain
Code2 Codel
(A-H)
09113110 J
(5) Identity of
buyer/seller (if private
transaction)
A 41,000 or less B =$1.001 -$2,500 c 42,501 -$5,000 D =$5,001 -$15,000 E=$15,00l-$50,0001. }ncomc Gain .Codes:
(See Columns BI and D4) F =$50,001 -$100,000 G =$100,001 -$1,000,000 HI =$1,000,00l -$5,000,000 H2 =More than $5,000,000
2. Value Codes J =$15,000 or less K =$15,00 I -$50,000 L =$50,001-$100,000 M =$100,001 -$250,000
(Sec Columns C l and DJ) N =$250,001 -$500,000 0 =$500,00 I -$1,000,000 Pl =$1,000,001 -$5,000,000 P2 =$5,000,001 - $25,000,000
PJ =$25,000,001 -$50,000,000 P4 =More than $50,000,000 3. Value Method Codes R =Cost (Real Estate Only) T =Cash Market Q =Appraisal S =Assessment
(See Column C2) V =Other U =Book Value W =Estimated
Name of Person Reporting Date of Report FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 8 of9 Benitez, Roger T. 05/13/2011
VIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR EXPLANATIONS. (Jndicatepartofreport.)
1. Part Vil, line 5 reflects an agreggate of lines 28 and 29 in 05/06/2010 report.
2. Part VII, lines 8, 15 and 18 include original acquisition of stock, purchased 08/26/2009 inadvertently omitted from 0510612010 report.
Name of Person Reporting Date of Report FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 9 of9 Benitez, Roger T. 05/13/2011
IX. CERTIFICATION.
I certify that all information given above (including information pertaining to my spouse and minor or dependent children, if any) is
accurate, true, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that any information not reported was withheld because it met applicable statutory provisions permitting non-disclosure.
I further certify that earned income from outside employment and honoraria and the acceptance of gifts which have been reported are in compliance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. app. § 501 et. seq., 5 U.S.C. § 7353, and Judicial Conference regulations.
Signature: s/ Roger T. Benitez
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY FALSIFIES OR FAILS TO FILE THIS REPORT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL
AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS (5 U.S.C. app. § 104)
Committee on Financial Disclosure Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Suite 2-301 One Columbus Circle, N .E.
Washington, D.C. 20544
AOJQ Rev.112011
[{]
[{]
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010
I. Person Reporting (last name, first, middle initial) 2. Court or Organization
Benitez, Roger T. U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
4. Title (Article III judges indicate active or senior status; Sa. Report Type (check appropriate type)
magistrate judges indicate full- or part-time)
D Nomination, Date
District Judge, Active D Initial Annual D Final
Sb. Amended Report
Report Required by the Ethics
in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111)
3. Date of Report
07/22/2011
6. Reporting Period
01/01/2010
to
12/31/2010
7. Chambers or Office Address 8. On the basis of the information contained in this Report and any
modifications pertaining thereto, it is, in my opinion, in compliance
940 Front Street with applicable laws and regulations.
San Diego, California 92101
Reviewing Officer Date
IMPORT ANT NOTES: The instructions accompanying this form must be followed. Complete all parts,
checking the NONE box for each part where you have no reportable information. Sign on last page.
I. POSITIONS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 9-13 of filing instructions.)
D NONE (No reportable positions.)
POSITION NAME OF ORGANIZATION/ENTITY
I. Power of Attorney -
2.
3.
4.
5.
II. AGREEMENTS. (Reporting individual only; see pp. 14-16 of filing instructions.)
[{] NONE (No reportable agreements.)
PARTIES AND TERMS
I.
2.
3.
Benitez, Roe.er T. A
of filing
I.
Date of Report Name of Person Reporting FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 2 of9 Benitez, Roger T. 07/22/2011
III. N 0 N-INVES TMENT IN CO ME. (Reporting individuul and spouse; see pp. 17-24 instructions.)
A. Filer's Non-Investment Income
[{] NONE (No reportable non-investment income.)
SOURCE AND TYPE INCOME (yours, not spouse's)
2.
3.
4.
B. Spouse's Non-Investment Income - If you were married during any portion of the reporting year, complete this section.
(Dollar amount not required except for honoraria.)
Date of Report Name of Person Reporting FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 7 of9 07/22/2011Benitez, Roger T.
VII. INVESTMENTS and TR us TS income, value, transactions (Includes those of spouse and dependent children; see PP· 34-60 of filing instructions.) -
D NONE (No reportable income, assets, or transactions.)
8. Description of Assets Income during Gross value at end Transactions during reporting period
(including trust assets) reporting period of reporting period
(2) (!) (2) (2) (3) Place "(X)" after each asset Amount Type (e.g., Value Value Type (e.g., Date ValUe Gain Identity of
exempt from prior disclosure Code 1 div., rent, Code2 Method buy, sell, mm/dd/yy Code2 Code I buyer/seller
(A-H) or int.) (J-P) Code 3 redemption) (J-P) (if private
(Q-W) transaction)
52. San Diego National Bank- (now US Bank)- c Interest K T aggregate
53. Scottrade - moneymarket None 1 T Open 09/13/IO 1
54. Power of Attorney ---
55. -- -USFFCredit Union (aggregate) B Int/Div. K T
56. - --Chase Manhattan (aggregate) B Interest 0 T
57. ---Property 1,Tampa Florida, A Rent L w
58. ---Property 2, Tampa Florida, None L w
59. ---Property 3, St. Cloud, Florida, None L w
60.
61.
62.
l. Income Gain Codes: A =$1,000 or less B =$1,001 -$2,500
(Sec Columns Bl and 04) F =$50,001 - $100,000 G =$100,001 -$1,000,000
2. Value Codes J =$15,000 or less K =$15,001 -$50,000
(Sec Columns CI and 03) N =$250,001 -$500,000 0 =$500,00I - $1,000,000
P3 =$25.000,001 -$50,000,000
3. Value Method Codes Q =Appraisal R =Cost (Real Estate Only)
(Sec Column C2) V =Other U =Book Value
Name of Person Reporting Date of Report FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 8 of9 Benitez, Roger T. 07/22/2011
VIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR EXPLANATIONS. (lndicate partofreport.)
I. Part VII, line 5 reflects an agreggate of lines 28 and 29 in 05/06/2010 report.
2. Part VII, lines 8, 15 and 18 include original acquisition of stock, purchased 08/26/2009 inadvertently omitted from 05/06/2010 report.
Name of Person Reporting Date of Report FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Page 9 of9 Benitez, Roger T. 07/22/2011
IX. CERTIFICATION.
I certify that all information given above (including information pertaining to my spouse and minor or dependent children, if any) is
accurate, true, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that any information not reported was withheld because it met applicable statutory
provisions permitting non-disclosure.
I further certify that earned income from outside employment and honoraria and the acceptance of gifts which have been reported are in
compliance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. app. § 501 et. seq., 5 U.S.C. § 7353, and Judicial Conference regulations.
Signature: s/ Roger T. Benitez
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY FALSIFIES OR FAILS TO FILE THIS REPORT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL
AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS (5 U.S.C. app. § 104)
Committee on Financial Disclosure Administrative Office of the United States Courts Suite 2-301 One Columbus Circle, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20544