On 11/14/22, Defendant Timothy L. Barton appreciates the Court’s understanding and submits this response to clarify his position on the United States of America’s Motion to Intervene and Stay Proceedings. The Defendant does not oppose a limited stay of this matter, provided that the scope of the stay is properly defined to allow the Defendant to fully address the existence and actions of the Receiver, including through seeking reconsideration or appeal of this Court’s order imposing a receiver. The Defendant does oppose entry of the Government’s proposed order under its current terms.