USA v. Ferguson

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
CORPUS CHRISTI DIVISION
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MJ ACTION NO. 2:26-MJ-00117
LEWIS PATRICK FERGUSON
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
A detention hearing has been held in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18
U.S.C. § 3142(f). The following requires detention of the defendant pending trial in this
case:
(1) There is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear; and
(2) There is a serious risk that the defendant will endanger the safety of another
person or the community.
The evidence against the defendant meets the probable cause standard. The
defendant is a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, with ties to this community. The
defendant does have significant criminal history, however, his prior convictions are all over
ten years old. The defendant also has a history of substance abuse, mental health problems,
residential insecurity, and a history of non-compliance while on supervision. Additionally,
the defendant does not have a suitable release plan. Therefore, the findings and conclusions
contained in the Pretrial Services Report are adopted. However, if the defendant is able to
present a suitable release plan, defense counsel may file a motion to re-open the detention
United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
ENTERED
February 20, 2026
Nathan Ochsner, Clerk
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hearing.
The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal or his
designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent
practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending
appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation
with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney
for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver the
defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with
a court proceeding.
ORDERED on February 20, 2026.
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Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge
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