USA v. Coad

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF A MERICA ,
Plaintiff,
v.
M ATTHEW D AVID COAD ,
Defendant.
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Hon. Phillip J. Green
Case No. 1:26-mj-00123
ORDER OF DETENTION
This matter is before the Court on the government’s motion for pretrial
detention. Defendant has been charged in a Criminal Complaint charging him with
distribution of Child pornography in violation of 18U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(2) and (b)(1),
and possession of child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(5)(B) &
(b)(2).
The government sought defendant’s detention on the basis that he is a danger
to the community, 18 U.S.C. § 1342(f)(1), and that he poses a risk of non-appearance,
18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(2)(A). The Court conducted a hearing on April 1, 2026, at which
defendant was represented by counsel.
Having considered the information presented at the hearing, the parties’ oral
submissions, and the information in the Pretrial Services Report, and for the reasons
stated on the record, the Court finds that the Government has not met its 	burden
regarding preponderant evidence regarding risk of non-appearance. The Court also
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finds, as explained on the record, that the government has sustained its burden by
clear and convincing evidence that he is a danger to the community. 	Further, the
Court finds that there is no condition or combination of conditions of release that will
ensure the safety of the community. Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED that defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney
General pending trial.
DONE AND ORDERED on April 1, 2026.
Date April 1, 2026 	/s/ Phillip J. Green
PHILLIP J. GREEN
United States Magistrate Judge
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