USA v. Pitts-Fugate

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
CENTRAL DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
ANTHONY PITTS-FUGATE,
Defendant.
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Case No. 2:23-cr-04020-RK-1
Case No. 2:24-cr-04039-RK-1
ORDER
On March 19, 2025, Magistrate Willie J. Epps, Jr., issued his Report and
Recommendations, (23-cr-4020, Doc. 47; 24-cr-4039, Doc. 29), after conducting a Competency
Hearing as to Defendant Pitts-Fugate on April 28, 2026, (23-cr-4020, Doc. 45; 24-cr-4039, Doc.
27). The Reports recommend that the Court enter a finding that Defendant Pitts-Fugate “is
competent to stand trial and able to assist in his own defense.” (23-cr-4020, Doc. 47 at 1; 24-cr-
4039, Doc. 29 at 1.) No objections to the Reports have been filed, and the time to do so has
expired.
After an independent review of the matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C), the Court
accepts the findings and recommendations made by Magistrate Judge Epps in full. Accordingly,
it is hereby ORDERED that the Report and Recommendations of Magistrate Judge Epps, (23-cr-
4020, Doc. 47; 24-cr-4039, Doc. 29), are ADOPTED, and the Court finds Defendant Pitts-Fugate
presently competent to stand trial and able to assist in his own defense.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Roseann A. Ketchmark
ROSEANN A. KETCHMARK, JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DATED: May 20, 2026
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