USA v. Rodgers et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff,
-vs- 	Criminal Action No.
24-00299-02-CR-W-BP
GARY DORCH,
Defendant.
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MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND
ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
The following matters were discussed and action taken during the pretrial conference:
PENDING CHARGES: 	Count Three 	Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of 18
U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)
Count Four 	Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, in
violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C) and
846
Count Five 	Distribution of Controlled Substances, in violation of
21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C)
Count Nine 	Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of 18
U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)
TRIAL COUNSEL:
Government: Jeff McCarther
Case Agent: Special Agent Toby Gettler, ATF
Defense: Sean Pickett
OUTSTANDING MOTIONS: None
ANTICIPATED MOTIONS: None
TRIAL WITNESSES:
Government: 5 with stipulations; 8 without stipulations
Defense: 3 witnesses, including Defendant who may testify
TRIAL EXHIBITS:
Government: 50 exhibits
Defense: no additional exhibits
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DEFENSES:
( x ) 	defense of general denial
POSSIBLE DISPOSITION:
( 	) Definitely for trial 	( 	) Possibly for trial
( 	) Motion to continue to be filed 	( x ) Plea agreement has been worked out
TRIAL TIME: 2-2 ½ days
Government’s case including jury selection: 2 days
Defense case: ½ day
STIPULATIONS:
( 	) 	not likely
( 	) 	not appropriate
( x ) 	proposed as to:
( x ) 	chemist’s reports
( x ) 	prior felony conviction
( x ) 	interstate nexus of firearm
UNUSUAL QUESTIONS OF LAW: None
FILING DEADLINES:
Witness and Exhibit Lists:
Government: January 26, 2026
Defense: January 26, 2026
Counsel are requested to list witnesses in alphabetical order on their witness list.
Exhibit Index, Voir Dire, Jury Instructions: January 26, 2026
Jury instructions must comply with Local Rule 51.1
Motions in Limine: January 26, 2026
TRIAL SETTING: Criminal jury trial docket commencing February 9, 2026
Please note: 	Defense counsel has another case on the February 2026 docket that is
currently set for a change of plea, USA v. Tara Huffman, 24-00263-01-CR-W-BCW.
OTHER:
( 	) 	A _____________________-speaking interpreter is required.
( 	) 	Other assistive devices:
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Jill A. Morris
JILL A. MORRIS
United States Magistrate Judge
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