USA v. Dortch et al

AO 472 (Rev. 1/25), modified by NED (4/25)
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
v. 	Case No. 8:25cr58
DELONTA MCKNIGHT, 	ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
Defendant
Part I - Eligibility for Detention
Upon the
☒ A. Motion of the Government for a detention hearing pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1) because the
defendant is charged with:
☒ (1) a crime of violence, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591, or an offense listed in l8 U.S.C.
§ 2332b(g)(5)(B) for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years or more is
prescribed; or
threaten, injure, or intimidate, or attempt to threaten, injure, or intimidate a prospective
witness or juror if released.
The Court found that the Government established one or more of the factors above, held a detention hearing, and
found that detention is warranted. This order sets forth the Court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law, as
required by 18 U.S.C. § 3142(i), in addition to any other findings made at the hearing.
Part II - Findings of Fact and Law as to Presumptions under § 3142(e)
☒ A. Rebuttable Presumption Arises Under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(2) (previous violator): There is a rebuttable
presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of any other person
and the community because the following conditions have been met:
☒ (1) the defendant is charged with one of the following crimes described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1):
☒ (a) a crime of violence, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591, or an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. §
2332b(g)(5)(B) for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years or more is prescribed; and
☒ (2) the defendant has been convicted of a federal offense that is described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1), or of a
State or local offense that would have been such an offense if a circumstance giving rise to federal
jurisdiction had existed; and
☒ (3) the offense described in paragraph (2) above for which the defendant has been convicted was committed
while the defendant was on release pending trial for a federal, State, or local offense; and
☒ (4) a period of not more than five years has elapsed since the date of conviction, or the release of the
defendant from imprisonment, for the offense described in paragraph (2) above, whichever is later.
☒ C. Application of Any Presumption Established Above
☒ The defendant has not rebutted the presumption.
Part III - Analysis and Statement of the Reasons for Detention
☒ By clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure
the safety of any other person and the community.
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☒ By a preponderance of evidence that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure the
defendant’s appearance as required.
☒ The offense charged is a crime of violence, a violation of § 1591, a federal crime of terrorism, or involves a
minor victim or a controlled substance, firearm, explosive, or destructive device.
☒ Subject to lengthy period of incarceration if convicted.
☒ Lack of stable employment.
☒ Prior criminal history.
☒ History of violence or use of weapons.
☒ Prior violations of probation, parole, or supervised release.
☒ Prior failure to appear in court as ordered.
☒ On probation, parole, and/or release pending trial, sentence appeal, or completion of the sentence at the time of
the alleged offense.
☒ Participation in criminal activity while on probation, parole, or supervision.
☒ The defendant’s release poses serious danger to any person or the community.
Part IV - Directions Regarding Detention
The defendant is remanded to the custody of the Attorney General or to the Attorney General’s 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 must 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 must deliver the defendant to a United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance
in connection with a court proceeding.
Date: 	11/12/2025 	s/ Michael D. Nelson
United States Magistrate Judge
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