USA v. Billups

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No. 6:25-cr-00112
United States of America
v.
Joque Lashane Billups
O R D E R
The court referred this matter to United States Magistrate
Judge K. Nicole Mitchell for administration of a guilty plea under
Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11. The magistrate judge con-
ducted a hearing in the form and manner prescribed by Rule 11
and issued findings of fact and a recommendation on the guilty
plea. Doc. 21. The magistrate judge recommended that the court
accept defendant’s guilty plea and adjudge defendant guilty on
count one of the indictment. Id. at 2. Defendant waived his right
to object to the magistrate judge’s findings. Id.
The court hereby accepts the findings of fact and recommen-
dation of the United States Magistrate Judge on the guilty plea.
The court also accepts defendant’s plea but defers acceptance of
the plea agreement until after review of the presentence report.
In accordance with defendant’s guilty plea, the court finds de-
fendant Joque Lashane Billups guilty of count one of the indict-
ment, charging a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 – possession with
intent to distribute and distribution of fifty grams or more of ac-
tual methamphetamine.
So ordered by the court on January 23, 2026.
J. CAM PB EL L BA RK ER
United States District Judge
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