USA v. Valentine, Jr

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
COREY TIWONE VALENTINE, JR.,
Defendant.
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Hon. Jane M. Beckering
Case No. 1:25-cr-123
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to W.D.Mich. LCrR. 11.1, I conducted a plea hearing in the captioned case on
March 27, 2026, after receiving consent of defendant and all counsel in writing and on the record.
At the hearing, defendant Corey Tiwone Valentine, Jr. entered a plea of guilty to Count 2 of the
Indictment in exchange for the undertakings made by the government in the written plea
agreement. In Count 2 of the Indictment, defendant is charged with possession with intent to
distribute fentanyl in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(B)(vi). On the basis of the record
made at the hearing, I find that defendant is fully capable and competent to enter an informed plea;
that the plea is made knowingly and with full understanding of each of the rights waived by
defendant; that it is made voluntarily and free from any force, threats, or promises, apart from the
promises in the plea agreement; that the defendant understands the nature of the charge and
penalties provided by law; and that the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.
I therefore recommend that defendant's plea of guilty to Count 2 of the Indictment be
accepted, that the court adjudicate defendant guilty, and that the written plea agreement be
considered for acceptance at the time of sentencing. Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt,
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acceptance of the plea agreement, and imposition of sentence are specifically reserved for the
district judge.
Dated: March 27, 2026 	/s/ Sally J. Berens
SALLY J. BERENS
U.S. Magistrate Judge
OBJECTIONS to this Report and Recommendation must be filed with the Clerk of Court
within 14 days of the date of service of this notice. 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C). Failure to file
objections within the specified time waives the right to appeal the District Court’s order. See
Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140 (1985); United States v. Walters, 638 F.2d 947 (6th Cir. 1981).
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