USA v. Cartwright

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
NORTHERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 	Case No. 2:26-cr-00006
Plaintiff, 	Hon. Paul L. Maloney
U.S. District Judge
v.
GARY DEAN CARTWRIGHT,
Defendant.
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to W.D. Mich. LCrR 11.1, I conducted a plea hearing in this case on
Monday, April 20, 2026, after receiving the written consent of Defendant and all
counsel. At the hearing, Defendant Gary Dean Cartwright entered a plea of guilty to
the Indictment, which charges him with 	interstate threatening communication, in
violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875(c).
On the basis of the record made at the hearing, I find:
1. 	that Defendant is fully capable and competent to enter an informed plea;
2. 	that the plea is made knowingly and with full understanding of each of
the rights waived by Defendant;
3. 	that Defendant's guilty plea is made voluntarily and free from any force,
threats, or promises;
4. 	that the Defendant understands the nature of the charge and penalties
provided by law; and
5. 	that the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.
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I therefore recommend that Defendant's plea of guilty be accepted, that the
court adjudicate Defendant guilty.
Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt, and imposition of sentence are
specifically reserved for the district judge.
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MAARTEN VERMAAT
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
NOTICE TO PARTIES
You have the right to de novo review of the foregoing findings by the district
judge. Any application for review must be in writing, must specify the portions of the
findings or proceedings objected to, and must be filed and served no later than
fourteen days after the plea hearing. See W.D. Mich. LCrR 11.1
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