USA v. Popejoy

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 	)
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Plaintiff, 	)
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v. 	) 	Case No. 6:23-cr-03086-MDH-1
)
CARL POPEJOY, 	)
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Defendant. 	)
ORDER
Before the Court is Defendant’s pro se motion requesting compassionate release. (Doc.
54). Defendant is serving a 78-month sentence for receipt and distribution of child pornography.
Defendant moves for a reduction in sentence to time served. Defendant argues that extraordinary
and compelling reasons exist due to new medical circumstances. Defendant has twice been denied
compassionate release after a review of the motion on the merits. (Doc. 45, 53).
The Government opposed Defendant’s last request merely 8 weeks ago arguing he had not
demonstrated extraordinary and compelling reasons justifying a reduction, and the factors set forth
in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) did not justify a reduction in sentence. The Cour denied Defendant’s motion
for compassionate release after review on the merits for a second time. (Doc. 53). Now, Defendant
argues that new medical procedure, due to his esophageal cancer, warrants release. However, it is
clear to the Court that the “new circumstances” Defendant brings in the current motion do not
justify release at this time.
CONCLUSION
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For the reasons stated herein, and in the previous order denying release (Doc. 53),
Defendant’s Motion for Compassionate Release is hereby DENIED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED: June 11, 2026 	/s/ Douglas Harpool
DOUGLAS HARPOOL
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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