Opinion
18-20075
11-16-2021
United States of America, Plaintiff, v. D-1 Adam Dean Brown Defendant.
ORDER STRIKING DOCKET ENTRY NO. 208
Honorable Sean F. Cox Judge
Defendant Adam Dean Brown (“Defendant”) is represented in this action by counsel, John Clark. Nevertheless, acting pro se, Defendant filed “Motion For ‘Sean Cox' To disqualify pursuant to 28 USC 455(A)” (ECF No. 208) on October 5, 2021.
Since Defendant has counsel, Defendant is attempting to proceed in a “hybrid” fashion, both through his counsel and pro se by way of his motion. See McKaskle v. Wiggins, 465 U.S. 168, 183 (1984). Although the Sixth Amendment guarantees defendants the right to conduct their own defense and even represent themselves, see Farretta v. California, the right of self-representation does not include the right to proceed in a hybrid manner. McKaskle, 465 U.S. at 183; see also United States v. Mosely, 810 F.2d 93, 97-98 (6th Cir. 1987). This Court will not allow Defendant to proceed in a hybrid manner in this action will therefore strike Defendant's pro se submission, Docket Entry No. 208. Defendant may seek relief from this Court through his counsel, John Clark.
Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Docket Entry No. 208 is hereby STRICKEN. 1
IT IS SO ORDERED. 2