Opinion
CRIM. 20-763
06-29-2021
UNITED STATES v. BUDDY FREEMAN
ORDER REGARDING USE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING/TELECONFERENCING FOR FELONY PLEAS AND/OR SENTENCINGS
Honorable Susan D. Wigenton, United States District Judge.
In accordance with Standing Order 2020-06, this Court finds:
[√] That the Defendant (or the Juvenile) has consented to the use of video teleconferencing/teleconferencing to conduct the proceeding(s) held today, after consultation with counsel; and
[√] That the proceeding(s) to be held today cannot be further delayed without serious harm to the interests of justice, for the following specific reasons:
1. The parties have worked diligently to reach a resolution through a stipulated plea agreement. The defendant does not want to delay resolution of this matter and wishes to proceed with his sentencing hearing 2. Inability to conduct in-person hearings for an indefinite period; 3. Consent of the defendant
Accordingly, the proceeding(s) held on this date may be conducted by:
[√] Video Teleconferencing
[ ] Teleconferencing, because video teleconferencing is not reasonably available for the following reason:
[ ] The Defendant (or the Juvenile) is detained at a facility lacking video teleconferencing capability.
[ ] Other: