Opinion
2:23-CR-029-PPS/JEM
05-03-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. REGINALD THOMPSON, Defendant.
ORDER
PHILIP P. SIMON UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
This matter is before me on the findings and recommendation of Magistrate Judge John E. Martin relating to defendant Reginald Thompson's agreement to enter a plea of guilty to Count 1 of the indictment, pursuant to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. [DE 178.] Following a hearing on the record on April 18, 2024 [DE 197], Judge Martin found that defendant understands the charges, his rights, and the maximum penalties; that defendant is competent to plead guilty; that there is a factual basis for defendant's plea; and that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily entered into his agreement to enter a plea of guilty. Judge Martin recommends that the Court accept defendant's plea of guilty and proceed to impose sentence. Neither party has filed a timely objection to Judge Martin's findings and recommendation.
ACCORDINGLY:
Having reviewed the Magistrate Judge's findings and recommendation concerning defendant Reginald Thompson's plea of guilty, to which no objection has been filed, the Court hereby ADOPTS the findings and recommendation [DE 197] in their entirety.
Defendant Reginald Thompson is adjudged GUILTY of Count 1 of the indictment, Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. §1349.
The sentencing hearing is set for August 6, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Hammond/Central time.
SO ORDERED.