USA v. Santiago et al

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT CHATTANOOGA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
v.
SARALYN MILLER
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Case No. 1:25-cr-69
Judge Travis R. McDonough
Magistrate Judge Christopher H. Steger
ORDER
U.S. Magistrate Judge Christopher H. Steger filed a report and recommendation (Doc.
273) recommending that the Court: (1) grant Defendant’s motion to withdraw her not guilty plea
to Count One of the thirty-four count Indictment; (2) accept Defendant’s guilty plea to Count
One of the thirty-four count Indictment; (3) adjudicate Defendant guilty of conspiracy to
distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1),
841(b)(1)(A), and 846; and (4) order that Defendant remain in custody pending sentencing or
further order of this Court.
After reviewing the record, the Court agrees with Magistrate Judge Steger’s report and
recommendation. Accordingly, the Court ACCEPTS and ADOPTS the magistrate judge’s
report and recommendation (Doc. 273) pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and ORDERS as
follows:
1. 	Defendant’s motion to withdraw her not guilty plea to Count One of the thirty-four count
Indictment is GRANTED;
2. 	Defendant’s plea of guilty to Count One of the thirty-four count Indictment is
ACCEPTED;
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3. 	Defendant is hereby ADJUDGED guilty of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of
methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 846; and
4. 	Defendant SHALL REMAIN in custody until further order of this Court or sentencing in
this matter, which is scheduled to take place on September 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
SO ORDERED.
/s/Travis R. McDonough
TRAVIS R. MCDONOUGH
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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