USA v. Edward et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT CHATTANOOGA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 	)
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v. 	) 	No. 1:24-cr-85-CEA/CHS
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SHANNA EDWARD 	)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
On May 15, 2026, this Court conducted a plea hearing pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b). At
the hearing, Defendant moved to withdraw her not guilty plea to Count One of the Indictment and
entered a plea of guilty to Count One of the Indictment in exchange for the undertakings made by
the Government in the written plea agreement [Doc. 93]. On the basis of the record made at the
hearing, this Court finds: (1) Defendant is fully capable and competent to enter an informed plea;
(2) Defendant made the plea knowingly and with full understanding of each of the rights she
waived; (3) Defendant made the plea voluntarily and free from any force, threats, or promises,
apart from the promises in the plea agreement; (4) Defendant understands the nature of the charge
and penalties provided by law; and (5) the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.
Therefore, this Court RECOMMENDS Defendant’s motion to withdraw her not guilty
plea to Count One of the Indictment be granted, her plea of guilty to Count One of the Indictment
be accepted, the District Judge adjudicate Defendant guilty of the charges set forth in Count One
of the Indictment, and a decision on whether to accept the plea agreement be deferred until
sentencing. This Court further RECOMMENDS Defendant remain in custody until sentencing in
this matter. Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt, acceptance of the plea agreement [Doc.
93], and imposition of sentence are specifically reserved for the District Judge.
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ENTER:
s/
MIKE DUMITRU
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
NOTICE TO PARTIES
You have the right to de novo review of the foregoing findings by the district judge. Any
application for review must be in writing, must specify the portions of the findings or proceedings
objected to, and must be filed and served no later than fourteen days after the plea hearing. Failure
to file objections within fourteen days constitutes a waiver of any further right to challenge the
plea of guilty in this matter. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b).
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