USA v. Spiegel et al

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
CHERYL ANN GONZALES,
Defendant.
8:22-CR-162
ADOPTION OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE’S
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
ON PLEA OF GUILTY
This matter is before the Court on the magistrate judge’s Findings and Recommendation,
Filing 201, recommending that the Court accept the defendant’s plea of guilty to Counts I and III of
the Indictment. There are no objections to the findings and recommendation. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
§ 636(b)(1)(C) and NECrimR 11.2(d), the Court has conducted a de novo review of the record and
adopts the findings and recommendation of the magistrate judge.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. The magistrate judge’s Findings and Recommendation, Filing 201, is adopted;
2. The defendant is found guilty. The plea is accepted. The Court finds that the plea of guilty
is knowing, intelligent, and voluntary, and that a factual basis exists for the plea;
3. The Court defers acceptance of any plea agreement until it has reviewed the presentence
report, pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(c)(3); and
4. This case shall proceed to sentencing.
Dated this 13th day of February, 2026.
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BY THE COURT:
_________________________
Brian C. Buescher
United States District Judge
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