USA v. Donahue

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA
United States of America v. Christopher John Donahue
Case No. 3:21-cr-00065-TMB
By: 	THE HONORABLE TIMOTHY M. BURGESS
PROCEEDINGS: 	ORDER FROM CHAMBERS
The matter comes before the Court on Defendant Christopher John Donahue’s Motion for Early
Termination of Supervised Release (the “Motion”).1 The Motion is not opposed by Plaintiff United
States of America,2 and is ripe for resolution.
Donahue moves for early termination of his supervised release on the basis of compliance with his
conditions 	of 	supervised 	release, 	including 	full 	participation 	in 	mental 	health 	treatment,
counseling, and behavioral training.3 Specifically, Donahue reports that since relocating to Alaska
with his family, he has “been employed full-time” and “plans to stay in Alaska” as he prepares to
obtain his bachelor’s degree to “become a therapist.”4 Donahue highlights that he has “had no
issues with supervision and frequently talks with his former probation officer.”5 Moreover, his
current “supervisory officers have only positive things to say about his progress” and recommend
early termination.6 Donahue includes letters from his counselor and family members in support of
the Motion.7
The United States does not oppose the Motion.8
18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(1) allows a court—after considering the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C.
§§ 3553(a)(1), (a)(2)(B), (a)(2)(C), (a)(2)(D), (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6), and (a)(7)—to “terminate a
term of supervised release and discharge the defendant released at any time after the expiration of
one year of supervised released . . . if it is satisfied that such action is warranted by the conduct of
the defendant released and the interest of justice.”
Having reviewed the briefing in this matter, and considering the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C.
§ 3553(a), the Court agrees with Donahue and concludes that early termination of his supervised
release is warranted at this time.
1 Dkt. 2 (Motion).
2 Dkt. 3 (Response).
3 Dkt. 2 at 2–3.
4 Id. at 3.
5 Id.; see Dkt. 2-1 at 4 (Exhibits).
6 Dkt. 2 at 3.
7 Dkt. 2-1 at 4–11.
8 Dkt. 3 at 1.
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Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the Motion at Docket 2. FURTHER, it is hereby ORDERED
that Donahue’s term of supervised release is terminated effective the date of this Order.
Entered at the direction of the Honorable Timothy M. Burgess, United States District Judge.
DATE: November 22, 2022.
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