United States v. Dixon

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

THOMAS E. JOHNSTON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Before the Court is the determination of whether there is a factual basis for Defendant’s plea. For the reasons discussed herein, the Court FINDS that there is a factual basis for the plea.

I. Background

This case arises out of Defendant’s killing of Branda Mae Delight Basham—an informant for the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (“MDENT”). The pertinent facts are as follows.

A. The Relevant Policies and Procedures of Local and Federal Authorities

“MDENT ... is a multi-jurisdictional task force with a primary…