Report and Recommendation — United States v. Brady Walton (Western District of Tennessee, Document 39)

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This is a report and recommendation in the Western District of Tennessee, Western Division, Case No. 2:26-cr-20137-BCL, United States of America against Brady Walton. The magistrate judge states a plea hearing took place on August 4, 2026, at which the Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 1 of the indictment. The report finds the Defendant competent and the plea knowing, voluntary and supported by a sufficient basis in fact. It recommends that the Court accept the guilty plea and adjudicate the Defendant guilty of knowing possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Sentencing is scheduled before Judge Brian C. Lea on November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Objections are due within fourteen (14) days.

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Case 2:26-cr-20137-BCL             Document 39    Filed 08/04/26      Page 1 of 2       PageID 63




                           UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
                           WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
                                 WESTERN DIVISION


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

                               Plaintiff,

v.                                                           Case No.:2:26-cr-20137-BCL

BRADY WALTON,

                              Defendant.


                            REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION


       Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b), the undersigned United States Magistrate Judge conducted

a plea hearing in this case on August 4, 2026. At the hearing, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to

Count(s) 1 of the indictment. On the basis of the record made at the hearing, the Court finds that

Defendant is fully competent and capable of entering an informed plea; the plea is made knowingly

and with full understanding of each of the rights waived by Defendant; it is made voluntarily and

free from any force, threats, or promises; Defendant understands the nature of the charges and

penalties provided by law; and the plea has a sufficient basis in fact. Acceptance of the plea,

adjudication of guilt, acceptance of the Plea Agreement, and imposition of sentence are specifically

reserved for the District Judge.

       I therefore recommend that the Court: (1) grant Defendant’s motion to withdraw his not

guilty plea to Count 1 of the indictment; (2) accept Defendant’s guilty plea to Count 1 of the

indictment; and (3) adjudicate Defendant guilty of knowing possession of a firearm by a convicted

felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
Case 2:26-cr-20137-BCL      Document 39          Filed 08/04/26   Page 2 of 2    PageID 64




      The Defendant’s sentencing hearing is scheduled before the United States District Judge

Brian C. Lea on November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.



SIGNED this 4th day of August, 2026.

                                                   s/ Charmiane G. Claxton
                                                   CHARMIANE G. CLAXTON
                                                   UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE



ANY OBJECTIONS OR EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REPORT MUST BE FILED WITHIN
FOURTEEN (14) DAYS AFTER BEING SERVED WITH A COPY OF THE REPORT. 28
U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C). FAILURE TO FILE SAID OBJECTIONS OR EXCEPTIONS
WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS MAY CONSTITUTE A WAIVER AND/OR
FORFEITURE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE OBJECTIONS, EXCEPTIONS,
AND ANY FURTHER APPEAL.




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