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criminal · Lexington division · 5:26-mj-05223

United States v. Betsworth

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, filed Sept. 10, 2026; terminated Sept. 11, 2026.

Docket number
5:26-mj-05223
Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky — Lexington
Date filed
Sept. 10, 2026
Date terminated
Sept. 11, 2026
Assigned to
Matthew Atwood Stinnett
Nature of suit
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Cause
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Records
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Related records under this docket number

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Recent docket entries

Date#Entry
Sept. 11, 20264WAIVER of Rule 5(c)(3) Hearings by Richard Betsworth (JDS) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Sept. 11, 20263CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Richard Betsworth (JDS) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Sept. 11, 20262MINUTE ENTRY: INITIAL APPEARANCE IN RULE 5(c)(3) Proceedings as to Richard Betsworth held on 9/11/2026 before Magistrate Judge Matthew A. Stinnett: Benjamin Allen appeared as appointed counsel for defendant. Erin Roth appeared on behalf of the USA. 1. Benjamin Allen provisionally appointed for this proceeding only. Defendant was advised he will need to retain counsel for future proceedings. 2. Deft concedes the arrest warrant was properly issued and he is the person identified in the arrest warrant. Thus, the defendant is committed to the Southern District of Ohio under Rule 5(a)(5)(B). 3. Deft remains in the custody of the US Marshal Service pending transfer to the District of Columbia. (Tape #:KYED-LEX__5-26-mj-5223-MAS_20260911_093534.) (USPO: Kendahl Granger-Foright.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew A. Stinnett. (JDS)cc: COR,USM,USP (TIC - :09) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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