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United States of America v. Jerome Brown, a/k/a Jerome F. Brown
Date: 03-13-2026
Case Number: 21-CR-374
Judge: J. Nicholas Ranjan
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Pittsburgh
Defendant's Attorney:
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after law enforcement raided his car, home, and storage unit as part of a drug-trafficking investigation near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A plea agreement is a negotiated contract between the Government and a
defendant. Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure governs criminal pleas and expressly forbids judicial participation in plea negotiations.
Improper judicial participation is not enough to vacate a plea.
Affirmed
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jerome Brown, a/k/a Jerome F....?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty. Improper judicial participation is not enough to vacate a plea. Affirmed
Which court heard United States of America v. Jerome Brown, a/k/a Jerome F....?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), PA. The presiding judge was J. Nicholas Ranjan.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jerome Brown, a/k/a Jerome F....?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Pittsburgh. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Jerome Brown, a/k/a Jerome F.... decided?
This case was decided on March 13, 2026.