United States v. Young
2:25-cr-00081
W.D. Wash.Jun 5, 2025Background
- Randy Lee Young was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of Attempted Enticement of Minors and Production of Child Pornography.
- Young pleaded not guilty and is detained pending trial.
- The government produced over 2,000 pages of discovery materials for the defense on May 12, 2025.
- Defense counsel requested additional time to review discovery, investigate, prepare motions, and negotiate with the government.
- The defense filed an unopposed motion to continue both the trial and pretrial motions deadlines.
- Young waived his speedy trial rights through March 23, 2026.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuance of Trial | Did not oppose | Needs more time for preparation | Granted: Trial continued to March 9, 2026 |
| Extension of Motions Deadline | Did not oppose | Seeks more time for motion work | Granted: Deadline set to January 12, 2026 |
| Exclusion under Speedy Trial | Not contested | Waived speedy trial | Delay excluded per Speedy Trial Act |
| Ends of Justice Continuance | Did not contest | More time serves justice | Continuance justified under 18 U.S.C. § 3161 |
Key Cases Cited
- No specific case law was cited; the opinion exclusively references statutory provisions (the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161) rather than precedential cases.