Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number 23-213 See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. OPINION ORIGINAL PDF To access the original judgment, please Sign In or Subscribe. United States v. Fenner IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -vs- Criminal Action No. 23-00213-01-CR-W-DGK KENNETH D. FENNER, Defendant. _____________________________________ MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE The following matters were discussed and action taken during the pretrial conference: PENDING CHARGES: Count One Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B) Count Two Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A) Count Three Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8) TRIAL COUNSEL: Government: Robert Smith Case Agent: To be determined Defense: Jonathan Truesdale OUTSTANDING MOTIONS: Defendant's Motion in Limine to Exclude Informant Testimony (Doc. 47), filed June 24, 2024, is currently pending. ANTICIPATED MOTIONS: The parties anticipate filing standard motions in limine. TRIAL WITNESSES: Government: approximately 5 with stipulations; less than 10 without stipulations Defense: 1 additional witness, including Defendant who may testify TRIAL EXHIBITS: Government: 50 exhibits Defense: no additional exhibits DEFENSES: ( x ) defense of general denial ( ) defenses of general denial and _________________________________________ 1 2 POSSIBLE DISPOSITION: ( ) Definitely for trial ( x ) Possibly for trial ( ) Motion to continue to be filed ( ) Likely a plea will be worked out TRIAL TIME: 3 days Government's case including jury selection: 2 days Defense case: 1 day STIPULATIONS: ( ) not likely ( ) not appropriate ( x ) likely as to: ( ) chain of custody ( ) chemist's reports ( x ) prior felony conviction ( ) interstate nexus of firearm UNUSUAL QUESTIONS OF LAW: None FILING DEADLINES: Witness and Exhibit Lists: Government: October 6, 2025 Defense: Monday, October 6, 2025 Counsel are requested to list witnesses in alphabetical order on their witness list. Exhibit Index, Voir Dire, Jury Instructions: October 6, 2025 Jury instructions must comply with Local Rule 51.1 Motions in Limine: October 6, 2025 TRIAL SETTING: Criminal jury trial docket commencing October 20, 2025 Please note: No conflicts were identified. OTHER: ( ) A _____________________-speaking interpreter is required. ( ) Other assistive devices: IT IS SO ORDERED. /s/ Jill A. Morris JILL A. MORRIS United States Magistrate Judge 2