Amended PAPERLESS NOTICE OF HEARING by U.S. Attorney's Office as to Stephawn Malik Watson. Amended to Reflect New Date and Time PLEASE NOTE: Defendant is in custody. A writ has not been requested. A come up was requested on 5/31/2024. An interpreter will not be needed. Sentencing set for 7/18/2024 02:00 PM in Baltimore (for specific location, refer to court website - www.mdd.uscourts.gov/calendar/calendar) before District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson.(McGuinn, Colleen)

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed an amended notice setting the sentencing hearing for Stephawn Malik Watson on July 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The hearing will take place in Baltimore before District Judge Brendan Abell Hurson.

The notice updates the date and time from a prior scheduling and confirms that Watson remains in custody. The government has not requested a writ to produce the defendant, but a "come up" was requested on May 31, 2024, indicating coordination for Watson’s presence at the hearing. The notice also states that no interpreter will be needed for the proceeding.

Watson’s case remains active, with the sentencing hearing as the next major event. The docket and court location details are available on the District of Maryland’s official calendar. The amended notice reflects routine scheduling adjustments rather than substantive changes to the case status or charges.

Judge Hurson will oversee the sentencing, which follows the conclusion of trial or plea proceedings not detailed in the current filings.

The absence of a writ request suggests the defendant is already in federal custody, simplifying logistics for the hearing. The government’s coordination efforts, including the come-up request, indicate standard procedure to ensure Watson’s attendance. No indication exists that the sentencing date will change again, but parties may file motions or objections before the hearing.

The case’s procedural posture centers on the sentencing phase. Details about the underlying charges, trial outcomes, or plea agreements are not included in the notice. The focus now shifts to Judge Hurson’s sentencing decision, which will determine Watson’s punishment based on the facts and law presented earlier in the case.

Lawyers and observers should monitor filings for sentencing memoranda, victim impact statements, or other submissions that typically precede sentencing. The July 18 hearing will likely resolve the case’s primary open issue unless post-sentencing appeals or motions arise. The court’s website remains the source for any last-minute changes to time or location.