Defendant Wrackkie Quiogue Pleads Guilty to Count 1 Before Judge Anne Hwang

On November 20, 2025, Wrackkie Quiogue appeared before Judge Anne Hwang for a change of plea hearing. The defendant was sworn in and questioned by the court regarding the plea. Quiogue entered a guilty plea to Count 1 of the indictment.

Judge Hwang accepted the plea and ordered the preparation of a presentence report to assist in sentencing.

The court vacated the jury trial date previously set for December 9, 2025. Sentencing was scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Hwang.

The parties were directed to comply with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. counsel must submit position papers two weeks before the sentencing hearing. If no position papers are filed, counsel must file a notice of non-opposition.

This change of plea hearing marks a significant procedural shift in the case. The guilty plea removes the need for a jury trial and moves the case toward resolution through sentencing. The presentence report will provide the court with background information and recommendations to guide the sentencing decision.

The docket does not specify the underlying charges beyond Count 1, nor does it identify the court or jurisdiction. The case remains active under Judge Hwang’s supervision. The next key event is the sentencing hearing, where the court will impose a sentence based on the plea and report.

The case highlights the procedural steps following a guilty plea in federal criminal proceedings. The court’s orders ensure compliance with procedural rules and set clear deadlines for submissions ahead of sentencing. The vacatur of the trial date confirms the defendant’s shift from contesting charges to accepting responsibility.