Judge Grants Dutschke Extension for Further Research

James Dutschke

OXFORD, Miss. (Daily Journal) — James Everett Dutschke will have until April 22 to file objections to federal prosecutors’ pre-sentencing investigation report.

U.S. District Court Judge Sharion Aycock granted the extension Tuesday after Dustchke asked for it Friday.

The request is so Dutschke, 42, and his counsel can research their response and file any objections.

Dutschke pleaded guilty in January to charges of making ricin and mailing poisoned letters to the president and two other public officials.

A sentencing date has not yet been set for his federal charges. Sentencing for his state charges of fondling a minor should follow the federal sentencing.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has recommended Dutschke serve 25 years in federal prison for the ricin plot.