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Date: 05-20-2022

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United States of America v. Cory Canzater

Case Number: 18-cr-578

Judge: Kevin McNulty

Court: United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (Essex County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office

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Description: Newark, New Jersey criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs.


The defendant, Cory Canzater, was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to distribute 1 kilogram or more of heroin and 28 grams or more of cocaine base, contrary to 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and (b)(1)(A) & (B), in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846, as well as two substantive distribution counts, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and (b)(1)(C). The conviction was upheld on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. (DE 212, 213) Mr. Canzater has served nearly 17 months of his 120-month term of imprisonment, and is currently incarcerated at FCI Coleman Low in Sumterville, Florida. He has now filed a motion (DE 216) seeking compassionate release pursuant to the First Step Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A), citing the danger of a COVID-19 infection while incarcerated, given his preexisting health conditions. The government has filed a response (DE 223 (cited as “Gov't Brf.”)), attaching a sealed copy of various prison records, including medical records. (DE 223-2, cited by stamped page number as “G ”.)

Outcome: Denied

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