What are the findings of a motion for a motion to reduce the maximum sentence for a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?

Donnelly contends that the district court erred in denying his pretrial motions for severance of the counts of the indictment because the counts were improperly joined and the joinder prejudiced his defense at trial. Donnelly also argues that the district court erred in denying his motion for a mistrial based on the Government's late disclosure of potentially exculpatory evidence in violation of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). Finally, Donnelly asserts that the district court erred in failing to articulate its reasons for sentencing him to the maximum sentence within the guideline range. We affirm because we have concluded that Donnelly's contentions lack merit. We discuss each contention and the facts pertinent thereto under separate headings.