A hearing scheduled in Virginia in a cocaine conspiracy case has been delayed after the 900-pound defendant had to be taken to the hospital. U.S. Magistrate Judge David J. Novak continued the hearing for Kenneth T. Hicks, 48, until a week from Tuesday. It's expected that Hicks will plead guilty in the case. Novak revoked Hicks' bond and directed that for Hicks' own safety and dignity - he cannot wear clothing - that he arrive via an ambulance and appear in the loading dock of a courthouse for proceedings. After he left his home in Emporia, Hicks was taken to VCU Medical Center in Richmond. He was having toxicology tests, according to his lawyer. A federal judge had approved an unusual court transportation plan for Hicks, of Emporia. Hicks lives in a dwelling attached to the rear of a mobile home. The plan to get him to the courthouse involved cutting through a wall, bracing the structure and potentially cutting down some trees. Hicks had asked that the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, first responders and others assess any medical issues he may have. Hicks was allowed to make an initial court appearance in March through a video link. Advertisement The Associated Press contributed to this report.<doc-sep>A 900-pound man was set to be literally cut out of his house in Virginia on Monday afternoon in a huge operation to bring him to court to face drug charges. Authorities later only confirmed that obese suspect Kenneth Hicks, 48, was taken from his Emporia home but said he never made it to US District Court in Richmond. Instead, he was diverted mid-route to VCU Medical Center, The Richmond-Times Dispatch reported. The FBI and US Marshals Service had been asked asked to join local ambulance, fire and emergency personnel in a plan to get Hicks out of his home. The plan included cutting a hole in the side of Hicks’ house after bracing the structure and removing trees to clear a path — then mechanically lifting him out. The monumental effort was at Hicks’ request so he could get to court, where he is expected to plead guilty in a cocaine conspiracy case, The Richmond Times-Dispatch said. The suspect was warned that if he pleads guilty, he will be taken straight into custody and transported to a secure medical facility, the report states. Hicks is one of seven people charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess more than a pound of cocaine, court records show. He was allowed to make an initial court appearance in March through a video link and then asked for help to make the latest hearing in person. “Once the medical personnel confirm that the defendant can be moved, the FBI will determine the best way to accomplish this while ensuring the safety and well-being of the defendant, as well as all government personnel,” stated a joint agreement by the government and the defense approved by the judge, according to the Times-Dispatch. “The FBI and U.S. Marshals may determine that it is necessary to open a large hole in the wall of the structure in order to facilitate the use of a device capable of lifting the defendant’s weight.” It stressed, “All steps will be taken to minimize damage and protect the defendant’s property.” Assistant US Attorney Peter S. Duffey told the judge Monday afternoon that the hospital wouldn’t give a firm time on when Hicks could be released, as they were conducting toxicology tests. US Magistrate Judge David J. 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In order to transport a 900-pound Virginia man to court, a federal judge has approved a plan that could involve cutting out a wall of the man’s home. Kenneth Hicks, 48, from Emporia, is scheduled to plead guilty in a cocaine conspiracy case on Monday. For a previous court date in March, Hicks was allowed to appear on a video link, but he requested help from authorities to get him to the U.S. District Court in Richmond for Monday, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. FEDS ARREST MAN IN DEADLY MACHETE ATTACK ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VIRGINIA Last week, U.S. Magistrate Judge David Novak approved the unusual plan to get Hicks to the courthouse in a way that protects his health, safety and dignity. The plan will have officials and medical personnel assess any medical issues Hicks may have and, depending on his weight, he could be carried out of his dwelling -- attached to the rear of a mobile home -- on a stretcher. VIRGINIA GAS STATION EXPLOSION: DEATH TOLL RISES TO 3, 4 MORE INJURED “The FBI and U.S. Marshals may determine that it is necessary to open a large hole in the wall of the structure in order to facilitate the use of a device capable of lifting the defendant’s weight,” the request, which was approved by the judge, said. “This procedure may also require the removal of the ramp near his doorway, and trees on the property. This procedure may require the bracing of the floor, and the removal of parts of the ceiling structure as well,” the request continued. “All steps will be taken to minimize damage and protect the defendant’s property.” CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP According to court papers, the conspiracy to distribute occurred from 2013 to 2017 and if he pleads guilty on Monday, Hicks will be arrested and taken to a secure medical facility, according to the outlet. The Associated Press contributed to this report.