Correspondent
Capitol Hill correspondent, covers legislative and political stories.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in the case of United States v. Paul Lujan. The court granted the government's motion for summary affirmance.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of 2B Claims Services. The court found that GoAuto Insurance's own actions were the cause of its alleged damages.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Bankers Specialty Insurance Company. The court found that the plaintiff's claims were time-barred under the terms of the flood insurance policy.
The Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded Mariel Watson's sentence. The court found a legal error in the combination of incarceration and home detention imposed.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal of Urbano Martinez-Padilla. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the convictions of John Devere Battle for multiple robbery-related offenses. The court also addressed sentencing issues related to statutory maximums and restitution.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the sentences of Tyrone Leigh, who challenged his sentences for attempted escape and possession of ammunition. The court found no breach of plea agreements and upheld the appeal waiver.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court's ruling on the constitutionality of Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol. The court found that the protocol presents a substantial risk of serious harm.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Melvin Lamar Triplett for distributing fentanyl-laced crack cocaine resulting in death. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict.
The Fourth Circuit denied Curtis Watson's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found the petition moot as the magistrate judge had already acted on Watson's motions.
