February 26, 2026·23-3575·Panel Decision·By James Taylor
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this criminal appeal. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
This case originated in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa as a criminal matter. The appellant, Kira Zielinski, appealed the district court’s judgment to the Eighth Circuit.
The court’s reasoning
The provided source text is a clerk’s letter confirming the issuance of an opinion and the entry of judgment. It does not contain the court’s legal reasoning, analysis, or factual findings.
What it means going forward
The entry of judgment finalizes the appellate court’s decision, triggering the fourteen-day window for filing any petitions for rehearing or rehearing en banc.
