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Apr 27 2026
11th Cir. 8:23-cr-00361-WFJ-CPT-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. STEPHEN JAY THORN

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 60-month prison sentence for a defendant who made multiple interstate threats against a federal judge and her family. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion to impose an upward variance based on the premeditated and terroristic nature of the conduct, despite the defendant's arguments regarding mitigating personal history.

Criminal Sex Offenses
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Apr 27 2026
5th Cir. 25-40571 Per Curiam

Semien v. Bergman

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Erwin Eugene Semien's civil rights complaint, ruling that he abandoned several claims and failed to adequately allege constitutional violations. The court held that Semien did not state a claim for due process or equal protection because he lacked a protected property interest and failed to identify specific comparators.

Constitutional Fourteenth Amendment - Due Process Fourteenth Amendment - Equal Protection
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Apr 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-4398 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CECIL EDWARD JACKSON

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment revoking Cecil Edward Jackson's supervised release and imposing a time-served sentence followed by one year of supervision. The court held that the revocation was supported by Jackson's voluntary admission and the sentence was procedurally and substantively reasonable under applicable law.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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Apr 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-1940 Per Curiam

Miyuki Maureen Johnson, as Trustee MMJ Foreign Express Trust and DK Johnson Estate Trust v. Freedom Mortgage Corporation; LoanDepot.com, LLC; Brock & Scott, PLLC: Miyuki Maureen Johnson, as Trustee MMJ Foreign Express Trust and DK Johnson Estate Trust v. Freedom Mortgage Corporation; LoanDepot.com, LLC; Brock & Scott, PLLC

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of nine consolidated civil actions filed by Miyuki Maureen Johnson, ruling that her claims were frivolous under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i). The court held that Johnson failed to prove the existence of any lawful trust and cannot proceed pro se on behalf of non-existent entities.

Civil Contract
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Apr 27 2026
7th Cir. 25-2249 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MICHAEL J. MADIGAN

The Seventh Circuit affirmed Michael Madigan's federal bribery convictions, ruling that wiretap recordings and circumstantial evidence sufficiently proved a quid pro quo exchange between the former Illinois Speaker and utility company ComEd. The court further held that jury instructions regarding the definition of official acts and corrupt intent were legally sound and not prejudicial.

Criminal Fraud
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Apr 27 2026
11th Cir. 1:24-cv-20441-DPG Per Curiam

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-S4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates v. Fernando V. Rivabem, Liset Rivabem

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of attorneys' fees to homeowners whose foreclosure case was dismissed due to the lender's failure to serve process within the required timeframe. The court held that a procedural dismissal without prejudice does not constitute a victory on the merits required to trigger fee-shifting statutes under Florida law.

Civil Real Property
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Apr 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-1873 Per Curiam

BRIAN R. DELLA ROCCA v. SUSAN C. LEE

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a voting rights complaint, ruling that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate the concrete and particularized injury required for Article III standing. The court held that the alleged harms were conjectural rather than actual or imminent, rendering the claims non-justiciable.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting Standing
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Apr 27 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2210 Panel Decision

In re WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC. Debtor WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC; BRILLIANT NATIONAL SERVICES INC; L.A. TERMINALS INC.; SOCO WEST INC: In re WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC. Debtor WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC; BRILLIANT NATIONAL SERVICES INC; L.A. TERMINALS INC.; SOCO WEST INC

The Third Circuit denied the petition for rehearing en banc in a bankruptcy appeal involving a settlement approved for talc claimants. The court found no compelling reasons to reconsider the panel's amended opinion, leaving the original judgments approving the reorganization plan in full force.

Bankruptcy Civil
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