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The Seventh Circuit affirmed a thirty-two hundred and twenty-four month sentence for drug trafficking and reentry offenses. The court held that the defendant waived any challenge to the drug quantity finding by accepting the corresponding sentencing guideline level.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence for drug trafficking offenses involving firearms and a premises used for distribution. The court held that the district court did not plainly err in applying sentencing enhancements for possessing a firearm and maintaining a premises for drug distribution.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of relief in a Bivens action brought by a pro se appellant. The court held that the appellant failed to allege sufficient facts for recognized constitutional violations and that the defendants were protected by absolute prosecutorial immunity.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion for leave to withdraw filed by appointed counsel. The court dismissed the appeal because the record was not sufficiently developed to evaluate claims of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's sentence following the revocation of supervised release. The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in imposing an eighteen-month prison term.
