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Feb 25 2026
7th Cir. 25-2302 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAVID J. TAYLOR

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of David Taylor's motion for compassionate release, ruling that he failed to prove his medical care was inadequate or that his family circumstances constituted an extraordinary and compelling reason. The court also clarified that rehabilitation efforts alone cannot serve as the basis for early release under the federal statute.

Compassionate Release Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Feb 24 2026
8th Cir. 25-2788 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Joe L. Franklin

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the revocation of Joe Franklin's supervised release and the imposition of a 36-month prison sentence, finding no plain procedural error in the district court's sentencing analysis. The court further held that the special condition requiring substance abuse treatment did not constitute an impermissible delegation of judicial authority.

Criminal Plain Error Review Supervised Release
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Feb 24 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2824 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. OMOYOMA OKORO

The Third Circuit affirmed Omoyoma Okoro's fraud convictions, rejecting his claims regarding the denial of remote testimony from a co-conspirator and the sufficiency of the evidence. The court held that the defense failed to comply with the District Court's specific conditions for remote testimony and found the jury verdict supported by substantial evidence.

Criminal Fraud Sentencing Guidelines Sixth Amendment - Speedy Trial
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Feb 24 2026
8th Cir. 24-3337 Panel Decision

Untitled Opinion

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.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Feb 24 2026
U.S. Sup. Ct. 24-351 5-4

United States Postal Service v. Konan

The Supreme Court held that the Federal Tort Claims Act's postal exception bars state-law tort claims arising from the intentional nondelivery of mail. The Court concluded that the statutory terms 'loss' and 'miscarriage' encompass failures to deliver caused by intentional misconduct, not just negligence.

Criminal Embezzlement & Forgery
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Feb 24 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-01951-SKC-MDB Panel Decision

Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs

The Tenth Circuit reversed the district court's dismissal of Fourth Amendment claims against Colorado Springs police officers, holding that three search warrants executed during a housing-rights march were overbroad and violated clearly established law. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims against the FBI regarding data retention but remanded the remaining claims for further proceedings.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Criminal Qualified Immunity
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Feb 23 2026
7th Cir. 25-1395 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. THOMAS LINDSTROM and RYAN BUILDING GROUP, INC Third-Party Citation Respondent-Appellee APPEAL OF DAVID VENKUS Restitution Judgment Creditor

The Seventh Circuit reversed a district court's denial of a motion to enforce a criminal restitution judgment against a third-party employer, finding that material questions of fact exist regarding the nature of a severance payment. The court held that an evidentiary hearing is necessary to determine if the employer's calculation of stock options and offsetting debts constituted a prohibited transfer of assets.

Criminal Fraud
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Feb 20 2026
7th Cir. 24-1788 Panel Decision

United States v. Demus

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the defendants' Hobbs Act robbery convictions, ruling that robbing customers at a convenience store disrupted interstate commerce by forcing the business to close. The court also rejected a claim of jury confusion regarding the specific victim, finding the argument was waived because it was not raised at the trial level.

Criminal Robbery & Extortion
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Feb 20 2026
7th Cir. 24-2388 Panel Decision

United States v. Demus

The Seventh Circuit affirmed convictions for Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm, ruling that the robbery of customers at a convenience store satisfied the interstate commerce nexus. The court also rejected a claim of jury confusion, finding that the defendants failed to present a separate legal theory to the jury regarding the robbery of a customer outside the store.

Criminal Robbery & Extortion
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