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May 1 2026
11th Cir. 8:23-cv-00676-WFJ-CPT Per Curiam

Giehl v. Ocwen Financial Corporation

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a federal dismissal order and remanded with instructions to dismiss without prejudice, clarifying that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine does not bar claims for damages against private parties in state court proceedings. The court held that the plaintiff's federal claims were wholly insubstantial because they lacked a plausible foundation in federal law and did not involve state action.

Criminal Fraud
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May 1 2026
11th Cir. 2:24-cr-14058-DMM-2 Per Curiam

United States v. Denzil Olajuwon Stewart

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Denzil Stewart's motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence. The court held that the evidence merely constituted cumulative impeachment of a cooperating witness and was insufficient to likely change the trial's outcome given the overwhelming proof of guilt.

Criminal Drug Trafficking
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May 1 2026
6th Cir. 25-6101 Unanimous

United States v. Turner

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a 246-month sentence for a defendant who committed three armed carjackings as a teenager, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion by weighing his extensive juvenile criminal history as an aggravating factor. The court held that the sentencing judge properly balanced the defendant's youth and background against the need for deterrence and the statutory mandatory minimums.

Criminal Firearms
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May 1 2026
5th Cir. 25-30187 Per Curiam

United States of America v. Kenric W. Young

The Fifth Circuit affirmed Kenric W. Young's conviction and 322-month sentence, finding no plain error in the district court's denial of his suppression motion or its career offender classification. The court held that the officer's reasonable suspicion to conduct a pat-down was supported by the totality of circumstances, including flight and a visible bulge, and that Young failed to prove a realistic probability that his prior state conviction would not qualify as a predicate offense.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines
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May 1 2026
5th Cir. 24-40541 Per Curiam

United States v. Mouton

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. However, the court declined to adjudicate the defendant's ineffective assistance claims on direct review due to an insufficient record.

Anders Brief Criminal
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May 1 2026
4th Cir. 25-6677 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JERMAINE ALI HOLLOWAY, JR

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jermaine Ali Holloway, Jr.'s motions to reduce his sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). The appellate court found no abuse of discretion, noting that while the lower court correctly understood its authority, it properly declined to reduce the sentence after weighing the statutory factors.

Compassionate Release Criminal
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May 1 2026
8th Cir. 24-3400 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Quivadas Quadell-Lee Gaines

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the 115-month prison sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting a facial constitutional challenge under Bruen. The court also upheld a sentencing enhancement for possessing a firearm in connection with another felony based on sufficient evidence linking the gun to the defendant's theft.

Criminal Firearms
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