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Feb 18 2026
United States Court… 25-3082 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Wei Chin

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to file a discovery request in a closed criminal case, ruling that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in managing its docket. The court also denied the appellant's motions for appointment of counsel and a certificate of appealability, clarifying that the latter is unnecessary for this specific type of interlocutory appeal.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Feb 3 2026
1st Cir. 23-1587 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CRYSTALL KAREEM ROBLES-LÓPEZ

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to correct the caption and clarify the representation of the government in a criminal appeal. The amendment clarifies that the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto Rico litigated the case while an attorney from the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice presented the appeal.

Appellate Jurisdiction Criminal Other Criminal
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Jan 26 2026
U.S. Sup. Ct. 25-51 Panel Decision

Klein v. Martin

The Supreme Court reversed the Fourth Circuit, holding that the state court's denial of habeas relief did not contravene clearly established federal law. The Court found the undisclosed forensic report was not material under Brady v. Maryland given the strength of the other evidence.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Nov 26 2025
1st Cir. 25-1251 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. SPINEFRONTIER, INC Interested Party, Appellant ADITYA HUMAD

The First Circuit vacated a district court order finding that a corporate executive's intent to assert an involvement-of-counsel defense impliedly waived the corporation's attorney-client privilege. The appellate court remanded the case for a fresh evaluation of the waiver claim in light of significant procedural changes, including the severance of co-defendants and the withdrawal of one executive from the criminal proceedings.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Feb 24 2025
9th Cir. 3:23-cr-08027- Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. PHILIP ALEJANDRO POWERS III

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Philip Powers III's convictions for setting three forest fires, ruling that his necessity defense failed because his actions were objectively unreasonable and he did not face imminent harm at the time of the first fire. The court held that even in a life-threatening situation, a defendant must choose the safest available method to signal for help, and Powers failed to meet this standard.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Jun 14 2024
United States Court… 22-5328 Panel Decision

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES v. STEPHEN A. WYNN

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the government's suit to compel registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act because the alleged agent ceased his activities years before the lawsuit was filed. The court held that FARA registration obligations are prospective and expire when an individual stops acting on behalf of a foreign principal.

Criminal Other Criminal Standing
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May 10 2024
United States Court… 22-3086 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. STEPHEN K. BANNON

The D.C. Circuit affirmed Stephen Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress, rejecting his argument that the statute requires bad faith or that advice of counsel is a valid defense. The court held that the statutory term 'willfully' is satisfied by a deliberate and intentional refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena, regardless of the defendant's subjective belief in their legal justification.

Criminal Other Criminal
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