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United States of America v. Tamela Lee


Defendant Tamela M. Lee (“Defendant” or “Lee”) appeals from
the district court judgment convicting her on six counts after a plea of not guilty and sentencing
her to a total term of sixty months’ imprisonment. Counts One through Four concerned
conspiracy to commit honest services mail and wire fraud, honest services mail fraud, Hobbs Act
conspiracy, and Hobbs A

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United States of America v. Kenneth Jackson


A. Pre-Trial Proceedings
1. Indictment and Guilty Pleas
In December 2015, Jackson, Palmer, Tervon’tae Taylor, D’Wan Dillard, Jr., and Calvin
Rembert were charged with multiple violations of 18 U.S.C. § 2119(2)—carjacking resulting in
serious bodily injury—and 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(ii)—using, carrying, or possessing a
firearm during a crime of violence. P

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United States of America v. Roy Bradley, Sr.


Steven Ingersoll was an optometrist in Bay City, Michigan. (Bradley PSR at 5). He was
also the sole owner of Smart Schools Management (SSM) and Smart Schools, Inc. (SSI), two
entities created to operate public charter schools in Michigan. R. 393 (Tr. at 39, 50) (Page ID
#8472, 8483); R. 394 (Tr. at 11) (Page ID #8579); R. 396 (Tr. at 164–65) (Page ID #8903–04).
To run

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JOHN MADDUX, JR.; CHRISTINA CARMAN; JULIE COSCIA; MICHAEL E.SMITH

RE The defendants here took part in a decade-long scheme
surreptitiously to sell tax-free cigarettes, thereby defrauding federal, state, and local governments
of more than $45 million in tax revenue. The federal government eventually uncovered the
scheme and charged them with 34 counts of various crimes, including conspiracy to commit mail
or wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.

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United States of America v. Ronald Bedford

This case is one of many that have arisen from the government’s
investigation into a child pornography website known as “Playpen.” Andrew Moorehead was
indicted for possession and receipt of child pornography based on his activity on the website.
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No. 18-5216 United States v. Moorehead Page 2
He moved to suppress the evidence against him, arguing that it was obtained

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United States of America v. Andrew Moorehead

This case is one of many that have arisen from the government’s
investigation into a child pornography website known as “Playpen.” Andrew Moorehead was
indicted for possession and receipt of child pornography based on his activity on the website.
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No. 18-5216 United States v. Moorehead Page 2
He moved to suppress the evidence against him, arguing that it was obtained

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Dewyn Avey v. David Turner and Sam I Am Transportation, LLC

Little Rock, Arkansas personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a semi-tractor-trailer accident caused by David Turner.

"Basics of Arkansas Negligence Law:

Duty of Care: Every person in Arkansas has a duty of care to act reaso

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Richard Postma, et al. v. Delores J. Van Lanen and Auto Owners Insurance Company

Madison, Wisconsin personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on negligence theories.

"Understanding negligence law in Wisconsin is crucial if you've been injured due to someone else's carelessness. Here's a breakdown of key elements:

Duty of Care: Everyone in Wisconsin has a duty to act with reasonable care under the circumstances to avoid harming o

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Paden Rothenberger v. Sysco Corporation, et al.

Green Bay, Wisconsin personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a semi-tractor-trailer accident.

Overview of Wisconsin auto negligence law:

Sure, here's an overview of Wisconsin auto negligence law, complete with some helpful visua

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Michael Dillon Jacobs v. Tsegaye Banjaw and ENG Transportation, INC.

Peoria, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a semi-tractor-trailer car wrecks caused by Tsegaye Banjaw.

Illinois Auto Negligence Law:

Duty of care: All drivers in Illinois have a duty of care to operate their v

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United States of America v. Le' Ardrus Burris

Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking.

Federal law imposes longer prison sentences
on certain violent career criminals. As relevant here, both the Armed Career Criminal Act
(“ACCA”) and the United States Sentencing Guidelines (“Guidelines”) impose longer prison
sentences on certain defendants who have a crimin

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United States of America v. Robert Cuff


In 2011, a federal grand jury in Louisiana indicted Robert Cuff with
three counts relating to his participation in an internet bulletin board
dedicated to the distribution of child pornography. Cuff was arrested and his
house in El Paso, Texas was searched. While searching Cuff’s residence, law
enforcement found videos of Cuff sexually abusing his girlfriend’s five-yea

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United States of America v Marc Anthony Hill; Bennie Charles Phillips, Jr.; Nelson Alexander Polk; John Edward Scott


II. Background
A. Wells Fargo Murder-Robbery and Subsequent Investigation
On August 29, 2016, Batiste, assisted by Hill and Polk, shot and killed
an armored car driver as he was delivering approximately $120,000 to a Wells
Fargo ATM. The following month, the Houston Police Department (HPD)
received an anonymous tip that Batiste had been involved in the Wells Fargo

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United States of America v. Robert Cuff

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In 2011, a federal grand jury in Louisiana indicted Robert Cuff with
three counts relating to his participation in an internet bulletin board
dedicated to the distribution of child pornography. Cuff was arrested and his
house in El Paso, Texas was searched. While searching Cuff’s residence, law
enforcement found videos of Cuff sexually abusing his girlfriend’s five-ye

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Christiana Michelle Dowell v. Faiz Omar Mohammed and Gurman Trucking, Inc.

Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages in as a direct result of a semi-tractor-trailer car wreck caused by Faiz Omar Mohammed.

This case was filed in the District Court, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, case number CJ=23-00045, and was removed to fed

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Curtis Amason v. Riverside Transportation, Inc., et al.

Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries in a car semi-tractor trailer wreck caused by Christopher J. Himmelsbach.

Oklahoma auto negligence law governs situations where one driver's carelessness causes an accident and injures another person. Un

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United States of America v. Keyon Paylon

Keyon Paylor (“Appellant”) filed a petition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2255, seeking
to vacate his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm and asserting that his
guilty plea was not knowing and voluntary. Specifically, Appellant contends that the law
enforcement officers involved in his arrest planted the firearm and stole thousands of
dollars from him and that

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In re: Search Warrant dated November 3, 2021

New York, New York civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff that sued the Defendant seeking a search warrant for information allegedly stolen from a laptop owned by Joe Biden's daughter.

In November 2021, the Honorable Sarah L. Cave issued three search warrants for electronic devices at the residences of James O'Keefe, Spencer Meads, and Eric Cochran, all members of Project Veri

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Ronald L. Keach v. Family Dollar Stores of Indiana, LLC

Evansville, Indiana personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liability
negligence law theory.

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Indiana premises liability negligence law, similar to other states, revolves around the concept of property owner or occupier responsibility for injuries sustained on their property due to unsafe conditions. Here's a breakdown of the ke

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Olivia Ridenour and Jason Ridenour v. Radovic Djordje and ICE Freight, LLC

Knoxville, Tennessee personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of an car semin-tractor trailer rig accident caused by Djordie.

"Tennessee auto negligence law, like in most states, revolves around the concept of negligence causing harm to othe

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Erica Holmes v. Johns Whitlock and A&N Freight Services, LLC

Nashville, Tennessee personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car semi-tractor trailer rig accident caused by Justin Whitlock.

This case was filed in the Davidson County Circuit Court, 21C394, and was removed to federal co

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Melvin Epps v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.L.P.

Memphis, Tennessee personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liability negligence theory.

"Premises liability law in Tennessee concerns the legal responsibility of property owners or occupiers for injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions.

Here are the key elements of premises liability negligence law in Tennessee:<

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Jeff Wolff v. Maybach International Group, Inc., et al.

Covington, Kentucky personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and injuries as a direct result of a semi-tractor trailer accident involving multiple rigs.

"Kentucky's auto negligence law governs how fault is determined and damages are awarded in car accident cases. Understandi

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Tina M. Nguyen and Loc D. Nguyen v. Robert J. Tueller and Garrison Transportation Services, Inc.

Cincinnati personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an car semi-tractor trailer accident cause by Tueller.

"Navigating the legal landscape after a car accident in Ohio can be overwhelming. But understanding the state's auto n

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Mark Kuck, et aux. v. Lawrence Sadler and North Mississippi Steel Haulers, LLC

Toldeo, Ohio personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a result of a car semi-tractor trailer accident caused by the failure to exercise due care by Lawrence Sadler.

This case was filed in the Marion County Court of Common Pleas, 2023-CV-0500, and was remo

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