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United States of America v. Karl Alan White, Jr.
Date: 06-15-2026
Case Number: 07-CR-29
Judge: Paul Lewis Maloney
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (Kent County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Nils R. Kessler
Defendant's Attorney: James Fett
Description:
Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with running a vast drug operation.
Reported by Kent Morlan
While serving his sentence, White suffered brain damage that left him paralyzed and blind.
Reported by Kent Morlan
While serving his sentence, White suffered brain damage that left him paralyzed and blind.
Outcome:
Application for compassionate release by reducing his sentence.
Denied
District Court's did not abuse its discretion.
Affirmed
Denied
District Court's did not abuse its discretion.
Affirmed
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Karl Alan White, Jr.?
The outcome was: Application for compassionate release by reducing his sentence. Denied District Court's did not abuse its discretion. Affirmed
Which court heard United States of America v. Karl Alan White, Jr.?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (Kent County), MI. The presiding judge was Paul Lewis Maloney.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Karl Alan White, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Nils R. Kessler. Defendant's attorney: James Fett.
When was United States of America v. Karl Alan White, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on June 15, 2026.