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6th Circuit Affirms Deputy's Taser Use on Schizophrenic Inmate

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for a Kentucky jail deputy who used a taser on an inmate with paranoid schizophrenia. The court ruled the force was not excessive under Section 1983.

•Joshua Elswick, who has paranoid schizophrenia and was high on methamphetamines, fought with jail deputies after arrest
•Deputy Ryan Derrough used a low-level shock device on Elswick during the altercation
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6th Circuit Affirms 97-Month Sentence for Michigan Contractor's Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a 97-month prison sentence for Matthew Mencarelli, who operated Matthew's Woodworking LLC in Kent County, Michigan, after he pled guilty to wire fraud. The appeals court rejected Mencarelli's challenge to the district court's refusal to apply an acceptance-of-responsibility reduction to his offense level.

•Matthew Mencarelli received a 97-month federal prison sentence for wire fraud related to his construction business
•The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected his appeal for an acceptance-of-responsibility reduction
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6th Circuit Rules on Drug Sentencing Enhancement in Aaron Loines Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a published opinion January 21 in United States v. Aaron Loines, addressing federal drug sentencing enhancement requirements under 21 U.S.C. § 841. The case examines when prior drug convictions qualify for enhanced minimum sentences.

•Sixth Circuit issued published opinion on federal drug sentencing enhancements under 21 U.S.C. § 841
•Case addresses when prior drug convictions qualify for enhanced minimum sentences
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6th Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Petition in Ohio Murder Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has affirmed a lower court's denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Ohio prisoner Jamal Dye, who was convicted of murder following a fatal shooting at a party. The federal appeals court's decision, filed January 21, 2026, upholds the district court's rejection of Dye's constitutional claims challenging his state court conviction.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed denial of habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254
•Case involves Ohio prisoner Jamal Dye convicted of murder in shooting death of James Gray
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6th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Detroit Water Employee Discrimination Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a lower court's dismissal of racial discrimination claims brought by LaDonna Blewett against the City of Detroit and her supervisor at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. The appeals court upheld summary judgment on all federal and state law claims.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed dismissal of racial discrimination claims by Detroit Water Department employee LaDonna Blewett
•Court upheld summary judgment against both the City of Detroit and supervisor Nikole Howard-Whisett on federal and state law claims
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6th Circuit Rules in Niblock v. University of Kentucky Class Action

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a ruling Monday in the class action case Elizabeth Niblock v. University of Kentucky, following oral arguments in December. The decision, recommended for publication, affects the university and a class of similarly situated plaintiffs in a case that has been litigated since 2019.

•Sixth Circuit issued published decision in multi-year class action against University of Kentucky
•Case involves class representatives bringing claims on behalf of similarly situated individuals
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6th Circuit Reviews Meth Distribution Sentences in Tennessee Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a published opinion in United States v. Julianna Jenkins Hawkins, reviewing sentences imposed on defendants who pled guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy charges in the Eastern District of Tennessee. The January 20, 2026 decision addresses reasonableness challenges to district court sentencing.

•Sixth Circuit reviewed sentences for methamphetamine conspiracy defendants who pled guilty in Tennessee federal court
•Court consolidated appeals from Julianna Jenkins Hawkins and Jimmy Crafton Jr. challenging sentence reasonableness
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6th Circuit Affirms Elder Fraud Conviction, Rejects Suppression Appeals

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Everette Jhamal Thibou in an international elder fraud conspiracy case. The court rejected his appeals challenging the denial of motions to suppress evidence and statements obtained during his arrest.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed conviction of Everette Jhamal Thibou for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in international elder-fraud scheme
•Court rejected three challenges: suppression of vehicle search evidence, suppression of statements allegedly taken without Miranda warnings, and improper use of victim impact statements at sentencing
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6th Circuit Affirms Employment Discrimination Dismissal Against NextCare

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's summary judgment dismissing employment discrimination claims by a former NextCare Michigan employee. Laquinta Hightower-Mathis alleged race and gender discrimination after being fired for making unprofessional comments to a police officer seeking treatment at the urgent care clinic.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment dismissing race and gender discrimination claims
•Employee terminated for making unprofessional comments to police officer at clinic
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Sixth Circuit Rules in Boyd v. Northern Biomedical Research Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in Robert B. Boyd v. Northern Biomedical Research, Inc., resolving an employment-related dispute between an individual plaintiff and a Michigan biomedical research corporation and its executives.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed lower court ruling in favor of Northern Biomedical Research, Inc. and individual defendants
•Case involves employment dispute between Robert Boyd and Michigan biomedical research company
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