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Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Affirms 100-Month Sentence in Felon Gun Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the conviction and 100-month prison sentence of Victorious Minter for unlawful firearm possession following a road rage incident in Scranton. The court ruled that a recent Supreme Court decision foreclosed Minter's primary argument on appeal.

•Minter convicted of unlawful firearm possession after brandishing gun during January 2022 road rage incident in Scranton
•Third Circuit affirmed 100-month sentence, noting recent Supreme Court ruling foreclosed defendant's main appellate argument
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Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Affirms Restitution Order in Cyberstalking Case

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a restitution order against Kyle Stevens, who pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and making interstate threats against a University of Delaware victim. Stevens had challenged the inclusion of post-arrest costs and car registration expenses in the restitution calculation.

•Kyle Stevens pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and interstate threats against a University of Delaware classmate
•Stevens sent violent threats from Germany between September and November 2021, including death threats
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Upholds 26-Year Sentence for Ex-Cop in Child Exploitation Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 310-month prison sentence for Juan Antonio Garcia, a former police officer who pleaded guilty to attempting to produce child pornography and enticing a minor. The appeals court rejected Garcia's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in a decision filed Jan. 12, 2026.

•Juan Antonio Garcia, a former police officer, received a 310-month federal prison sentence for attempting to produce child pornography and entice a minor
•The Eleventh Circuit rejected Garcia's appeal and claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in a per curiam decision
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

4th Circuit Affirms Machine Gun Conviction in Fisher Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and 18-month sentence of Isaiah Jaqjan Fisher for illegal possession of a machine gun under federal firearms laws. The court rejected Fisher's Second Amendment challenge to the federal machine gun prohibition.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed Fisher's machine gun possession conviction and 18-month sentence
•Court rejected Second Amendment challenge to federal machine gun prohibition statute
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Upholds 30-Year Sentence in Federal Child Sex Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a 30-year prison sentence for Soumya Rudra, who pleaded guilty to three federal sex offenses involving minors. The case involved interstate travel for illicit sexual conduct and transportation of child sexual abuse material.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed 30-year sentence for interstate child sex crimes
•Defendant traveled from Pennsylvania to Ohio to meet minor victim
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Affirms 15-Year Sentence for McKay in Child Exploitation Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 180-month prison sentence for Brian Joseph McKay, who pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges. McKay challenged his sentencing, arguing the district court improperly considered rehabilitation factors.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed 180-month prison sentence plus lifelong supervised release for Brian McKay
•Investigation began with tip from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
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Mexican National Gets 2 Years for Immigration Fraud in Florida

Eduardo Saavedra Melayes, a 45-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft, falsely representing U.S. citizenship, and making false statements in a passport application.

•Eduardo Saavedra Melayes sentenced to two years federal prison for immigration fraud
•Convicted of aggravated identity theft, false citizenship representation, and passport fraud
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Rules on Child Pornography Case in United States v. Florence

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a published opinion in United States v. Jason Florence, affirming a federal jury conviction for possession of child pornography. The case involved a defendant with prior convictions who was on supervised release at the time of the offense.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed jury conviction for federal child pornography possession
•Defendant had prior 2015 convictions and was on supervised release during current offense
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Lufkin Man Sentenced in $9 Million Federal Fraud Scheme

A Lufkin man has been sentenced for federal violations related to a $9 million fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the successful prosecution, marking a significant white-collar crime conviction in the region.

•Federal sentencing completed for Lufkin resident in $9 million fraud scheme
•Eastern District of Texas prosecutors secured conviction under U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs
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Maryland Man Gets 37 Months for Airport Car Theft Conspiracy

Tyrese McKinnon, 25, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal vehicles from airport parking facilities. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

•25-year-old Maryland resident sentenced to 37 months in federal prison
•Criminal conspiracy specifically targeted vehicles at airport parking facilities
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