The First Circuit issued a published opinion in US v. Ponzo, a criminal appeal from the District of Massachusetts, Boston (Docket No. 25-1327). The appellate court reviewed the defendant's challenge to the lower court's decision and issued its ruling on the criminal matter.\n\nThis published opinion constitutes binding precedent within the First Circuit's jurisdiction. Defense counsel and prosecutors should review the court's legal holdings and reasoning. If the defendant seeks further review, a petition for certiorari must be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court within 90 days of this judgment.