US Courts

US v. Anthony Chosewood - Sentence Reduction Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Anthony Scott Chosewood's motion for a sentence reduction under Amendment 821 to the Sentencing Guidelines. The unpublished opinion means this decision does not set precedent.

Capel v. Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a pro se appellant's amended complaint. The complaint raised claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Fair Housing Act. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal.

Jermaine Capel v. Norfolk Public Schools - Dismissal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Jermaine Capel's amended complaint against Norfolk Public Schools. The claims were brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal.

C.D. v. Arlington School Board - IDEA Special Education Dispute

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding a special education dispute under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The unpublished opinion upheld the school board's actions concerning a student's eligibility and educational program.

Zhang v. USCIS - Immigration Mandamus Case

A new immigration mandamus case, Zhang v. USCIS, was filed on March 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims against USCIS and other government officials related to immigration actions. Summons were issued on the same day.

In re T.T. - Ohio Custody Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody of two minor children to the Lake County Department of Job & Family Services. The mother appealed the decision, citing issues with evidence and a motion for continuance.

In re K.W. - Permanent Custody Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision granting permanent custody of three children to the Crawford County Job and Family Services. The ruling found clear and convincing evidence that the children could not be placed with their parents within a reasonable time and that permanent custody was in the children's best interest.

State v. Vega - Untimely Criminal Appeal Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Appellate District dismissed the criminal appeal of Michael A. Vega. The court found the appeal to be untimely filed, as it was submitted three days after the deadline and without a motion for leave to appeal.

State v. Nagorka - Assault and Felonious Assault Conviction Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of State v. Nagorka. The appeal concerned charges of assault and felonious assault on a peace officer, with the appellant raising issues of sufficiency of evidence, manifest weight, ineffective assistance of counsel, cumulative error, and excessive sentence.

State v. Bennett - Ohio Court of Appeals Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to grant a motion to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Bennett. The appellate court found that the trial court applied the incorrect legal standard when evaluating the interaction between law enforcement and the defendant.