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Henson v. City of Virginia Beach - Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a pro se appellant's amended complaint. The appellant alleged violations under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985, and 1986, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal for failure to state a claim.

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 The unpublished opinion upheld the school board's actions concerning a student's eligibility and educational program.

US v. David Starkey - Affirmation of Felon in Possession Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of David Allen Starkey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no error in the district court's denial of Starkey's motion to dismiss the indictment on Second Amendment grounds and affirmed the sentence imposed.

Marian Shearin v. United States - Civil Action Affirmance

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of Marian Shearin's civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court modified the lower court's order to explicitly state the dismissal was without prejudice.

US v. Simpson - Affirmation of Wire Fraud Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of William Simpson, II, for wire fraud related to defrauding the United States of over one million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. The court found the sentence of 36 months imprisonment to be procedurally and substantively reasonable.

Henson v. City of Virginia Beach - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a pro se appellant's amended complaint. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal of claims brought under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985, and 1986, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Motions to supplement the record were denied.

Watson v. Deberry - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of James R. Watson Jr.'s pro se complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal without prejudice or the denial of the motion for reconsideration.

US v. Jamie Ewings - Affirmation of Sentence

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Jamie Ewings for theft of government property. The court found no plain error in the acceptance of the guilty plea and affirmed the 13-month sentence as procedurally and substantively reasonable.

Tracy Howard v. United Airlines - Civil Complaint Affirmation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint filed by Tracy Howard against United Airlines. The unpublished opinion stated that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The court denied the appellant's motions to supplement the record.

Paytawn Erskine v. Accenture Federal Services, LLC - Appeal of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action filed by Paytawn Andrew Erskine against Accenture Federal Services, LLC. The appellate court found no reversible error in the district court's denial of motions to alter judgment and file a second amended complaint, and its granting of the defendant's motion to dismiss.