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US v. Augustine Perez - Opinion Reversed, Vacated, Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and vacated a district court's decision in US v. Augustine Perez. The court found that a warrantless search of a third party's residence, even if authorized by a probationer's condition, was unconstitutional without probable cause that the probationer also resided there. The seized currency was deemed improperly seized.

Juanita Crouch v. SunCakes NC, LLC - Employment Discrimination and Wage Dispute

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment for SunCakes NC, LLC in a case brought by former employee Juanita Crouch. Crouch alleged sexual harassment, sex discrimination, retaliation under Title VII, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court found the claims lacked merit based on the provided evidence.

Marvin Harris v. Christopher Rosemeier - Dismissed Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by defendants seeking to challenge a district court's denial of qualified immunity. The dismissal was based on the court's lack of jurisdiction, as the denial was predicated on insufficient undisputed facts.

Erick Pollard Criminal Appeal Affirmed, Dismissed, Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part, dismissed in part, and remanded the criminal appeal of Erick Lemar Pollard. The court found Pollard's guilty plea to drug conspiracy charges was knowing and voluntary, and that his appeal waiver was enforceable, dismissing most of his appeal.

Emrit v. Moore - Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Ronald Emrit's appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court found that Emrit filed his notice of appeal before the district court entered any final or appealable interlocutory orders, thus the appellate court could not exercise jurisdiction. Emrit may need to file a new notice of appeal if he wishes to appeal the district court's subsequent dismissal order.

Shaquez Ray v. Jacqueline Mitchell - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil rights action filed by Shaquez Ray against Jacqueline Mitchell and others. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal for failure to state a claim and in denying a motion for reconsideration.

US v. Daniela Giancoli - Appeal Dismissed in Part, Affirmed in Part

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed in part and affirmed in part the appeal of Daniela Marie Giancoli. Giancoli was sentenced to 150 months for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Her appeal arguments regarding sentencing errors and Brady violations were dismissed due to an appeal waiver.

Presidential Candidate Case Affirmed by Fourth Circuit

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint filed by a presidential candidate, Ronald Satish Emrit, finding it frivolous. The court found no reversible error in the district court's determination that the complaint failed to present a coherent claim for relief.

Fourth Circuit Denies Mandamus Petition

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Martinez Orlandis Black. The court found that mandamus relief was not appropriate in this case, as it does not have jurisdiction to grant such relief against state officials or review final state court orders.

US v. Aaron Graham - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Aaron Graham, denying his request for a certificate of appealability. The court found that Graham failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right, rendering the district court's order unappealable.