USA v. Nabila Mahbub

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OPINION and JUDGMENT filed : The district court s denial of Mahbub s Batson challenge is REVERSED, and the case is REMANDED to the district court for a proper determination of whether there is an inference that the government engaged in purposeful discrimination, and, if so, the district court must proceed to the subsequent steps of the Batson inquiry to determine whether a new trial is warranted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the district court is AFFIRMED in every other respect. Decision for publication. Damon J. Keith (AUTHORING), Eric L. Clay, and Jane Branstetter Stranch, Circuit Judges.

Case: 14-1499

Document: 40-1

Filed: 03/29/2016

Page: 1

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
Deborah S. Hunt
Clerk

100 EAST FIFTH STREET, ROOM 540
POTTER STEWART U.S. COURTHOUSE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202-3988

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www.ca6.uscourts.gov

Filed: March 29, 2016
Ms. Stephanie M. Gorgon
Office of the U.S. Attorney
211 W. Fort Street, Suite 2001
Detroit, MI 48226
Ms. Elizabeth L. Jacobs
615 Griswold
Suite 1125
Detroit, MI 48226
Re: Case No. 14-1499, USA v. Nabila Mahbub
Originating Case No. : 2:10-cr-20014-16
Dear Counsel,
The court today announced its decision in the above-styled case.
Enclosed is a copy of the court's opinion together with the judgment which has been entered
in conformity with Rule 36, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Yours very truly,
Deborah S. Hunt, Clerk

Cathryn Lovely
Deputy Clerk
cc: Mr. David J. Weaver
Enclosures
Mandate to issue.