USA v. Thomas France

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OPINION filed: For these reasons, we find no error in the conviction and sentence and AFFIRM the judgment of the district court. We leave the question of trial counsel s effectiveness for initial consideration through collateral proceedings. Decision not for publication. Gilbert S. Merritt (AUTHORING), Danny J. Boggs, and John M. Rogers, Circuit Judges.

Case: 14-3730

Document: 36-1

Filed: 05/01/2015

Page: 1

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
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POTTER STEWART U.S. COURTHOUSE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202-3988

Deborah S. Hunt
Clerk

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Filed: May 01, 2015
Ms. Laura McMullen Ford
Office of the U.S. Attorney
801 W. Superior Avenue
Suite 400
Cleveland, OH 44113
Mr. Ian N. Friedman
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman
101 W. Prospect Avenue
Suite 1800
Cleveland, OH 44115
Ms. Kristina W. Supler
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman
101 Prospect Avenue, W.
Suite 1800
Cleveland, OH 44115
Re: Case No. 14-3730, USA v. Thomas France
Originating Case No. : 1:13-cr-00308-1
Dear Counsel:
The Court issued the enclosed (Order/Opinion) today in this case.
Sincerely yours,
s/Amy E. Gigliotti
Case Manager
Direct Dial No. 513-564-7012
cc: Geri M. Smith
Enclosure
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