NALBANDIAN, Circuit Judge. Mason Shepherd admitted to possessing several
thousand images and videos of child pornography and pleaded guilty to one count of receipt and
No. 18-3993 United States v. Shepherd Page 2
distribution of child pornography under 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(2). The district court sentenced
Shepherd to 96 months in prison and six years of supervised release and al... More...    $0 (12-28-2023 - OH)

Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with racketeering and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

After ten days of trial, a jury convicted Defendant William S. Steele (“Steeleâ€�) of (1) Racketeering Conspiracy (“RICO Conspiracyâ€�) under 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d), and (2) Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug ... More...    $0 (12-28-2023 - OH)

A. Pre-Trial Proceedings
1. Indictment and Guilty Pleas
In December 2015, Jackson, Palmer, Tervon’tae Taylor, D’Wan Dillard, Jr., and Calvin
Rembert were charged with multiple violations of 18 U.S.C. § 2119(2)—carjacking resulting in
serious bodily injury—and 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(ii)—using, carrying, or possessing a
firearm during a crime of violence. P... More...    $0 (12-28-2023 - OH)

Cincinnati, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with romance-fraud conspiracy and making false statements on a COVID‑relief application.

From January 2019 through July 2021, Benjamin Adu Acheampong, 37, of Fairfield, Ohio, conspired with others to create false online profiles, which the conspirators used to express romantic interest in victims. Once the victi... More...    $0 (12-07-2023 - OH)

Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing cocaine and fentanyl that caused the death of a 42-year-old North Olmstead, Ohio resident.

On October 30, 2021, Willie Pratt, age 35, sold the victim cocaine and heroin, which was actually fentanyl. This transaction was witnessed by the victim’s friend. The victim consumed the narcotics which ca... More...    $0 (12-01-2023 - OH)

Columbus, Ohio social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI benefits.

"To be eligible for SSI, an individual must meet the following requirements:

Age: Be 65 years of age or older
Disability: Have a medical condition that prevents them from working for at least one... More...    $0 (11-22-2023 - OH)

Toledo, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receipt of child pornography.

This case came to the attention of law enforcement after a high school principal in Iowa contacted local police in 2017 after learning a 15-year-old student was communicating with Kyle Brackman, 29, of Delta, Ohio, and the messages were sexual in nature. It was later determined that B... More...    $0 (11-17-2023 - OH)

Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with arson, possessing a destructive device, and obstruction of a person in the free exercise of religious beliefs.

On March 25, Aimenn D. Penny, 20, of Alliance, made Molotov cocktails and drove to the Community Church of Chesterland (CCC), in Chesterland, Ohio. Angered by the church’s plan to host two drag event... More...    $0 (10-24-2023 - OH)

Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with using his hedge fund management company as part of a years-long Ponzi scheme.

Michael Wayne Williams, 48, of Miami, was the chief executive officer and investment manager of Highguard Capital and its affiliated entities, Guardian Opportunity Fund and Guardian Opportunity Management. Williams convinced victims... More...    $0 (10-18-2023 - OH)

Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of controlled substances.

Thomas J. Romano, age 73, of Wheeling, West Virginia, owned and operated a self-named pain management clinic in Martin’s Ferry to which individuals traveled hundreds of miles to obtain prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. Romano charged $750 for an i... More...    $0 (09-20-2023 - OH)

Youngstown, Ohio civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on excessive force theories.

In January 2019, Officer Christopher Mannella fatally shot James Burroughs at an apartment complex in Niles, Ohio. On behalf of Burroughs's estate, Timothy Raimey brought this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and state law against the City of Niles and several involved police officer... More...    $0 (08-11-2023 - OH)

Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with interference with commerce by threat or violence and felony possession and use of a firearm.
Ronald Lee Jacobs, 46, was convicted of six counts of robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

The verdict was announced Monday afternoon following a trial that began on Aug. 7 before Ch... More...    $0 (08-15-2023 - OH)

Toledo, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with depriving an inmate at the Erie County Jail of her constitutional rights by using excessive force.

On November 1, 2021, Adam Bess, age 35, was working as a sergeant at the Erie County Jail. During the booking process of a new arrestee, Bess placed his hand around the inmate’s throat in anger in a “choke holdâ€�... More...    $0 (08-08-2023 - OH)

Hillsboro, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with reckless homicide.

Jonathan "Dustin" Malone, age 44, was accused of causing the death of 58-year-old Richard Poulin, who was killed in a high-speed chase in July 2022. Poulin eventually stopped his vehicle but would not obey commands. Defendant's service weapon went off killing Poulin.

... More...    $0 (08-10-2023 - OH)

Dayton, Ohio social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW.

DIWC (Disabled Insured Worker’s Claim)

Disability program for adults who have worked enough to have “insured statusâ€� under the Social Security System. For disability, a worker must have worked above a minimum amount 5 out of t... More...    $0 (06-06-2023 - OH)

Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on product liability theories.

Plaintiff brought this action for personal injuries suffered by him after being implanted with an Inferior Vena Cava )"IVC" filter medical device manufactured by Bard.

C. R. Bard, Inc. is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life... More...    $1 (04-05-2023 - OH)