No. 24-6409
Eric Jamar Goodall v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: circuit-split compassionate-release extraordinary-reasons judicial-discretion medical-conditions sentencing-relief
Latest Conference:
2025-02-21
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Did the lower courts err in not requiring or at minimum presuming consideration of 'extraordinary and compelling reasons' prior to denying Eric Jamar Goodall's motion for compassionate release, and in conflict with one or more other circuit courts?
Question Presented (OCR Extract)
1. Did the lower courts err in not requiring or at minimum presuming consideration of “extraordinary and compelling reasons” prior to denying Eric Jamar Goodall’s motion for compassionate release, and in conflict with one or more other circuit courts? 2. Did the district court err in denying Eric Jamar Goodall’s motion for compassionate release when Goodall continues to suffer from serious medical conditions, including ongoing seizure activity?
Docket Entries
2025-02-24
Petition DENIED.
2025-02-06
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/21/2025.
2025-02-03
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-02-03
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-01-20
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 27, 2025)
Attorneys
Eric Jamar Goodall
Angela Helen Dows — Cory Reade Dows & Shafer, Petitioner
United States
Sarah M. Harris — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent