United States v. Chimezir-Onyejiaka
── United States v. Chimezir-Onyejiaka ──
Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date: May 26, 2026
Category: Direct Criminal
Case: 25-50576 Document: 50-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/26/2026
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 25-50576
Summary Calendar FILED
____________ May 26, 2026
Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Nelson Gerald Chimezir-Onyejiaka,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 2:24-CR-2785-1
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Before Richman, Southwick, and Willett, Circuit Judges.
Per Curiam: *
The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Nelson Gerald
Chimezir-Onyejiaka seeks leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in
accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States
v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Chimezir-Onyejiaka has not filed a
response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the
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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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record reflected therein. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the
appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly,
counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused
from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See
5th Cir. R. 42.2.
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