United States v. Sterling

── United States v. Sterling ── Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Date: June 08, 2026 Category: Direct Criminal Case: 25-40585 Document: 59-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/08/2026 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40585 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ June 8, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus William Edward Sterling, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 6:22-CR-62-4 ______________________________ Before King, Stewart, and Haynes, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent William Edward Sterling has moved for 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). Sterling has filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.  Case: 25-40585 Document: 59-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/08/2026 No. 25-40585 Sterling’s response. 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. 1 _____________________ 1 We are not dismissing the potential for a habeas request if there is a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. 2