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United States v. Thomas Nelson, Jr.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided October 14, 2013No. 12-30101PublishedCited by 24 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HIGGINSON, Circuit Judge:

Thomas A. Nelson, Jr., the former may- or of New Roads, Louisiana, appeals his conviction for corruption-related offenses, along with the district court’s calculation of his sentencing range. For the reasons articulated below, we AFFIRM Nelson’s conviction, VACATE his sentence, and REMAND for resentencing consistent with this opinion.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

A. Facts

The government’s interest in Nelson arose from its undercover investigation of another Louisiana mayor, George Grace. As part of that investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) agents and…

2Cases cited43 opinions

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3Cited by24 opinions

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  4. United States v. Vincent BazemoreCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 2016
  5. United States v. DavisCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 2022

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