United States v. Ellery Zephier, Sr.

United States Court of Appeals For the Eighth Circuit ___________________________ No. 25-1899 ___________________________ United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. Ellery Zephier, Sr. Defendant - Appellant ____________ Appeal from United States District Court for the District of South Dakota - Southern ____________ Submitted: February 12, 2026 Filed: July 7, 2026 ____________ Before LOKEN, LAVENSKI R. SMITH, and STRAS, Circuit Judges. ____________ LAVENSKI R. SMITH, Circuit Judge. Ellery Zephier, Sr., was convicted of kidnapping and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. On…