Council v. United States

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA FORT WAYNE DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CAUSE NO.: 1:14-CR-14-5-TLS-SLC RICHARD A. COUNCIL OPINION AND ORDER This matter is before the Court on Defendant Richard A. Council’s Motion to Amend Where the Court Can Recharacterize Movant Motion for Reconsideration as a § 2255 Motion [ECF No. 550], filed on March 19, 2020. The Defendant seeks to have his conviction and sentence vacated under 28 U.S.C. § 2255, arguing ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons set forth below, the Court DISMISSES the motion. BACKGROUND On May…