United States v. Blakely

Case: 25-10444 Document: 43-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 10/28/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________

United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-10444

Summary Calendar FILED ____________ October 28, 2025 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus

Blu Eugene Blakely,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 4:24-CR-228-1 ______________________________

Before Jones, Duncan, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: *

The attorney appointed to represent Blu Eugene Blakely 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). Blakely has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We concur Case: 25-10444 Document: 43-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 10/28/2025

No. 25-10444 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.