U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2026

United States v. Bell

United States v. Bell
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided August 12, 2026
United States v. Bell

Opinion

Case: 25-30522 Document: 60-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 08/12/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

No. 25-30522 FILED August 12, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Jerusalia Bell, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana USDC No. 5:23-CR-214-5 ______________________________ Before Clement, Engelhardt, and Wilson, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The attorney appointed to represent Jerusalia Bell 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). Bell filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein, as well as Bell’s response. We concur with Case: 25-30522 Document: 60-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 08/12/2026

No. 25-30522 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.

* This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

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