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USA v. Curtis Birner — 7th Cir. (Sep 16, 2026)

No. 23-2315 Argued September 16, 2026 Published October 9, 2026

The Seventh Circuit hears an appeal in a federal gun-possession case. The case had gone to trial, and the defendant received a prison sentence of 110 months—nine years and two months.

USA v. Curtis Birner (No. 23-2315) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, argued September 16, 2026.

Sources
Official argument audio — Seventh Circuit:https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/cm.23-2315.23-2315_09_16_2026.mp3
Official argument date and case listing — Seventh Circuit:https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/oralArguments/oar.jsp?amonth=09%2F2026&aMonth=List+case%28s%29
Trial and110-month sentencing background — U.S. Attorney's Office:https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/peru-man-sentenced-110-months-prison
Waiver, forfeiture and plain-error review — United States v. Olano:https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-507/pdf/USREPORTS-507-725.pdf

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