USA v. David D. Major — 7th Cir. (Oct 1, 2026)
The Seventh Circuit hears a federal criminal appeal. The underlying prosecution involved drug trafficking linked to a young woman’s death. The defendant later sought early release from prison because of serious health problems. An earlier request was denied, and that decision was upheld on appeal in 2023. Compassionate release asks a court to shorten an existing prison term. In deciding, the court still considers sentencing factors, including the seriousness of the offense.
USA v. David D. Major (No. 25-2393) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, argued October 1, 2026.
Sources
Official argument audio — Seventh Circuit:https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/sound/external/ef.25-2393.25-2393_10_01_2026.mp3
Official argument date and case listing — Seventh Circuit:https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/oralArguments/oar.jsp?amonth=10%2F2026&aMonth=List+case%28s%29
Underlying drug case and prior medical-release history — official June 21, 2023 order:https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/OpinionsWeb/processWebInputExternal.pl?Path=Y2023%2FD06-21%2FC%3A22-3165%3AJ%3APerCuriam%3Aaut%3AT%3AnpDp%3AN%3A3063508%3AS%3A0&Submit=Display
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