
Michael Bassem Rimlawi, Petitioner v. United States
This case involves a challenge to a Fifth Circuit ruling that allows judges to order criminal restitution based on their own factual findings rather than those made by a jury. The petitioner argues this practice conflicts with Supreme Court precedents and the original meaning of the Constitution.
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- Decided
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- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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- Feb 24, 2025
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