United States v. Comstock, 08–1224.

Decision Date22 June 2009
Docket NumberNo. 08–1224.,08–1224.
Citation557 U.S. 918,129 S.Ct. 2828 (Mem),174 L.Ed.2d 551
PartiesUNITED STATES, petitioner, v. Graydon Earl COMSTOCK, Jr., et al.
CourtU.S. Supreme Court
Opinion

Motion of respondents for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted.

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