USA v. William Bryan

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Case overview

Case Number:

22-12792

Court:

Appellate - 11th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

  1. January 07, 2026

    Defense Bar Says 11th Circ.'s Arbery Ruling Risks Overreach

    The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers urged the Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday to reconsider its support for the kidnapping convictions of Ahmaud Arbery's murderers, arguing its decision "extends without limit" the federalization of criminal charges based on the mere presence of an automobile.

  2. November 14, 2025

    11th Circ. Backs Hate Crime Convictions For Arbery Killers

    The Eleventh Circuit has confirmed the federal hate crimes and kidnapping convictions of the murderers of Georgia's Ahmaud Arbery, holding Friday that federal prosecutors had marshaled "substantial evidence" to show the men acted out of racist intent in killing the 25-year-old Black jogger.