USA v. Kenneth Vann
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| KENNETH W. VANN, also known as KENNETH W. NEAL |
| 26-1675 |
| April 7, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other |
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Filing 8
ORDER Re: Petitioner's Response to Notice of the Filing of a Notice of Appeal Request for Appointment of Counsel. In light of the courts order dated April 23, 2026, appointing counsel to represent the appellant and consolidating his appeals, the court will take no action on the appellants filing. SCR [8] [7521791] [26-1675] (AD) [Entered: 04/29/2026 03:32 PM]
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| Filing 7 Filed Response to Notice of the Filing of a Notice of Appeal, Request for Appointment of Counsel by pro se appellant Kenneth W. Vann (Forwarded by the District Court). Forwarded to JXK. [7] [7521254] [26-1675] (VG) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:22 AM] |
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Filing 6
Filed District Court order dated 04/27/2026. Kenneth W. Neal re 931 Response to Notice of Appeal. Neal asks the Court to appoint him counsel to represent him in his appeal and to consolidate his two cases, 06-cr-40029-JPG-7 and 25-cr-40001-JPG-1, into one direct appeal. Only the Court of Appeals can provide Neal with the relief that he seeks. Therefore, the Court DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to transfer this filing to the Court of Appeals. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 4/27/2026. Forwarded to JXK. [6] [7521251] [26-1675, 25-3281] (VG) [Entered: 04/28/2026 11:15 AM]
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Filing 5
ORDER issued GRANTING motion for appointment. [ # 3 ] Thomas W. Patton, Chief Federal Defender, 401 Main Street, Peoria, IL, 61602, [email protected], is appointed to represent defendant-appellant Kenneth W. Vann in appeal no. 26-1675. Counsel is directed to contact the defendant-appellant immediately. Further, attorney Benedict Y. Song is DISCHARGED from further responsibility in this appeal as counsel for defendant-appellant Kenneth W. Vann in appeal no. 26-1675. The court, on its own motion, orders these appeals CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. Briefing in these appeals shall proceed as follows: Appellant's brief due on or before 07/22/2026 for Kenneth W. Vann. Appellee's brief due on or before 08/21/2026 for United States of America. Appellant's reply brief, if any, is due on or before 09/11/2026 for Appellant Kenneth W. Vann. Finally, the District Court shall add attorney Thomas W. Patton to their CM/ECF database for purposes of accessing District Court documents. Attorney Benedict Y. Song shall provide Thomas W. Patton with sealed documents within 14 days. JLG [5] [7520151] [25-3281, 26-1675] (AD) [Entered: 04/23/2026 10:09 AM]
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Filing 4
ORDER: Appellant Kenneth W. Vann is directed to file the overdue Docketing Statement within 14 days from the date of this Rule to Show Cause. AD. Docketing statement response due for Appellant Kenneth W. Vann by 05/06/2026. Sent Certified Mail. Receipt Number: 9589 0710 5270 1810 959110. [4] [7519811] [26-1675] (AD) [Entered: 04/22/2026 09:22 AM]
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| Filing 3 Pro se motion filed by Appellant Kenneth W. Vann to appoint counsel. (Note: Document transferred from the District Court pursuant to its 4/9/2026 order.) [3] [7516919] [26-1675] (JR) [Entered: 04/10/2026 09:56 AM] |
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Filing 2
ORDER: Although the defendant was represented by counsel in the district court, the defendant (or the clerk of the district court on the defendants behalf) filed a notice of appeal pro se in this criminal action. Counsel is reminded of the obligation to represent the defendant on appeal unless specifically relieved by this court upon a motion to withdraw. See Circuit Rule 46.1(a), (c). Further, counsel comply with the provisions of Fed. R. App. P. 10(b) regarding the preparation of the transcripts. Counsel must file, no later than April 15, 2026, a Status Report regarding their compliance with this order. Attorney Benedict Y. Song is advised that a copy of the Transcript Information Sheet submitted to the court reporter must be attached to the Status Report, signed by the court reporter and indicating the date the transcripts are expected to be completed. JXK [2] [7516270] [26-1675] (AD) [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:52 AM]
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| Filing 1 Criminal case docketed. IFP. Transcript information sheet due by 04/21/2026. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Kenneth W. Vann by 04/14/2026. Appellant's brief due on or before 05/18/2026 for Kenneth W. Vann. Motion to Withdraw or to Appoint Counsel pursuant to Circuit Rule 46.1 due for Appellant Kenneth W. Vann by 04/21/2026. [1] [7516259] [26-1675] (AD) [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:45 AM] |
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| Plaintiff: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | |
| Represented By: | James M. Cutchin |
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| Defendant: KENNETH W. VANN, also known as KENNETH W. NEAL | |
| Represented By: | Thomas W. Patton |
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