24-4620·CRIMINAL

United States v. Trent Russell

Affirmed

Status

Scheduled
Argued
Opinion Issued (current)

Question Presented

Whether the court erred by denying defendant's motion to suppress certain statements based on its finding that the statements were voluntarily made; other issues.

Argument Date

February 25, 2026

Argument Time

9:30 a.m.

Lower Court Judge

Nachmanoff

Panel

Chief Judge Diaz

Judge King

Judge Thacker

Citation

CaseUnited States v. Trent Russell, No. 24-4620 (4th Cir. Apr. 14, 2026)

PanelDiaz, C.J., King & Thacker, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Charles Burnham

per CA4 audio archive

Lauren Beebe

per CA4 audio archive

Panel That Day

3 of 3 cases argued February 25, 2026 before this panel have been decided.

Decided

24-2262

Wolf Run Mining Company v. DOWCP

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Thacker

24-4620· This case

United States v. Trent Russell

Opinion Issued

Authored by Chief Judge Diaz

25-1469

Geneva Enterprises, LLC v. Aaron Chavez

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge King

Opinions

Majority
by Diaz
April 14, 2026
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Disposition

Affirmed

April 14, 2026