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Tyler Jay Mullins v. United States
IFP petition · United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, No. 24-7003 · judgment January 16, 2026
Questions presented
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Whether the protection for statements “made during plea discussions with an attorney for the prosecuting authority” under Federal Rule of Evidence 410(a)(4) excludes statements made to law enforcement acting under the prosecuting authority's express or implied authorization.
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Whether the Jury Selection and Service Act's procedural time bar applies where a district court summarily denies a motion to stay proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 1867, without requesting a sworn statement or affording counsel an opportunity to attest to the truth of the motion's factual assertions. PARTIES TO THE PROCEEDINGS Petitioner is the defendant, Tyler Jay Mullins. Respondent is the United States of America. RELATED PROCEEDINGS United States District Court (E.D. Okla.): United States v. Mullins, No. CR-21-60-CBG (Sept. 28, 2023). United States Court of Appeals (10th Cir.): United States v. Mullins, No. 24-7003 (Jan. 16, 2026).
Counsel of record
For petitioner
Katayoun Azizpour Donnelly
Azizpour Donnelly LLC
For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General
Proceedings
- Jun 22 2026Petition DENIED.
- Jun 03 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/18/2026.
- Jun 01 2026Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
- May 18 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 22, 2026)
- Apr 06 2026Application (25A1087) granted by Justice Gorsuch extending the time to file until May 18, 2026.
- Mar 24 2026Application (25A1087) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 16, 2026 to May 26, 2026, submitted to Justice Gorsuch.