No. 25-7127

Gabriel L'Ambiance Ingram v. United States

Lower Court: Fourth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-04-01
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: confrontation-clause consecutive-convictions due-process sixth-amendment speedy-trial-act wiretap-evidence
Latest Conference: 2026-05-01
Question Presented (from Petition)

1. Whether multiple consecutive convictions under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) may be
imposed when the government failed to identify distinct predicate offenses and
instead relied on a single conspiracy to support multiple firearm convictions.

2. Whether the Sixth Amendment 's Confrontation Clause is violated when a trial
court bars cross-examination of a key government witness about his pending
charges.

3. Whether Title III permits admission of wiretap evidence absent compliance with
the "full and complete statement of necessity " requirement of 18 U.S.C. §
2518(l)(c).

4. Whether the Sixth Amendment and the Speedy Trial Act are violated when a
defendant waits four years for trial due to government action and co-defendant
delays despite repeatedly asserting his right and seeking severance.

5. Whether the due process clause permits federal courts of appeals to uphold
convictions where the government failed to prove each element of the charged
offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

6. Whether due process is violated when a federal court of appeals summarily
affirms constitutional claims without analysis.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether multiple consecutive convictions under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) may be imposed when the government failed to identify distinct predicate offenses, whether the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause is violated by barring cross-examination of a key witness about pending charges, whether Title III permits admission of wiretap evidence absent compliance with the necessity requirement, whether the Sixth Amendment and Speedy Trial Act are violated by a four-year delay to trial, whether due process permits upholding convictions where the government failed to prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt, and whether due process is violated when a court of appeals summarily affirms constitutional claims without analysis

Docket Entries

2026-04-16
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/1/2026.
2026-04-09
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2026-04-09
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2026-02-05
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 1, 2026)
2025-11-24
Application (25A603) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until February 12, 2026.
2025-10-22
Application (25A603) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 14, 2025 to February 12, 2026, submitted to The Chief Justice.

Attorneys

Gabriel L'Ambiance Ingram
Gabriel L'Ambiance Ingram — Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent