De Novo Review – 4th Amendment Violation

By: Derek Hawkins//November 9, 2020//

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7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: United States of America v. Rumael Green

Case No.: 19-2330

Officials: BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and WOOD, Circuit Judges.

Focus: De Novo Review – 4^th Amendment Violation

Rumael Green was indicted for possession of a firearm by a felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). A security guard stopped and searched Green at a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) public housing unit. After recovering a handgun, the security guard called the Chicago Police Department. At trial, Green moved to suppress the gun. The district court ruled that the security guard was not a state actor subject to the Fourth Amendment. Green entered a conditional guilty plea, reserving the right to appeal the denial of his motion. We affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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