Acknowledgement of receipt (05/27/08) of judgment from Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit received.

JUDGMENT ISSUED.

Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Gall v. United States, 552 U.S. ____ (2007). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 18, 2008.

Memorandum of respondent United States in opposition filed.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 24, 2008.

Response Requested . (Due February 22, 2008)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 15, 2008.

Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 7, 2008)

Supplemental brief of petitioner filed.

Michael Anthony Williams, Petitioner, represented by Rebecca L. Hudsmith

United States, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement