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Petition DENIED. Justice Sotomayor took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. (orders list)
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 January 19, 2010)
Mark Nicholas Smith, Petitioner, represented by Robin C. Smith
United States, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan