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U.S. v. Russell, No. 96-1309 (6th Cir.) (156 F.3d 687) (September 23, 1998) (Judge Nathaniel R. Jones)

In this case, the Sixth Circuit held that a defendant's deafness, without more, would never constitute an "extraordinary physical impairment" warranting a downward departure from the sentencing range prescribed by the Sentencing Guidelines. The defendant argued that he was eligible for a downward departure because he could only converse with ...

 

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