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U.S. v. Castillo, No. 03-20944 (5th Cir.) (430 F.3d 230) (November 3, 2005) (Judge Carolyn Dineen King)

The defendant filed a motion under seal for a downward departure based on his HIV status. The district court sealed the motion. At the sentencing hearing, the court and the defense counsel discussed the merits of the motion, all the while straining not to mention the words "HIV" or "AIDS." ...

 

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