Bell v. United States
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on June 30, 2025.
Issue
(1) Whether a misrepresentation that does not concern the price or fundamental characteristics of property can give rise to a violation of the federal mail-fraud and wire-fraud statutes, 18 U.S.C. § 1341 and 18 U.S.C. § 1343; and (2) whether a defendant may be convicted for making a false statement under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 by answering a question posed by a government agent in a way that is ambiguous as to its truth or falsity.
Jan 23, 2025Application (24A737) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 6, 2025 to April 7, 2025, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Jan 27, 2025Application (24A737) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until March 8, 2025.
Mar 7, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 10, 2025)Apr 9, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from April 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.Apr 10, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including May 12, 2025.
Apr 29, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from May 12, 2025 to May 27, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.Apr 30, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including May 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.Jun 10, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/26/2025.
Jun 10, 2025Reply of petitioners Frank Bell, et al. filed. (Distributed)Jun 30, 2025Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Bell v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/bell-v-united-states-2/