Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number 06-CR-0174-C. Motions Motion for leave : Granted Judges Barbara Brandriff Crabb See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. MELVIN D. JACKSON, Defendant. ORDER BARBARA CRABB, District Judge Defendant Melvin Jackson by counsel Robert Ruth has filed a notice of appeal and motion for leave to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. The motion is GRANTED. From my review of the motion and the presentence report, I am satisfied that defendant is financially unable to pay the costs of his appeal. I conclude also that defendant is financially eligible for the appointment of counsel. I will send the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit a copy of this order so that it may appoint appellate counsel for defendant.