U.S. v. JACKSON

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.