6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decides whether P.G. Sittenfeld can stay out of prison for now
Sittenfeld's attorney even cited the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court, Trump v. United States, in their plea.
www.bizjournals.comHere’s the latest I can confirm based on public coverage:
- A federal appeals panel in early 2025 allowed P.G. Sittenfeld to remain free while his appeal proceeded, indicating the appellate questions raised could be substantial enough to possibly affect the conviction or lead to a new trial. The same outlets noted he had served part of a 16-month sentence and that the release pending appeal was continued on that basis.[1]
- In November 2025, reports indicate the DOJ sought to have Sittenfeld’s conviction overturned, arguing for Supreme Court review, which suggests ongoing legal fight over the bribery/extortion convictions.[2]
- Media coverage in 2023–2024 highlighted his sentencing (16 months) and subsequent legal developments, including the probability that his case would be revisited in higher courts as appeals progressed.[3][4][5]
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