U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

United States v. John Williams, III

August 21, 2026

Summary

The court affirmed Williams's conviction for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon. It held that circuit precedent foreclosed his as-applied Second Amendment challenge, that the investigative stop and vehicle search were supported by reasonable suspicion and probable cause, and that the Speedy Trial Act clock did not begin during his ongoing state prosecution. No separate opinions were filed.