Case Explained: UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KENNETH J. JACKSON, JR ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ON APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Filed: 2026-08-04 The sixth-circuit affirmed the district court’s 276-month sentence imposed on Kenneth Jackson, Jr., following resentencing under § 403 of the First Step Act of 2018. The court held that the district court adequately considered Jackson’s arguments regarding his youth at the time of the offenses, the accuracy of his criminal history score, and the need to avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities. Applying a deferential standard of review, the court reasoned that the district court expressly addressed these points by questioning defense counsel, rejecting Jackson’s characterization of his criminal history, incorporating the Government’s arguments regarding the seriousness of the crimes, and properly calculating the Guidelines range. The court noted that recurring violent criminal behavior can outweigh a defendant’s young age, thereby justifying the sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors. Consequently, Jackson’s sentence stands and he remains imprisoned for the specified term. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.