Case Explained: USA V. HERRIN

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Filed: 2026-08-04 Docket: 6:16-cr-00015-BMM-1 The ninth-circuit affirmed the district court’s order denying John Gregory Alexander Herrin’s petition for a writ of error coram nobis. Applying de novo review, the court held that Herrin failed to demonstrate valid reasons for his delay in challenging his conviction, which is a dispositive requirement for such relief. The court found that Herrin’s references to custodial and pandemic-related constraints did not explain why he did not file a motion while in custody, nor did they justify the yearlong delay after his supervised release term ended. Because Herrin failed to meet this conjunctive requirement, the court denied relief without addressing remaining arguments regarding structural defects or evidence admissibility. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.