USCA Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Appeal — USA v. Torjagbo (Dkt. 275, N.D. Ga. No. 1:22-cr-00171)

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Document 275, filed 02/24/26 in Case 1:22-cr-00171-MLB-RDC, is the Eleventh Circuit's Criminal Docketing Notice, dated February 24, 2026, acknowledging receipt of the notice of appeal in USA v. Carl Torjagbo, Appeal Number 26-10567-A. It says the appeal has been docketed and lists what the appellant must do within 14 days, including paying the filing fee or moving to proceed in forma pauperis, and filing a transcript order form or a certificate that no transcripts will be ordered. It adds requirements for a certificate of interested persons and for the record on any guilty plea or sentencing issue. Appellees have 28 days to file their own certificate, and the notice also covers electronic filing.

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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS 
FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT 
ELBERT PARR TUTTLE COURT OF APPEALS BUILDING 
56 Forsyth Street, N.W. 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 
David J. Smith 
Clerk of Court  
 
 
February 24, 2026  
For rules and forms visit
www.ca11.uscourts.gov
 
Sandra Michaels 
Sandra Michaels, Attorney at Law  
965 VIRGINIA AVE NE 
ATLANTA, GA 30306 
 
Appeal Number:  26-10567-A  
Case Style:  USA v. Carl Torjagbo 
District Court Docket No:  1:22-cr-00171-MLB-RDC-1 
 
CRIMINAL DOCKETING NOTICE 
The above-referenced appeal has been docketed in this Court. All documents filed in this appeal 
must include the Case Style and Appeal Number shown above. 
Appellant Requirements 
Unless the following requirements have already been satisfied, within 14 days of the date of 
this notice the appellant MUST: 
1. Unless counsel was appointed to represent the appellant, pay to the District Court the 
Filing Fee OR File a Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP) in the district court. 
See FRAP 3(e), FRAP 24. 
If the filing fee is not paid and a motion to proceed IFP has not been filed in the 
district court within 14 days of the date of this notice, this appeal will be 
dismissed without further notice pursuant to 11th Cir. R. 42-1(b). 
If the district court has denied the appellant IFP status on appeal, the appellant 
has 30 days from the date of the district court's order to file an IFP motion in 
this Court. See FRAP 24(a)(5). 
2. File in the District Court a Transcript Order Form or a certificate stating no transcripts 
will be ordered. See FRAP 10(b) & the accompanying 11th Cir. IOP. 
If no transcripts are ordered, appellant's brief is due 40 days after 02/23/2026, 
except as otherwise provided by the rules. See 11th Cir. Rules 12-1 and 31-1. 
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3. File in this Court (Eleventh Circuit) a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate 
Disclosure Statement (CIP), OR file the CIP at the same time the appellant submits its 
first filing, whichever is earlier. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(a)(1). 
4. Complete the Web-Based CIP (attorneys only). See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). 
Additional Appellant Requirements 
1. Guilty Plea Issue: If any issue concerning a guilty plea will be raised, the appellant must 
ensure that the record includes the transcript of the guilty plea colloquy and any written 
plea agreement. See 11th Cir. R. 30-1(a)(13). 
2. Sentencing Issue: If any issue concerning the sentence will be raised, the appellant must 
ensure that the record includes (a) the transcript of the sentencing proceeding, and (b) 
the presentence investigation report and addenda (under seal in a separate envelope). See 
11th Cir. R. 30-1(a)(14). 
Appellee Requirements 
Unless the following requirements have already been satisfied, within 28 days of the date of 
this notice, all appellees participating in this appeal MUST: 
1. File in this Court (Eleventh Circuit) a CIP or a notice. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(a)(2). 
2. Complete the Web-Based CIP (attorneys only). See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). 
Electronic Filing 
All counsel must file documents electronically using the Electronic Case Files ("ECF") system, 
unless exempted for good cause. Although not required, non-incarcerated pro se parties are 
permitted to use the ECF system by registering for an account at www.pacer.gov. Information 
and training materials related to electronic filing are available on the Court's website. 
Obligation to Notify Court of Change of Addresses 
Each pro se party and attorney has a continuing obligation to notify this Court of any changes to 
the party’s or attorney’s addresses during the pendency of the case. See 11th Cir. R. 25-7. 
Additional Information 
Rules, forms, and additional information, including a handbook for pro se litigants, can be 
found at www.ca11.uscourts.gov. 
Attorney Participation 
Only attorneys admitted to the bar of the Court and attorneys admitted for a particular 
proceeding may practice before the Court. See 11th Cir. Rules 46-1, 46-3, and 46-4. You may 
look up your bar admission status at https://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/bar-admission-status-look. 
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The Application for Admission to the Bar and other forms and information can be found at 
https://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/attorney-forms-and-information.  
All attorneys (except court-appointed attorneys) who wish to participate in this appeal must file 
an Appearance of Counsel Form within 14 days of the date of this notice. See 11th Cir. R. 46-
6(b). Please also see FRAP 46 and the corresponding circuit rules. 
Note to Retained Counsel 
Eleventh Circuit Rule 46-10(a) states, "Retained counsel for a criminal defendant has an 
obligation to continue to represent that defendant until successor counsel either enters an 
appearance or is appointed under the Criminal Justice Act, and may not abandon or cease 
representation of a defendant except upon order of the court." 
Motions to Withdraw 
Counsel who file a motion to withdraw from a criminal appeal must also comply with 11th Cir. 
R. 27-1(a)(8), (a)(9).  
Clerk's Office Phone Numbers 
General Information: 404-335-6100  Attorney Admissions:    404-335-6122 
Case Administration: 404-335-6135  Capital Cases:       404-335-6200 
CM/ECF Help Desk: 404-335-6125  Cases Set for Oral Argument: 404-335-6141 
 
 
 
CRIM 1 - Notice of Docketing 
 
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