UNITED STATES v. CROSBY (2019)

Jeffrey Roy Crosby appeals the district court's order denying his motion to recuse a district judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455(a) (2012). We have reviewed the record and find no reversible error. See United States v. Cherry, 330 F.3d 658, 665 (4th Cir. 2003) (reviewing recusal decision for abuse of discretion). Accordingly, we affirm substantially for the reasons stated by the district court. United States v. Crosby, No. 4:96-cr-00361-CMC-1 (D.S.C. Apr. 17, 2019); see also Belue v. Leventhal, 640 F.3d 567, 572-74 (4th Cir. 2011) (discussing valid basis for bias or partiality motion); United States v. Lentz, 524 F.3d 501, 530 (4th Cir. 2008) (“The presiding judge is not required to recuse [her]self simply because of unsupported, irrational or highly tenuous speculation.” (alteration and internal quotation marks omitted)). We deny Crosby's motions for transcripts at government expense and for judicial notice. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED

PER CURIAM:

Affirmed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.