UNITED STATES v. WILLIAMS III (2020)

Webster Douglas Williams, III, appeals the district court's order denying his motion for disqualification and recusal, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 144, 455(a) (2018). On appeal, we confine our review to the issues raised in the informal brief. See 4th Cir. R. 34(b). Because Williams’ informal brief does not challenge the basis for the district court's disposition, he has forfeited appellate review of the court's order. See Jackson v. Lightsey, 775 F.3d 170, 177 (4th Cir. 2014) (“The informal brief is an important document; under Fourth Circuit rules, our review is limited to issues preserved in that brief.”). Accordingly, we affirm the district court's order. 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Affirmed by unpublished per curiam opinion. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.