USA v. Hollyfield, et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT KNOXVILLE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	)
v. 	) 	No. 3:24-CR-53-KAC-JEM
)
JASON LEE HOLLYFIELD, 	)
)
Defendant. 	)
)
O R D E R
This case is before the undersigned on notice that Defendant Jason Lee Hollyfield’s court-
appointed counsel, Attorney David Leonard, passed away on January 20, 2026. See 28 U.S.C.
§ 636(b). In light of Attorney David Leonard’s passing, the Court finds substitution of counsel is
necessary 	in 	this 	case. 	For 	purposes 	of 	the 	Criminal 	Justice 	Act 	(“CJA”), 	the 	Court
TERMINATES David Leonard’s representation of Defendant in this case. The Court has
contacted Attorney Mark Brown, who agrees to accept representation of Defendant. The Court
SUBSTITUTES and APPOINTS Mr. Brown as counsel of record for Defendant, pursuant to the
CJA, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A. Mr. Brown is DIRECTED to inform Defendant of this Order and his
appointment.
The Court ORDERS as follows:
(1) Attorney 	David 	Leonard’s 	representation 	of 	Defendant
Hollyfield is TERMINATED;
(2) Attorney Mark Brown is SUBSTITUTED and APPOINTED
as Defendant Jason Hollyfield’s counsel of record, pursuant to
the CJA;
(3) Mr. Brown is DIRECTED to inform Defendant of this Order
and his appointment as soon as possible; and
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(4) the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to add Mr. Brown as
Defendant’s counsel of record.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
ENTER:
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Jill E. McCook
United States Magistrate Judge
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