Opinion ID: 3023355
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Heading: Russo’s Sentence.

Text: Finally, Russo argues that his base sentence was impermissibly enhanced with facts not found by the jury beyond a reasonable doubt. Specifically, the District Court found that the offenses charged involved an official holding a high-level position, see U.S.S.G. § 2C1.7, and that Russo engaged in measures to obstruct justice, see U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1. These are judicially-found facts that, in light of United States v. Booker, as well as our holding in United States v. Davis, impermissibly enhanced Russo’s sentence. Furthermore, we note that the District Court stated that it was bound by the Sentencing Guidelines, believing that they were not merely advisory. As such, Russo’s sentence must be vacated and this case remanded for resentencing.