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Case: 23-10123        Document: 00516846513             Page: 1      Date Filed: 08/04/2023

             United States Court of Appeals
                  for the Fifth Circuit
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                                                                               United States Court of Appeals
                                                                                        Fifth Circuit
                                      No. 23-10123
                                    Summary Calendar                                  FILED
                                    ____________                                 August 4, 2023
                                                                                 Lyle W. Cayce
   United States of America,                                                          Clerk

                                                                      Plaintiff—Appellee,

                                            versus

   Jesus Sidon,

                                              Defendant—Appellant.
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                     Appeal from the United States District Court
                         for the Northern District of Texas
                              USDC No. 4:16-CR-122-6
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   Before Willett, Duncan, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.
   Per Curiam: *
         Jesus Sidon, federal prisoner # 54164-177, appeals the district court’s
   denial of his motion for compassionate release under 18 U.S.C.
   § 3582(c)(1)(A). He argues that the district court abused its discretion in
   denying his motion because his blindness constitutes an extraordinary and
   compelling circumstance warranting release. Sidon further argues that he

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         *
             This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
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   was denied access to courts due to the district court’s failure to appoint
   counsel.
            The district court determined that the nature and circumstances of
   the offense, the history and characteristics of Sidon, and the seriousness of
   the offense did not warrant a further reduction to Sidon’s sentence than the
   one granted at his original sentencing hearing due to his eye condition. See
   18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(1), (a)(2). Sidon’s failure to challenge these findings
   defeats his claim. See United States v. Chambliss, 948 F.3d 691, 693 (5th Cir.
   2020); Yohey v. Collins, 985 F.2d 222, 224-25 (5th Cir. 1993); Brinkmann v.
   Dallas Cnty. Deputy Sheriff Abner, 813 F.2d 744, 748 (5th Cir. 1987). As such,
   we need not consider his contention that extraordinary and compelling
   reasons justify relief. See Ward v. United States, 11 F.4th 354, 360-62 (5th Cir.
   2021).
            Sidon did not move for the appointment of counsel in the district
   court. Thus, he fails to demonstrate that the district court denied him access
   to courts or abused its discretion in denying his compassionate release
   motion. See Chambliss, 948 F.3d at 693. Accordingly, the judgment of the
   district court is AFFIRMED.

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