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If you still want your perspective or facts considered by the Court of Appeals in connection with the defendant’s appeal, you generally have two main paths: Option A: File a Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief Now that the defendant’s main opening brief is on the docket, the window for amicus curiae ("friend of the court") submissions opens. Under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29(a): Timing: An amicus curiae brief supporting the defendant (or supporting reversal/vacatur of the sentence) is typically due no later than 7 days after the defendant files their principal brief. Consent or Motion: As a pro se non-party, you must file a Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Brief along with your proposed brief, explaining: Your interest in the case (e.g., an investor directly impacted by local management rather than the defendant). Why your brief is relevant and desirable, and why the matters asserted will assist the court in ways the main parties' briefs do not. Strict Compliance: The appellate clerk's office strictly enforces formatting and word limits for amicus briefs (generally half the maximum length of a party's principal brief). Option B: Provide Your Statement/Evidence to the Defense Counsel If filing a formal appellate brief as a pro se non-party presents procedural hurdles, another practical route is to contact the defendant's appellate defense team directly: Share your sworn affidavit, investment records, or factual account. While the appellate court generally limits its review to the existing trial court record, defense counsel can evaluate whether your account aligns with their legal arguments regarding loss calculation, restitution, or third-party culpability.