District Court, E.D. New York May 17, 1995, CR 94-243 (JBW) (United States v. Rose)

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Amended Memorandum and Order

WEINSTEIN, Senior District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The defendant has assumed the role of surrogate father to four young second cousins, who are being raised by his maternal grandmother. His relationship with these children is a proper basis for departure under U.S.S.G. § 5H1.6 (“family ties and responsibilities”).