In a prior opinion, in what circumstances will the court uphold Golomb's claim that the sentence imposed on Golomb violated the eighth amendment?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Golomb, 811 F.2d 787 (2nd Cir. 1987):
In its prior opinion, this court did not reach Golomb's claim that the sentence violated the eighth amendment because it was grossly disproportionate to the offense and to sentences imposed in equivalent cases. See Solem v. Helm, 463 U.S. 277, 103 S.Ct. 3001, 77 L.Ed.2d 637 (1983). Golomb now renews this claim.
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