United States v. Antonio Papaleo

TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge.

Papaleo was an “in-transit” passenger through Luis Muñoz Marin Airport in Puer-to Rico, who, on his way to Germany from South America, was arrested for possessing with intent to import and distribute a sizeable quantity of cocaine. He was convicted by a jury on three counts of drug related charges. Papaleo appeals his conviction, claiming the government violated his contractual or constitutional rights when it failed to honor a plea agreement. He also asserts that he was not brought to trial within the requirements of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161 et seq. We…