United States v. Shaquiel Mendez

United States Court of Appeals For the Eighth Circuit ___________________________ No. 25-2127 ___________________________ United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. Shaquiel Anthony Mendez Defendant - Appellant ____________ Appeal from United States District Court for the District of North Dakota - Eastern ____________ Submitted: February 13, 2026 Filed: July 15, 2026 ____________ Before COLLOTON, Chief Judge, BENTON and KELLY, Circuit Judges. ____________ KELLY, Circuit Judge. Shaquiel Mendez was convicted after a trial of conspiracy to tamper with a witness in violation of 18 U.S.C. §…