United States v. Meadows

TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge.

In this case, defendant Timothy J. Meadows (“Meadows”) appeals his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Meadows challenges the district court’s refusal to suppress his statements, the district court’s handling of his status as a felon during trial, certain statements made in closing arguments by the prosecutor, and certain jury instructions. After careful consideration, we affirm.

I. Background

The evidence presented at the suppression hearing was as follows.

On July 10, 2006, Brockton police officer Richard…