Legal Opinion
United States v. Eldred Claybrooks
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided September 5, 2013No. 12-1413PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge.
While investigating a large drug distribution conspiracy involving Robert Atkins, federal agents also uncovered a smaller operation involving Atkins and his friend, Eldred Claybrooks. Claybrooks was eventually charged with two drug-related offenses arising from his relationship with Atkins including one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(a)(1). Following a trial in which Atkins served as the government’s key witness, Claybrooks was convicted and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment.
On appeal, Claybrooks argues that the…
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