United States v. Serge Edouard

KRAVITCH, Circuit Judge:

Serge Edouard appeals his convictions and sentence for conspiracy to import cocaine, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering. He argues, inter alia, that the district court failed to comply with the Court Interpreters Act. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

A. Offense Conduct and Trial

During Edouard’s trial, the Government introduced the testimony of several witnesses, many of whom were admitted co-conspirators testifying in exchange for immunity from prosecution for their roles in Edouard’s charged offenses and/or a possible…