United States v. Bethurum

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

McBRYDE, District Judge.

Before the court for decision is the motion of defendant, BRETT ALDEN BE-THURUM, for judgment of acquittal. After having considered the motion, the government’s response, the record, and pertinent legal authorities, the court has concluded that the motion should be granted to the extent that it reurges the motion for judgment of acquittal that defendant made when the government rested.

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Background

The eight-count indictment in this case charges defendant with eight violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(9) and 924(a)(2). Title 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)…