United States v. Nicol Bomski, Brian Ferguson, and Latasha T. Conley

EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.

Three convicted bank robbers appeal from their sentences. Brian Ferguson and Latasha Conley, two members of the trio, also contend that the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions; Nicol Bomski, the third defendant, pleaded guilty. We begin with the latter contention, which asks us to turn an unduly favorable jury instruction into outright victory.

Bomski testified before the grand jury that Conley and Ferguson recruited her to rob a bank and that the three planned to share the proceeds. They were unable to enjoy the fruits, however, because Bomski…