Tate v. State

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

A jury found Glenn Tate III, guilty of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and obstructing a law enforcement officer. He appeals, contending that he should be granted a new trial because (1) a juror was coerced into finding him guilty; (2) the State did not reveal the existence of a leniency deal between the government and a witness; and (3) the evidence did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the substance he possessed was cocaine. The trial court denied Tate’s motion for a new trial. For reasons discussed below, we affirm.

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