Legal Opinion
United States v. Gregory A. Robertson
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided April 10, 1997No. 95-60259PublishedCited by 56 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STEWART, Circuit Judge:
Greg Robertson (“Robertson”) was granted a motion for new trial by the district court after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute. The Government appeals, asserting that the evidence was sufficient to sustain Robertson’s conviction. Finding no abuse of discretion by the district court, we affirm the grant of a new trial.
BACKGROUND
The events giving rise to this appeal began to unfold when John Chancey (“Chaneey”), a paid FBI informant from Eagle Pass, Texas, secured FBI approval to pose as an individual who could supply…
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