United States v. Ball

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

RICHARD W. ROBERTS, Chief Judge.

Defendants Antwuan Ball, Desmond Thurston, and Joseph Jones were convicted of distribution of cocaine base (“crack”) and are currently appealing their sentences in the court of appeals. The defendants moved for release pending their appeal. Because the defendants have not met their burden to show that they pose no flight risk or danger to the community during release or that their appeal raises a substantial question likely to result in a reversal, the defendants’ motion will be denied.

BACKGROUND

Eighteen people were indicted for a…