United States v. Caro-Quintero

MEMORANDUM DECISION

RAFEEDIE, District Judge.

This matter came for hearing on defendants’ motions for new trial based upon allegations of jury misconduct. The Court, having read and considered all the papers filed regarding those motions and having considered oral argument, gave an oral ruling at the hearing denying defendants’ motions, stating a summary of its reasons. The Court issues this memorandum decision to set forth in fuller detail the reasons for the Court’s denial of the motions.

INTRODUCTION

This cause came before the Court on defendants’ motions for a new trial for juror misconduct…