United States v. Evan Williams

Defendants Evan Williams and Dennis Swanson were convicted by a jury of aiding and abetting in the distribution of heroin. Their convictions were affirmed by this court. United States v. Williams, 484 F.2d 176 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 414 U.S. 1070, 94 S.Ct. 581, 38 L.Ed.2d 475 (1973). Thereafter Williams filed timely motions for new trial and reduction of sentence. The new trial motion was premised upon affidavits purporting to reflect newly discovered evidence. The district court held an evidentiary hearing. Its order denying both motions was entered on May 7, 1974. Williams has appealed.

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