United States v. Jason Cox (A/k/a "Jc") and Clinton Cox, Willie Grant

JACOBS, Circuit Judge.

Defendants Jason and Clinton Cox challenge their convictions and sentences for numerous drug and gun crimes, following a jury trial in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (Nev-as, /.). This opinion considers (a) Jason Cox’s argument that his acceptance of a gun as collateral for the purchase price of drugs did not constitute “use” of the gun under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1), and (b) the argument by both defendants that the district court mishandled an allegation of juror misconduct. The defendants’ remaining claims are considered and rejected in a…