United States v. Bruce Bell

ROSS, Circuit Judge.

The appellant, Bruce Bell, was indicted on September 11, 1979, along with Jeffrey Joseph Benson. Count I of the indictment alleged that Bell, Benson and “diverse other persons known and unknown” conspired to possess and distribute cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and 846. Count II-charged Bell with the use of a communication facility in furtherance of the conspiracy, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 843(b). A third count, which is not at issue in this appeal, charged Benson with possession of cocaine. Bell was tried individually in the Eastern District of Arkansas 1…