United States v. Abdul Karim Shyllon, A/K/A A.K. Shyllon

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge HARRY T. EDWARDS.

HARRY T. EDWARDS, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Abdul Karim Shyllon appeals from a judgment of conviction for extortion and mail fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1951 and 1341. Shyllon argues that the verdict was invalid for ambiguity, that his Sixth Amendment rights were violated, and that his sentence was based upon an inappropriate offense level and included improper “abuse of trust” and “vulnerable victim” enhancements. Because we find no merit in appellant’s claims, we affirm.

I. Background

Before his arrest, Shyllon was a tax…