United States v. Mannie

FLAUM, Circuit Judge.

This ease involves an exceptional set of circumstances that compels this Court to grapple with the concept of a fair trial. The defendant, Mark Mannie, appeals his conviction after a trial by jury. The jury found Mannie guilty of conspiracy to knowingly and intentionally possess marijuana with intent to distribute, knowingly and intentionally distributing marijuana, and knowingly possessing a machine gun. He argues that the district court abused its discretion by denying his motions for mistrial and severance given his co-defendant’s severe and violent disruptions during…