United States v. Robert Meinster A/K/A Robbie, United States of America v. Robert Platshorn (A/k/a Bob Auction, A/K/A Bob Knapp, A/K/A Bob Elliott)

With the conclusion that the evidence sufficed to sustain the convictions on charges of importing marijuana as aiders and abettors, I am in full accord. Regrettably, however, in my judgment, the conduct of the government did not satisfy the high standards which must be maintained if due process is to be assured and as a consequence, appellants were denied the fair trial to which they were entitled.

Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150, 92 S.Ct. 763, 31 L.Ed.2d 104 (1972); Napue v. Illinois, 360 U.S. 264, 79 S.Ct. 1173, 3 L.Ed.2d 1217 (1959); and Mooney v. Holo-han, 294 U.S. 103, 55 S.Ct. 340,…