United States v. Truong Mai Vo, Also Known as Jimmy Vo

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

Truong Mai Vo, also known as Jimmy Vo, was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, distribution of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a playground, and distribution within 1,000 feet of a school. He was sentenced by the district court 1 to 156 months imprisonment and appeals, now arguing that he is entitled to resentencing because of sentencing entrapment and manipulation. We affirm.

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