United States v. Royal Barney

The joinder of the charge against appellant and Johnson of knowingly transporting a stolen vehicle in interstate commerce with the charge against Johnson of perjury did not violate Fed.R.Crim.P. 8(b). The perjury count against Johnson alleged that he lied to the grand jury about a receipt found in appellant’s possession when appellant was apprehended while driving the stolen truck. This receipt, which bore Johnson’s fingerprint, was relevant evidence against appellant on the stolen vehicle charge as well as against Johnson on the perjury count. Thus, Johnson’s alleged false testimony related…