United States v. Robert Green

COLLOTON, Circuit Judge.

Following a bench trial, Robert Green was convicted of one count of bank robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a). The district court 2 & sentenced him to 96 months’ imprisonment. On appeal, Green challenges the district court’s denial of a motion to suppress evidence and the sentence imposed. We affirm.

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