United States v. White

SILER, Circuit Judge:

INTRODUCTION

In 2008, Gary L. White was convicted in the Middle District of Alabama for accepting bribes while he was County Commissioner of Jefferson County, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666(a) and (b). Five days later, he moved to vacate the judgment on the ground that venue was improper. The district court vacated his judgment and ordered a new trial. On appeal, the government raises one issue: whether the district court erred in its order. We agree with the government and reverse and remand with instructions for the district court to reinstate the conviction and proceed…