United States v. Samuel Manarite and Jeanne Manarite

SNEED, Circuit Judge:

Samuel and Jeanne Manarite appeal their convictions for conspiracy, money laundering, and interstate transportation and receipt of stolen property. 1 They contend that the trial court erred in (1) denying their motions for judgment of acquittal, (2) refusing to instruct the jury on entrapment, (3) denying Jeanne Manarite’s motion to sever, (4) admitting evidence of Samuel Manarite’s parole status, and (5) assessing their sentences. We reverse the Manarites’ conspiracy convictions, vacate their sentences, and remand the case for resentencing.

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