United States v. Beale

BYE, Circuit Judge.

Robert Beale, John Pelton, and Frederick Bond were convicted of conspiracy to prevent by intimidation a judicial officer from discharging her official duties, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 372, and obstruction of justice, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1503(a). On appeal, Beale, Pelton, and Bond argue the district court 1 erred in denying their motions for judgment of acquittal on both counts, claiming the evidence was insufficient to sustain the convictions. They further argue the convictions cannot stand because their actions amounted to a peaceful protest protected under the…