United States v. Thomas

Defendant-Appellant Andrew L. Thomas (“Thomas”) appeals his conviction on: (1) one count of interfering with commerce by threat or violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1951; (2) one count of using or carrying a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c); and (3) one count of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). Thomas raises the following issues on appeal: (1) that the district court and the prosecutor improperly vouched for the government’s main witness; (2) that the court violated his Sixth…