United States v. Evans, Cornell

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge GARLAND.

GARLAND, Circuit Judge:

The defendant in this case, Cornell Evans, was convicted of multiple felonies relating to the possession and distribution of illegal narcotics. The principal issue on appeal concerns the testimony of an FBI agent who stated at trial that the government “had received information” that defendant was involved in drug trafficking. Defendant contends that this testimony was hearsay and that its admission was erroneous. Defendant is correct. We conclude, however, that the error was harmless, and therefore affirm his…