FAGG, Circuit Judge.
Patrick John Grant pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. See 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846 (1982). At sentencing, Grant moved for a departure from the United States Sentencing Guidelines based on substantial assistance to authorities. See U.S. Sentencing Guidelines § 5K1.1 (Oct.1987). The district court denied Grant's request because the government refused to move for...
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