KANNE, Circuit Judge.
Raymond E. Smith, Jr. was charged in a three count indictment with distribution of cocaine. His case was tried in Chicago, with a visiting judge from the district of North Dakota presiding.
At the beginning of the third day of trial, a conference was held in the judge's chambers. Smith, his counsel, and the Assistant United States Attorney were all present. During this conference, the judge informed the parties of a private meeting he...
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