U.S. v. WATSON

No. 97-3153.

171 F.3d 695 (1999)

UNITED STATES of America, Appellee, v. Talib D. WATSON, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided April 9, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Peter K. Levitt argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Peter M. Brody, appointed by the court.

Karen Melnik, Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee. With her on the brief were Wilma A. Lewis, U.S. Attorney, John R. Fisher and Elizabeth Trosman, Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

Before: EDWARDS, Chief Judge, ROGERS and GARLAND, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge ROGERS.

Dissenting opinion filed by Circuit Judge GARLAND.

ROGERS, Circuit Judge:

The critical issue at Talib Watson's second trial on narcotics-related charges was whether Watson had a connection to a large stash of cocaine base and heroin found inside a burgundy Subaru automobile.1 Watson did not own the Subaru, nor did any witness...

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