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U.S. v. WATTS

Nos. 00-4008, 00-4166.

256 F.3d 630 (2001)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee/Cross-Appellant, v. Johnny P. WATTS, Defendant-Appellant/Cross-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.

Decided July 5, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bradley W. Murphy (argued), Office of the U.S. Atty., Peoria, IL, for United States.

George F. Taseff (argued), Office of the Fed. Public Def., Peoria, IL, for Johnny P. Watts.

Before FAIRCHILD, CUDAHY, and COFFEY, Circuit Judges.

CUDAHY, Circuit Judge.

On January 19, 2000, Johnny P. Watts and three companions robbed a branch of the Commerce Bank in Peoria, Illinois. While two men jumped over the bank's teller counter and removed approximately $55,000, Watts stood near the front door and allegedly pointed a small-caliber handgun in the direction of the bank tellers.1 All four men were apprehended shortly after the robbery.

The indictment charged Watts with...

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