SMITH, Circuit Judge.
Alexandro Vasquez-Gutierrez was charged with possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine with the intent to deliver, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841. Vasquez-Gutierrez was first tried to a jury in April 2001; however, the jury was unable to reach a verdict, and a mistrial was declared. On December 17, 2001, Vasquez-Gutierrez's second trial commenced. On the third day of his second trial, Vasquez-Gutierrez absconded. The district
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