UNITED STATES v. BAILEY

No. 21-3896, No. 21-3928.

54 F.4th 1037 (2022)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Kirbesha BAILEY, Defendant-Appellant United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Christopher James, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Filed: December 6, 2022.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellant Kirbesha Bailey and appeared on the brief was Stanton A. Anker , of Rapid City, SD.

Counsel who represented appellant Christopher James was Manuel de Castro , of Sioux Falls, SD.

Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellee and appeared on the brief was Eric D. Kelderman , AUSA, of Rapid City, SD.

Before SMITH, Chief Judge, BENTON and STRAS, Circuit Judges.


A jury convicted Kirbesha Bailey and Christopher L. James of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A) and 846. After trial, the district court1 denied their motions for acquittal. Bailey and James appeal, arguing...

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