United States v. John David Floyd

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States v. John David Floyd, 126 F. App'x 934 (11th Cir. 2005)

United States v. John David Floyd

Opinion

BACKGROUND

PER CURIAM.

John Floyd was charged with five counts of witness tampering in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(1). He was acquitted of Count 1, but a jury found him guilty of the other charges. The Court entered a judgment consistent with the jury verdict. Floyd now appeals on various grounds.

DISCUSSION

Floyd raises the following issues on appeal: (1) whether the Government failed to present sufficient evidence to support his conviction; (2) whether the district court erred in its instructions to the jury on the elements of the offense, the safe harbor defense, and the meaning of “corruptly persuades” under 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b); (3) whether the district court erred in denying his motion in limine requesting the redaction of portions of his taped conversations referring to race; (4) whether the district court erred in denying his motion for a new trial on grounds the Government’s delayed disclosure of information pertaining to a witness violated Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150, 92 S.Ct. 763, 31 L.Ed.2d 104 (1972); (5) whether he is entitled to a new trial because of cumulative error; and (6) whether the district court erred in applying the abuse of trust enhancement.

After a review of the record and consideration of Floyd’s arguments, we conclude that no reversible error has been presented and affirm the district court’s judgment.

AFFIRMED.

Reference

Full Case Name
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. John David FLOYD, Defendant-Appellant
Status
Unpublished