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951586P.pdf 07/22/1996 United States v. Forriss D. Elliott
U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 95-1586
Eastern District of Missouri
Criminal law - Mail fraud statute covers intrastate mailings; no
Batson violation shown as statements for strikes were race-neutral;
challenges to evidentiary rulings rejected; enhancements for amount
involved in fraud, obstruction of justice, more than minimal planning
and abuse of position all supported by record; decision not to grant
downward departure based on other defendants' sentences in Second Injury
Fund scandal not reviewable.