Opinion
22-CR-119 (JLS) (MJR)
12-12-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. JAEMER SMITH, DARTWON BROOKS, Defendants.
PRETRIAL ORDER
JOHN L. SINATRA, JR., UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
At the December 12, 2022 final status conference, the Court addressed remaining motion in limine, among other things, and issued the following ruling, for the reasons below and as stated more fully on the record:
• Government's motion to introduce inextricably intertwined and/or FRE 404(b) evidence related to Defendant Smith's prior dealings with Diamond Allen, specifically references to the Only the Circle “OTC” gang (Dkt. 44).
The Court granted the motion under Rule 404(b) and concluded such evidence was admissible under Rule 403.
SO ORDERED.