Sawyer v. United States

How later courts describe this case

• to establish prejudice resulting from “spill-over” effect, defendant must demonstrate jury’s inability to make individualized determination as to each defendant
• evidence of a coconspirator's homicide relevant to show existence of drug conspiracy
• defense counsel’s reliance on co-counsel’s objections and statement: “My objections have all been stated, Your Honor,” did not comply with requirement of Fed.R.Crim.P. 30 that party state distinctly the matter to which he objects and the grounds for his objection
• evidence that certain conspirators killed a pilot who refused to return airplane until he was paid was relevant to the charge of drug conspiracy, and probative value of such evidence outweighed its prejudicial effect and therefore admission of such evidence was not an abuse of discretion.
• jury deliberations of nine hours indicated no prejudice