Opinion ID: 710265
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Sufficiency of the Evidence to Support Gaines's Conviction.

Text: 67 The government overwhelmingly proved Gaines's involvement in the conspiracy. The government offered proof that she was aware of the basic structure and purpose of the enterprise, agreed to the commission of the predicate acts, and, by her actions, nurtured to fruition the acts of the other co-conspirators. Gaines not only was privy to the ultra-secret workings of the Brotherhood, but also sought to facilitate the ruthless crimes. 68 Though Gaines was not involved in many of the racketeering acts, taken in the light most favorable to the government, the government proved, and the testimony was undisputed, that Gaines was Yahweh's right hand man and administrator. In addition to a general involvement in the affairs of the Yahwehs, Gaines was specifically involved in several racketeering acts. For example, concerning the beating to death of Dupree at the Temple, Gaines was not only present but, at Yahweh's direction, locked the door so that no one could leave the scene. She was also involved in the Delray Beach arson. Yahweh specifically told the arson team that if they needed anything to go to Gaines. Moreover, Gaines was involved in the Opa Locka incident and the coverup after the Delray firebombing, and she was the head of public relations for the Temple. Given this wealth of evidence, it is apparent that Gaines was not only privy to the ultra-secret workings of the Brotherhood, but also was aware of numerous other violent activities. By her actions, she sought to facilitate these ruthless crimes and actively worked to dispel any suspicions cast on the Yahwehs. 69