Opinion ID: 607056
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Sabha

Text: 27 Sabha challenges the court's factual findings that he was involved in smuggling 28 aliens, arguing that his role was more limited. We review for clear error factual findings in support of a sentencing departure. United States v. Lira-Barraza, 941 F.2d 745, 746-47 (9th Cir.1991) (en banc). 28 The court concluded that Sabha was a ringleader and responsible for all foreseeable acts that furthered the scheme. He argues that the court erred by relying upon Rai's disputed testimony. The record reveals that the court had doubts about Rai as a witness. Yet it also understood that it did not have to reject his testimony completely. What you're asking me to do is conclude that Mr. Rai was not testifying truthfully when he testified about [Sabha's] involvement. 29 Credibility determinations are within the sound discretion of the district court. It did not clearly err in deciding to reject part but not all of Rai's testimony.