Opinion ID: 658352
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Byron Wimberly

Text: 193 Byron Wimberly's convictions on counts 23 (possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine) and 24 (interstate transportation in aid of racketeering) both stem from Wimberly's presence on a midnight charter flight from San Diego to Reno transporting substantial amounts of cash and methamphetamine. Wimberly was accompanied by Rupley, Sr., and government witness Ed George, and all three used false identities. Even apart from Pinkerton liability, which provides a separate and sufficient basis for upholding Wimberly's convictions, a rational juror could have concluded from George's testimony and the surreptitious nature of the flight that Wimberly had the requisite knowledge of the contraband and was thus guilty of the charged offenses.