Opinion ID: 699303
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Heading: Leader in the Offense

Text: 29 We review the district court's determination of Perez's role in the offense for clear error. United States v. Young, 39 F.3d 1561, 1568 (11th Cir.1994). Connelly's testimony revealed that Perez: had a close, brother-like relationship with Ryan; made several phone calls to Ryan; moved around the cell to talk to the other defendants; summoned Connelly to the back of the cell; and was the first to accuse Connelly of testifying against Ryan. In light of this evidence, we conclude that there is sufficient evidence to support the court's conclusion that Perez was a leader in the attack on Connelly. See U.S.S.G. Sec. 3B1.1, comment. (n. 4) (factors to be considered in determining a leadership role include: the nature of the participation in the commission of the offense, the recruitment of accomplices ... [and] the degree of participation in planning or organizing the offense).