Opinion ID: 6112520
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Indictment and Offenses

Text: On May 31, 2018, Lewis, Nesby, Turner, Alexander, and Rayford were each indicted on one count of Racketeering Conspiracy and additional counts related to their participation in armed robberies and drug trafficking. As to the armed robberies and drug trafficking charges, various counts were brought against Defendants related to seven robberies, which occurred on the following dates: June 18, 2015 (Counts 2–6 against Turner); February 15, 2016 (Counts 7–9 against Rayford); April 30, 2016 (Counts 10–13 against Nesby); May 1, 2016 (Counts 14–18 against Nesby); July 22, 2016 (Counts 19–23 against Alexander); November 1, 2016 (Counts 24– 31 against Alexander, Turner, and Lewis); and July 5, 2017 (Counts 32–34 against Turner and Lewis). Defendants pleaded not guilty to all counts brought against them. On July 13, 2018, and on June 3, 2019, the Government moved to dismiss Counts 24–31 against Lewis and Turner, respectively. The district court granted those motions on July 17, 2018, and June 3, 2019.