Court Opinion

ID: 9487085
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-05 12:07:56.197261+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:52:05.516602
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WELLFORD, Senior Circuit Judge,
concurring.
I concur in Judge Wollman’s opinion. I write separately to indicate that the issues in this case were close and difficult. The defense of insanity presented real and serious questions. The district judge had the opportunity to see and observe the witnesses, and particularly the defendant; he concluded, in the face of contested proof, that the defendant was able to appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct at the crucial time. I join in affirming the district court, accordingly, because we review the evidence “in the light most favorable to the government, and uphold the verdict if there is substantial evidence to support it.” United States v. Boykin, 986 F.2d 270, 274 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 114 S.Ct. 241, 126 L.Ed.2d 195 (1993).