USA v. Abdullahi Afyare, et al

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OPINION filed : AFFIRMED the district court's judgments that "venture" as used in 18 U.S.C. 1591(a)(2) means "sex-trafficking venture," and Federal Rule of Evidence 701(c) permits the court to exclude testimony introduced in a manner that implies or expresses some "specialized knowledge" beyond the normal abilities of lay witnesses or jurors.; REVERSED the district court's judgment that 1591 applies only to sex trafficking of children, decision not for publication. Alice M. Batchelder, Circuit Judge (AUTHORING); Helene N. White, Circuit Judge and Sean F. Cox, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.

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Re: Case No. 13-5924, USA v. Abdullahi Afyare, et al
Originating Case No. : 3:10-cr-00260-1
Dear Sir or Madam,
The Court issued the enclosed (Order/Opinion) today in this case.
Sincerely yours,
s/Jill Colyer

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