Argued November 8, 2024 Decided December 9, 2024

No. 16-3009

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, APPELLEE

v.

BRYAN BURWELL, ALSO KNOWN AS BUSH , APPELLANT

Consolidated with 16-3072, 21-3041, 23-3031, 24-3017

Appeals from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (No. 1:04-cr-00355-5) (No. 1:04-cr-00355-6)

Courtney Millian, Assistant Federal Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant Aaron Perkins. With her on the briefs was A. J. Kramer, Federal Public Defender. Sandra G. Roland, Assistant Federal Public Defender, entered an appearance. 2 Gregory Stuart Smith, appointed by the court, argued the cause and filed the briefs for appellant Bryan Burwell.

Timothy R. Cahill, Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Matthew M. Graves, U.S. Attorney, and Chrisellen R. Kolb and Elizabeth H. Danello, Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Katherine M. Kelly, Assistant U.S. Attorney, entered an appearance.