UNITED STATES V. JAMES
528 F.2d 999 (1976)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a conviction to commit the offenses of
conspiracy to assault federal officers and possession unregistered firearms.
FACTS: Ds were members of the RNA, Republic of New Africa in Jackson, Mississippi. The
RNA claimed to be an independent foreign nation. Drills with weapons were held and they
developed a plan of self-defense and were prepared to resist any intrusion. Eventually the
FBI and local police planned a raid on the premises. They took positions around the building
and then used a bullhorn and advised the occupants of their authority and purpose and that
the occupants should leave the building. No response was forthcoming. Tear gas was used and
suddenly a heavy barrage of gunfire erupted out from the building. One police officer was
killed and one FBI agent was injured. About 20 minutes later several parties existed the
building and were given Miranda warnings. Eventually all the parties surrendered and various
parties admitted to firing on the agents. All of the Ds were convicted of conspiracy and
then they appealed contending that the evidence was insufficient to support any conviction
under the conspiracy count.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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