Seventh Circuit: USA v. Jose Maldonado

Sufficient evidence for conspiracy, as the distrustful arms-length relationship with the drug supplier was extensive, and occasionally worked on credit; a second connection between two dealers described as brotherly in fact speaks to the closeness of the conspirators.

Multiple conspiracies instruction proper, as there was no necessary hub to the group.

No error in denial of meeting-of-the-minds instruction, as distrust among the participants did not negate the business purpose of their association.

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