No abuse of discretion in denial of last-minute motion for substitute counsel, given that deft had not voiced dissatisfaction with counsel.
Joining insurgency while claiming the defense of innocent civilians does not exculpate from murder by unlawful belligerency, as the latter is a matter of law, and ignorance of law offers no defense.
No procedural error in sentencing where court does not address disparity with co-conspirators, but defts extensively discussed the issue in sentencing memoranda; court is presumed to have reviewed.
Sentencing disparities not substantively unreasonable.
http://media.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/18/08/164363P.pdf
Since 2011. An occasional commonplacing of the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Neither an authoritative statement of the law nor legal advice. Quick work.