United States v. Blessing U. Ahuruonye, United States of America v. Blessing U. Ahuruonye

129 F.3d 128

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UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee,
v.
Blessing U. AHURUONYE, Defendant-Appellant.
United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee,
v.
Blessing U. AHURUONYE, Defendant-Appellant.

Nos. 96-15971, 96-15972.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Submitted Nov. 4, 1997.**
Decided Nov. 7, 1997.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Calfornia, Nos. CV-95-03495-EFL, CR-93-00387-EFL, Nos. CV-95-03486-EFL, CR-92-00620-EFL; Eugene F. Lynch, District Judge, Presiding.

Before: HUG, Chief Judge, PREGERSON and BEEZER, Circuit Judges.

1

MEMORANDUM*

2

Initially, we address two issues not raised before the district court. First, Ahuruonye claims that the government failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the elements of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 371, and money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1956. Second, Ahuruonye claims that the government engaged in outrageous conduct that violated his right to due process by inducing him to commit the crimes.

3

We need not decide these issues because Ahuruonye is barred from making these claims for the first time on appeal. See U.S. v. Reyes-Alvarado, 963 F.2d 1184 (9th Cir.1992). 96-15961/96-15972

4

In all other respects, the findings and conclusions of the district court are supported by the record.

5

AFFIRMED.

**

The panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R.App. P. 34(a); 9th Cir. R. 34-4

*

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