Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit September 18, 1990, Nos. 89-2973 through 89-2975, 89-3017, 89-3064, 90-1101 (United States v. Hoelscher)

HENRY WOODS, District Judge.

The appellants in these consolidated appeals were members of a cocaine distribution ring operating in the St. Louis area, with supply connections in California. Other than the appellants, indictments were secured against Michael Salsman, Dianna Bilyeu and Donald Mantro who pled guilty to drug offenses in connection with activities of the group.