Seventh Circuit· 4/23/1996

United States v. Edward Williams

Citations

81 F.3d 1434
44 Fed. R. Serv. 111
1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 9284

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noting that El Rukn gang members “committed many murders, and engaged in much other violence, in the turf wars that are endemic to the trade in illegal drugs.”
“All you need to be an expert witness is a body of specialized knowledge that can be helpful to the jury.”
“All you need to be an expert witness is a body of specialized knowledge that can be helpful to the jury.”
“All you need to be an expert witness is a body of specialized knowledge that can be helpful to the jury.”
different judges faced with same facts exercising discretion can reach different conclusions
“All you need to be an expert witness is a body of specialized knowledge that can be helpful to the jury. . . . You don’t need to be a scientist or use the methodology of science.”

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Judges: Posner, Manion, Wood

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