A federal grand jury returned a two-count Indictment charging Stirling and his co-defendants with violations of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act. Defendants were charged with possession with intent to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine, one or more kilogram of heroin, and 280 grams or more grams of cocaine base. A federal judge granted a Motion for New Trial on May 10, 2012. The Court has carefully reviewed the parties' written submissions and applicable law.
A federal grand jury returned a two-count Indictment charging Stirling and his co-defendants with violations of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act. Defendants were charged with possession…