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evidenceevidencephysical2015 Federal TrialRuger P95 9mm semiautomatic handgunDuring jury instructions on Day 43, the court identified the Ruger in firearm counts associated with the charged conspiracies, carjacking and Watertown bomb offenses. The court distinguished the handgun from the alleged bombs and explained the applicable discharge or brandishing requirements. The instructions described direct responsibility, aiding and abetting, and conditional coconspirator liability rather than making factual findings about the handgun's use.
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Ruger P95 9mm semiautomatic handgun

During jury instructions on Day 43, the court identified the Ruger in firearm counts associated with the charged conspiracies, carjacking and Watertown bomb offenses. The court distinguished the handgun from the alleged bombs and explained the applicable discharge or brandishing requirements. The instructions described direct responsibility, aiding and abetting, and conditional coconspirator liability rather than making factual findings about the handgun's use.

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The court required unanimous findings about which alleged firearm was used or carried in the Watertown counts. The Collier-related instructions permitted coconspirator liability only if the specified requirements, including reasonable foreseeability, were proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

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