United States v. Reynolds

William Parran and Curtis Reynolds (defendants) were charged with conspiracy over possession of a check they knew was stolen. At trial, over Parran's objection, a postal inspector testified that Reynolds had told Parran, in the inspector's presence, "I didn't tell them anything about you," which the prosecution claimed was offered only to show the statement was made, not for its truth. The defendants were convicted, and Parran appealed the admission of this testimony.