The notices of appeals filed in the federal court system do spell out the reasons they are being requested and as of this report the appeals court has not heard any arguments.
Several of those charged in the case have filed motions saying they are victims of a sham drug trafficking sting while the federal government maintains the defendants understood they were recruited to work for the drug trafficking organization because of their status as law enforcement officers.
The government has argued they were to bring their badges to protect the drugs from legitimate law enforcement interdiction, and they were to bring guns to protect the drugs from other criminals.
Those who have filed notices of appeals thus far are:
Adrienne Moody
Antonio Tillmon
Kawon Phillips
Cory Jackson
Jason Boone
Curtis Boone
