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U.S. v. Crites, No. 98-3632 (8th Cir.) (176 F.3d 1096) (May 20, 1999) (Judge George G. Fagg)

Here, joining a number of other Circuits, the Eighth Circuit held that a defendant was "voluntariliy absent" - so the trial could continue in his absence - when he attempted to commit suicide prior to the last day of trial.

 

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