The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Tellio, 977 F.2d 594 (9th Cir. 1992):
"Whether a defendant is a 'minor' or 'minimal' participant in the criminal activity is a factual determination subject to the clearly erroneous standard." United States v. Sanchez-Lopez, 879 F.2d 541, 557 (9th Cir.1989).
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