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Enron Barge Case Continues
Some cases continue – like Jim Brown of the Enron Barge Case. The latest is that Hon. Werlein denied the defense Speedy Trial Act Motion. (Download Memorandum & Order 61510 Dkt. 1208) The defense had claimed that "[s]ince August 13, 2009, the government has failed to take even a first step to bring Brown to
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In the News & Around the Blogosphere
Doug Berman, Sentencning Law & Policy, You make the sentencing call: resentencing of Qwest's Nacchio on tap for this week AP, Ivory Coast minister investigated for corruption Voiceof America, Nigeria Launches Corruption Investigation into House Leadership DOJ Press Release, Puerto Rico Senator and Businessman Charged in Bribery Scheme FCPA Professor, Honest Services Fraud and the
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Judges Sentencing Order Calls for Twenty Seven Years for Head of Iowa Kosher Meat Plant
The Hon. Linda R. Reade issued a sentencing memorandumin the case of Sholom Rubashkin who is scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow. The case arose from a raid of his plant for alleged illegal aliens. The grand jury issued a 163 count Indictment against the defendant that charged him with conspiracy to harbor undocumented aliens for
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Not Guilty for Miami Cops Charged With Perjury
Three Miami police officers were found not guilty after a trial by jury on charges of conspiracy to make false statements, perjury and obstruction of justice. One of the individuals was represented by Attorney Richard Sharpstein. See also David Oscar Markus, Southern District of Florida Blog, NGs for the cops on trial before Judge Middlebrooks; David
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No Honest Services Cases Today
The Supreme Court continues to hold us in suspense with no honest services cases issued today. The next day for opinions will be this Thursday, and then the following Monday unless the Court adds other days. Stay tuned. (esp)
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In the News & Around the Blogosphere
Mike Scarcella, BLT Blog, DOJ Wants Indictment Reinstated in Blackwater Manslaughter Case USA Today, Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez resigns after corruption conviction; Jenna Carlesso, Courant.com, Perez Expected To Resign After Conviction; Washington Post, (AP), Jury finds mayor of Hartford, Conn., guilty of corruption Mike Scarcella, BLT Blog, Ted Stevens' Lawyers Criticize DOJ Discovery Guidance Steve Hargreaves,
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Upcoming Conferences
Analysis Group, Webcast: White Collar Criminal and SEC Cases – New Issues and Challenges, June 23 NACDL,6th Annual 'Defending White Collar Cases: In & Out of Court' –Sponsored by NACDL & Fordham Law School's Stein Center for Law and Ethics, New York, NY, Sept. 30-Oct. 1st (esp)
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New Scholarship
Robert W. Tarun, ABA Book Publishing, The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: A Practical Guide for Multinational General Counsel and White Collar Criminal Practitioners Stuart Green,Thieving and Receiving: (Over)Criminalizing the Possession of Stolen Property – New Criminal Law Review, Forthcoming Samuel W. Buell, Good Faith and Law Evasion – UCLA Law Review Forthcoming Elizabeth R. Sheyn,
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Farkas Indictment
GUEST BLOGGER-SOLOMON L. WISENBERG Here is the Lee Bentley Farkas Indictment, unsealed this week in the EDVA. Farkas is charged with conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and securities fraud. I'm surprised they didn't throw in dancing with a mailman or impersonating Smoky the Bear. The government alleged securities fraud under 18 U.S.C. Section 1348, which, surprisingly, has seen
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Operation Stolen Dreams – Mortgage Fraud Prosecutions
The catchy title for this latest government initiative was announced today as a "nationwide takedown" and "the largest collective enforcement effort ever brought to bear in confronting mortgage fraud." (see press release here) The press release states: "Starting on March 1, to date Operation Stolen Dreams has involved 1,215 criminal defendants nationwide, including 485 arrests, who are
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