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The Idaho Statesman is reporting that a Kooskia man was sentenced to four years in federal prison for fraud. The ghost of Charles Ponzi – the father of all Ponzi schemes – rides again into the court room only to meet up with Judge Ed Lodge. This guy stole $1.6 million from "investors" who saw big returns in their future.
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In an interesting and confusing decision, the Ninth Circuit gave us US v. Van Alstyne last week, and again considered just when do funds arising from specified illegal activity constitute "proceeds" for purposes of the money laundering statute, 18 USC § 1956. To decide the matter, the Court had to address the Supreme Court’s decision in United States …
Continue Reading When Are Receipts, Proceeds? Ninth Circuit Looks At Money Laundering
In a year that I have not found myself in trial that often (only one other time), I am happy to report that I heard those words again on Friday – Not Guilty, Not Guilty, Not Guilty, Not Guilty and – Not Guilty. The case involved fish and game violations and my client, an Outfitter whose very life depends on…
Continue Reading In A Slow Year For Actual Trials – Judge and Jury Say “Not Guilty” FIVE TIMES