She just got the huge Mutual Benefits indictment (a viatical fraud case alleging over $1 billion in fraud), which includes two local lawyers -- Michael McNerney and Anthony Livoti, Jr.
Here is the indictment.
The government is estimating a whopping 120 days for trial. In this economy, how is it going to be possible to seat a jury for such a case. Does a jury consisting of senior citizens and unemployed citizens help the defense or the prosecution?
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Why is Eric Bustillo Acting U.S. Attorney for this case?
ReplyDeleteBest guess is Acosta was conflicted out. David, why was Acosta conflicted off the case?
ReplyDeleteThe answer is way above your pay grade. In fact, Acosta's too.
ReplyDeleteOh dooooo telll!
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