Defendants moved to dismiss a superseding indictment adding 34 counts including tax crimes because the information was known to the government when the original indictment was filed and the Grand Jury was improperly used to gather discovery.
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Former Mayor Convicted Conspiracy, Mail Fraud & Filing False Tax Returns
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Joseph Ganin, the former mayor of Bridgeport, Conn., was convicted on seven counts arising from activities which occurred during his tenure as mayor. The convictions included racketeering, conspiracy, mail fraud and filing false tax returns. The defendant appealed based upon alleged Brady violations by the government.
Lawyer promoted and sold fraudulent tax shelters in the of insurance policies issued by offshore corporations. The taxpayer was ordered to pay restitution for the loss. After sentencing the government moved the court to increase the amount. The Court declined.
IRS used Net Worth Method to obtain tax evasion and false employee tax returns against a nightclub owner. The Court provided a detailed analysis of Rule 29.
