United States v. Root

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SCHILLER, District Judge.

Defendant Thomas Root moves this Court for a judgment of acquittal or, alternatively, for a new trial following convictions for conspiracy to defraud the United States and for tax evasion. For the following reasons, the Court denies his motions.

I. BACKGROUND

A. Factual background

Because the Court is tasked with reviewing the jury’s verdict, the following facts are viewed in a light most favorable to the Government. See, e.g., United States v. Frorup, 963 F.2d 41, 42 (3d Cir.1992).

1. Defendant’s Reading Broadcasting, Inc.-related income

In the…