United States v. John Joseph Vaccaro, and Bell Bail Bonds, Real-Party-In-Interest-Appellant

SKOPIL, Circuit Judge:

John Joseph Vaccaro was convicted of racketeering. United States v. Vaccaro, 602 F.Supp. 1132 (D.Nev.1985), aff'd, 816 F.2d 443 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 928, 108 S.Ct. 295, 98 L.Ed.2d 255 (1987). The district court released Vaccaro on bail while he appealed his conviction. His release was secured by a corporate surety bond provided by Bell Bail Bonds (Bell). While Vaccaro’s appeal was pending, the district court concluded that he breached a condition of his bond. Accordingly, the court ordered Vaccaro’s bail forfeited pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal…