Legal Opinion
United States v. Cisneros
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided September 17, 1998No. CRIM. A. 97-0485(SS)PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
SPORKIN, District Judge.
This matter comes before the Court on the following motions:(1) Defendant Henry G. Cisneros’ motion to dismiss Counts 1-18 because of separation of powers and the political question doctrine;(2) Cisneros’ motion to dismiss Counts 2-17 and a portion of Count 1 for failure to state an offense because Cisneros’ statements did not concern a matter within the jurisdiction of a federal department or agency;(3) Cisneros’ motion to dismiss Count 18 and a portion of Count 1 for failure to state an offense under 18 U.S.C. § 1505 because there was not a pending…
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